Durham asks court to dismiss 50-year federal fraud sentence
Convicted fraudster Tim Durham again is trying to get his 50-year prison sentence dismissed, this time claiming his lawyer shoddily defended him.
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Zionsville pharmacist who put himself in feds’ sights admits to felonies
The odyssey that led to Zionsville pharmacist Hongxing “Harry” Zhang’s 2016 fraud indictment, and subsequently his guilty plea to two felony counts on Oct. 4, began in a curious fashion.
Memorial scheduled to honor Senior Judge McKinney
The life and career of the late Senior Judge Larry McKinney will be celebrated by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana at a special memorial ceremony Thursday.
Judge dismisses ex-IU player’s suit against DraftKings, FanDuel
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Indiana University football player and two others ex-collegiate athletes who claimed daily online fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel impermissibly used their names, images and likenesses to market what they alleged was illegal gambling.
McKinney remembered as humorous, hardworking
Senior Judge Larry McKinney of the District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is remembered as a brilliant, dedicated jurist who could also keep things light with his quick wit. McKinney died Sept. 20 at age 73.
Southern District of Indiana shoulders heavy caseload, hopes for new judge
A workhorse court within the 7th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has long been designated as a judicial emergency. It’s now having to cope with the caseload made heavier by the recent deaths of two colleagues.
Northern District of Indiana senior judge to help the Southern District
Coping under a judicial emergency that has been exacerbated by a sudden death of a Senior Judge Larry McKinney, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is getting much needed help from its northern Hoosier neighbor.
Consumer’s suit against debt collection law firm may proceed
A woman who sued an Indianapolis law firm over its debt-collection letter has plausibly stated potential violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a federal judge ruled.
Indiana plans to appeal abortion law order
Indiana plans to appeal a federal judge's order that permanently blocks the state from enforcing a provision of a law passed last year that would ban abortions sought due to fetal genetic abnormalities.
7th Circuit affirms rulings in telecom company bankruptcy
A now-bankrupt telecommunications provider cannot avoid making payments invoiced by its supplier prior to the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy petition because the supplier has a legitimate defense under the “new value” concept in U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Flags lowered in honor of Senior Judge McKinney
Although he was carrying only half a caseload, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Larry McKinney had a full schedule. He devoted much time to the civic education programs and put a great deal of energy into a program which works to assist ex-offenders in staying out of prison.
McKinney remembered for intelligence, sense of humor
Federal judge Larry McKinney is being remembered as a brilliant, hardworking jurist who was personable, vibrant and had a terrific sense of humor.
Rule limiting Indiana horses’ out-of-state racing struck down
Indiana’s rule barring horses purchased in claiming races from racing outside the state for 60 days was struck down by a federal judge Wednesday as an impermissible restriction of interstate commerce. The judgment may impact similar rules in other states.
Senior Judge Larry McKinney dies overnight
Larry McKinney, senior judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, died overnight. He was 73.
Wal-Mart, worker who pointed finger in woman’s face, must face suit
Wal-Mart must face a civil assault lawsuit filed after a worker angrily pointed his finger in the face of a 79-year-old customer at its Franklin store, a judge has ruled.
Southern District to get help of Wisconsin, Illinois judicial officers
The second-busiest federal district court in the nation soon will get some relief from magistrate judges from other district courts in the 7th Circuit. The Southern District of Indiana’s ongoing judicial emergency has been compounded by the death of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue.
Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
A nursing home management firm in Indiana has sued several former executives who are already criminally charged with embezzling more than $16 million from the company.
‘Beautiful help’ allows federal ex-offenders to remake lives
A project in the federal courthouse in Indianapolis aims to take what the court calls the “worst of the worst” ex-offenders and offers them a hand to break the cycle of bad decisions, criminal behavior and reincarceration.
Colleagues, friends pay tribute to LaRue at courthouse memorial
The William E. Steckler Ceremonial Courtroom of the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse was filled to the brim on Thursday as friends, family, colleagues and admirers of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue gathered to honor the life and memory of the late Southern District magistrate judge.
Ruling in Cook medical-device patent case tightens venue rule
A Delaware federal judge’s ruling this week in a medical-device patent-infringement suit against Bloomington-based Cook Medical further tightens venue choice rules in patent cases that were limited in a Supreme Court holding this year.