February trial set for Elkhart woman in newborn son’s death
The trial for a northern Indiana woman accused in her newborn son's death has been postponed until February.
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IU dismisses RB facing 2 child molestation charges
Freshman Indiana running back Kiante Enis was kicked off the team Thursday, less than 24 hours after being charged with two counts of felony child molestation for allegedly having an improper relationship with a child under 13.
Judge awards Conour victims $358K, denies suing creditor
A family financially victimized by convicted fraudster and former personal-injury and wrongful-death attorney William Conour has received an award of $358,069 in a suit filed by a former Conour creditor.
Lawyer: Panel could indict staffer who played Chicago judge
A lawyer for a former Chicago court staff attorney fired after donning a robe and hearing real cases on the bench says a grand jury could indict her soon.
Vegas lawyer’s ‘Black Lives’ protest resembles Ohio case
A deputy public defender in Las Vegas who defied a judge's request that she not wear a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court has become the latest voice of protest in a national debate over police brutality and race relations.
Greenwood man charged in $2.7M fraud scheme involving local contractor
A former project manager for one of the Indianapolis’ largest construction contractors has been charged with mail fraud and making a false tax return.
Indiana Supreme Court hears arguments in home explosion appeal
Defense counsel for Mark Leonard, the man convicted of killing two people in a 2012 home explosion, argued before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday that Leonard’s constitutional rights to an attorney were violated when an undercover officer posed as a hitman in prison and questioned Leonard, without his attorney present, about his plan to have a key witness killed.
7th Circuit affirms decision not to hold special election for judges
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s decision not to order a special election for Marion County Superior judges after two candidates for judge said their names were unconstitutionally kept off of the general election ballot.
Anthem, Cigna accusing one another of merger breach, US says
Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp., the health insurers fighting a U.S. antitrust lawsuit, have accused one another of breaching their $48 billion merger agreement, the Justice Department said in a court filing.
US District Court seeks comments on magistrate judge’s reappointment
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comments from members of the bar and the public concerning the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker, whose current term of office is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2017.
COA vacates public defender, probation fees for indigent man
The Indiana Court of Appeals has vacated an order for a man convicted of public intoxication and found to be indigent to pay more than $600 in public defender and probation fees.
COA finds that defendant did not prove counsel error
The Indiana Court of Appeals will not reverse a decision to deny a man’s petition for post-conviction relief after he was convicted of three counts of felony robbery, despite his argument that the third charge of felony robbery was added against him in an untimely manner.
Court: Menard founder doesn’t owe ex-fiancee ownership share
The founder of the Menards building supply chain doesn't have to give his ex-fiancee ownership interest in the company, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Pence lawyer: Man seeking pardon must exhaust court remedies
An Illinois man must first exhaust all his options in court before Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will consider a pardon for a robbery the man says he didn't commit, an attorney for the Republican vice presidential candidate said.
Court rejects class action over lawyers for immigrant kids
A federal appeals court panel has rejected a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of children who go without lawyers in deportation proceedings.
Anderson woman gets 9 years in mother’s neglect death
An Anderson woman has been sentenced to nine years in prison in her mother's neglect-related death.
Zoeller adds Indiana to states’ challenge of new federal overtime rule
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has added Indiana to a list of 20 other states challenging a new federal overtime rule.
COA reverses judgment against State Farm, finds trial court erred in excluding evidence
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a judgment Tuesday against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. after finding that a trial court erred in excluding evidence that could have proven the insurance company did not play a role in an accident that led to the plaintiff suffering from severe migraine headaches.
Woman’s criminal recklessness, battery convictions against husband affirmed
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a woman’s conviction of misdemeanor battery against her husband despite her claim that the trial court did not allow her to admit evidence relevant to her case.
Federal Bar Update: Show up and pay attention to court matters
In the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, from time to time the federal bench has found it necessary to comment on deficient practitioner performance. A recent example also serves as a reminder of some basic principles in this age of phone conferences.