Indiana General Assembly
DCS taking recommendations for members of child fatality review teams
August 14, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana Department of Child Services has begun the process of establishing child fatality review teams across the state.
MoreStruggles mount for labor
August 1, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana this year became the 23rd state to enact a right-to-work law in which workers cannot be compelled to pay union dues.
Within months, individual workers in union shops opted out, even as court challenges linger.
MoreZoeller: Parts of immigration law can't stand
July 31, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Tuesday a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down most of a tough Arizona
law will impact a similar immigration law signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2011.
MoreIndiana's immigration law reeling
July 4, 2012
Dave StaffordAttorneys say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Arizona case likely dooms parts of Indiana's law.
MoreSettlement adds $7.2 million for State Fair stage collapse victims
June 22, 2012
Dave StaffordTwo defendants in lawsuits over the Indiana State Fair stage collapse that killed seven and injured dozens have agreed to
add $7.2 million to money the state has already distributed or appropriated, Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Friday.
MoreIndiana's texting ban difficult to enforce
June 20, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryPolice have issued few citations to motorists during the statute's first year and there are questions whether the law is a
deterrent.
MoreIndiana's new laws starting July 1, 2012
June 20, 2012
IL StaffMany of the laws enacted during the 2012 legislative session take effect July 1. This list includes enrolled acts, along with
newly assigned public law numbers, that have full or partial July 1 effective dates.
MoreZero tolerance in schools could lead to problems for students in future
June 6, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana's effort to study juvenile justice issues has stalled as the group waits for the governor to appoint a chair.
MoreLegislature announces summer study committees
May 24, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Legislative Council of the Indiana General Assembly has assigned the study topics various committees will examine this
summer and fall. Some of the areas include creating a centralized department of administrative law judges and review of various
Department of Child Services practices.
MoreIndiana's inheritance tax phasing out
May 9, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryAttorneys who handle estate planning say questions remain about the future of the federal estate tax.
MoreDebating the merits of mandatory seat belts on school buses
March 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in larger buses, the spacing and height of the seats offer
crash protection for children through “compartmentalization.” But opinions remain divided about whether compartmentalization
does enough to protect students and whether school bus seat belts should be required by law.
MoreIndiana legislative round-up
March 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryA snapshot of key points from bills heard in the 2012 legislative session. All enrolled acts were signed by the governor by
March 20.
MoreSettlement funds to be used for utility bill assistance
March 23, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Wednesday that funds from a multi-million dollar mortgage lending settlement
will benefit low-income homeowners who need help with utility bills.
MoreGovernor signs bill inspired by Supreme Court ruling
March 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed Senate Enrolled Act 1 into law Tuesday evening. The legislation deals with the right of
people to defend against unlawful entry and was created in response to the Indiana Supreme Court ruling in Barnes v. State.
MoreGovernor signs DCS, new judge legislation
March 19, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation last week that gives Johnson Superior Court a fourth judge and Allen Circuit Court another
full-time magistrate, and an enrolled act that makes changes to the Department of Child Services.
MoreState senator appointed secretary of state
March 19, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Sen. Connie Lawson, R-Danville, as Indiana secretary of state. She fills the vacancy left
by Charlie White, who was recently convicted of several felonies, making him ineligible to hold office.
MorePower of attorney, Allen County magistrate bills ready for enrollment
March 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonLegislation that deals with power of attorney and that would give Allen Circuit Court a second full-time magistrate have made
it through both houses of the Indiana Legislature.
MoreGuardianship, power of attorney bills on 3rd reading
February 20, 2012
IL StaffA bill that would prevent the termination of the guardianship of an incapacitated minor once the minor turns 18 and legislation
that allows a copy of a power of attorney to have the same effect as the original are before the Indiana House of Representatives
on third reading Monday.
MoreJustices take environmental, land rights appeals
February 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted two civil cases last week on transfer, in addition to the two-high profile appeals involving
legislative fines against lawmakers and Secretary of State Charlie White.
MoreHigh court to hear legislative fines appeal
February 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken the appeal of a Marion County judge’s decision that ordered Democratic members of
the Indiana House be refunded the money withheld from their paychecks due to a walkout in 2011.
MoreJudge orders refund of legislative fines
February 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Democratic members of the Indiana House who faced fines for failing to attend sessions in protest of right-to-work legislation
will be reimbursed any amount withheld in 2011, according to a ruling from Marion Superior Judge David Dreyer. The judge also
ordered that any fines imposed this session may not be collected.
MoreIndiana becomes right-to-work state
February 2, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation Wednesday making Indiana the 23rd right-to-work state. The law makes it illegal
for any worker to be forced to pay union dues or fees or become a member of a labor union as a condition of employment.
MoreSenate passes 'right-to-work' bill by narrow vote
February 1, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Senate voted 28-22 in favor of House Bill 1001, which would make it illegal to require employees to pay union
dues as a condition of employment.
MoreAG's office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
January 30, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members
of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought
by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative
fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
MoreGovernor signs human trafficking bill
January 30, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed Senate Enrolled Act 4, which more clearly defines human trafficking and strengthens
penalties for that crime. The new law is effective immediately.
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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Longest-practicing female attorney in Indiana has no plans to retire
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Criminal code and expungement bills signed by governor
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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SCOTUS rules against Indiana farmer in seed patent case
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Social media sleuths find evidence, but admissibility requires authentication
Court Calendar
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
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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.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.