Facebook must face privacy claims over photo-tagging feature
Facebook Inc. users who say the social network’s photo-tagging feature flouts their privacy rights won the first round of a court fight.
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Indiana deans support Arizona’s acceptance of GRE scores for law school admission
Three Indiana law school deans are part of a letter supporting the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law’s acceptance of GRE scores as well as LSAT scores for law school admission.
Appellate courts host free bicentennial CLE program
The Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Court of Appeals will host a free one-hour continuing legal education program from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 19 in the Supreme Court Courtroom.
Settlement conference set in bungled Evansville SWAT raid
A federal court has scheduled a settlement conference later this month in the case of an Evansville woman who sued the city after her home was violently raided by an armored phalanx of SWAT officers who found no evidence of a crime.
GOP national delegate steps down in protest of Trump
An Evansville attorney and Indiana delegate to the Republican national convention says he won't attend the summer gathering because he refuses to participate in the "coronation" of presumptive nominee Donald Trump.
120 nations accuse US top court of violating law over Iran
The 120-nation Nonaligned Movement headed by Iran accused the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday of violating international law by ruling that nearly $2 billion in frozen Iranian assets can be paid to victims of attacks linked to the country.
Lawsuit: Ex-IU med school official says he was sexually harassed
A former administrator at the Indiana University School of Medicine says he was pressured to resign after complaining about a female administrator he claims sexually harassed him.
North Carolina leaders show no sign of surrender on LGBT law
North Carolina's Republican leaders are showing no signs of backing down from their new bathroom rules despite the U.S. Justice Department's declaration that they violate federal civil rights laws and could cost the state dearly in lost education funding.
EPA accuses Kokomo glass plant of violating Clean Air Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accusing an Indiana art glass manufacturer of violating federal clean-air standards and emitting elevated amounts of potentially toxic materials.
Redistricting committee begins evaluating other drawing methods
A special legislative committee began its examination of Indiana’s election districts Thursday with the goal of possibly recommending changes to the way these districts are drawn.
Appeals court reverses its decision on partition fences
A divided Indiana Court of Appeals overturned an earlier decision Thursday, finding residents that border a property where a man wants to build fences to keep his cattle in must help fund the fences because they are partition fences and fall under Indiana Code 32-26-9.
Opinions May 5, 2016
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. David A. Resnick
14-3791
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. James T. Moody, judge.
Criminal. Affirms David Resnick’s convictions of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, interstate transportation of child pornography, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Finds admission of Resnick’s refusal to take a polygraph test into evidence does not violate his Fifth Amendment rights, and the evidence was sufficient to uphold his firearm conviction. Judge Baurer dissents.
Split 7th Circuit affirms child abuse, firearms convictions
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a man’s child abuse and firearms convictions in a split decision. The court was divided over the admittance of the man's refusal to take a polygraph test into evidence.
COA: Sentence appropriate for officer involved in deadly accident
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a police officer’s sentence for reckless homicide and criminal recklessness inflicting serious bodily injury after he crashed into a car while under the influence of hydrocodone and Xanax. The crash killed a man in the other car and severely injured his wife, who was nine months pregnant. Rebecca Sperry […]
Couple must pay taxes on home even if it wasn’t completed
The Indiana Tax Court upheld a decision Wednesday from the Indiana Board of Tax Review which said a couple must pay taxes on their residence whether or not it was completed.
FDA brings e-cigarettes under federal authority
Hundreds of electronic cigarette brands will have to undergo federal review to stay on the market under new rules that have the potential to upend a multi-billion dollar industry attempting to position itself as an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Former Indianapolis coach to plead guilty to enticement
Court documents say a former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has agreed to plead guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Opinions May 4, 2016
Indiana Court of Appeals
Scott Schuck v. State of Indiana
73A01-1507-CR-981
Criminal. Reverses decision and remands to trial court to determine amount of investigatory expenses law firm representing Schuck should get after COA found investigation was necessary even though Schuck pleaded guilty after trial began.
Attorney must pay parking ticket, nothing more, court holds
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that an attorney who was given a $20 parking ticket that ended up costing him $150 in late fees only needs to pay his ticket. The attorney sought $2,500 in damages and fees over the incident.
Lawyer: Law protects 911 caller in Prince death
A Minneapolis attorney says he believes Minnesota law would protect a California man from any potential charges related to Prince's death.