Suit challenges Bible instruction at public school
A mother’s objection to Bible study being taught at her son’s public school has led her to file a lawsuit to stop the religious teaching.
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Northern District seeks comment on local rules
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District are seeking public comment on several proposed local rule changes.
Circuit Court split on rehearing judicial canons case
Indiana’s two federal appeals judges disagree about whether the full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals should reconsider
a Wisconsin case about the judicial code of conduct in that state, paving the way for a further battle before the nation’s
highest court that could influence Indiana’s judicial canons.
7th Circuit reverses lower court on stun-belt issue
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District judge’s decision that a man convicted of murder received ineffective
assistance of counsel during his trial because his attorney didn’t object to the state making him wear a stun belt in
court.
Federal identity theft statute includes use of deceased’s identity
A person can be convicted of aggravated identity theft under 18 U.S.C. Section 1028A for using the identity of a person who
is dead or alive, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in an issue of first impression.
No qualified immunity for officer in diabetic man’s claim
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed denial of summary judgment in favor of a police officer in a diabetic man’s
claims that the officer used excessive force and injured him while removing him from a car after a diabetic episode.
7th Circuit affirms Lake County official’s sentence
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Robert Cantrell’s 78-month sentence for various convictions, including using
his position in public office for kickbacks.
7th Circuit: Officer allowed to resume frisk
As one 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judge cautioned, it’s generally not a good idea to ride around in a car with cocaine on you when
police have many reasons why they may legitimately stop the car.
7th Circuit expands inquiry to implicit motion for new attorney
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals expanded caselaw today when ruling on a defendant’s request for new counsel.
Wrongfully convicted man can pursue IIED claim
A man wrongfully convicted of attempted murder can go forward with his intentional infliction of emotional distress claim
against the City of Elkhart and several police officers, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
Federal judge certifies class-action suit against jail
A federal judge has certified a class-action suit against the Lake County sheriff and others brought by a group of pretrial
detainees who were held in the county jail in conditions they claim were unconstitutional.
Committee queries federal nominees
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee had a chance to ask questions of Indiana's three judicial nominees Feb. 11, and it's
now poised to decide whether the full Senate should have a chance to consider them for the federal bench.
Banking attorney confirmed as federal judge
The Hoosier legal community has its newest federal judge in the Northern District of Indiana, and now two others up for judgeships
in the state’s Southern District await their votes before the full U.S. Senate
BREAKING: Senate confirms Jon DeGuilio for judge
The U.S. Senate today confirmed the nomination of Jon E. DeGuilio for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court, Northern District
of Indiana, according to Sen. Evan Bayh's office in Washington, D.C.
Judicial appointments a hot topic at 7th Circuit conference
This year’s 7th Circuit Bar Association and Judicial Conference for the 7th Circuit featured a more historic tone because
of the high-profile roster of legal community leaders who attended, as well as offering tidbits about how the Indianapolis
federal courthouse will soon be going green, how the state’s Southern District is hoping for a new full-time magistrate,
and a call to action for Hoosier judges and attorneys to get more involved in a new e-discovery program under way.
Judicial nominees on the road to confirmation
When he was being considered for a seat on the federal appellate bench, Judge John D. Tinder recalled getting a phone call
about an ongoing case just before he was set to appear before senators in Washington, D.C.
RICO case against former East Chicago mayor nets $108M in damages
A federal judge has ordered an ex-mayor and top allies to pay more than $108 million in damages for a voting scandal a decade
ago, but in doing so he’s rejected the Indiana Attorney General’s most novel and far-reaching legal arguments in a landmark
civil racketeering case centered on public corruption in East Chicago.
Praising new judicial selections
The Hoosier legal community is publicly praising the newest nominees for the state's federal bench as good choices, particularly for those interested in seeing a more diverse judiciary.
Nominations would fill 3 U.S. District judicial posts.
A federal magistrate, a trial court judge, and a banking attorney who's served as a federal and county prosecutor are in line to be the newest additions to Indiana's federal bench.
Senator announces 3 federal judge nominees
Indiana Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh has unveiled who's being nominated for three open seats on the state's federal bench.