IN Supreme Court denies transfer for 16 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer for 16 cases for the week ending July 12.
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Interview times announced for candidates vying to fill Riley’s spot on appellate bench
The Judicial Nominating Commission will be meeting Monday to hold interviews for the upcoming vacancy due to Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley’s retirement in August.
US judge dismisses Republican challenge over counting of post-Election Day mail ballots in Nevada
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by national and state Republicans that sought to bar Nevada from counting mail ballots received after Election Day.
Donald Trump will accept Republican nomination again days after surviving an assassination attempt
Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday at the Republican National Convention to accept his party’s nomination again and give his first speech since he was cut off mid-sentence by a flurry of gunfire in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students
A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to lift a judge’s order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students.
Democrats making a fresh push for Biden to reconsider running in runup to their own party convention
Democrats worried about President Joe Biden’s ability to win this November are making a renewed push for him to reconsider his reelection bid, using mountains of data, frank conversations and now, his own time off the campaign trail after testing positive for COVID, to encourage a reassessment.
Marion Co. Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project to begin in September
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday establishing the Marion County Expedited Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project.
Alabama man sentenced for setting fire to Connersville home, killing pets
An Alabama man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for setting a Connersville home on fire, killing two pets in the process, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Appellate court to hear oral arguments for track athlete seeking relief for heat-related injuries
A USA track and field athlete will have her appeal heard before the Indiana Court of Appeals, with oral arguments scheduled for Aug.7.
Biden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say
President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable, according to three people briefed on the plans.
Supreme Court grants Texas man a stay of execution just before his scheduled lethal injection
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man shortly before he was to receive a lethal injection in a killing decades ago.
Appeals court won’t hear arguments on Fani Willis’ role in Georgia Trump case until after election
A Georgia appeals court has set a December hearing for arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court ruling limits prosecutions for corruption
Does a gratuity given to a public official after a city contract is awarded constitute a crime? In James Snyder’s case, the U.S. Supreme Court said no.
Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights
Democratic Attorney General nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would strengthen the state’s medical privacy protections, workers’ rights and the integrity of the state office if elected.
IndyBar: Mediation Day Returns for 2024
We will hold our Summer Mediation Day on August 9, 2024 at the Community Justice Center. It is our plan to mediate 30 cases with the goal of freeing up much needed space on the family law docket.
Dillman: 3 legislative updates likely to impact older adults
In 2024, the legal landscape surrounding elder law is undergoing significant transformation, with legislative changes reshaping the framework within which lawyers and their clients operate in this field.
Soshnick: The asset approach in divorce valuations: How low can you go?
Unlike the income and market approaches, the asset approach is rarely applied to functioning businesses. That approach and its underlying methods frequently correspond with “net book value,” or a lower conclusion of value than yielded under the income or market approaches.
Judicial safety a growing concern
Indiana and other states are looking at ways to provide better security for judges, with a Hoosier state committee looking at ways to improve safety and prevent tragedies like those seen in other states.
Hammerle on: “Horizon: An American Saga,” “A Quiet Place: Day One” and The Bikeriders
While John Krasinski directed the first two “Quiet Place” films (2018 and 2020), he backed away here. However, he is a co-writer with director Michael Sarnoski.
IndyBar: Term Sheets and Equity Compensation for Early-Stage Companies
Two essential considerations for helping facilitate growth in early stage companies are securing capital and incentivizing current and future employees by offering competitive equity compensation plans.