COA reverses informal adjustment order
A trial court was without statutory authority when it ordered a father to participate in an informal adjustment without his consent, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
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20 states including IN sue over Biden admin school, work LGBT protections
Attorneys general from 20 states including Indiana sued President Joe Biden’s administration Monday seeking to halt directives that extend federal sex discrimination protections to LGBTQ people, ranging from transgender girls participating in school sports to the use of school and workplace bathrooms that align with a person’s gender identity.
Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
Abortion providers in Texas are asking the Supreme Court to prevent enforcement of a state law that would allow private citizens to sue anyone for helping a woman get an abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, some barely older than the war.
IL parent company IBJ Media acquires Inside INdiana Business television, website
IBJ Media, publisher of the Indianapolis Business Journal and The Indiana Lawyer, announced Tuesday that it has acquired Grow INdiana Media Ventures LLC and its Inside INdiana Business brand, which includes television, radio and digital products.
Plymouth lawyer agrees he violated professional conduct rules
A Plymouth attorney has agreed with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission he violated Indiana Professional Conduct Rules while representing a client during a divorce case.
COA: Insurer has duty to defend bars and owners following vehicle accident
Illinois Casualty Company will have to pick up the tab for a pair of Kokomo watering holes after the Indiana Court of Appeals found the insurer has a duty to defend the bars and the owners in a lawsuit arising from a traffic accident caused by one of their customers.
Oakland City attorney suspended for noncooperation
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Oakland City attorney Darlene C. Robinson for failing to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation against her.
7th Circuit affirms dismissal of Alabama surgeon’s claims against Hoosier insurance broker
An out-of-state surgeon did not sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday from affirming the dismissal of his negligent procurement claims against an Indiana insurance broker who convinced him to switch disability policies.
Indiana Supreme Court rules Indy lawyer didn’t engage in misconduct
More than a year after the case opened, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has ruled Indianapolis lawyer Burnell K. Grimes, Jr. did not engage in professional misconduct.
7th Circuit requiring complete vaccination status for in-person oral arguments
Lawyers preparing to appear in person for oral arguments at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – otherwise, they’ll be asked to appear remotely.
COA divided over mother’s gender-marker change request for transgender son
A split Indiana Court of Appeals panel upheld Monday the denial of a mother’s petition asking for a gender marker change for her transgender son on his birth certificate, finding sufficient evidence wasn’t provided to prove the change was in the child’s best interests.
Indianapolis attorney’s discipline converted to indefinite suspension
Indiana Supreme Court justices have indefinitely suspended an Indianapolis lawyer who was suspended earlier this year for failing to cooperate with the disciplinary commission concerning a grievance against her.
Marchers across US call on Congress to bolster voting rights
Thousands of voting rights advocates rallied across the country Saturday to call for sweeping federal laws that would wipe out voting restrictions advancing in some Republican-controlled states that could make it harder to cast a ballot.
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
It’s a common refrain from some of those charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and their Republican allies: The Justice Department is treating them harshly because of their political views while those arrested during last year’s protests over racial injustice were given leniency.
Indiana Supreme Court declines to block governor’s lawsuit
A split Indiana Supreme Court has not only squashed an attempt to derail the governor’s lawsuit against the Legislature but has also barred any petition to bring the matter back before the justices.
Justices find defunct tax appeal forms proper in HOA common area dispute
A dispute involving the use of a now-defunct tax appeal form challenging assessments to three Marion County homeowners’ associations common areas over several years was partially reversed by the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday.
Robing ceremony held for COA Judge Weissmann
Almost a year after being sworn into the judiciary, a robing ceremony was held for Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Leanna Weissmann.
Justices set to hear oral arguments in teen LWOP dispute, among others
Indiana Supreme Court justices will hear several oral arguments early next month, including in a murderer’s life-without-parole case, a habitual offender’s double jeopardy dispute and a shoddily constructed South Bend condo complex case.
Grandparents indicted for alleged bank fraud charges
Two grandparents, including an Indiana woman, have been indicted for allegedly stealing insurance funds from trust accounts they created for the benefit of their 8-year-old granddaughter after their son’s death.