Central Indiana
Dinsmore sworn in as magistrate
December 17, 2010
IL StaffMark J. Dinsmore took the oath today to become the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana’s newest magistrate
judge. Magistrate Judge Dinsmore was sworn in by Chief Judge Richard L. Young at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United
States Courthouse in Indianapolis.
MoreMadison County joins Odyssey system
December 15, 2010
IL StaffMadison County is the latest county to go online with the Indiana Supreme Court’s Odyssey case management system. The
system connects counties to a network of courts, clerks, law enforcement, and other state agencies.
MoreJustices grant two civil cases, deny 27 appeals
December 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has accepted two cases, one involving how public safety officials notify the driving public about
icy road conditions and a second case delving into what state law requires when it comes to property tax changing land annexations.
MoreJustices: sentence shouldn't have been upped on appeal
December 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered that a man’s sentence be reduced after the lower appellate court increased it
on appeal.
MoreAppellate court to hear arguments in Fishers
December 9, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals hits the road Friday to visit Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers for oral arguments
in an interlocutory appeal involving the denial of a motion to suppress.
MoreFree CLE offered for pro bono volunteers
December 7, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerBar associations and pro bono districts are working together to encourage attorneys to sign up to participate in the annual
statewide Talk to a Lawyer Today event taking place Jan. 17, 2011. Free CLE, which is offered in December and January to lawyers
who volunteer their time with TTALT but is not required to participate in the event, is a video replay of a CLE that originally
took place in Indianapolis in October.
MoreCOA: Man’s intoxication doesn’t prevent recovery
December 3, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment in favor of a bar because the trial court was incorrect in ruling that
an injured man’s voluntary intoxication precluded any recovery under the Dram Shop Act.
MoreIce Miller elects new chief managing partner
December 2, 2010
IL StaffPhillip L. Bayt has been chosen as the new leader for Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller. Bayt will take over chief managing
partner duties Jan. 1 from Byron Myers, whose term expires at the end of the year.
MoreAnnual law school event to celebrate human rights
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.
MoreAttorneys ask judge to recuse himself from Simon case
November 30, 2010
Cory SchoutenAttorneys for Bren Simon turned their ire toward a Hamilton County judge on Tuesday, asking him to recuse himself from a legal
battle over real estate magnate Melvin Simon's $2 billion estate.
MoreIndiana law students raise awareness on animal welfare issues
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo learn more about a number of legal concerns that involve animal welfare – whether those issues involve pets, livestock,
or even exotic animals – students at Indiana law schools have started organizations affiliated with the national Animal
Legal Defense Fund.
MoreFashion show supports charity; international events include Indy professors
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAn annual Fashion show and auction in Bloomington helped raise more than $2,000. Two IU - Indy law professors have spoken
at international events this month.
MoreMendenhall gets 40 years for attack
November 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAugustus Mendenhall, the attorney who attacked an Indiana state representative last year, received a 40-year sentence today
from a Hamilton County judge.
MoreCOA: State could charge man for leaving scene of fatal accident
November 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s conviction for failing to return to the scene of a fatal accident, finding
the state wasn’t barred under collateral estoppel principles from prosecuting him for the same crime as another man
who had already been convicted of causing the victim’s death.
MoreATC chairman stepping down
November 10, 2010
IL StaffP. Thomas Snow, a former judge in Wayne County, is resigning as chairman of the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
MoreCourt divides over injury claim under insurance policy
October 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a couple’s emotional distress claim constitutes “bodily injury”
under their uninsured motorist coverage.
MoreJudge Robb to become first female chief judge
October 28, 2010
IL StaffNext year, the Indiana Court of Appeals will have its first woman chief judge.
MoreUpdate: Professor who taught at Indy Law since 1977 dies
October 27, 2010
IL StaffProfessor emeritus Henry C. Karlson, who taught criminal law at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis for
more than 30 years, died Monday of cancer.
MoreCourthouse renovations close courtrooms, move chambers
October 20, 2010
IL StaffBecause of major renovations under way at the Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis, the locations of judges’
chambers have changed and courtrooms have closed.
MoreProposed settlement may net $25 million for environmental cleanup
October 20, 2010
IL StaffThe proposed settlement filed today in the bankruptcy case involving former General Motors sites could provide nearly $25
million for cleanup of eight Indiana sites with ties to the automaker.
MoreAttorney sues condo developer over accessibility
October 19, 2010
Cory SchoutenA resident of the 3Mass condo development who uses an electric wheelchair is suing the developers for failing to provide handicap
accessibility to a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Indianapolis.
MoreNew justice joins the Indiana Supreme Court
October 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe state now has its 106th justice on the Indiana Supreme Court. Justice Steven H. David officially took his oath and donned
his black robe for the state’s highest court today, culminating a process that began with a May announcement that Justice
Theodore R. Boehm was stepping down from the bench. Gov. Mitch Daniels chose the 15-year Boone Circuit judge about a month
ago.
MoreAppellate court travels for arguments
October 18, 2010
IL StaffAs part of its “Appeals on Wheels” initiative, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hit the road this week to hear
arguments.
MoreJudges define 'courthouse' for first time
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals had to decide if a courthouse means a particular building or may
be any place that houses the trial courts. Their decision would impact a woman whose home was sold in a sheriff’s sale.
MoreJustices order new trial to determine fault in Ford rollover suit
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has reversed the allocation of fault in a wrongful death action against Ford Motor Co. and other
defendants, finding the evidence didn’t support allocating fault to the manufacturer of the seatbelt assembly and a
nonparty. The high court was also faced with the challenge of allocating fault among the remaining parties.
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Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!