Nonprofit sues over DCS rate cuts
A nonprofit organization made up of agencies that provide services to abused and neglected kids is suing the Indiana Department of Child Services for cutting rates paid to the agencies next year.
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Court upholds sentence-reduction denial
Even though a defendant may be eligible for a sentence reduction under new crack cocaine sentencing guidelines, it is up to the District Court's discretion to grant a reduced sentence, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
First impression in utility fee case
In a matter of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals had to determine whether the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission properly reviewed the rates and fees charged by a regional sewage district at the request of a campground owner.
Justices: new Terre Haute election not needed
A special election isn't needed to determine the rightful mayor of Terre Haute, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
Judge to decide fate of Sidewalk 6 defendants
The Indiana Attorney General personally attended a civil racketeering court hearing this morning in Hammond, a rare in-person appearance that comes in the civil case against a former East Chicago mayor and a top aide.
Paternity, election bills go to governor
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels received 34 enrolled bills Tuesday awaiting his signature to make them law.
House committee split, justice election bill stuck
Legislation aimed at changing how the Indiana Supreme Court justices are chosen hasn't gotten enough support to make it out of committee for now, getting a split vote from lawmakers that means it won't be going to the full House for consideration.
AG food drive event is recruiting firms
The Indiana Attorney General's Office is teaming up with the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana's Hungry to fight hunger and is looking to attorneys to enlist in the effort.
Bill: Legal aid services can assess indigency
Indiana lawmakers want the state's legal aid and pro bono programs to have one less hurdle to navigate through when representing indigent clients, agreeing that there's no need to always tie up court time in establishing indigency.
CASA program receives $2 million
Child Advocates just got big boost in its efforts to help children.
COA upholds denial of motion for class action
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a motion for a class-action suit because a claimant seeking redress pursuant the Wage Claims Act has to first submit the claim to the Department of Labor before filing a lawsuit and can't bypass the statute if another member of the putative class has already submitted a claim.
Confirmation hearing set for professor
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for 2 p.m. Feb. 25 for Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington professor Dawn Johnsen.
Federal judicial nomination hearing draws crowd
The Senate Judiciary Committee considered U.S. District Judge David F. Hamilton's nomination for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals at a Wednesday afternoon hearing.
Hearing officer named in discipline case
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Shelby Circuit Judge Charles O’Connor as the hearing officer in the disciplinary matter
against Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi.
Religion, race, and the law
The intersection of religion, race, and the law will be discussed from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Indiana State Capitol Building.
New legislation streaming in
An Indiana Court of Appeals expansion, executing the mentally ill, and how judges find representation in mandate litigation are just a few proposals already on tap for the General Assembly to consider this session.
Symposium focuses on law, energy policy
The 2009 Program on Law and State Government Fellowship Symposium will address state law and energy policy Oct. 2 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
President Obama taps Indianapolis attorney
An Indianapolis attorney is President Barack Obama's newest nomination for a key administration post within the Department of Commerce.
Judge’s nomination vote set for Tuesday
The U.S. Senate leader has filed a motion to limit debate on an Indianapolis judge's nomination for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, setting an hour of debate and roll call vote for Nov. 17.
Town officials now face federal charges
Some former Chesterfield town employees accused by the Indiana Attorney General of defrauding their town government now face federal charges.