Central Indiana
Spotlight: Change of venue case requires planning, preparation and packing
March 13, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlMoving a trial from one court to another can be cumbersome and brings with it logistical matters that have to be worked out
so the lawyers can focus on presenting their case. Transporting office supplies, reserving hotel rooms, securing conference
rooms and learning the demographics of the community before selecting the jury are among the tasks that have to be addressed.
MoreToo few pro bono attorneys in Indiana rural communities
November 7, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlIn response to the low numbers, the Indiana Bar Foundation is launching a legal assistance website to help low-income Hoosiers.
MoreZionsville wins in appeal of zoning dispute with airport authority
June 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe portion of Indiana Code that gives an airport authority the power to “fix and determine exclusively the uses”
to which airport land may be put does not give the Hamilton County Airport Authority complete zoning jurisdiction over an
airport it owns in Boone County, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded.
MoreDivided Supreme Court rules on attorney fees case
March 12, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the award of attorney fees to an Indiana town, although two justices disagreed and
would have reversed the trial court.
MoreCOA: Judge didn't err in rejecting master commissioner's sentence
January 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a Marion Superior judge did not err when she rejected a master commissioner’s sentence
of a man who pleaded guilty to a drunk-driving charge because the master commissioner didn’t have the authority to enter
a final judgment on the sentence.
MoreJudge temporarily blocks fines for House boycott
January 20, 2012
Michael HoskinsMarion Superior Judge David Dreyer has blocked the collection of a $1,000-a-day fine imposed on boycotting lawmakers in the
Indiana House of Representatives, granting a temporary restraining order until he can hold a hearing on the merits of the
issue next week.
MoreNobel prize recipient to speak in Indianapolis
January 16, 2012
IL StaffIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will host a lecture by Leymah Gbowee, joint recipient of the 2011 Nobel
Peace Prize, on Feb. 16.
MoreCourt upholds summary judgment in favor of New Castle
January 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed that a contractor and insurance company owe the city of New Castle more than $900,000
in damages and attorney fees for breaching a construction contract.
MoreJudges find eviction was allowed
December 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that M&I Bank was allowed to evict two residents of a home that had been foreclosed
because they were leasing and the bank had become owner in a sheriff’s sale.
MoreCOA rules police can act reasonably to control investigation scene
December 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsPolice were justified in handcuffing a woman who they felt was a safety risk inside her home during an investigation, the
Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
MoreTax Court: tax rate recalculation incorrect
December 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Tax Court ruled that a government agency incorrectly calculated a Marion County school district’s capital
project fund levy property tax rate for 2011, and it has ordered the Department of Local Government Finance to recalculate
the tax rates going back to 2007.
MoreJustices to consider certified question on municipal reorganization
December 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has accepted a certified question from a federal judge in Indianapolis that asks whether a township
can reorganize into a city in a way that deprives some residents of their statutory rights to vote for mayor and city council.
More7th Circuit rules school provided appropriate public education
December 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonHamilton Southeastern Schools has prevailed on appeal that it does not have to reimburse two parents for their son’s
special education at another institution because they claimed the school system wasn’t providing a free appropriate
education to their son, who had a traumatic brain injury.
MoreMarsh wins $19.5M judgment against Roche
December 20, 2011
Scott OlsonA Hamilton Superior judge has awarded Marsh Supermarkets Inc. a total of $19.5 million in damages in a soured sublease deal
with Swiss pharmaceutical- and medical-equipment-maker Roche.
MoreJudge upholds New Castle mayor's election
December 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsA special judge in Henry County has dismissed a challenge to the New Castle mayor’s election, finding that mayor-elect
Greg York is able to become the city’s top executive because he didn’t violate the state’s residency requirement
by keeping two homes and splitting where he spent his time.
MoreDistrict judge and state senator to receive honorary BSU degrees
December 12, 2011
IL StaffU.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt and Indiana Sen. Luke Kenley will receive honorary doctor of laws degrees from Ball
State University at its winter commencement Dec. 17.
MoreAG's office begins distribution of funds to State Fair victims
December 7, 2011
IL StaffThe estates of the seven people killed by the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in August will receive at least $300,000
each if the offers extended by the state are accepted, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Tuesday.
MorePhotos admissible when evidence has been destroyed
December 5, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn an appeal from a man convicted of Class B dealing in methamphetamine and Class B misdemeanor visiting a common nuisance,
the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that photos of a methamphetamine lab were admissible because the physical evidence had
been destroyed.
MoreCOA sides with appellant in probation violation complaint
December 5, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has held that when a probation is transferred between Indiana counties, the receiving county
assumes supervisory authority over the case.
MoreFormer city-county councilor sentenced to 40 months
December 2, 2011
IL and IBJ StaffU.S. Senior Judge Larry McKinney on Thursday sentenced former Indianapolis City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman to 40 months
in federal prison for attempted extortion and bribery.
MoreMarion County judge admonished for fundraising flyer
November 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has admonished a Marion Superior judge for mailing a questionable re-election
fundraising flyer that it says put the judiciary in a negative light and implied that justice is for sale.
MoreSupreme Court rules town can regulate aquifer's water use
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnderground aquifers are “watercourses” as defined by state law and as a result the Indiana Supreme Court says
community officials have the ability to reasonably regulate how that water is taken out and used by other local governments.
MoreJustices suspend Logansport lawyer for 1 year
November 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court suspended a Logansport attorney for one year because he routinely allowed his secretary to prepare
and sign his name on bankruptcy petitions and other court documents, including one petition that she mistakenly filed in the
wrong District.
MoreLawsuit filed against former coach, swim organizations
November 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA victim molested by the former swim coach at an Indianapolis high school and club team is suing the former coach, the school
corporation and two swimming organizations, arguing several people knew of the coach’s past inappropriate contact with
minors and did nothing about it.
MoreAG says 3rd party school bus fees are unconstitutional
November 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller issued a legal opinion Thursday in response to a request by two Indiana legislators
on whether school systems can outsource bus services to another entity that charges parents.
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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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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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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.