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Bittersweet memories for Valparaiso Law School alums

June 24, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Before the signs were taken down and the remnants of the past 140 years were put into an archive, Nadia Wardrip took her 2-year-old daughter to Valparaiso Law School at the end of May to snap a couple of photos. The Lake County deputy prosecutor had spent 12 hours a day, six days a week at the law school so she could become a prosecutor, as she had dreamed of doing since high school. Going back one last time helped her explain to her little girl how she became who she is.

Prosecutor: Security guard, patient killed by Lake County hospital guard

June 17, 2020 | Associated Press

A retired sheriff’s deputy and psychiatric patient at a northwest Indiana hospital who were involved in a struggle were both killed when another security guard opened fired on the patient, authorities said Tuesday.

Justices make Lake County judge pro tem appointments due to jurist’s health

June 16, 2020 | IL Staff

Lake Superior Court Judge Clarence D. Murray will temporarily step down from his seat on the bench after informing the court that he would be unable to perform the duties of his office due to health reasons.

Lake County judges join call to reaffirm principles of justice, equality

June 16, 2020 | IL Staff

The presiding judges of the Lake Circuit and Superior Courts have issued a statement against racism and in support of due process and equal protection.

Patient fatally shot after killing Munster hospital guard

June 16, 2020 | Associated Press

A psychiatric patient disarmed and fatally shot a retired police officer at a northwest Indiana hospital early Tuesday before another retired officer working security at the hospital fatally shot the patient, a sheriff said.

COA rules for E. Chicago families against state agencies in lead exposure case

June 10, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Hundreds of families who were unknowingly exposed for years to high levels of lead in Northern Indiana have secured a victory against state and local entities after the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of the latter’s motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Gary to establish a police reform commission

June 10, 2020 | Associated Press

Elected Gary officials are planning to reexamine how the city’s police department operates after George Floyd’s death energized a movement and pushed for nationwide calls for reform.

Web Exclusive: Retired attorney’s presidential button collection tops 1,000 pins

June 10, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Retired Krieg DeVault partner Calvin Bellamy remembers exactly when he got his first presidential pin. “I know specifically – 1956. My father ran Memorial Day parades in Hammond for many years,” he recalled. That day sparked a fascination and hobby that Bellamy has cherished for the past 64 years.

Indiana reports increase of 410 coronavirus cases, 23 more deaths

June 9, 2020 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff and IL Staff

The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 38,033. That marks an increase of 410 cases over the cumulative number — 37,623 — the department reported on Monday.

Justices to hear sentencing, delinquency, tax cases this week

June 9, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

The Indiana Supreme Court will hear three oral arguments via videoconference this Thursday, considering topics including sentencing, a tax sale and a delinquent’s possession of a firearm.

Lack of jurisdiction leads to Tax Court dismissal

June 8, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A jurisdictional barrier has led the Indiana Tax Court to dismiss a case brought by a religious nonprofit.

Indiana reports increase of 482 COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths

June 5, 2020 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff and IL Staff

The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 36,578. That marks an increase of 482 cases over the cumulative number — 36,096 — the department reported on Thursday.

Indiana’s COVID case count rises by 475, deaths by 10

June 3, 2020 | IL and IBJ Staff

The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 35,712, following an increase of 475 cases.

State surpasses 35,000 COVID-19 cases, 2,000 deaths

June 2, 2020 | IL and IBJ Staff

The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 35,237, following an increase of 407 cases.

Hammond zoning suit over deck near property line goes back to trial court

May 27, 2020 | Dave Stafford

A zoning lawsuit over a deck that violates Hammond’s zoning ordinance by being too close to a neighbor’s side yard was reinstated by the Indiana Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The appeals court found that in dismissing the suit, judges had misapplied an affirmative defense that the landowner had not pleaded.

Web exclusive: Judges, lawyers invest time in hobbies under stay-at-home orders

May 27, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Extra hours away from the outside world because of stay-at-home orders offered Indiana’s judges and attorneys at least one positive thing during the coronavirus-pandemic – time. Whether spending time with family or using quiet moments of solitude to revive rusty creative skills, many legal professionals are finding the joy and peace of everyday tasks in the midst of uncertain times.

Indiana passes 32,000 mark for COVID-19 cases

May 26, 2020 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff and IL Staff

The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 32,078, following the emergence of 363 more cases.

Tax board ‘acted contrary to law’ by not dismissing CVS valuation appeals

May 26, 2020 | Dave Stafford

CVS’ voluntary dismissal of two Lake County property tax assessment appeals should have been granted, the Indiana Tax Court ruled Friday, ordering the Indiana Board of Tax Review to dismiss the cases and reinstate original assessed valuations for a span of years for drugstores in Hobart and Schererville.

Indiana’s official COVID-19 case count passes 30,000

May 22, 2020 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff and IL Staff

The Indiana Department of Health on Friday said the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state has risen to 30,409, following the emergence of 473 more cases.

State reports rise in COVID-19 cases as testing hits another high mark

May 21, 2020 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff and IL Staff

The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 29,936, following the emergence of 662 more cases.

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