Indiana House votes to override 2 vetoes by ex-Gov. Pence
The Indiana House has voted to override two bills that former Gov. Mike Pence vetoed last year.
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Lawyer for pardoned Cooper credits Holcomb, blasts Pence
The Chicago lawyer whose client won a pardon from Gov. Eric Holcomb for a wrongful conviction in a violent 1996 Elkhart robbery singled out Vice President Mike Pence for failing to act on clear evidence of Keith Cooper’s innocence while Pence was governor.
Trump travel ban on hold after appeals court rejection
The legal fight over President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations is on hold after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block a lower-court ruling that suspended the ban, allowing previously barred travelers to continue coming to the United States.
Governor issues disaster order over East Chicago lead
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday issued a state disaster declaration over East Chicago's lead contamination problem, nearly two months after his predecessor rejected the city's request.
Microsoft can pursue suit over US sneak-and-peek searches
Microsoft Corp. persuaded a judge not to let the U.S. government out of a lawsuit alleging that clandestine interception of users’ emails on company servers violates its free-speech rights.
Trump orders Justice Department to intensify crime-fighting
President Donald Trump signed a trio of executive actions on Wednesday directing the Department of Justice to intensify its effort to fight drug-related crime and violence against police officers.
Indiana governor grants pardon that Pence didn’t act upon
Indiana's new governor has pardoned a Chicago man whose request languished under then-Gov. Mike Pence despite evidence the man was wrongly convicted of armed robbery.
Houchin to chair children’s commission in 2017
Indiana Sen. Erin Houchin, R-Salem, will chair the Commission on Improving the Status of Children this year, as the 20-member group set its first quarterly meeting for next Wednesday.
Anthem vows to appeal ruling blocking $48B Cigna purchase
Anthem Inc. on Thursday morning vowed to appeal a federal judge's ruling that blocked its $48 billion purchase of Cigna Corp. on the grounds it would be anticompetitive.
Bills dealing with sex crime punishments move to full Senate
Two bills dealing with the punishment of sex crimes are moving to the full Indiana Senate for consideration.
All clear given after evacuation of Lake County Gov’t Center
The Lake County Government Center in Crown Point will resume normal operations Wednesday after being evacuated following a threat.
Senate passes anti-indemnification clause bill
The Indiana House of Representatives will soon consider a bill that, if passed, would prohibit attorneys from including malpractice indemnification clauses in their attorney-client agreements.
Melania Trump says White House could mean millions for brand
First lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do with her prominent position. But in new court documents, her lawyers say that the "multi-year term" during which she "is one of the most photographed women in the world" could mean millions of dollars for her personal brand.
Hate crime bill advances in Indiana Legislature
Legislation targeting hate crimes is advancing in Indiana, one of five states without such a law.
State immigration lawyers say clients fearful amid Trump orders
Indiana immigration attorneys and their clients face uncertainty after President Donald Trump issued executive orders in his first week banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations, suspending refugee resettlement programs and stepping up domestic enforcement.
Lawyers who sought to destroy stored newborn samples vow to keep up fight
The Indiana State Department of Health says it holds 2.2 million records on paper and in database regarding the newborn blood samples.
Indiana Bar Foundation gets help in Statehouse
A Barnes & Thornburg lobbyist is advocating for the organization as well as promoting access to justice.
Jury still out if Marion County courts will go to new jail location
The Indianapolis judges will decide by May 1 if their future venue will be at new justice center a few miles outside of downtown.
Tax court judge rejects request to compel further discovery
After previously allowing the deposition of the former commissioner of the Indiana Department of State Revenue, the Indiana Tax Court rejected the University of Phoenix’s requests to compel further discovery, writing that the additional discovery likely would not reveal admissible evidence.
Panel backs bill for appointing state school chief
The Indiana state schools superintendent would no longer be an elected position under a change being considered by lawmakers.