Widow wrongly denied hearing challenging late spouse’s will
A long-married Terre Haute woman who received just a small portion from her husband’s will when he died was wrongly denied her day in court, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
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First impression: Court may consider facilitated communication
The Indiana Court of Appeals in an issue of first impression Wednesday affirmed a trial court ruling that allowed a disabled minor to testify in a civil trial using facilitated communication.
District court must vacate convictions, sentences on child porn conspiracy charges
A federal judge in Indianapolis must vacate two men’s convictions and sentences on charges of conspiracy to distribute child pornography and to sexually exploit a child after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined those convictions should have been merged with a child-exploitation enterprise conviction.
7th Circuit: Ex-owner did not breach noncompete clause by assisting distributor
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has settled a dispute between two competing companies previously owned by the same man, finding the former owner did not breach the noncompete clause by providing assistance to one of the companies.
Southern District to get help of Wisconsin, Illinois judicial officers
The second-busiest federal district court in the nation soon will get some relief from magistrate judges from other district courts in the 7th Circuit. The Southern District of Indiana’s ongoing judicial emergency has been compounded by the death of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue.
Gary man gets 195 years for murders of brothers, 3rd person
A judge sentenced a Gary man to 195 years in prison in the 2015 slayings of two teenage brothers and a third person.
Senior judge to begin presiding over Hancock Circuit Court next month
An Indiana senior judge will begin presiding over the Hancock Circuit Court next month after the current judge leaves the bench.
7th Circuit orders resentencing on drug conviction after finding no speedy trial violation
A Bloomington man convicted of a drug charge after his attempt to rob a purported drug stash house will be resentenced on that charge after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the government didn’t prove the drug quantity it attributed to him.
Woman who started fight outside bar responsible for victim’s medical bills
A Chicago woman who got kicked out of a bar and instigated a confrontation with a bouncer must pay for the medical bills the man sustained as a result of being attacked by her friends, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Indiana man gets 10 years for trying to run down 2 officers
A Muncie man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly trying to run down two police officers with his car.
Judge weighs suit filed by former Subway pitchman’s ex-wife
An Indiana judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle's ex-wife alleging that the company knew of Fogle's sexual interest in children but continued promoting him as its spokesman.
Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
A nursing home management firm in Indiana has sued several former executives who are already criminally charged with embezzling more than $16 million from the company.
Disaster plans protect attorneys, files, help get back to normal
Whether by a fire, power outage, computer virus or large-scale natural disaster such as a tornado, hurricane or blizzard, law offices are at risk of having their practices disrupted by the unexpected. Experts say it’s crucial law firms and legal organizations have a plan that prepares for the worst.
Posner retires as Notre Dame’s Barrett grilled during Senate hearing
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is undergoing a change it has not experienced for a while — saying goodbye to a renowned judge and preparing to welcome a likely new jurist.
Lawyers could be liable for staff misuse of confidential records
Indiana lawyers could face potential ethical liability if their paralegals or other staff misuse confidential information from online case records.
Summary judgment affirmed for machine rental company in negligence case
A machine rental company did not owe a duty to train or offer to train a man who later died while using the boom lift on how to use the equipment and, thus, was entitled to summary judgment on a negligence claim brought by his estate, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
7th Circuit affirms summary judgment for INDOT on ADA discrimination claim
A former employee of the Indiana Department of Transportation failed to prove he was fired due to his post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, so a district court judge properly granted INDOT summary judgment on the employee’s discrimination claims, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined Monday.
Murder conviction scratched, man is free after 21 years
After 21 years in custody, a man whose murder conviction was overturned by the Indiana Supreme Court is free.
Crews begin removing asbestos from courthouse in Anderson
Crews have started a long project to remove asbestos from a central Indiana courthouse.
Pharmacist in deadly meningitis outbreak to stand trial
After watching his mother die from meningitis in a nationwide outbreak caused by contaminated steroids, Scott Shaw is determined to make sure something like that never happens again.