Seven candidates to interview for Indiana Court of Appeals vacancy
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will interview seven candidates in October for an upcoming Indiana Court of Appeals vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Terry Crone.
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Judge lets over 8,000 Catholic employers deny worker protections for abortion and fertility care
U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor, of Bismarck, North Dakota, granted a preliminary injunction Monday, ruling that two Catholic organizations were likely to succeed in proving that a rule adopted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission violated their freedom of religion.
Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over L.O.L. dolls
The jury found that a handful of the dolls infringed on OMG Girlz’s “trade dress” and/or misappropriated the “name, likeness and identity” of the music group.
Trimble: Retention vote for the Indiana Supreme Court is contested this year
Indiana Supreme Court justices do not campaign for retention, but if there is organized opposition to retention they are permitted to respond. Rarely have we seen organized opposition, but this year we have it.
Shift to online continuing education causing financial crunch for some bar associations
For years, some local bar associations depended on revenue generated from their in-person classes. But now they are looking for ways to adjust.
Evans: Scooters are causing ADA issues for city government
These violations mainly entail scooters blocking sidewalks and access ramps, but also creating an extra burden to “just go around or move” obstructions, along with the humiliation of having to even make these choices.
Push to end statute of limitations for sex crimes brings support, hesitancy
In Indiana, the majority of sex crimes have a five-year statute of limitation, with exceptions granted for newly discovered DNA evidence, a recording or a confession.
New limits proposed on eviction records
Two years after enactment of a law that shields certain eviction records, the Justice Project and students at the University of Notre Dame Law School are looking at how the statute can be improved, both to protect tenants’ right to privacy and maintain transparency with the public.
Web Exclusive: Holcomb appointment leads to Marshall County’s first female judge
Janette Surrisi is the first woman to serve as a judge in Marshall County in its 189 years.
IndyBar: The Story of a Latina Lawyer in Indiana
Vanessa Lopez Aguilera, born in Puerto Rico, to a Puerto Rican mother and Colombian father, came to Indiana in third grade.
Bar foundation’s mock election program expands statewide
The Indiana Kids Election kicked off in 2022 as a pilot program, but this year, the program is available to K-12 students in all districts across the state through the Indiana Bar Foundation.
More parents objecting to books in school libraries under new process, librarians say
School librarians say they are facing more community challenges to books in their collections since a new state law that took effect in January required local school systems to set up a process to field such complaints.
Hearing set to consider reclassifying marijuana as advocates look to future
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration set a Dec. 2 hearing date to take comment on what many observers feel could be a historic shift in federal drug policy on marijuana, possibly opening the door for legalization in Indiana.
IndyBar: Advanced Parenting Coordinator Training is Oct. 18
This training will be presented by Mindy Mitnik, a nationally recognized licensed psychologist and expert in this area.
Hammerle on “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
Department of Justice sues Visa, saying the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets
The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the financial services behemoth uses its size and dominance to stifle competition in the debit card market, costing consumers and businesses billions of dollars.
Muncie woman gets lengthy prison sentence after co-sleeping results in death of child
| IL Staff
A Delaware County judge sentenced a woman to several years in prison Monday after she pleaded guilty to a felony neglect charge for co-sleeping with her child, which resulted in the child’s death in June 2016.
Opinions September 24, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jeremy R. Basso v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-500
Criminal. Reverses the Shelby Superior Court’s court denial of Indiana State Trooper Jeremy Basso’s motion to dismiss charges of perjury and official misconduct. Finds that the trial court abused its discretion by denying the motion to dismiss. Also finds that the facts of this case do not constitute perjury, and therefore the facts necessarily do not constitute official misconduct.
Southern Indiana mining company to pay $110K for penalties related to safety violations
| IL Staff
A southern Indiana mining company must pay $110,000 for unpaid civil penalties related to worker safety violations committed in Owen County.
27 candidates to interview for two Marion Superior Court judicial vacancies
| IL Staff
Two judges, 11 magistrate judges, one senior judge and 13 attorneys will be interviewing for the two positions.
