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SCOTUS to decide whether patent challenges must be heard in court

December 12, 2017

In the wake of hefty attorney fees and an onslaught of what was viewed as unnecessary litigation filed by “patent trolls,” Congress authorized the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to begin conducting inter partes reviews of patent challenges in 2012 as an efficient and cost-effective alternative to patent litigation. But now, the popular IPR process could be in jeopardy as the United States Supreme Court considers whether federal law requires patent challenges to be adjudicated in court.

Lawyers: Trump too busy to face woman’s defamation lawsuit

December 6, 2017

Lawyers for President Donald Trump argued on Tuesday that a defamation lawsuit filed by a former contestant on his reality TV show “The Apprentice” who accused him of unwanted sexual contact should at least be blocked while he’s in office because he’s too busy and important.

Kennedy wrestles with wedding cake case at Supreme Court

December 5, 2017

His vote likely to decide the outcome, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced competing concerns Tuesday about respecting the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker who wouldn’t make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, and the gay couple’s dignity.

Indiana among 13 states challenging California egg law

December 5, 2017

Indiana is among more than a dozen states that banded together Monday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block a California law requiring any eggs sold there to come from hens that have space to stretch out in their cages.

SCOTUS suggests it may side with states in sports betting case

December 4, 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested it may side with New Jersey in its effort to make sports gambling legal in a case that could make betting on football, basketball and other sports widely available.

Indiana joins bid to upset prohibition against sports gambling

December 1, 2017

Eighteen states, including Indiana, have joined New Jersey at the United States Supreme Court in crying foul over a 25-year-old federal statute that prevents them from legalizing gambling on collegiate and professional basketball, football, baseball and other sporting events.

Opponents in LGBT case agree: It’s not about wedding cake

December 1, 2017

In a legal case with profound implications for LGBT rights and religion’s place in public life, the opposing sides agree on this: It's not about the cake.

New Chapter 13 plan form, creditor bankruptcy rules take effect

December 1, 2017

New rules and procedures for individuals filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, and creditors certain bankruptcy cases will have less time to file proof of claims, federal courts announced.

U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with whistleblower protection issue

November 28, 2017

The Supreme Court of the United States on Tuesday seemed reluctant to broadly apply whistleblower protections passed by Congress after the 2008 financial crisis, suggesting those particular protections only apply to people who report problems to the government.

Justices ponder need for warrant for cellphone tower data

November 27, 2017

Like almost everyone else in America, thieves tend to carry their cellphones with them to work.

Florida to execute man convicted of 2 decades-old murders

November 8, 2017

Florida is scheduled to execute an inmate on Wednesday who was convicted of slashing one man’s throat and fatally shooting another six times in 1991.

Clerk who denied same-sex marriage permits to run again

November 7, 2017

The Kentucky county clerk jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples will run for re-election in 2018, facing voters for the first time since her protest against gay marriage launched a national uproar from rural Appalachia.

Chefs oppose baker in Supreme Court gay rights case

October 23, 2017

Prominent chefs, bakers and restaurant owners want the Supreme Court to rule against a Colorado baker who wouldn’t make a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding.

Indiana federal court historical film now available online

October 20, 2017

A historical documentary on the federal courts in Indiana is now available to view in full online.

Alabama inmate defiant before his execution for killing cop

October 20, 2017

A convicted cop killer who sued Alabama over its lethal injection method was put to death, but not before he cursed at the state and said: “I hate you.”

Supreme Court denies Gitmo prisoner’s petition

October 17, 2017

The Supreme Court of the United States has denied the habeas corpus petition filed by Guantanamo Bay prisoner Abd Al-Rahim Al-Nashiri, who is accused of masterminding the bombing of the USS Cole, and whose legal team includes an Indianapolis defense attorney.

New case, same battle over partisan gerrymandering

October 17, 2017

The Wisconsin gerrymandering case now before the Supreme Court of the United States has all the intrigue of a first-class thriller — secrecy, sophisticated computer programs, outside consultants, and carefully drawn district lines to ensure a firm grip on power. It also has echoes of a similar Indiana case from 30 years ago.

Theater company stages ‘The Originalist’ to get people talking

October 17, 2017

As a Shakespearian actor, Henry Woronicz has a unique understanding of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s originalist judicial philosophy. He connects with him through the meaning of texts — much as actors do when preparing for their roles.

Businesses ask Supreme Court to take gay rights case

October 12, 2017

Some of America's most well-known companies are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that a federal employment discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation, a position opposite of the one taken by the Trump administration.

US Supreme Court weighs case on detention of immigrants

October 4, 2017

The Supreme Court of the United States wrestled for a second time Tuesday with whether the government can indefinitely detain certain immigrants it is considering deporting without providing a hearing.

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