Portage man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child porn possession
David Allen Swisher was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography with a prior conviction
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ACLU sues governor over order that halted gender marker changes on birth certificates
Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order on March 4 that ended the process that allowed for transgender Hoosiers to change gender markers if they had obtained a court order to do so.
State sues General Motors and OnStar, claiming deceptive practices
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit accusing the companies of collecting and selling Indiana drivers’ personal data and driving habit information to insurance companies without the drivers’ knowledge or consent.
Disciplinary charges filed against Howard Superior Court judge
The Indiana Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed nine counts of misconduct against Howard Superior Court Judge Matthew J. Elkin.
Mother sues New Albany in connection with death of son in local dam
The lawsuit accuses the city and others of negligence for failing to close off the low-head dam or post signs warning of its dangers.
Environmental group sues state agency over wastewater discharge in Morgan County
The Hoosier Environmental Council says a state permit improperly allows the Eagle Valley Generating Station—an AES-owned power plant in Martinsville—to discharge untreated wastewater from its coal ash waste ponds into a stretch of the West Fork of the White River.
Indiana Supreme Court to travel to Grant County for arguments in Amazon liability cases
The cases stem from situations in which one delivery driver was killed and another was injured after they exited their trucks while trying to figure out how to navigate and enter Amazon’s fulfillment center in Mt. Comfort.
Appellate court rules in favor of Floyd County councilwoman in residency dispute
Four fellow Republicans challenged Floyd County Councilwoman Denise Konkle’s right to hold the seat in 2023, claiming she forfeited her office by residing in Harrison County for six months.
South Bend attorney suspended for failing to represent client
The attorney is suspended from the practice of law for 180 days beginning on April 25.
Indiana Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments at IU McKinney
A three-judge panel will consider the appeal of Melvin Weaver, who was convicted of reckless homicide in a traffic death in Muncie.
Orthopedic medical practice sues Allen County doctor for breach of contract
The northeast Indiana practice alleges the doctor violated the terms of his employment agreement by providing services at a competing facility shortly after resigning from the practice.
Muncie man sentenced to 84 years in prison for 2020 murder
A Delaware County judge sentenced a Muncie man to decades in prison Monday following the man’s February murder conviction for strangling a woman in 2020.
Delaware County charges five protestors after alleged disruption of Ball State board meeting
The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office announced it has charged five protestors after they allegedly disrupted a Feb. 28 Ball State University board of trustees meeting.
Indiana Supreme Court disciplines Evansville attorney for allegedly failing to protect client’s interests
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined an Evansville attorney for misconduct after he allegedly failed to protect the interests of a client he was representing in a property dispute case.
Indiana Legal Help announces transition as an independent nonprofit
Indiana Legal Help has announced it is transitioning to become an independent nonprofit organization, breaking away from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear appeal of mom convicted of murdering son
Chelsea Crossland, who was sentenced to life without parole, argues that the Jay Circuit Court abused its discretion by denying her request for a change of venue and her motion to refuse certain jurors.
State supreme court invites amicus briefs in property tax case
The case involves a dispute over whether the state’s one-percent cap on homeowner property taxes can be limited to just one acre surrounding a home.
Taft expands into Florida through new merger with Mrachek Law
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the second-largest law firm operating in Indianapolis, is expanding south and has announced a new merger with Florida-based law firm Mrachek Law.
Indiana Bar Foundation to host annual civics summit in April
The Indiana Bar Foundation will be hosting its Civics Summit next month, with National Constitution Center CEO Jeffrey Rosen as the keynote speaker.
Auto dealership settlements bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office reached settlements with dealers in Indianapolis, Warsaw and Boone and LaGrange counties.