Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Spencer Circuit Judge Jon Dartt
Growing up a block away from the Spencer County Courthouse, now-Judge Jon Dartt used to mow grass for some of the local lawyer families.
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Juvenile pilot showing results: Marion Co. juvenile delinquency pilot responds well in early stages
After a nearly two-year pilot program, the Marion County Early Intervention Team and the Indiana Public Defender Commission say the initiative has shown promising early results.
From planning to administration: For attorneys, families, death is not the end of the estate planning process
Estate planning can mean many things. But one aspect not spoken about quite as much as planning is what happens when a loved one dies and their will actually goes into effect.
Natural progression: New IN solicitor general transitions into new role after serving as 2nd in command
In November, James Barta became the state’s second solicitor general, a role in which he will oversee litigation involving constitutional challenges and other issues of interest to state government.
Butler student suing school for handling of stalking allegations permitted to amend unjust enrichment claim
A Butler University student who sued the school after he was found not responsible on an allegation of stalking has been partially granted leave to amend his complaint after a previous ruling dismissing the majority of his claims.
Modified custody, parenting time order in mother’s favor upheld at COA
The grant of sole legal custody of a child to the mother and an order for the father’s parenting time to be supervised were not erroneous, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Wednesday.
Appellate court rejects evidentiary challenges to firearm, drug convictions
The Court of Appeals of Indiana declined to reverse a man’s firearm-related convictions, determining that his challenges to the admission of evidence failed.
COA affirms denial of juvenile’s motion for relief from child molesting adjudications
A trial court properly denied a juvenile’s motion for relief from judgment on two delinquencies adjudications that he admitted to, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
Reversal: Mother’s previous abandonment of children doesn’t rebut parental presumption in grandparent custody case
A mother’s abandonment of her children five years ago does not mean the children’s grandparents should get custody, a split Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Satanic Temple appeals dismissal of RFRA challenge to Indiana abortion law
The Satanic Temple is headed back to court as it appeals the dismissal of its challenge to Indiana’s abortion ban.
IN Supreme Court affirms for Ball State in student’s COVID breach case
The Indiana Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of Ball State University in case in which a student sued for breach of contract and unjust enrichment when classes switched to only-online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Termination order affirmed at COA
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed the termination of the parental rights of two parents with severe substance abuse issues, finding the issues that led to termination wouldn’t be remedied in the near future.
Murder conviction affirmed after roadside shooting
A man convicted in a roadside shooting could not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana to overturn his murder conviction.
School choice advocates create legal partnership: Former solicitor general Fisher helps lead new initiative
An Indianapolis-based organization dedicated to school choice is beginning a partnership with the Institute for Justice to represent parents in court.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Parke Circuit Judge Sam Swaim
When reflecting on why he wanted to go to law school, Parke Circuit Judge Sam Swaim said he was initially interested in joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Following her curiosity: Chief Environmental Law Judge Davidsen preparing for retirement after 20 years
The path to judgeship wasn’t a straight shot for Chief Environmental Law Judge Mary Davidsen, but she let her curiosity lead her along the way.
Attempted murder, battery convictions vacated after speedy trial request not met
A man’s attempted murder and battery convictions have been vacated by the Court of Appeals of Indiana, which determined that his speedy trial request was not met.
7th Circuit rejects disability discrimination argument brought by teacher who wanted to regularly arrive late
A military teacher who said her health issues meant she needed to come into work two hours late each day could not convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that her employer engaged in disability discrimination.
COA affirms drug, resisting law enforcement convictions, probation revocation
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has upheld the convictions and sentence of a man convicted on drug-related charges who argued that the revocation of his probation in a separate theft case was an abuse of discretion.
Lugar Tower resident files new complaint alleging unsafe living conditions at apartments
A new lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a resident at Lugar Tower Apartments demanding that professional security be restored at the facility during daytime hours to protect residents.