CLE panel to discuss federal criminal defense of indigent litigants
The Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s is hosting a CLE event this week focused on federal criminal defense of indigent litigants.
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Ex-Roncalli counselor Fitzgerald appeals ruling in favor of Indianapolis Archdiocese
Michelle “Shelly” Fitzgerald, the former guidance counselor at Roncalli High School who was fired for being in a same-sex marriage, is fighting the dismissal of her lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Hoosier attorney fighting student loan debt relief appeals to 7th Circuit after dismissal
The Hoosier attorney who sued to stop the federal student loan forgiveness program received a lesson in litigation from the federal judge presiding over the case: Don’t sue the wrong defendant.
IN Southern District adopts local rule changes effective Dec. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has adopted amendments to local rules that will go into effect in December.
Inmate can proceed with claim that prison officer exposed him to COVID, court rules
An Indiana Department of Correction inmate can proceed with his claim that a prison officer violated his rights by housing COVID-positive inmates near him, a federal judge has ruled, rejecting the officer’s exhaustion-of-remedies argument on summary judgment.
Discussion shows commonalities between Title IX’s past and present
The panel discussion, “Title IX: Past, Present, Future,” was held Thursday at the Southern Indiana District Court and was the lead event in the 15th Annual Court History Symposium.
Above-guidelines felon-in-possession sentence upheld
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a man’s four-year sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm, despite his argument that the above-guidelines sentence was erroneous.
Indy, Henry Co. officers charged in separate cases with excessive force, obstruction of justice
Two Indiana law enforcement officers are facing new federal charges after being indicted by a grand jury on excessive force and obstruction of justice claims.
Judge dismisses FedEx from Indianapolis shooting lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed FedEx from a lawsuit filed by relatives of five of the eight people who were fatally shot last year at an Indianapolis warehouse by a former employee of the shipping giant.
Judge angry but grants oral arguments in rent-to-buy housing case
Some Indiana plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging a rent-to-buy housing business will get a second chance to argue their claims in federal court, but the judge has indicated there will be little patience for weak arguments or uncivil behavior.
Suit accuses Lilly of illegally deducting funds from paychecks for vehicle use, extra time off
Eli Lilly and Co. illegally deducted millions of dollars from employee paychecks to pay for company vehicles and extra time off, a former sales representative claims in a federal lawsuit.
Pryor confirmation vote waits while U.S. senators hit campaign trail
Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the Indiana Southern District Court has been waiting since August for the U.S. Senate to vote on her nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and she will likely have to wait some more.
Anderson School Corp. bookkeeper charged with embezzling nearly $1M, seeking plea agreement
An Anderson Community Schools bookkeeper has been charged by federal prosecutors with wire fraud and falsifying income tax returns based on allegations that she issued more than 300 checks to herself totaling almost $1 million over a five-year period.
7th Circuit affirms heroin dealer’s amended sentence
An Indianapolis heroin dealer who had already convinced the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals once to reduce his prison time has failed to persuade the judges to shave more time off his sentence.
Opponents take to court to block student loan debt relief program: Hoosier lawyer claims overreach of executive power but young lawyers say relief is much needed
Indiana attorney Frank Garrison is trying to block the Biden administration’s student loan debt relief program. While the legal action may do little to improve or weaken the reputation of lawyers, it also will likely have little impact on the program itself.
Roche executive sues company for discrimination after losing job in restructuring
A marketing executive at Roche Diagnostics Corp. in Indianapolis who lost her job in a restructuring last year is suing the company in a wide-ranging discrimination complaint.
Title IX discussion kicks off symposium series at Indiana Southern District Court
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will be hosting a panel discussion to take a look at the history of the law, its current application and how the law may be applied in the future.
Dismissal of lawsuit against Archdiocese highlights sharp divisions
The lawsuit filed by Michelle “Shelly” Fitzgerald against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis hinged on the question of not what she actually did as a guidance counselor, but what the school expected her to do.
Pared-down discrimination case against Noblesville Schools to proceed on anti-abortion student’s claims
The Noblesville school district and a student suing the school each took home wins and losses in a discrimination suit centered around a Noblesville High School anti-abortion group.
Court rules in favor of Archdiocese in discrimination dispute with second Roncalli teacher fired for same-sex marriage
The Indiana Southern District Court has tossed the final discrimination lawsuit brought by a former Roncalli High School guidance counselor against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis.