COA to hear license plate args in Greencastle
The Indiana Court of Appeals travels to Greencastle Oct. 14 to hear arguments in a case involving Indiana's "In God We Trust" license plates.
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Circuit examines ministerial exception
Two former administrators of Salvation Army thrift stores in Indianapolis are appealing their lawsuit against the non-profit organization on grounds that they were wrongly denied overtime pay in violation of a federal labor law.But at issue in their federal case is whether they’re classified as “employees” and whether a religious freedom exception barring courts from getting involved in church management can be applied to their employment law claims.The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in Steve and Lorrie Schleicher…
Indiana has voice in Second Amendment case
For the first time in 70 years, the U.S. Supreme Court is testing the scope of the Second Amendment and could decide what “the right to keep and bear arms” means for the 21st century.Justices will consider the question Tuesday morning in District of Columbia v. Heller, 07-290, which involves a citizen’s challenge to a Washington, D.C., law banning him from keeping a handgun in his home.At issue is to what extent the gun rights amendment to the Constitution applies to…
Study to examine trial court reform
The Indiana Supreme Court's Division of State Court Administration is working with the Indiana University Center for Urban Policy and Environment to study ways to make the state's trial courts more equitable and efficient.
State settles with legal malpractice insurer
A legal malpractice insurance carrier has agreed to pay $16.5 million to Indiana's insurance department, settling a federal lawsuit that had come on the heels of a state malpractice claim where an Indianapolis law firm got hit with an $18 million verdict.
Former Sen. Birch Bayh to speak at law school
Former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh will present a public lecture about the importance of the separation of church and state Sept. 25 at his alma mater, Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington.
Settlement may be largest of its kind
In what is believed to be the highest-ever payout of its kind in the state, the Indiana Department of Insurance will receive $16.5 million from a national legal malpractice insurer as part of a federal lawsuit settlement.
Commission mulls retention, mandates
A legislative study committee on courts delved into a variety of topics on Thursday afternoon, ranging from a new judicial retention Web site, judicial mandates, and the first new court request of the year.
Child Advocates relocates
Child Advocates has relocated its offices, where it will have an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30.The organization moved to 8200 Haverstick Road, Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN 46240. The event is open to the public. People interested in attending should RSVP by Oct. 24 to [email protected] or call (317) 493-2240.
High court to hear school funding, warrant cases
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday in two cases, including one regarding the state's school funding system.
Agency sues DOC over mentally ill prisoners
A state agency created in response to a federal mandate is suing the Indiana Department of Correction for what it claims is poor treatment of mentally ill prisoners.
Former Schererville judge sentenced
A former judge in Lake County received a 15-month federal prison sentence on Thursday, four years after being indicted for
extortion and fraud, and two years after she pleaded guilty to getting kickbacks from more than 1,000 defendants that she'd
sentenced to driving school and counseling classes she secretly owned and personally profited from.
Justices issue robo-call decision
The Indiana Supreme Court says the state's two-decade old law on pre-recorded, autodialed calls isn't limited to those placed to consumers with commercial messages. But justices stopped short of deciding how the law applies to political messages, leaving that question for another day.
Soldiers sue contractor for toxic exposure in Iraq
Sixteen members of Indiana National Guard have filed a lawsuit against a Texas-based contractor working in Iraq for exposing the soldiers to a toxic chemical known to increase the risk of developing cancer.
ISBA seeks lawyers for election program
The Indiana State Bar Association is looking for attorneys to help educate students about government and voting on Election Day.
State trumps local red-light camera ordinances
Cities and towns that want to use red-light cameras to catch traffic violators can’t adopt an ordinance to implement the cameras because current laws allow only the state to regulate moving traffic violations, Attorney General Steve Carter said.Carter issued an official opinion Friday regarding whether a municipality can adopt an ordinance to use red-light cameras to determine whether a driver has violated traffic laws. Carter issued the opinion in response to an inquiry from Sen. Earline Rogers, D-Gary. The city of…
Child Advocates set lunchtime orientations
Child Advocates Inc. is offering additional downtown orientation sessions this month for those interested volunteering as a child advocate for Marion County youth in child services and the foster care system.
New St. Joseph Superior judge appointed
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed South Bend attorney Margot Fisher Reagan to St. Joseph Superior Court to replace the retired Judge William T. Means.
High court’s e-ticket wins first place award
The Indiana Supreme Court's electronic Citation and Warning System won first place in the Cygnus 2008 Innovation Award for Software at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in San Diego earlier this month, the court announced today.
COA rules on ‘In God We Trust’ plate suit
Not charging an administrative fee for Indiana's "In Got We Trust" license plates doesn't violate the state constitution, affirmed the Indiana Court of Appeals today in an unpublished decision.