Ex-Planned Parenthood group worker sues over medical leave
A former employee with a Planned Parenthood advocacy group is suing the organization, alleging that she was denied family medical leave after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.
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District court dismisses suit against police department for failure to investigate rape claim
A district court judge has dismissed both federal and state claims against a northern Indiana police department accused of failing to adequately investigate a rape case, finding the plaintiff and alleged rape victim failed to state a claim for relief on constitutional or equal protection grounds.
U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with whistleblower protection issue
The Supreme Court of the United States on Tuesday seemed reluctant to broadly apply whistleblower protections passed by Congress after the 2008 financial crisis, suggesting those particular protections only apply to people who report problems to the government.
High Court to decide whether town can move easement without owner’s consent
A local plan commission’s decision to move an easement without the owner’s consent will come under consideration by the Indiana Supreme Court during oral arguments this week.
COA: Paroled man convicted in Florida not entitled to habeas relief
An Indiana man released on parole and later arrested in Florida was not entitled to a writ of habeas corpus or credit time in Indiana because Indiana authorities never discharged his parole and “turned him over” to their Florida counterparts, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Indiana Bar Foundation to honor servant-leaders in law and education
Fifteen Hoosiers will be honored during the Indiana Bar Foundation’s recognition dinner in December for their contributions to the legal profession, pro bono legal services, civic education, and the public through community service.
Indiana man’s trial in explosives case delayed until April
The trial of a Muncie man accused of planting an explosive device outside his ex-girlfriend’s home has been moved until next spring.
Madison County Courthouse offices moving for asbestos remediation
Employees who work at Madison County’s government building in Anderson are moving to temporary offices while crews prepare to remove asbestos from the building.
Cops: Lawyer banned from jail after trying to smuggle pot
Authorities say a Rochester, New York lawyer has been banned from local jails after he was caught trying to smuggle drugs to an inmate.
High Court to decide if husband will be tried for wife’s shooting death
After recently suspending a deputy prosecutor for misconduct during a murder investigation, the Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the man charged in the investigation must stand trial.
Ivy Tech entering mediation in Title VII case
The case against Ivy Tech Community College which convinced the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that Title VII protections do include discrimination based on sexual orientation now appears to be headed toward mediation.
COA upholds conviction of man whose gun license expired six days before arrest
A man convicted of carrying a handgun with a license that had expired six days prior to his arrest has lost his appeal of his conviction, with the Indiana Court of Appeals ruling there was sufficient evidence to prove the license was no longer valid.
Veterans court studied for Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami counties
Howard County officials say they hope to establish a court where military veterans from four counties can receive treatment or enter a diversion program rather than go to jail for offenses.
7th Circuit upholds denial of habeas relief for man convicted of roommate’s shooting death
An Indiana man convicted of shooting and killing his roommate will not be granted habeas relief after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined the man did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel just because his attorney did not pursue an insanity defense.
Justices ponder need for warrant for cellphone tower data
Like almost everyone else in America, thieves tend to carry their cellphones with them to work.
ILAS hoping for season of giving
The Indianapolis Legal Aid Society is again starting its biggest fundraiser of the year with the annual holiday dollar campaign.
Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers; could face claims
A British law firm says the ride-hailing firm Uber could now face legal claims after a data breach that saw hackers steal the personal information of some 57 million people around the world.
Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges
A former doctor accused of molesting girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, to multiple charges of sexual assault and will face at least 25 years in prison.
Indianapolis attorney resigns from bar in wake of disciplinary complaint
An Indianapolis attorney accused of misusing funds in her lawyer trust account can no longer practice law in Indiana after the Supreme Court accepted her resignation.
‘God’ gets more time to pay filing fee to sue IU
A man claiming to be God but who’s a little light on money can sue Indiana University and the Lilly Library by paying his federal court filing fees in installments, a federal judge ruled this week.