COA upholds habitual offender enhancement as timely filed
A habitual offender enhancement that was filed 21 days before a trial that was eventually rescheduled was not untimely, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
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No quorum means no new judges or courts: Legislature rejects requests for judicial resources as caseloads grow
As caseloads continue to grow, Hoosier judges are increasingly feeling the pressure of trying to move their cases quickly, but also justly.
Job reclassification is upheld by COA
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Monday a lower court’s ruling involving the reclassification of a position at a nursing facility.
State made reasonable effort to contact witness for second murder trial, COA affirms
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed a man’s murder and robbery convictions after finding the admission of previous witness testimony was harmless.
COA splits in malpractice lawsuit
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed the denial of summary judgment and remanded for further proceedings in a malpractice lawsuit case.
Museum will not see any funds from trust, COA affirms
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed summary judgment and the denial of a museum’s motion for partial summary judgment in matters involving the beneficiary of a marital trust.
COA reopens appeal based on missing transcript but affirms drug dealing conviction
Although the Court of Appeals of Indiana allowed a woman to reopen her previously rejected direct appeal based on a missing transcript, the court still upheld the woman’s felony drug dealing conviction.
Indiana Supreme Court reverses, remands motion in improper fee lawsuit
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed and remanded a trial court’s motion to compel arbitration in a banking lawsuit involving improper overdraft fees.
COA upholds permanent injunction against brothers using property for trucking company
A permanent injunction preventing two brothers from using their property for their trucking business has been upheld, but the Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed the imposition of costs and fines in the case.
COA finds division of marital property wasn’t done correctly
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed in part, but also reversed part of a trial court’s ruling that erred by excluding a Parent Plus Loan liability from a marital estate.
Paralegal Myers remembered as ‘consummate professional’ by Kroger Gardis & Regas
A woman known for being an award-winning paralegal and remembered for her “fantastic meatballs for any firm potluck” died Monday.
Uber driver sues Evansville police officer for alleged 4th Amendment violation
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing an Evansville police officer on behalf of an Uber driver who claims the officer violated her Fourth Amendment rights.
South Bend attorney placed on indefinite suspension by court
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered an indefinite suspension for a South Bend attorney.
Bill revoking National Guard members’ ability to demand court martial headed for final Senate vote
A bill changing the process for calling a court martial within the Indiana National Guard is one step closer to passage.
COA upholds burglary conviction after man takes father’s truck
A man who took a truck belonging to his deceased father from his ex-wife’s house has failed in his attempt to overturn his felony burglary conviction at the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Web Exclusive: Cameras in court: The people behind new order allowing cameras at judge’s discretion
After decades of pilot projects and repeated denials, a rule change effective May 1 will enable requests to become reality: cameras in Indiana trial courtrooms.
One admission for all: Push for standardized federal bar admission gaining traction
A proposal submitted to the Judicial Conference’s Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure last month provides for the creation of a “Bar of the District Court for the United States.”
Robbery and drug conviction holds due to evidence, 7th Circuit finds
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a robbery, drug and gun-related conviction, ruling there had been sufficient evidence provided at the district court.
Judge Barr welcomed back to Southern District court
Kellie Barr is officially back at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, but this time not as a clerk.
7th Circuit affirms lower court ruling, rejects retaliation and breach of contract claims
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana ruling that rejected an employee’s claims of retaliation and breach of contract against a prominent book publisher.