Weaver: Public access is at risk in two pending court cases
Two cases being considered by the Indiana Supreme Court could have a dramatic effect on Hoosiers’ rights to obtain government documents under the state’s Access to Public Records Act.
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The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in January for a case involving a tax assessment dispute between a Pennsylvania company with gaming and entertainment ventures in multiple states, including Indiana, and the state’s department of revenue.
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The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases Friday, including one involving a medical malpractice lawsuit where an appellate court reversed a $1.3 million judgment awarded to a Methodist Hospital patient.
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Training available to prepare for new guardian ad litem requirements
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Indiana Supreme Court affirms $30K sanction on southern Indiana adult entertainment venue
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Indiana Supreme Court hears corporate infighting question
A quality controller serving two automotive parts suppliers is knee-deep in a legal battle with the suppliers’ own sister subsidiary, a parts manufacturer.
Indiana Supreme Court declines to halt execution
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High court reverses judgment for Martin County deputy facing discipline following arrest
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Lake Superior Court judge charged with alleged misconduct by judicial commission
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State supreme court to hear oral arguments in public records dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in December for a case involving an Indianapolis attorney’s public records request that had been denied by the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration.
Husband is rightful owner of cryptocurrencies, Indiana Supreme Court rules
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High court appoints new member to commission on court appointed attorneys
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a new member to the Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys Thursday.
Two members reappointed to Board of Law Examiners
The Indiana Supreme Court reappointed two members to the Board of Law Examiners on Wednesday.
Public reprimand issued to attorney for failing to secure client information
The Indiana Supreme Court approved disciplinary action against an attorney for reportedly violating Indiana Professional Conduct Rules when he revealed information about a client without the client’s consent.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments on public records access dispute with Indiana Election Division
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving a man’s public records access dispute with members of the Indiana Election Division.
Terre Haute attorney elected to Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission
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SCOTUS denies legal challenge of Indiana’s ballot access law
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