Two members reappointed to Board of Law Examiners
The Indiana Supreme Court reappointed two members to the Board of Law Examiners on Wednesday.
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Public reprimand issued to attorney for failing to secure client information
The Indiana Supreme Court approved disciplinary action against an attorney for reportedly violating Indiana Professional Conduct Rules when he revealed information about a client without the client’s consent.
Rokita investigating Tyson Foods in Logansport for alleged labor trafficking
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Wednesday he has sent a civil investigative demand to Tyson Foods in Logansport, as his office continues its investigation into alleged labor trafficking in three Indiana cities.
Appeals on Wheels stops at Indiana Wesleyan for oral arguments in alleged defamation case
The Indiana Court of Appeals will travel to Indiana Wesleyan University to hear oral arguments on a case involving an excavation company that allegedly defamed members of a local engineering union.
Crone certified as senior judge on state appellate court
Indiana Appeals Court Judge Terry Crone retired last week after 20 years on the state appellate bench, with a retirement ceremony held at the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom on the third floor of the Indiana Statehouse.
AG Todd Rokita investigating illegal immigrant surge, potential labor trafficking in 3 Indiana cities
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has opened immigration-related investigations into several nonprofits, government agencies and businesses, with the office alleging that an influx of migrants has created housing and possible labor trafficking issues in Evansville, Seymour and Logansport.
Lawsuit accuses Indiana casino of causing woman’s death by over-serving alcohol
The lawsuit says the woman was served at least 17 alcoholic drinks from March 27 into the early hours of March 28 at the Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana, where she died. Casino representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Taft launches new infrastructure advisory business
Taft Infrastructure Advisors will be based in Washington, D.C., and will complement Taft’s public infrastructure law group, led by Indianapolis partner Tom John.
Indiana Supreme Court justices easily win vote for retention
Each of the three justices — Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Justices Mark Massa and Derek Molter — were supported for retention by at least 68 percent of the voters.
Federal district court dismisses doctor’s suit against IU Health for terminating medical privileges
The U. S. District Court in Indianapolis dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University Health after the health network terminated a doctor’s medical privileges at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
Former Evansville addiction counselor has license revoked following prison sentence
An Evansville addiction counselor who illegally dealt drugs to his patients will no longer be licensed in Indiana to provide counseling.
Muncie man convicted of 2022 triple murder
In addition to the three murder charges, Devin X. Myers, 30, also was convicted of armed robbery, criminal confinement, conspiracy to commit robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice.
Federal court orders Indianapolis business to cease preparing tax returns
The IRS estimated that Juan Santiago’s fraudulent tax preparation activities had caused about $1.3 million in tax harm to the United States Treasury each year.
GOP precinct committeeman charged with stealing ballots
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings said Savage’s arrest will hold him accountable for his alleged behavior and let the community know that his allegations that the election is fraudulent are not accurate.
Six judges selected as finalists for two vacancies on Marion Superior Court
The selection process will fill vacancies created by the upcoming retirements of Marion Superior Court Judges John Hanley and Mark Stoner.
Rokita and TV horror host Sammy Terry try to scare up interest in unclaimed property
The unclaimed property division returned $81 million to Hoosiers in 2023, and hundreds of millions remain to be claimed.
Indiana Supreme Court certifies six senior judges
Courts use senior judges as a replacement in the absence of a regular judge, as a complement to the regular judge or to oversee the processing of certain types of cases or court programs.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in public records dispute
The dispute centers on whether the state should have to pay the attorney fees of a man who sought certain public records from the Indiana Election Division.
2 former Indiana correctional officers sentenced to federal prison for stealing inmates’ identities
The two worked as correctional officers at the New Castle Correctional Facility, a privately managed prison within the Indiana Department of Correction.
290 new lawyers admitted to the bar in fall ceremony
Of the 290 new lawyers admitted this month, 289 passed the bar exam in July and one passed in February.