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Jailed Fort Wayne attorney gets interim suspension for embezzlement convictions

June 24, 2019

A Fort Wayne attorney currently serving a six-month embezzlement sentence in federal prison has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana effective immediately following his felony convictions. The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order of interim suspension against Randall B. Stiles, who was sentenced in March to six months behind bars for two counts of felony bankruptcy fraud and one count of misdemeanor failure to file a tax return.

Senior judge to serve as judge pro tem after Lake County retirement

June 24, 2019

A judge pro tempore has been appointed to temporarily fill the seat of Lake Superior Judge John R. Pera, who recently announced his plans to retire at the end of this month.

High court strikes down ‘scandalous’ part of trademark law

June 24, 2019

The Untied States Supreme Court has struck down a section of federal law that prevented officials from registering trademarks seen as scandalous or immoral, handing a victory Monday to California fashion brand FUCT.

$5 million settlement to offer debt relief to 602 Hoosier ITT Tech students

June 21, 2019

Hundreds of former ITT Tech students in Indiana will find some ease from their student loans now that millions have been secured in a national legal settlement to cover their debt.

Senior judges may endorse political candidates, JQC says

June 20, 2019

The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications determined that senior judges may endorse candidates for public office, but retiring judges may not. The commission issued its advisory opinion in response to questions posed about endorsements of candidates for public office by retiring and senior judges.

Disputed South Bend abortion clinic set to open

June 20, 2019

A group says it plans to begin accepting patients at an abortion clinic in the northern Indiana city of South Bend next week.

Justices grant emergency suspension against Lake County attorney

June 19, 2019

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has been granted its request to immediately suspend a Lake County medical malpractice attorney for alleged misconduct. The court order did not specify the nature of the complaint against the Schererville lawyer.

After shooting, Buttigieg says South Bend police must activate cameras

June 19, 2019

Back home from the Democratic presidential campaign trail, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is telling officers after a fatal police shooting that they must activate their body cameras during any interaction with civilians.

Applicants sought for Lake County judicial vacancy

June 18, 2019

Applicants are being sought for an upcoming judicial vacancy in Lake Superior Court next month as a longtime judge prepares to retire.

Cameras permitted in courts to celebrate National Adoption Day

June 17, 2019

Hoosier families celebrating adoption later this year will have the chance to commemorate the experience with cameras in the courtroom.

First Merchants Bank settles federal lawsuit alleging redlining

June 14, 2019

Muncie-based First Merchants Bank has settled a federal lawsuit, following U.S. Department of Justice allegations that the bank engaged in lending discrimination by redlining predominantly African-American neighborhoods in Indianapolis.

Prison sentence affirmed in malnourished boy’s death

June 13, 2019

The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed an eight-year prison term for a man who pleaded guilty in Vigo Superior Court to neglect in the death of a malnourished 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy.

Judge rejects request to block records in woman’s death

June 13, 2019

A southwestern Indiana judge has rejected a man’s request to block the release of records on authorities’ investigation into his daughter’s 2014 disappearance and death.

Police investigate death at Miami Correctional Facility

June 12, 2019

Indiana State Police say investigators suspect foul play in the death of an inmate at the Miami Correctional Facility near Bunker Hill.

Barker rejects request to keep closed South Bend abortion clinic pending appeal

June 11, 2019

Despite the Indiana Attorney General’s efforts, a federal judge has denied a request to stay the opening of what could become the state’s newest abortion clinic. Indiana Southern District Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker on Friday rejected Attorney General Curtis Hill’s request to keep closed the doors of a South Bend abortion clinic until the state’s appeal of the matter can be considered.

Indiana Court Decisions — May 22-June 5, 2019

June 11, 2019

Read Indiana appellate decisions from the most recent reporting period.

Justices hear 3 transfer cases, split over 3 more

June 10, 2019

Out of 25 cases, the Indiana Supreme Court chose only to hear three on petition to transfer, all of which the justices decided last week. Justices unanimously agreed to deny transfer in most of the cases but split over three cases it ultimately rejected to hear.

Free legal advice to be offered through IndyBar Legal Line

June 10, 2019

Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask for legal help Tuesday without worrying about how to pay for it during the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Legal Line program.

COA to hear wrongful death appeal at Indy community center

June 10, 2019

Whether claims from a deceased man’s estate allege facts that fall under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act after he died from a leg injury will be argued during an Appeals on Wheels oral argument Wednesday at the Indianapolis Jewish Community Center.

Judge: School district violated transgender students’ rights

June 10, 2019

A federal judge has found that an Indiana school district violated a transgender student’s civil rights by not allowing him to use male bathrooms at school.

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