Judge reignites debate over researching jurors online
Mining prospective jurors' Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts is common practice for many attorneys looking to spot biases that might cost their clients a fair trial.
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Justices take just 1 case on transfer
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to one case last week, a criminal matter in which it issued its decision the same day it accepted it.
Vacancy opening up in Northern District Bankruptcy Court
The 7th Circuit Judicial Council is now accepting applications for judge in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana in Hammond.
Gary bar loses by default, owes fight promoter $6,000
A Gary bar that allowed patrons to watch an Ultimate Fighting Championship broadcast must pay more than $6,000 in damages for failing to pay for a license to air the broadcast, a federal judge ruled.
State revenue department bound by 1998 ruling
The Indiana Department of State Revenue should have granted a medical equipment company’s request for a sales tax refund, the Indiana Tax Court ruled, finding the department is bound by its published ruling interpreting the exemption at issue.
Appeals court says prosecutor manual can stay secret
A federal appeals court says the Justice Department does not have to turn over a prosecution training manual to defense attorneys.
After 10-year legal battle, Zionsville approves Wal-Mart’s store plans from 2006
The Zionsville Plan Commission on Monday night unanimously approved Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s 10-year-old proposal to construct a store in one of the area's top retail corridors.
3rd officer acquitted in black man’s police custody death
A judge further hollowed out the case against six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of a young black man, delivering a third consecutive acquittal and ruling once again that prosecutors failed to prove officers intentionally hurt Freddie Gray.
Man guilty in murder of man whose body was found at power plant
A southwestern Indiana jury has found a man guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of a man at a power plant.
Southern District mandatory pro bono service to start in October
Attorneys could be tapped to handle cases under the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s new mandatory pro bono rule before the end of this year.
What’s in a name? Litigation, if it’s Square Donuts
A federal judge last week kept alive a lawsuit filed by a northern Indiana maker and seller of Square Donuts against Square Donuts Inc., the Terre Haute-based company that sells its trademarked treats mostly across the four corners of southern Indiana.
Ball State University settles excessive force lawsuit
Ball State University has agreed to pay a local hip-hop artist $10,000 to settle an excessive force civil lawsuit after one of its officers used a leg sweep to take the person to the ground.
Website set up for COA judges facing retention vote
Indiana’s state courts have established a website with information about four Indiana Court of Appeals judges facing retention on the November ballot.
Cass County adopts e-filing; Elkhart up next
Cass County became the 10th in the state to implement electronic filing in its Circuit and Superior courts Monday, and the rollout of e-filing will continue next Monday when Elkhart County begins to offer the service.
GM avoids some claims in suits over faulty ignition switches
A federal judge dismissed a swathe of customer claims in the nationwide litigation over General Motors Co.’s deadly ignition switch defect that triggered the recall of millions of vehicles two years ago.
Mandatory pro bono starting in Southern District
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has adopted a new local rule which will mandate certain attorneys provide pro bono services to pro se litigants.
COA affirms propane company must pay customers’ attorney fees
The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with a trial court that a propane company is on the hook for two customers’ attorney fees after it failed to deliver prepaid propane gas under an agreement with the couple.
Man charged in shooting officer’s home wants trial moved
A man accused of shooting at the home of an Indianapolis police officer days after a sniper killed five Dallas police officers told a judge Friday he doesn't believe he can get a fair trial in the Indianapolis area.
Brady to drop appeal, serve 4-game ‘Deflategate’ suspension
Tom Brady said on Friday he will stop fighting his suspension for "Deflategate," a scandal that tarnished the reputation of one of the sport's best players, tested the authority of Commissioner Roger Goodell and exposed rifts inside the league office.
Judges uphold teen’s 40-year sentence for brutal attack on homeowner
A Grant County teen who participated in the rape of a homeowner during his burglary of her home deserves the 40-year sentence imposed in adult court, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday.