Beckwith office initiates ex parte communication with judge
The judge informed attorneys in the case and refused to consider the correspondence. Ex parte communications are unauthorized because they don’t involve all legal parties.
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Federal prosecutors seek help identifying victims of fraud case involving mailed checks
Former mail carrier Destinee Ruffin pled guilty in March to orchestrating a $34-million conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Prosecutors say about 6,500 victims were affected.
FAA reverses decision on downtown heliport closure after Rokita push
Attorney General Todd Rokita asked federal officials to reconsider their approval of the closure earlier this year.
Retirement speculation swirls as pro-Trump rulings boost Justice Alito’s stature
Alito has achieved new prominence on the court in the Trump era, after spending years in the shadow of conservative colleagues with more star power like Antonin Scalia.
Trump’s memorial arch faces a new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia
The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, criticized the speed at which the project slated for Memorial Circle has moved without going through the full review process.
Five charged with smuggling Suboxone into Marion County jail
A search of clothing dropped off at the detention center revealed about 180 strips of Suboxone wrapped in plastic wrap sewn between layers of fabric in a pair of pants.
Study involving IU School of Medicine researchers shows inmates who get treatment are less likely to reoffend
Researchers say the results are encouraging for reducing recidivism and cutting down criminal justice system costs.
Amid tech era, the new leader of the state bar leans in on reconnection
Derrick Wilson said being a lawyer is about making a difference in clients’ lives. Little did he know that would go both ways.
Former employee sues Red Cross for impeding access to lactation breaks
Plaintiff Hallie Becht’s lawsuit says she eventually resigned and “was left to choose between expressing milk as her body and her child required and keeping her job.”
Staffing company Eight Eleven Group sues subcontractor as it tries to fix $60,000 mistake
Eight Eleven Group says that due to a clerical error, it paid Dataflake more than $60,000 that should have gone to another company. It wants the money back.
Court of Appeals affirms which attorneys can claim liens after a foreclosure
The appeals court affirmed that state law says plainly that an attorney may hold a lien for fees on a judgment rendered in favor of the person employing that lawyer to get the judgement.
NFL urges the Supreme Court to rule on regulation of prediction markets
According to the NFL’s brief, on the first Sunday of this season, more than half of the trading volume on prediction markets — $1.8 billion out of $3.3 billion total — was related to the league.
Eli Lilly sued over stomach problems patient ties to Mounjaro and Trulicity
Patient Frank Campbell Jr. says in his lawsuit that Lilly didn’t do enough to warn about severe side effects that can come from its products.
Federal appeals judges don’t reveal how they’ll rule on Saudi Arabia’s effort to end 9/11 litigation
The judges revealed through their questions that there are still many legal issues to be decided in the lawsuit even though it has dragged on for almost a quarter-century.
Mark Sanchez reaches tentative agreement on lawsuit filed over altercation with truck driver
The case stems from an altercation between Sanchez and Perry Tole that occurred shortly after midnight on Oct. 4, 2025.
Christa Pike’s first words after surviving execution: ‘Where am I?’ attorney says
The Death Penalty Information Center says Pike is the only person to survive after receiving lethal injection drugs during an execution.
Alito says Supreme Court can’t stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump’s rhetoric
The justice told The Associated Press in a rare interview that the rhetoric about the court from President Donald Trump and his administration doesn’t sit well with him.
Estate sues St. Joseph County for deceased woman’s unpaid child support
A deceased woman’s estate is suing St. Joseph County for more than $7,000 in surplus funds from a tax sale. The estate claims it is for unpaid child support.
U.S. District Court starts search to replace retiring magistrate judge
The court has already posted a notice seeking applicants to fill the vacancy. Magistrate judges are appointed for eight-year terms and can be reappointed.
McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to franchisees
McDonald’s said the AI-enhanced pricing tool has been used for more than a decade. It determines prices based on store sales, location and competitors’ prices.