Appellate court and Indiana Bar Foundation to participate in Civic Learning Week
The Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Bar Foundation have partnered for the national Civic Learning Week March 11-15.
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Federal judge orders US minority business agency to serve all races
The ruling was a significant victory for conservative activists waging a far-ranging legal battle against race-conscious workplace programs, bolstered by the Supreme Court’s ruling last June dismantling affirmative action programs in higher education.
Indiana among states challenging new EPA rule on deadly soot pollution
A group of states filed a joint challenge stating that new Environmental Protection Agency rule would raise costs for manufacturers, utilities and families and could block new manufacturing plants and infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
Indiana legislators send bill addressing child care costs to governor
State senators gave final approval almost unanimously Wednesday to a bill expanding eligibility for a child care subsidy program for child care workers with kids of their own.
Indiana Supreme Court issues 3-2 opinion upholding party affiliation statute in Rust case
The case was brought by John Rust, who wanted to run for U.S. Senate as a Republican. But he didn’t meet either of the party affiliation parameters—his last two primary votes weren’t Republican and his county chairman wouldn’t sign off on his candidacy.
Biological father not entitled to adoption notice after late filing with registry, appellate court rules in reversal
A birth father’s untimely registration with the state’s Putative Father registry barred him from receiving notice of his biological child’s adoption, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in reversing a lower court’s order.
Nominations being accepted for the 2024 Henry Hurst Judicial Assistance Award
Nominees must be individuals who serve the Northern District of Indiana either as a staff member of the clerk’s office or as chambers staff to a district court judge (Article III or Magistrate) or bankruptcy court judge.
Appellate Judge Crone to retire later this year
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Terry Crone plans to retire this fall. The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will be accepting applications later this year to fill the vacancy.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirms district court’s ruling in sentencing of gang member
A district court considered potential unwarranted sentencing disparities before it sentenced a Latin Dragon Nation gang member to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a man’s 2017 murder, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Tuesday.
Court Services Executive Director Hudson taking new position with national treatment association
The Office of Judicial Administration announced Wednesday morning that the Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Court Services Executive Director is leaving.
Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Senators spar over looser teenage labor laws; plus: pensions, land buys and more
Senate Democrats maintained fierce opposition on Tuesday to legislation loosening Indiana’s child labor laws, while their Republican colleagues took the opportunity to shore up their conservative credentials.
OpenAI says Musk agreed the ChatGPT maker should become a for-profit company
OpenAI has attacked a lawsuit from Elon Musk, saying he supported making the ChatGPT maker a for-profit company.
Attorney General’s Office to distribute $44.7M from opioid settlements
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office is distributing $44.7 million to Indiana cities, towns and counties in the next wave of funding from opioid settlements.
Labor department seeks court action against Granger business
The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against a Vishav Inc., which does business as Mega Liquor & Smoke, for allegedly retaliating against and intimidating employees who were owed back wages.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Paoli quarry blasting case
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments March 14 on Cave Quarries Inc. v. Warex LLC, the case concerning a 2021 incident in which Warex was hired to conduct a blasting procedure that ultimately damaged a Cave Quarries asphalt plant.
Criminal justice institute honors officers for drug-impaired driving prevention efforts
The 2023 Drug Recognition Expert of the Year Award, named after fallen Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Moore, was presented to Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey Lehman.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer in collateral sale lawsuit
The case—Jeffery L. Foster, et al. v. First Merchants Bank, N.A., 24S-PL-75—was affirmed in August after the appellate court found the Benton Circuit Court was correct in entering summary judgment for First Merchants Bank based on the doctrine of laches.
Retirement of Judge Riley creates vacancy on appeals court; applicants sought
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley will step down after serving on the state’s second-highest court since 1994, when she was named by then-Gov. Evan Bayh.
Hoosier lawmakers decline to remove public records chief restrictions
The proposed changes largely neuter the public access counselor position and were inserted into an unrelated bill with little warning or public testimony.