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Popovich: 6 reasons why you should take your mental health seriously
Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family.
Return on investment: 2024 State of the Judiciary focuses on outcomes of legislative funding
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush recognized some of the state’s judges and their community efforts in trying to assist people with behavioral and mental health needs, as well as efforts by judicial officers to help the state’s veterans and families.
IN Supreme Court holding ‘Night Court’ for legislators in February
The Indiana Supreme Court is set to host its first “Night Court for Legislators” next month for members of the Indiana General Assembly.
Opinions Jan. 16, 2024
Court of Appeals of Indiana
James Joseph Zentko v. Cassandra Lynn Zentko (mem. dec.)
23A-DR-1455
Domestic relations. Affirms the Clay Superior Court’s order modifying James Zentko’s obligation to pay college expenses for his child, J.D.Z. Finds the trial court did not err when it modified Zentko’s post-secondary educational expenses obligation to cover the child’s enrollment at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges at Olney. Also finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it found the father in contempt and ordered him to pay a portion of mother’s attorney’s fees.
Governor makes appointments to Hamilton, St. Joseph County benches
Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced two new judicial appointments to fill bench vacancies in Hamilton and St. Joseph Counties.
Bill providing fetus tax exemptions draws committee testimony
A proposed bill that would provide tax exemptions for fetuses drew testimony from pro-abortion-rights and anti-abortion advocates Tuesday — even though the bill admittedly will not become law this year.
Federal judge reluctantly rules Lake Co. judicial selection, rather than election, doesn’t violate Voting Rights Act
Despite obvious disdain for the disparities, a federal judge has ruled in favor of the state on a lawsuit alleging the process of judicial selection — rather than election — in Lake County is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court declines to step into the fight over bathrooms for transgender students
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
A little fish at the Supreme Court could take a big bite out of regulatory power
In a Supreme Court term increasingly dominated by cases related to former President Donald Trump, the justices are about to take up lower profile cases that could rein in a wide range of government regulations affecting the environment, workplace standards, consumer protections and public health.
Indiana lawmakers seem unlikely to tackle school consolidation in 2024 session
A new statewide report is fueling discussions about consolidating Indiana’s smallest school districts, but state lawmakers continue to lack an appetite for action — at least for now.
Ex-President Donald Trump is set to face a jury over a columnist’s sex abuse and defamation claims
Former President Donald Trump is expected in court Tuesday to face another legal challenge: a trial to determine how much more he owes the writer E. Jean Carroll for denying that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s and accusing her of lying about her claims.
7th Circuit finds no rights violations with affidavit omissions, affirms denial of motion to suppress
Detectives investigating a Marion man suspecting of dealing drugs did not deliberately make misleading omissions to obtain a search warrant of the man’s apartment, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
2 attorneys suspended for noncooperation
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a pair of orders suspending two attorneys for noncompliance with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Rovner taking senior status in 7th Circuit after lengthy career on federal bench
A judge who broke ground as the first woman to serve on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has announced she will be taking senior status, creating a new vacancy for the federal appellate court.
Attorney disciplined by IN Supreme Court following OWI, trespass convictions
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order Friday for a Brownsburg attorney following her conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and, later, two counts of criminal trespass in violation of Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
Opinions Jan. 15, 2024
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion was published after IL’s deadline Friday:
United States of America v. David Hueston
23-1057
Appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division. Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
Criminal. Affirms the judgment of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana in its denial of a motion to suppress evidence. Finds the district court reasonably found the detectives’ testimony was credible and because the good-faith exception applied, it correctly denied David Hueston’s motion to suppress evidence. Also finds Hueston failed to present evidence that the issuing judge was not acting in a neutral and detached way.
DEI opponents are using a 1866 Civil Rights law to challenge equity policies in the workplace
Opponents of workplace diversity programs are increasingly banking on a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to challenge equity policies as well as funding to minority-owned businesses.
Donald Trump’s grip on Republican politics is put to the test in ice-cold Iowa’s caucuses
Voting is set to begin Monday night in icy Iowa as former President Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send a resounding message that neither life-threatening cold nor life-changing legal trouble can slow his march toward the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination.
Fueled by unprecedented border crossings, a record 3 million cases clog US immigration courts
There are an unprecedented 3 million currently pending in immigration courts around the United States. Fueled by record-breaking increases in migrants who seek asylum after being apprehended for crossing the border illegally, the court backlog has grown by more than 1 million over the last fiscal year.
