Public-record email case focuses on scope of requests
A dustup over access to public records reveals an uncertain standard exists for what is considered a reasonable request to disclose public officials’ emails under Indiana public record laws.
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Powers collide in utility rate case charged by ethics scandal
Undue influence is an undercurrent of Duke Energy v. Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission case.
Indiana justices consider constitutional challenge to Choice Scholarship Program
Indiana’s test case for school vouchers could have implications for other states, legal observers said after the state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of school vouchers.
State urges justices to draw ‘bright line’ on school choice vouchers
Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher on Wednesday urged the Indiana Supreme Court to uphold the state’s school choice voucher program, arguing that it did not constitute an unconstitutional government support of religion.
Indiana sex offender parole conditions at issue
Indiana appellate judges are grappling with sensitive questions about whether the state’s automatic and uniform parole conditions for sex offenders are constitutional.
COA to hear challenge to sex offender monitoring program
An Allen County man’s argument that the state’s Sex Offender Management and Monitoring Program is unconstitutional will be heard Tuesday by a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court tests HD media hookup
Television stations and media organizations on Wednesday tested a new high-definition video system that could become the norm for coverage of oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Justices hear Simon defamation appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on whether Indianapolis billionaire Herb Simon may proceed with a defamation suit against a California attorney. The suit involves comments the lawyer made to an Indianapolis TV station regarding allegations that Simon and his wife employed illegal immigrants at their California home.
7th Circuit to hold arguments at Notre Dame Law School
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in three Indiana cases Oct. 1 at Notre Dame Law School, including a lawsuit filed by African-American police officers and firefighters in Indianapolis who claim the promotion process is racially discriminatory.
Supreme Court sets arguments in school voucher case
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments Nov. 21 over whether the state’s school voucher program is unconstitutional.
Sex offender registry listings subject of court appeals
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals says DOC must fix errors; The Indiana Court of Appeals recently heard an ex post facto claim.
Justices clarify ‘notes on oral arguments’ use
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order May 18 informing attorneys that filing of “notes on oral arguments” without leave of court is no longer part of Indiana’s appellate practice.
Justices grill both sides in IU Health case
The five justices on the Indiana Supreme Court asked feisty questions of both sides in the case in which two Indiana University Health patients have argued that hospital “chargemaster” rates are unreasonable.
Justices to hear driving while suspended case at Martin University
The Indiana Supreme Court will visit Martin University in Indianapolis Friday to hear arguments in a case over whether a man driving a scooter could be convicted of operating a “motor vehicle” while his driving privileges were suspended.
Justices will hear arguments in Floyd County
The Indiana Supreme Court will visit New Albany Thursday to hear arguments in a case involving Rolls-Royce Corp.
COA webcasts to resume Wednesday
After being knocked offline for two months because of technical issues, Indiana Court of Appeals arguments will be webcast again beginning Jan. 25.
Appellate judges travel to Indianapolis high school
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Christopher Bryant v. State of Indiana Tuesday at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis.
Law School Briefs – 10/26/11
A lecture on constitutional liability at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis; The Indiana Supreme Court will visit the University of Notre Dame Law School.
Justices to hear 5 cases in next 2 days
The Indiana Supreme Court hears five arguments in the next two days. Two are scheduled for Wednesday, and three will be heard on Thursday.
Justices consider state back-pay suit
Almost a year after the Indiana Court of Appeals significantly slashed a $42.4 million damages award against the state, the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Sept. 8 on whether past and present employees can recover back pay and how much should be awarded.