NCLC gets $850K in grant funding for reentry, immigration programs
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic recently received two financial awards totaling $850,000.
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IN Supreme Court issues new suspension order for Elkhart attorney
An Elkhart attorney already suspended from the practice of law in the state now faces a new interim suspension order from the Indiana Supreme Court.
Tax Court to hear oral arguments next week in Hammond property valuation case
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will hold oral arguments next week in a case in which the Lake County Assessor’s Office is challenging the Indiana Board of Tax Review’s adjustments on an industrial landowner’s property appraisal.
Safe storage bill sees revival following surge in youth gun shootings
The unprecedented surge in youth gun violence has left leaders scrambling for answers but one particular common factor prompted a Democratic lawmaker to revive a failed attempt to promote safe firearm storage and penalize adults who fail to do so with children at home.
Black leaders want answers after state Democratic Party’s director says she was fired
Some Black leaders are seeking an explanation from Indiana Democratic Party brass after ZeNai Brooks says she was abruptly fired from her role as the state party’s executive director.
An appeals court will hear arguments over whether Meadows’ Georgia charges can move to federal court
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Friday over whether the election interference charges filed against Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows should be moved from a state court to federal court.
Central Indiana man gets 16 years for trying to provide guns to Islamic State group
A central Indiana man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to provide guns to the Islamic State group, prosecutors said Thursday.
Marion Co. interview schedule revised after 3 candidates withdraw
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has updated its interview schedule for two vacancies on the Marion Superior Court following the withdrawal of three applicants.
Death row inmate’s falsified document, perjury justified dismissal of sexual assault claim, 7th Circuit affirms
A district court’s dismissal of a death row inmate’s lawsuit that alleged sexual assault by a prison medical director was an appropriate sanction given the inmate’s litigation misconduct, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Wednesday.
COA prematurely dismissed inmate’s appeal, justices rule in reversal
The Court of Appeals of Indiana prematurely dismissed an inmate’s appeal of the entry of judgment in favor of the Allen County public defenders he was suing, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in reversing the dismissal.
COA reverses summary judgment in moldy building dispute
A negligence and breach complaint related to a mold-infested building can continue after the Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed the entry of summary judgment.
Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged, foresees 3 rate cuts next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year.
‘Flavor of the month’: VC funding in AI is on the rise, but for how long?
The conversation around artificial intelligence continues to swirl, including in the world of venture capital.
Judge pauses Trump’s 2020 election interference case while he appeals his immunity claim
Donald Trump’s election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution, a judge ruled Wednesday.
The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friends
Rep. James Comer has 6 acres that he bought in 2015. He transferred his ownership to Farm Team Properties, a shell company, and his own finances and relationships have begun to draw notice as a formal impeachment inquiry begins into President Joe Biden.
A woman and 3 children who were found dead in a burning home had been shot, police say
A woman and three children found dead inside a burning home in southeastern Indiana had been shot, state police said Wednesday.
House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party.
Tavitas recognized as ‘courageous’ judge by National Judicial College
Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Elizabeth Tavitas has received national recognition for her “courage” in upholding the rule of law.
Northern District nominees Brisco, Lund make 1st appearance in front of Senate Judiciary Committee
A pair of northern Indiana trial court judges made their first appearances before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, as they look to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
COA reverses, rules mother’s petition was sufficient to raise SIJ status for child
A mother’s motion to amend language in her paternity judgment to conform with her child’s federal immigration petition requirement should have been granted, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Wednesday.