Southern Indiana mining company to pay $110K for penalties related to safety violations
A southern Indiana mining company must pay $110,000 for unpaid civil penalties related to worker safety violations committed in Owen County.
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27 candidates to interview for two Marion Superior Court judicial vacancies
Two judges, 11 magistrate judges, one senior judge and 13 attorneys will be interviewing for the two positions.
Taft announces expansion into Denver market with new merger
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is heading out west through the law firm’s newest merger with Sherman & Howard LLC in Denver. The firm announced Monday that it will merge with that city’s oldest and third-largest law firm effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Court of Appeals holding oral arguments for murder conviction appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments for a case involving an Allen County man challenging his murder conviction.
Another Hammond joins Taft’s growing public affairs group
John R. Hammond IV previously served as the deputy chief of staff for Gov. Eric Holcomb, as well as in several roles on the staff within the U.S. House of Representatives.
Department of Justice partnering with Indianapolis to reduce domestic gun violence
The U.S. Department of Justice will work with the U.S. Attorney’s office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Field Division to design and execute a plan to reduce intimate partner gun violence under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022.
Six candidates to interview for Allen County judicial vacancy
The Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission will interview each candidate next week and select three finalists for the post.
Indiana Legal Services receives $5M in new grant funding
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is providing the bulk of that money — $3.1 million — to fund legal services over two years for victims of crime through five separate programs.
IBJ Media names Greg Weaver editor of the Indiana Lawyer
Veteran business and political journalist Greg Weaver was promoted from his role as managing editor of the Indianapolis Business Journal.
Indiana Tax Court affirms courthouse sales-leaseback to build new Allen County Jail
The Indiana Tax Court affirmed the final determination of the Department of Local Government Finance to approve the sales-leaseback of the Allen County Courthouse as one of the financing methods for a new county jail, finding no merit in objectors’ challenge to the lease.
Indiana Supreme Court to hold oral arguments in October for disputed used car sale, alleged child molesting case
The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral arguments Oct. 10 for a case involving a dispute over a used car sale in Porter County and one where the Indiana Court Appeals vacated a Marion County man’s child molesting conviction.
Indianapolis-based Proteus Discovery Group expands with acquisition of Novitas Data
Proteus Discovery Group announced its recent acquisition of Novitas Data Monday morning. The acquisition doubles Proteus’ size and expands its service offerings with advanced forensics, eDiscovery technology and coast-to-coast geographic coverage, according to the Indianapolis-based company.
High Court appoints new member to Youth Justice Oversight Committee
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a new member to the Youth Justice Oversight Committee Tuesday.
Indiana Supreme Court orders interim suspension for Hammond attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered an emergency interim suspension, effective Sept. 25, for a Hammond attorney.
Polling data shows growth in support for AG candidate Wells, dissatisfaction with Rokita
Support for Democratic attorney general candidate Destiny Wells appears to be growing, as voters express an increased dissatisfaction with incumbent Todd Rokita, according to polling data from the Indiana for Wells campaign.
28 apply for Marion Co. judicial vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has begun the process of selecting two new superior court judges due to upcoming retirements.
Porter Co. Judge deployed for military service, judge pro tempore appointed
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a Judge Pro Tempore in Porter County Tuesday as superior court Judge Michael A. Fish is being deployed for military service.
Lafayette-based company to pay $462M for 2019 crash that killed two
A Lafayette-based trailer manufacturing company must pay $462 million to the families of two men killed in a 2019 crash involving one of the company’s trailers.
YMCA accused of negligence after woman alleges she was filmed in locker room
A woman is suing the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Indianapolis after she claims she was secretly filmed while showering in a locker room at a YMCA location.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer to 4 cases, denies 13
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to four cases and denied 13 for the week ending Aug. 30, including a case involving a Hendricks County juvenile adjudicated for committing multiple felonies.