Indiana Supreme Court Refines Substantive Double Jeopardy Analysis in Wadle Framework Introduction In the landmark case of A.W. v. State of Indiana, 229 N.E.3d 1060 (2024), the Supreme Court of...
Criminal Intent Essential for Theft Convictions: Teising v. State of Indiana Introduction The case of Jennifer R. Teising v. State of Indiana addresses pivotal questions regarding the intersection of...
Preservation of Common-Law Liability Under Indiana's Dram Shop Act: WEOC, Inc. v. Niebauer Introduction In the landmark case of WEOC, Inc. d/b/a Wings, Etc. and Romo, LLC d/b/a El Cantarito v. Leah...
State ex rel. Richard Allen: Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Criteria for Disqualifying Court-Appointed Counsel Introduction The case of State ex rel. Richard Allen, Relator, v. Carroll Circuit...
Distinguishing Prior Use and Necessity: Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Implied Easements Introduction In the landmark case of Morehouse v. Dux North LLC (226 N.E.3d 758), the Supreme Court of...
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Public-Employee Indemnification for Noncriminal Acts in Section 1983 Actions Introduction In State of Indiana v. Kailee M. Leonard and Jeffrey S....
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Requirement of Express Consent for Unilateral Contract Modifications: Land v. IU Credit Union Introduction The case of Tonia Land v. IU Credit Union, adjudicated by the...
Indigency Hearing Required Before Retaining Cash Bail for Fines and Fees: Indiana Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Tailar L. Spells v. State of Indiana, the Supreme...
Standard of Care Inference in Medical Malpractice: Indiana Supreme Court's Decision in Korakis v. Memorial Hospital Introduction Penny Korakis v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend et al. (225 N.E.3d...
Zaragoza v. Wexford of Indiana: Enhancing Standards for Medical Malpractice and Deliberate Indifference in Correctional Facilities Introduction In the landmark case of Edward Zaragoza, Appellant v....
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Standards for Foreseeability in Premises Liability Cases Involving Dangerous Conditions Introduction In the landmark case of Jennifer Pennington and Joshua...
Preserving Appellate Challenges to Default Judgments Without Rule 60(B) Motions Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana, in the case of Expert Pool Builders, LLC v. Paul Vangundy, 224 N.E.3d 309...
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Statute Limiting Class Actions in Pandemic-Related Contract Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Keller J. Mellowitz v. Ball State University and Board of...
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Collateral Estoppel for Guilty Pleas in Civil Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Zachary Miller v. Community Howard Behavioral Health (212 N.E.3d 639),...
Balancing Protections: Affirmation of Protective Order Standards in S.D. v. G.D. Introduction S.D. v. G.D. (211 N.E.3d 494), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on June 26, 2023, addresses...
Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Foundation Requirements for Opinion Testimony under Rule 608(a) Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana, in the case of Matthew Hayko, Appellant v. State of Indiana,...
Affirmation of Major Participant Doctrine and Sentencing Aggravators in Owen v. State of Indiana Introduction In the landmark case of Donald R. Owen, Jr. v. State of Indiana, the Supreme Court of...
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Life Without Parole Sentence in Oberhansley v. State of Indiana Introduction The case of Joseph Albert Oberhansley v. State of Indiana, decided on May 17, 2023, by the...
Affirming Convictions on Circumstantial Evidence: Young v. State of Indiana Introduction Young v. State of Indiana, 198 N.E.3d 1172 (Indiana, 2022), is a landmark case wherein the Supreme Court of...
Reaffirmation of PIRTLE v. STATE: Strengthening Custodial Consent Protections under Indiana Law Introduction The case of James E. McCoy v. State of Indiana, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...