Oakland City attorney suspended for noncooperation
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Oakland City attorney Darlene C. Robinson for failing to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation against her.
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7th Circuit affirms dismissal of Alabama surgeon’s claims against Hoosier insurance broker
An out-of-state surgeon did not sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday from affirming the dismissal of his negligent procurement claims against an Indiana insurance broker who convinced him to switch disability policies.
Indiana Supreme Court rules Indy lawyer didn’t engage in misconduct
More than a year after the case opened, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has ruled Indianapolis lawyer Burnell K. Grimes, Jr. did not engage in professional misconduct.
7th Circuit requiring complete vaccination status for in-person oral arguments
Lawyers preparing to appear in person for oral arguments at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – otherwise, they’ll be asked to appear remotely.
COA divided over mother’s gender-marker change request for transgender son
A split Indiana Court of Appeals panel upheld Monday the denial of a mother’s petition asking for a gender marker change for her transgender son on his birth certificate, finding sufficient evidence wasn’t provided to prove the change was in the child’s best interests.
Indianapolis attorney’s discipline converted to indefinite suspension
Indiana Supreme Court justices have indefinitely suspended an Indianapolis lawyer who was suspended earlier this year for failing to cooperate with the disciplinary commission concerning a grievance against her.
Marchers across US call on Congress to bolster voting rights
Thousands of voting rights advocates rallied across the country Saturday to call for sweeping federal laws that would wipe out voting restrictions advancing in some Republican-controlled states that could make it harder to cast a ballot.
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
It’s a common refrain from some of those charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and their Republican allies: The Justice Department is treating them harshly because of their political views while those arrested during last year’s protests over racial injustice were given leniency.
Indiana Supreme Court declines to block governor’s lawsuit
A split Indiana Supreme Court has not only squashed an attempt to derail the governor’s lawsuit against the Legislature but has also barred any petition to bring the matter back before the justices.
Justices find defunct tax appeal forms proper in HOA common area dispute
A dispute involving the use of a now-defunct tax appeal form challenging assessments to three Marion County homeowners’ associations common areas over several years was partially reversed by the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday.
Robing ceremony held for COA Judge Weissmann
Almost a year after being sworn into the judiciary, a robing ceremony was held for Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Leanna Weissmann.
Justices set to hear oral arguments in teen LWOP dispute, among others
Indiana Supreme Court justices will hear several oral arguments early next month, including in a murderer’s life-without-parole case, a habitual offender’s double jeopardy dispute and a shoddily constructed South Bend condo complex case.
Grandparents indicted for alleged bank fraud charges
Two grandparents, including an Indiana woman, have been indicted for allegedly stealing insurance funds from trust accounts they created for the benefit of their 8-year-old granddaughter after their son’s death.
IU Health to suspend half of elective surgeries, procedures in response to COVID-19 surge
Indiana University Health, the state’s largest hospital system, said it will temporarily suspend 50% of all inpatient elective surgeries and procedures throughout the system in response to surging COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
Longtime Indiana Senate member won’t seek 2022 reelection
A Republican who’s been one of the Indiana Legislature’s most conservative members announced Friday he won’t seek re-election next year, ending more than three decades as a lawmaker.
Indiana man acquitted in drive-by shooting death of girl, 7
A jury has acquitted a man in the drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old girl killed while attending another child’s birthday party in South Bend last year.
Judge pro tem appointed in Marion Circuit Court for medical leave
Marion Circuit Judge Sheryl L. Lynch will temporarily step down from her seat on the bench after informing the court that she is taking a medical leave of absence.
Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlement
Apple has agreed to let developers of iPhone apps email their users about cheaper ways to pay for digital subscriptions and media by circumventing a commission system that generates billions of dollars annually for the iPhone maker.
Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Petition to rehear FNHRA fails at 7th Circuit
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a petition for a rehearing filed by the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, letting stand a decision that found patients can enforce the rights outlined in the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act.