Rokita claims Biden administration’s EPA rule invasive, unlawful
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed an opening brief in a federal appeals court claiming the Biden administration’s Clean Power Plant 2.0 rule is invasive and unlawful.
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Indiana Supreme Court to hear liability case in Newton County
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hitting the road in October for an oral argument involving a liability lawsuit filed against against Indiana University’s board of trustees.
Former Holcomb staffer joins Ice Miller government law group
A former staffer in the Indiana governor’s office has joined Ice Miller LLP as an associate for the firm’s Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Indiana Bar Foundation expands mock election program for students
The Indiana Bar Foundation announce the launch of the Indiana Kids Election Wednesday. The program is a way to teach students about voting by participating in a mock election process.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in case where voluntary manslaughter conviction was reversed
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week for a Jackson County case involving an overturned voluntary manslaughter conviction.
Judges to visit schools to celebrate Constitution Day
Judges from across the state will be visiting schools on and around Constitution Day to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution being signed.
Mother sentenced to 30 years for drug use, neglect in infant co-sleeping case
The mother of a 13-day-old infant who died after co-sleeping was sentenced to 30 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, according to the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office.
Former East Chicago police commander sentenced to three years in federal prison for cocaine distribution
A former East Chicago police commander convicted of providing cocaine to an associate was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday.
Six apply for impending Allen County judicial vacancy
Three magistrate judges and three attorneys have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Allen Superior Court bench.
Indianapolis felon sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun
An Indianapolis man previously convicted of a felony was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a machine gun, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Whitley Co. Judge deployed for military service, judge pro tempore appointed to bench
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed attorney Antony Garza as Judge Pro Tempore in Whitley Superior Court Tuesday.
Indiana man charged with multiple felonies for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
An Indiana man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Northeast Regional Mental Health Summit returns, set for October
Northeast Indiana Regional Mental Health Summit returns for its second year on Oct. 11 for treatment providers, public safety agencies and mental health advocates to discuss prevention and more.
Taft partner Lacy Johnson leads 2024 class of Diversity in Law honorees
Lacy Johnson, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP , leads the 2024 group as the Diversity Trailblazer, the highest Diversity in Law honor that recognizes an attorney who has excelled in their commitment to diversity and who has inspired others to do the same.
Valparaiso couple awarded $25 million after medical center found to be negligent
A Valparaiso couple was awarded $25.8 million in damages by a Lake County jury after a medical center failed to transfer test results that contained information about the husband’s cancer diagnosis.
Appellate court to hear oral arguments in murder case
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments Sept. 12 at Monrovia High School for a case involving a man convicted of murdering his wife.
Judicial commission certifies four new senior judges
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced the certification Friday of four new senior judges in the state.
Former hospital employee sentenced for embezzling more than $150K from Jasper nonprofit
A former hospital employee was sentenced to one year in federal prison for taking money from a nonprofit’s checking account and using it to fund her personal expenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Indiana Southern District.
Evansville diner owner ordered to pay $390K in illegal tip pool, intimidation case
An Evansville diner owner must pay $390,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to employees after the U.S. Department of Labor discovered his restaurant operated an invalid tip pool and that he retaliated against the employees who cooperated with the investigation.
Vanderburgh County jury finds meth dealer guilty
A Vanderburgh County jury found a man guilty Tuesday of dealing methamphetamine.