Indiana

Retired Indiana University Faculty Members Denied Preliminary Injunction, Barred from Bloomington Faculty Council Participation for Now

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Retired faculty members at Indiana University will not be allowed to serve as representatives on the Bloomington Faculty Council, at least for the time being. A recent ruling by a Monroe County judge has temporarily halted their ability to participate in faculty governance. On Sunday, Judge Emily Salzmann denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by three retired professors: Steven Sherman, Alex Tanford, and Russell Skiba. The plaintiffs had launched a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Trustees in August following a policy change that prohibits retired faculty from engaging in … Read more

Indiana Judge Faced with Suspension Over Misconduct Resigns Amid Allegations of ‘Tyrannical’ Behavior

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INDIANAPOLIS — A state judge in Indiana has been asked to resign and permanently banned from the judicial system following findings of judicial misconduct. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that Judge Matthew J. Elkin of the Howard Superior Court demonstrated unfair treatment toward defendants during his brief tenure. Elkin’s misconduct involved several concerning behaviors, including failing to recuse himself from cases involving former clients. His actions reportedly included making inappropriate comments in court and showing favoritism to certain litigants while disparaging others. These issues became the focus of scrutiny after the Indiana Commission on Judicial … Read more

Indiana Lawyer Named Mark Zuckerberg Battles Meta in Court Over Identity Crisis and Business Losses

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INDIANAPOLIS — An attorney who shares the same name as the billionaire founder of Facebook is taking legal action against Meta Platforms Inc. over repeated suspensions of his social media accounts. Mark Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer in Indianapolis, claims that the social media giant is incorrectly labeling him an impersonator of its CEO. Zuckerberg has faced identity issues on Facebook for over 15 years, resulting in multiple account suspensions. His verified personal profile has been taken down five times, with the most recent incident happening in May. This suspension cost him $11,000 in advertising funds … Read more

New Indiana Legislation Sparks Bonding Challenges as New Haven Advances with Fields of Grace Initiative

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New Haven, Indiana, is facing challenges related to a new state law impacting funding for community projects, particularly as it moves forward with its ambitious Fields of Grace initiative. The legislation has created unexpected complications in the bonding process, leading local officials to reassess their financial strategies. Local leaders had anticipated securing necessary funding through bonds to support the Fields of Grace project, which aims to enhance recreational facilities and green spaces in the area. However, recent changes to Indiana law have altered the financing landscape, complicating the city’s efforts to gather the required financial … Read more