Opponents of proposed Carmel mosque appeal city’s approval
Dissenters have raised concerns about property values in nearby upscale neighborhoods being hurt by additional traffic and calls to prayer disturbing the peace.
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Appeals court: Anti-discrimination law covers sexual orientation
A federal appeals court in New York on Monday became the second in the country to declare that U.S. anti-discrimination law protects employees from being fired over their sexual orientation. The decision could set the stage for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Three Marion County judges retiring at end of 2018
Seventeen other judges are scheduled for a new process for selecting and retaining Indianapolis judges that gets under way next month.
Nassar receives third prison sentence after latest trial for molesting young athletes
The former sports doctor whose serial sexual abuse of girls and young women has shaken the gymnastics world was sentenced Monday to a third prison term—this one 40 to 125 years—for molesting athletes at a Michigan gymnastics club.
Judge: Developer can proceed with residential-retail project in Chatham Arch
A Marion Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of a North Carolina developer, after a neighborhood resident challenged his plans to build the project.
3 board members quit Indy-based USA Gymnastics as more victims speak
The resignations of chairman Paul Parilla, vice chairman Jay Binder and treasurer Bitsy Kelley were announced Monday while a judge in Michigan heard a fifth day of statements from women and girls who said they were molested by Larry Nassar.
Gymnasts continue to confront sports doctor in court
In addition to having their say about the doctor who assaulted them, victims also criticized two places that employed him: Michigan State University and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
Ex-Indiana child services director hired by attorney general
Former Indiana Department of Child Services Director Mary Beth Bonaventura plans to join the Indiana Attorney General’s Office as special counsel Monday, a move that comes about a month after she resigned from her DCS post.
Workplace rights lawyers racing against shifting legal landscape
Employers across America paid a record amount in settlements for workplace violations last year, but that isn’t expected to be a trend.
Indiana Supreme Court to consider Simon, Teavana dispute
A lower court judge temporarily blocked Starbucks from closing its Teavana stores because of its lease obligations.
Judge sides with Simon, bars Starbucks from closing Teavana stores
A Marion Superior Court judge has granted the Indianapolis-based mall giant’s request for a temporary injunction, at least for now preventing Starbucks from closing 77 Teavana stores in its properties nationwide.
City files suit against drug manufacturers over opioid epidemic
The suit names two dozen entities, including Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma LP—which produces OxyContin—as well as Cephalon Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Judge rejects appeal from ex-Subway pitchman
An order from District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt called Jared Fogle’s claim that the court didn’t have jurisdiction to convict him “frivolous.”
Indianapolis attorney nominated for federal judge position
The White House said President Donald Trump nominated James Sweeney II for the position with the U.S. District Court that covers the southern two-thirds of Indiana.
Trump enjoys early success with GOP-led Senate on judges
President Donald Trump is having more success getting judges confirmed than Democrat Barack Obama did at this early stage in their presidencies, and that disparity is expected to increase this week.
Durham asks court to dismiss 50-year federal fraud sentence
The convicted Ponzi scheme leader again is asking a federal court to vacate the sentence, this time claiming his lawyer failed to adequately represent him.
Indiana courts see changes with new e-filing system
Fifty-five of the state’s 92 counties have adopted mandatory electronic filing for most new criminal and civil lawsuits over the past 15 months. Proponents say it’s saving time and money in the legal system.
Senate confirms Minkler as U.S. attorney for Indiana’s southern district
The Senate approved Josh Minkler in a voice vote Thursday as the U.S. attorney for Indiana’s southern district, which covers roughly the southern two-thirds of the state, including Indianapolis.
Indiana’s chief judge to serve on opioid panel
The panel will help promote collaboration among treatment providers, criminal justice systems and child welfare agencies.
Council panel OKs $20M in planning expenses for new justice center
An Indianapolis City-County Council committee on Tuesday night unanimously approved a resolution to issue $20 million in notes to pay for planning and design costs associated with building the new criminal justice center.