Lake County veterans treatment court receives national recognition
The court, created in 2014, will serve as a national mentor to leaders working to create veteran treatment courts in their jurisdictions.
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Allen County Bar Foundation offers scholarships for law students
The application period for the scholarships opens March 1.
Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission announces five finalists for vacancy
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five finalists to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Stephen Scheele to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Seymour company files lawsuit, alleges it’s owed more than $840,000 for work on Westfield park
A Seymour construction company alleges it’s owed more than $840,000 for work done on a Westfield recreational park in a lawsuit filed this week in Hamilton County.
Federal inmate in Terre Haute sentenced to life for murder of cellmate
Lawrence Taylor, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the brutal stabbing death of Jan Stevens.
Fishers talent agency sues former employee for operating competing business
Top Talent LLC’s lawsuit accuses the former employee of simultaneously running Career Headhunter LLC and stealing confidential information.
Attorney disbarred for sexual relations with three ‘vulnerable’ clients
The court determined the Winamac attorney’s actions were predatory, not “merely exercises in poor judgment.”
State supreme court suspends Pendleton attorney for professional misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Pendleton attorney from the practice of law for at least a year, after his failure to report a drunk driving conviction led the court’s disciplinary commission to open a complaint against him.
Five applicants to interview for Lake County judicial vacancy
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission will be interviewing five applicants next week to fill a vacancy in the county’s trial court civil division.
Steinmetz bringing health care policy experience to Ice Miller in new position
Ice Miller announced that Cora Steinmetz has joined the firm as of counsel in its Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Indianapolis financing company sues dealership for alleged breach of contract, seeks $330K
An Indianapolis vehicle inventory financing company is suing a Florida-based dealership for more than $330,000 after it allegedly breached a contract between the two businesses.
Muncie man sentenced to 78 years in prison for murdering his ex-wife
Delaware Circuit Court Judge John Feick sentenced Ceaser Curtis, 51, for the crime, which was committed in September 2023.
26 Indiana residents sentenced to federal prison for running armed fentanyl ring
The individuals worked together to distribute a total of nearly 500 pounds of methamphetamine and over three kilograms of fentanyl, according to court documents.
Former Gov. Mitch Daniels joins Liberty Fund board
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has joined the board of directors of the Liberty Fund, a private education foundation headquartered in Carmel.
Woman sues IMPD, alleges negligence during police pursuit led to husband’s death
A woman is suing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the City of Indianapolis after claiming IMPD was negligent in their pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which led to a police chase that ultimately resulted in her husband’s death.
Elkhart County judge appointed to commercial court
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Elkhart Superior Court Judge Andrew Hicks to serve as one of the state’s commercial court judges.
Indianapolis man sentenced to federal prison for armed carjacking of U.S. Postal truck
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for committing an armed carjacking of a United States Postal Service truck in June 2022.
Anderson man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession
An Anderson man was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being in possession of a firearm during a drunk driving crash.
Fort Wayne nonprofit offers free expungement presentation
Local attorney Heide Fowler will explain the law, which allows a one-time opportunity for some low-level convictions to be expunged.
Indianapolis drug dealer sentenced to federal prison
An Indianapolis drug dealer was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on various drug and gun offenses, including being in possession of a gun used to kill a man in March 2023.