Push to end statute of limitations for sex crimes brings support, hesitancy
In Indiana, the majority of sex crimes have a five-year statute of limitation, with exceptions granted for newly discovered DNA evidence, a recording or a confession.
Alexa Shrake
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Web Exclusive: Holcomb appointment leads to Marshall County’s first female judge
Janette Surrisi is the first woman to serve as a judge in Marshall County in its 189 years.
Ex-Gary police officer federally indicted for allegedly enticing a minor, possessing child porn
A former Gary police officer was arrested last week on federal criminal charges after allegedly enticing a minor to produce and record sexually explicit conduct.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in CHINS case
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments in November for a child in need of services case after determining it merited a hearing.
Constitution Day lecture focuses on relevance of 26th Amendment
Constitutional rights litigator and election law scholar Yael Bromberg said the future implications of the amendment that gave 18-year-olds the right to vote are still unwritten.
Psychiatric hospital committed medical negligence, complaint alleges
A complaint filed last week with the Indiana Department of Insurance alleges gross violations of care at an Indianapolis behavioral health facility.
Execution date set for Allen Co. murderer
The Indiana Supreme Court set the date for inmate Joseph E. Corcoran’s death Wednesday.
Monroe Circuit Court denies permanent injunction against state’s abortion law
The Monroe Circuit Court denied a motion Wednesday morning for a permanent injunction against Indiana’s near-total ban on abortion.
Turning challenges into opportunities
Hailing from northern Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association incoming president Michael Jasaitis said the idea of a career in law came to him after getting to know an attorney in high school.
ISBA Annual Summit to focus on attorney shortage
The Indiana State Bar Association is gearing up for its annual summit next month with a focus on the state’s attorney shortage.
High Tech Crimes Units provide education and experience
The state’s efforts to combat high tech crimes brought Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council members, law enforcement and public officials together at Indiana State University earlier this month, as they heard about the recent successes of the state’s High Tech Crimes Units.
Attorney General’s Office reaches settlement for tenants in South Bend
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a settlement reached with South Bend apartment complex in Wednesday afternoon Facebook livestream.
Former DCS attorney suspended for forging signatures in CHINS cases
A former Indiana Department of Child Services staff attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for forging family case managers’ names to child in need of services petitions while he worked for the state agency.
IU expressive activity policy violates First Amendment, ACLU of Indiana lawsuit alleges
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Indiana University in a challenge to the university’s newly-implemented expressive activity policy.
Key topics from ABA Delegates meeting
The ABA House of Delegates met in August in Chicago for its annual meeting. Here are 15 key reports of the 41 that were approved by delegates.
IU Health attorney navigates new world of dog bandanas
What started out as a new pandemic hobby has morphed into a unique, thriving business for an Indiana University Health attorney.
Indiana delegates recap annual meeting of the American Bar Association
A group of six attorneys represented Indiana at The American Bar Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting in Chicago earlier this month.
IN Supreme Court grants transfer for Elkhart County cases where judge forced to recuse
The Indiana Supreme Court accepted seven cases for transfer last week, including four with motions that called for an Elkhart County judge’s recusal.
Panel discusses how AI affects artists, legal ramifications
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of many professions including art. Artists and business leaders gathered Friday afternoon for a panel “ARTificial Intelligence” to discuss how the changing AI technology is affecting their work.
FTC’s proposed noncompete agreement ban enjoined by Texas judge
A Texas U.S. District Court judge ruled Tuesday that the Federal Trade Commission cannot enforce its near-total ban on noncompete agreements.