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12 apply to Court of Appeals
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has received applications from 12 applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court rules for car dealerships in overtime case
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that car dealerships’ service advisers, like car salesmen and mechanics, are exempt under federal law from overtime pay requirements.
Steering committee named for 2020 mock trial nationals
Preparations for the 2020 National High School Mock Trial Championship in Evansville are continuing with the steering committee for the event being finalized. Lawyers, judge and private citizens from around Indiana are helping to oversee a contest which will bring about 900 high schoolers to Indiana.
Two more counties move to e-filing this week
Courts in two more counties will make the switch to electronic filing this week, moving Indiana closer to the judiciary’s goal of statewide e-filing implementation by the end of the year.
Budget boost increases compensation max for federal defenders
A federal funding boost that created increased hourly rates for federal public defenders has also caused an increase in compensation maximums for non-capital federal defenders.
7th Circuit seeking comment on proposed rule changes
Proposed amendments to a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rule would place additional requirements on district courts to ensure case dockets are complete and available upon request of the circuit court.
State employees begin sexual harassment training
After the passage of House Enrolled Act 1309 last month, state executive branch employees are beginning newly mandated workplace sexual harassment training today.
Indianapolis man gets 125 years for Bloomington rapes
An Indianapolis man convicted of 14 felonies for raping and robbing two Indiana University students has been sentenced to 125½ years in prison.
Islamic State references lead court to overturn conviction
Indiana’s Court of Appeals has overturned a man’s battery conviction after finding that a prosecutor committed misconduct by linking him during his trial to the Islamic State terror group.
Southern Indiana District honors pro bono attorneys
As an environmental attorney, Tom Barnard had not represented a prison inmate and had never had a case involving the Eighth Amendment but when the Southern Indiana District Court called, recruiting pro bono counsel to help with a settlement hearing, he volunteered.
Racial discrimination claim will proceed against Purdue coach
The Indiana Northern District Court has allowed a racial discrimination claim to continue against a Purdue University baseball coach after finding one of his player’s adequately alleged the coach treated him differently because of his Mexican heritage.
Judge dismisses 15 cases after deputy prosecutor is no-show
An Elwood judge has dismissed 15 misdemeanor cases after a deputy prosecutor failed to show up for scheduled court hearings.
Former phone sex operator loses summary judgment in National Guard case
A former phone sex operator who was terminated from an AmeriCorps program has lost her bid for partial summary judgment based on an alleged First Amendment violation.
State will appeal denial of recovery of allegedly misappropriated school funds
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced plans to appeal a Lake County ruling that prohibits the state from recouping more than $841,000 in funds allegedly overpaid to two Munster school officials.
COA traveling to Vanderburgh, Blackford counties next week
The Indiana Court of Appeals will visit opposite ends of the state next week when it travels to Vanderburgh and Blackford Counties for oral arguments.
Widow of Pulse nightclub gunman who killed 49 acquitted
The widow of the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay Orlando nightclub was acquitted Friday on charges of lying to the FBI and helping her husband in the 2016 attack.
Prosecutor: South Bend officer justified in shooting man
A prosecutor says a northern Indiana police officer who shot and critically wounded a man was justified in shooting him.
Man convicted of killing 2 brothers gets 40 more years
A northern Indiana man who already was sentenced to 130 years in prison for the fatal shootings of two Michigan brothers is getting another 40 years for a non-fatal shooting.
NCAA headed to another trial over pay-for-play rules
The Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association is headed to trial in a case that could fundamentally change college sports, opening the door for student athletes to collect more compensation.