February 18, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court history buffs have a new book to read. The Indiana Historical Society Press has published “Justices
of the Indiana Supreme Court,” which explores the lives of the state’s 106 justices.
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February 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerStudents started classes in January but there is uncertainty when they will resume because of the unrest in the country.
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February 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhile some couples prefer to keep their work and personal lives separate, it’s not unheard of for lawyers to pair up.
Four couples shared their stories with Indiana Lawyer.
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February 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has rescheduled its interactive drama “Bound for Freedom: The Case of Polly Strong,”
which was postponed after a winter storm hit central Indiana earlier this month.
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February 4, 2011
IL StaffThe National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association announced Thursday afternoon that it will honor Indianapolis-based
Child Advocates Inc. with the National CASA Inclusion Award at their 30th Annual National CASA Conference in Chicago on March
20.
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February 2, 2011
IL StaffSeveral courts around the state are closed today after heavy snow and ice hit Indiana this week. The weather has even caused
the Indiana General Assembly to postpone hearings for a second day.
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February 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerOrville Copsey Jr. works for Indianapolis Legal Aid Society as a liaison between the elderly with housing issues and the Marion
County Health Department’s attorneys and inspectors.
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February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana legal community has lost a former prosecutor and private attorney who, during his five decades of practice, established
himself as a state and national expert in realty and construction law.
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February 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is hosting a panel discussion in mid-February to discuss the broad topic of judicial independence
and how courts operate in our democracy, and it’s turning to the online and social media world to help shape how the
event unfolds.
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February 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe ice and snow falling in central Indiana has led to cancellations of two court events and closed the Indiana General Assembly.
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January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana legal community has lost a former prosecutor and private attorney who, during his five decades of practice, established
himself as a state and national expert in realty and development law.
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January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAttorneys and history buffs alike may want to consider a detour to the law library at Indiana University Maurer School of
Law next time they are in or near Bloomington.
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January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsAttorneys in northern Indiana are remembering two in the legal profession who died within a day of each other, including a
longtime public defender who many say was one of the best in the state.
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January 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the
desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Dec. 26, 2010.
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December 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the
desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Sunday.
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December 15, 2010
IL StaffIndiana Court of Appeals Judge Paul D. Mathias received the Indiana Bar Foundation’s William G. Baker Award Dec. 12
for his work with civics education. Judge Mathias was cited for his work with the We the People program at the state level
and in the 3rd Congressional District in Northeast Indiana.
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December 8, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe scream that pierced the silence one morning almost two years ago is one that haunts Marion Superior Judge Bill Nelson
every day, and it likely will for the rest of his life.
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December 8, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerSince June, a number of Indiana-based Army Reservists have been helping American soldiers in their greatest hour of need.
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December 8, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAfter starting his collection of World War II memorabilia as a child, almost three decades ago a judge in southern Indiana
had amassed enough artifacts, including jets and tanks, to open a museum in Vincennes.
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December 8, 2010
IL StaffTo celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, various human rights organizations based in Central Indiana hosted the program, “Human Rights Defenders: Voices
from the Community,” at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
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December 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, various human rights organizations based in Central Indiana will host the program, “Human Rights Defenders:
Voices from the Community,” at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
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November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile it may still be an issue under the radar of many Hoosiers, human trafficking seems to be thriving in Indiana.
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November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFor some, when a family member needs something, there’s no doubt that the right thing to do is step up and give. That
was the case with two members of the legal community.
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November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen high school students don’t know attorneys or judges, it’s less likely they’ll know how to become attorneys
or judges. This is particularly true in urban neighborhoods. To counter that, diversity pipeline programs are being created
to encourage more ethnic and racial diversity in the legal profession.
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November 3, 2010
IL StaffThe Hoosier Environmental Council’s third annual “Greening the Statehouse” happens Saturday at Indiana University
School of Law – Indianapolis.
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Judge Roger B. Cosbey is unethical and bias toward African American who seeks justice in Title VII claims. He disrespected and used his authority to attempt to intimidate me into taking an unfair settlement and when I refused he proceeded to get my case dismissed and to deny me my Constitutional and Civil Rights. He disobeying several rules of law; specifically, by ruling on summary judgment motions against the Fed. R. Civ. P., without authority of Judge William C. Lee, without consent of the attorneys, and with conspiracy to commit “fraud on the court,” as he conspired with my former attorney. He proved to me that he is bias, unethical, unfair and unfit to be reappointed. In my opinion, he should be disbarred in 2013, for committing fraud on the court, which would make him ineligible for reinstatement in 2014. See docket 3:07 cv 629 where he rules on dispositive motions, knowing magistrates are not vested with that power (especially without consent), grants the defendant an unconscionable number of extensions, accepts my former attorney request for extension for dispositive motion knowing he was working with the opposition, and unbelievably grants the defendant another extension after he requested an extension after he missed the deadline. I know another attorney filed charges against him for bias in race discrimination case(s). I know what he did in my case before he voluntarily recused himself, I just do not know how many other innocent people have been stripped of their rights because of him. I say shame on him and no more of the same.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.