South Bend attorney placed on indefinite suspension by court
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered an indefinite suspension for a South Bend attorney.
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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.
Judges celebrate International Women’s Day with lunch recognizing ‘firsts’ for Hoosier women
Indiana’s appellate judges came together with special guests on Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Indiana Statehouse.
Prohibition of e-cigarettes, nicotine products in county jail went too far, COA affirms
An attempt by county commissioners to regulate e-cigarette and nicotine use in the local jail went too far, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
Shipbuilder not entitled to research tax credit, 7th Circuit affirms
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of a research tax credit for a southern Indiana shipbuilder.
CASA Day celebrates advocates, calls for more volunteers
A sea of blue filled the second-floor atrium of the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday afternoon as court-appointed special advocates gathered for their CASA Day celebration.
Indiana high school students prepare for mock trial state finals this weekend
Hoosier students participating in this year’s mock trial competition are making the final lap as they head into the state championship this weekend.
Looking at extortion, 7th Circuit affirms enhanced sentence for Hobbs Act robbery
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is once again looking at whether Hobbs Act robbery constitutes a “violent felony.” Both the district and appellate courts found that it does in the instant case under the extortion element of the Hobbs Act.
COA affirms striking of inverse condemnation action after pizza parlor is shut down
The owner of a pizza parlor that was shut down as part of an eminent domain action has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the trial court erred in striking its inverse condemnation counterclaim.
IU McKinney Dean Bravo receives award from state treasurer
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Karen Bravo has been recognized by the Indiana state treasurer with the Sentinel of the Vault Award, presented Sunday as part of the Women’s History Month Women’s Equity Brunch Series.
7th Circuit affirms ‘crime of violence’ conviction
A man sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to a crime of violence has failed on his appeal to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
COVID-related closures not ‘physical loss’ under insurance policy, 7th Circuit again affirms
Continuing a trend in Indiana courts, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has once again ruled that COVID-related business closures do not qualify as “physical losses” eligible for insurance coverage.
‘Welcome to the Court of Appeals’: Judge Kenworthy’s robing ceremony marks Indiana history
Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Dana Kenworthy’s robing ceremony on Wednesday afternoon was full of laugher and gratitude as she ceremonially took the judicial oath.
Father-son duo win legal victories for same client decades apart: Indy attorneys worked on exoneration, compensation cases for murder defendant
Bob Hammerle and his son Chris used to go into the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office on Saturday mornings with a sack of doughnuts and a chunky TV. Bob, then a brand-new lawyer, worked on files while Chris watched cartoons.