Federal agencies
2 high school students to attend program in Washington, D.C.
January 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Bar Foundation has announced the names of the two Indiana high school students chosen to attend the United States
Senate Youth Program in March.
MoreImpact of an evolving interstate
December 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsLawsuits challenge the environmental footprint and public policy of I-69 expansion in southern Indiana.
MoreOpinions divided on need for phosphorus regulation
December 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFishing, boating and swimming are popular summer pastimes in Indiana, but increasingly, Hoosiers looking for a relaxing weekend
at the lake are being warned to avoid the water altogether due to pollution.
MoreJudge rejects dental coverage cap
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling puts Medicaid dental program in jeopardy.
MoreLaws on immigrant tuition vary
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStates differ on interpretation of federal law, create state statutes addressing in-state status for college students.
MoreIndiana first in region to complete child welfare improvement plan
November 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Child Services announced Thursday it has received word from Region V of the Administration of Child
and Families, an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that it has satisfactorily finalized its Program
Improvement Plan.
MoreOSHA postpones enforcement
November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration previously announced it would begin enforcing fall protection plans for
residential contractors as of Oct. 1 this year. However, on Sept. 29, Jeffry Carter, deputy commissioner of labor for Indiana
OSHA, issued a memo that said federal OSHA administrators decided to push back enforcement to March 15, 2012.
MoreAG wants federal government added to lawsuit
October 12, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed motions in federal court Tuesday asking that the federal government be joined
as a necessary party to the state’s immigration lawsuit.
MoreFall protection mandatory for residential jobs
September 14, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn Oct. 1, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration will begin enforcing fall protection plans for residential contractors.
The regulations have long applied to commercial construction, but this year marks the first that OSHA will begin requiring
residential contractors to exercise the same level of caution when employees are working more than six feet above the ground.
More7th Circuit tackles 'novel' U visa review request
September 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled it does not have jurisdiction to review immigration orders denying a specialized
visa to a non-citizen trying to stay in the country after assisting in an investigation or prosecution.
MoreDOJ: No charges against cops involved in arrest of Indianapolis teen
July 28, 2011
IL StaffThe U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it’s closed its investigation into whether federal criminal civil
rights charges should be filed against the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the arrest of
Indianapolis teenager Brandon Johnson. Johnson claimed officers used excessive force while trying to arrest him.
MoreJustices accept 5 cases
July 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to five cases, including a first impression issue dealing with Social Security
income and restitution.
MoreRuling against local planning, zoning officials has statewide implications
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsDeciding where the planes fly in or out of an airport and how land and buildings are used on airport grounds became the pivotal
issue in a recent lawsuit in Marion Superior Court.
MoreI-9 audits present legal concerns for businesses
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana’s chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business issued a press release June 23, urging Indiana
businesses to prepare for I-9 audits. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stepped up its audits of businesses nationwide
in an effort to crack down on the employment of unauthorized immigrant workers.
MoreFederal anti-streaming bill has broad implications
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsPutting a video on YouTube and embedding that video onto another site could be all it takes to commit a felony under a statutory
amendment before the U.S. Senate.
More7th Circuit rules in favor of bank in lien dispute
May 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals had to decide whether the relevant property in a dispute between a bank and the Internal
Revenue Service was the real estate the bank owned or if it was the rentals of that property. Whether the IRS’ tax lien
could take priority over the bank’s lien hinged on the answer.
MoreGreen construction poses legal risks
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStandard contracts aren't adequate for this budding industry.
MoreUS Attorney fined for speeding
April 11, 2011
IL StaffJoseph Hogsett, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, received a ticket for speeding in Owen County. Hogsett
was driving 10 miles over the posted speed limit on State Road 46 when he was stopped and cited for speeding.
MoreOSHA withdraws workplace noise rule interpretation after opposition
March 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen it comes to workplace injury, one often overlooked and potentially devastating injury is hearing loss resulting from
high noise levels in a workplace.
More2 U.S. attorneys retiring, replacements named
March 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonJoseph H. Hogsett, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, has announced replacements for the two members of the
office’s management team who are retiring next month.
MoreInsider's look at FBI
March 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerTo continue to improve community relations, the Indianapolis office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has expanded its
Citizens’ Academy programs. Sessions around the state offer individuals the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look
at the federal law enforcement agency.
MoreIU Indy to host environment, energy event
March 10, 2011
IL StaffThe forum, “National Energy Security: Challenges and Opportunities for the Midwest” at Indiana University School
of Law – Indianapolis March 25 brings together state leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to discuss energy security.
The event is open to the public and also offers CLE credit.
MoreWould bill make immigrants feel unwelcome?
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs a contentious immigration law that went into effect in Arizona last summer continues to be challenged and further changes
are being considered by Arizona lawmakers, similar bills at the state and local level, including one in the Indiana Statehouse,
have been gaining traction.
MoreHogsett takes his oath as U.S. attorney
March 2, 2011
IL StaffU.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Joseph H. Hogsett took his official oath of office on Feb. 18 before a
crowd of more than 200 members of the state’s legal community as well as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. The investiture
ceremony was held at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis.
MoreFinancing new energy creators
February 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen attorney John Kirkwood sees a garbage dump, his mind not only starts wandering toward the renewable energy that could
be produced at that site but also an expanding field of law that’s drawing more lawyers into the environmental fold.
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I've been a republican my whole life but to me this is despicable. Its a race to the bottom with the third world when it comes to trying to fetch manufacturing back by lowering wages. Only fools think that is going to really work. You can see that in the southern states they can't hold on to jobs any better than we can up here.
Much praise to Pat Bauer and the democrats and, most of all, to the the nine BOLD AND WISE republicans who voted and fought against this.
Yup, in Marion County we surely do have the best justice money can buy.
If Republican slating fees are $12,000 they've been lowered. They as of very recently was $25,000.
Indiana law does not require law enforcement agencies to remove "police blotter" records, nor does it require Court Clerks to remove their records. Limiting expungements in this way renders them useless, since many private firms check local and county records for employers. The result is the crime will be discovered, and the applicant rejected. Expungement means just that, and should be required of all criminal justice agencies.
Hope everything turned out okay. My father was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 65 yrs in jail in Indiana and after serving 17 yrs, the other co-defendants finally came forward and confessed he was not there. The court exonerated him, but left the conviction on his record. And of course, Indiana can lock you up on a wrongful conviction, but want pay you a dime for you time. Laws need to change, period!! My dad has since passed, but I trying to make it better.