Civil case
Judges rule on legal malpractice action
June 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded that a man has standing to pursue his legal malpractice action, although issues of
material fact preclude him from summary judgment as to the attorney’s liability for malpractice.
MoreCOA: Statute of repose doesn't bar woman's complaint
June 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded that a woman’s negligence complaint isn’t
barred by a statute of repose.
MoreClosing Indiana's largest MDL line
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe final case in the Bridgestone/Firestone multi-district litigation has come to a close in the Southern District of Indiana,
putting an end to a line of litigation that began more than a decade ago.
MoreJustices take state employee back-pay case
June 6, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear the case in which past and present state workers were initially granted more than $42
million in damages in their suit to recover back pay. That amount was later reduced by the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreHigh court to hear insurance, drug, murder cases
June 6, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted three cases June 3, including two cases in which the Indiana Court of Appeals were split
in their rulings on a drug case and an insurance case.
More7th Circuit affirms dismissal of hostile work environment claim
June 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that a woman failed to prove that she was subject to a hostile work environment
at Ball State University.
MoreJustices accept church-property dispute
May 31, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to take a case between a Vanderburgh County church and its former national organization
dealing with what happens to the local church property after the local church defected to another Presbyterian organization.
MoreInsurer not entitled to rescind home insurance policy
May 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe failure to disclose true value in a real estate insurance context doesn’t give rise to a rescission claim, the Indiana
Court of Appeals held in a case of first impression.
MoreIssue of fact precludes summary judgment in insurance case
May 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonNeither side in a dispute over whether a deceased man’s auto insurer should provide coverage for losses from an accident
that occurred while he was driving his girlfriend’s car is entitled to summary judgment, the Indiana Court of Appeals
ruled Wednesday. A genuine issue of material fact remains as to whether the girlfriend’s car was furnished or available
for the man’s regular use.
MoreCOA rules in favor of mother in contentious custody battle
May 24, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s decision awarding a mother primary custody of her child, after
a joint custody arrangement between the mother and father deteriorated.
MoreMother's rights at issue in COA reversal
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a paternity ruling from Vanderburgh County, finding that the judge should have taken
a second look at the case after a mother wasn’t given a chance to be properly heard on custody of her child.
MoreCOA: Tractor sale contract not enforceable
May 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals says it’s against public policy to uphold any civil contract that’s based on an illegal
action, and so the court says it won’t create a rule allowing that transaction agreement to be enforced.
MoreJustices decide golf ball injury case
May 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsTaking a swing at an issue of first impression, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled on a golf ball injury case and rejected
the concept that a sporting event participant owes no duty of care to protect others from inherent risks of the sport in all
situations.
MoreJudges split on mortgage issue
May 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression between a lender and the mortgagee on record, the Indiana Court of Appeals was divided as to
whether the mortgagee on record had an enforceable right under a mortgage.
MoreCOA orders trial court to define, locate easement
May 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA trial court erred in denying a trust’s request for an easement of necessity relating to a certain parcel of land because
the previous property owners didn’t grant themselves an easement before they transferred the land to the trust, ruled
the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MorePerry County only preferred venue for wage suit
May 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn an issue with no clear precedent regarding statutory interpretation with respect to the Wage Claims Act, the Indiana Court
of Appeals concluded that a trial court didn’t err in concluding Perry County was the proper venue for a suit filed
by the Commissioner of Labor under the act.
MoreJustices divided on whether case should be before Tax Court
May 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court split Thursday on whether the attorney general’s attempt to recover an erroneously issued
“tax refund” to a company should proceed in state court or in the Indiana Tax Court.
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.
MoreSupreme Court splits on Barrett Law sewer payment case
May 10, 2011
Michael HoskinsA divided Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the City of Indianapolis didn’t violate the constitution by refusing to grant some homeowners’ refund requests for sewer project assessments they’d paid in full when other homeowners who’d made partial installment payments had the remaining balance of assessments owed discharged.
Judge rules against former deputy in Taser suit
May 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has ruled in favor of the Hamilton County sheriff and other officials in a former employee’s lawsuit
filed after the employee was fired for refusing to be shocked by a Taser as part of a training session.
MoreJudges order modification of dissolution decree
May 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a trial court abused its discretion when it didn’t consider a $160,000 change in
value of a property when calculating marital assets and distributing marital property.
MoreAppellate court orders reinstatement of jury verdict
May 4, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFinding a trial judge erred when granting a new trial because he didn’t make specific findings in setting aside a jury
verdict, the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the lower court and ordered the jury verdict reinstated.
MoreLandlord sent itemized letter on time
May 4, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed judgment in favor of a tenant in a security deposit dispute, ruling that the landlord
did deliver an itemized damages letter within statutory deadlines.
MoreJudges split on District Court’s use of Colorado River abstention doctrine
May 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that a homeowners’ citizen suit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act against a solid waste dump should be allowed despite two similar suits pending in state court filed by the Indiana Department
of Environmental Management. However, the court split when determining whether the District Court erred by dismissing the
homeowners’ suit based on the Colorado River abstention doctrine.
MoreCOA rules on unjust enrichment issue for first time
April 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFor the first time, the Indiana Court of Appeals addressed an issue involving express contracts and equitable remedies and
decided that the existence of a contract, in and of itself, doesn’t preclude equitable relief which isn’t inconsistent
with the contract.
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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.