Testimony properly authenticates video
A video showing two brothers outside a home where a drug deal occurred was properly authenticated for trial, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
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District courts warn of new juror scam
Once again, the federal courts are warning of a juror scam designed to trick unsuspecting people into giving their personal information.
Minkler promoted to acting U.S. Attorney
Josh J. Minkler, 51, was named Friday to lead the federal prosecutor’s office for the Southern District of Indiana. As acting U.S. attorney, Minkler replaces former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett, whose final day on the job was Thursday.
State courts open bidding for e-filing manager
The Indiana Division of State Court Administration is soliciting competitive bids for a statewide electronic filing manager to assist with the coming requirement for electronic filing in trial courts.
Distinguished Neutrals create Indiana chapter
The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals has launched an Indiana chapter with 17 attorneys and former judges as charter members.
Appeals panel: Trust’s real property bequeath by later writing invalid
A panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a mother’s specific gift of real property incorporated into trust documents was an invalid method of willing it to heirs.
Absence of a plan foils development proposal
A plan commission did not overstep its authority when it turned down a proposal to build a 300-unit apartment complex, in part, because the developer did not submit a preliminary plan for the project.
Asset forfeiture dispute divides appeals panel
An order transferring to the federal government money seized from a criminal defendant was deemed proper by the Indiana Court of Appeals Thursday, though a dissenting judge said the defendant didn’t even know the order had been issued until nearly two years later.
7th Circuit remands denial of request for crack cocaine sentence reduction
A man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role as a Gary gang member who sold large quantities of crack cocaine will have a new shot at a sentence modification, as will the judge who wrote that the defendant may have been linked to several gang-related murders.
COA tosses in absentia conviction of Army private
A 20-year-old U.S. Army private had his conviction for underage drinking overturned because Hendricks Superior Court denied his motion for a continuance and held the trial while he was deployed in Afghanistan.
Former Marion Superior court administrator takes UIndy post
The former administrator of Marion Superior Courts has taken a key position directing the growth of the University of Indianapolis.
Venue change granted for Indy house blast suspect
A judge granted a change of venue Wednesday for the trial of one defendant in a deadly Indianapolis house explosion after prosecutors dropped their objection.
Insurance dispute divides Court of Appeals
A split Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s finding that a landlord was not covered by the tenant’s insurance policy.
Order to demolish home reversed by Court of Appeals
A couple whose lakeside house was built at a different elevation than specified in the site development plan will not be able to call the wrecking crew yet.
Requiring deaf mom to sign doesn’t violate due process
A mother whose parental rights were terminated was not denied due process when a judge who couldn’t understand her spoken testimony required her to sign to an interpreter who then spoke her responses aloud.
Hamilton County clerk voluntary dismissed from same-sex marriage appeal
One Indiana county clerk has withdrawn from the state’s fight to maintain its ban on same-sex marriage.
Court affirms judgment for NIPSCO in easement dispute
A trial court was correct in awarding a northern Indiana utility company $245,858 for the cost of reconstructing power lines on a new easement after prior owners had mined sand on the prior easement, making servicing poles difficult.
Court affirms denial of post-conviction relief
An Elkhart County man twice convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison on drug convictions was not improperly denied post-conviction relief, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
Denial of summary judgment affirmed in wrongful death case
A doctor and a South Bend healthcare facility must stand trial on a wrongful death claim, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Wednesday, affirming a trial court’s denial of summary judgment.
Law firm sued over med-mal fees prevails on appeal
An Indianapolis law firm was properly granted summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by a former client in a medical malpractice lawsuit, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.