Judge in Delphi double-murder case denies another request to allow courtroom cameras
Thursday’s decision marks the fourth time a television station has been denied camera access for the high-profile trial.
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Patron sues Indianapolis Motor Speedway over alleged Snake Pit injuries
The plaintiff seeks compensation from IMS to cover medical expenses, lost wages and other special expenses as well as future medical expenses and court costs.
Federal appeals court rejects WISH-TV owner’s racial discrimination claims
The court ruled that when DISH and DirecTV Network declined to pay broadcast fees to Circle City Broadcasting for rights to carry the company’s two Indianapolis-based television stations, that decision did not reflect discrimination.
Supreme Court backs suits over discriminatory job transfers
The justices unanimously ruled Wednesday that people suing under the main federal job-bias law don’t have to show a transfer caused them a significant disadvantage.
Democratic lawmaker to seek judicial changes after sentence in IMPD officer’s death
State Rep. Mitch Gore, who is a captain at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, said he would explore “all legislative remedies” to address what he said is a sentence that is too lenient. A Republican committee chair said he’s open to legislative proposals that come out of the case.
Justice Department finalizes rules to close ‘gun show loophole’
Officials are touting the move as the most significant increase in American gun regulation in decades.
Learning to be a mediator: ‘It’s not Judge Judy’
From neighborhood disputes to landlord-tenant quarrels, the Indy Center for Conflict Resolution works to solve issues in Indianapolis before they escalate.
Cameras in courtrooms: Will the judge in the Delphi double-murder trial allow them?
Video cameras in the courtroom are becoming increasingly common since the Indiana Supreme Court last May gave local judges the discretion to decide whether to allow media broadcasting of court proceedings.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against 22 companies over ‘forever chemicals’
The lawsuit accuses the companies of making substances that they knew could have a toxic impact on Indiana’s drinking water and natural resources.
BMV not required to issue nonbinary designations, court rules
Senior Judge Randall Shepard wrote in the opinion for the appellate court that the appellees argue “gender” to mean “gender identity,” while the BMV defines “gender” as synonymous with “sex.”
Indiana Supreme Court forms commission to address attorney shortage
Indiana has the 44th lowest number of attorneys per capita, and the shortage is much more severe in some rural counties, especially as a steady stream of baby boomers retire.
Lawmakers unveil sprawling plan to expand online privacy protections
The sweeping bipartisan proposal would for the first time give consumers broad rights to control how tech companies like Google, Meta and TikTok use their personal data, a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight to adopt national online privacy protections.
Companies seek liability protection for top execs
A growing number of companies in Indiana and elsewhere are hoping to offer new legal protection for top executives following a 2022 change in Delaware’s corporation law
Appeals court upholds injunction against Indiana abortion ban
Ken Falk, ACLU of Indiana legal director, said in a statement that the appeals court decision reflects the “clear directive” that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act “protects religious freedom for all Hoosiers.”
Riverview Health sues to claw back wage overpayments to physician
Riverview Health says in a lawsuit that it overpaid a doctor for on-call services for 11 years, and it is now suing the doctor in Hamilton Superior Court for more than $60,000 that it claims she hasn’t paid back.
Google to purge billions of files containing personal data in settlement of Chrome privacy case
The massive housecleaning comes as part of a settlement in a lawsuit accusing the search giant of illegal surveillance.
Felony charges filed against man over unpaid utilities at 4 apartment complexes
The charges are related to a high-profile case in which the landlord of the four affordable apartment properties in Indianapolis collected money from tenants but failed to pay Citizens Energy Group for services from October 2019 to April 2022.
Greg Weaver: Transition brings change to Indiana Lawyer
Look for more business-related coverage in the future, especially as it relates to attorney involvement in lobbying and government affairs. We also plan to extend our coverage of county courts, new lawsuits and interesting trials across the state.
Historic Preservation Commission votes to protect Holy Cross church from demolition
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously Wednesday at an emergency meeting to designate the Church of the Holy Cross as a historic landmark.
Carmel wins lawsuit over state law that diverted local income tax funds to Fishers
Carmel argued the law harmed the city by depriving it of tens of millions of dollars in local income tax revenue it would have otherwise received.