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COA: ‘Appalling character’ of deadbeat dad merits 10-year sentence
January 15, 2013
Dave StaffordAn Elkhart County father whose child support arrearage neared $57,000 lost his second appeal of a case that already has gone
to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreEx-Chicago cop among 3 sentenced in Latin Kings prosecutions
January 14, 2013
IL StaffThe continuing federal prosecutions of the Latin Kings street gang that federal authorities have implicated in 19 murders
resulted in a 19-year sentence for a former Chicago police officer.
MoreVolunteer judges needed for high school mock trial competitions
January 14, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Mock Trial program is putting out the call for volunteer judges to help with this year’s regional and state
competitions as well as the national championship which will be held in Indianapolis in May.
MoreJudicial appointments made to Marion and Vanderburgh Superior courts
January 11, 2013
IL StaffIn one of his last official acts as governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels appointed judges to the Vanderburgh and Marion Superior
courts. When the two judges will assume their new duties has not been determined.
MoreDickson to deliver first State of the Judiciary
January 11, 2013
IL StaffChief Justice Brent Dickson will deliver his first State of the Judiciary address to the Indiana General Assembly at 2 p.m.
EST on Jan. 23.
MoreAG asks Supreme Court to review Gingerich conviction
January 11, 2013
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversal of an adult murder conspiracy conviction of a then-12-year-old should be reviewed by
the state Supreme Court, Attorney General Greg Zoeller said in a statement late Thursday.
MoreJustices find man not required to register for life as sex offender
January 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court held Thursday that based on the facts of a Lake County man’s case, a 2006 amendment requiring
him to register for life as a sex offender violates the Ex Post Facto Clause of the Indiana Constitution. The amendment took
effect after Andre Gonzalez fully served his sentence and during the 10-year period of his required registration.
MoreJustices adopt changes to parenting time guidelines
January 10, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has issued a 33-page order that spells out the changes to the state’s parenting time rule
and guidelines. The amendments take effect March 1, 2013.
MoreJudge supports denying rehearing, but disagrees with colleagues’ rationale
January 9, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a man’s petition for rehearing and for a rehearing en banc after the court originally
upheld the seizure of thousands of dollars following a traffic stop. But one judge did write to explain that she disagreed
with her fellow panel members’ rationale for originally affirming the seizure.
MoreEvidence supports wife entitled to protective order against husband
January 9, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA Tippecanoe County man appealing the issuance of a protective order against him lost his case before the Indiana Court of
Appeals Wednesday. The appellate court concluded that the evidence showed his wife is a victim of domestic violence.
MoreIndiana authors SCOTUS brief on legislative prayer
January 9, 2013
IL StaffIndiana Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher drafted an amicus brief filed in the Supreme Court of the United States Monday
in Town of Greece, N.Y. v. Galloway, 12-696. The brief, joined by 17 other states, asks the nation’s highest
court to grant cert petition and issue a ruling clarifying that prayer is permitted before legislative bodies without requiring
leaders to screen prayers for sectarian references.
MoreUS Courts hope to make bankruptcy forms more user-friendly
January 9, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe United States Courts announced Tuesday that it is seeking comment from the public on proposed updates to the bankruptcy
forms used by individual debtors. These changes are the first proposed modernization of the forms in two decades.
MoreSettlement without insurer’s consent is at builder’s expense
January 8, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals praised a homebuilder for its quick response and remedy to a couple’s discovery that
their brand new home was full of backed-up sewage. But because Arbor Homes didn’t get the consent of the insurer regarding
a settlement, the insurer has no obligation to pay for the cleanup.
MoreTexas Roadhouse fire suit among 4 justices take
January 8, 2013
Dave StaffordA lawsuit over liability for a fire that destroyed an Indianapolis steakhouse because hydrants were frozen and unusable will
proceed to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreITT agrees to pay Sallie Mae $46M to settle suit
January 8, 2013
Scott OlsonCarmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc., one of the largest operators of for-profit colleges in the nation, has agreed
to pay Sallie Mae Corp. $46 million to settle litigation related to a loan agreement between the two parties.
MoreGovernor, Election Commission now defendants in Marion County election case
January 7, 2013
Dave StaffordA federal suit that challenges the constitutionality of Marion County judicial elections has been amended to name the
governor and members of the Indiana Election Commission as defendants.
MoreAG sues Carmel business over undelivered Colts, sports memorabilia
January 7, 2013
IL StaffA Carmel business and its owner face a state consumer protection lawsuit over accusations that the company bilked customers
who used its website to pay for autographed photos and memorabilia of Indianapolis Colts player Reggie Wayne and former Colts
Peyton Manning and Gary Brackett.
MoreSCOTUS to hear Indiana farmer’s case against Monsanto in February
January 7, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA patent infringement case involving a Knox County soybean farmer and an international seed producer will be argued Feb. 19
before the Supreme Court of the United States.
MoreJudge gets private reprimand
January 4, 2013
Jennifer NelsonFour months after the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission filed charges against St. Joseph Probate Judge Peter Nemeth,
the JQC and the judge have agreed to a private reprimand.
MoreIndianapolis attorney pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors
January 4, 2013
Cory SchoutenIndianapolis attorney and developer Paul J. Page has agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in an investigation that
also targets former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi.
MoreJudges reinstate battery charges against drunken casino patron
January 4, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a Switzerland Circuit Court had no grounds to dismiss the information against a man charged
with misdemeanor battery after jabbing the shoulder of a pit boss at Belterra Casino.
MoreJudges ‘disturbed’ by linking of drugs to defendant’s nationality
January 3, 2013
Jennifer NelsonEven though the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was “disturbed” by a government agent’s improperly admitted
testimony linking a defendant’s Mexican nationality to the methamphetamine at issue, the court declined to grant a new
trial.
MoreAttorney general sues 3 contractors over poor work, no refunds
January 3, 2013
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Wednesday that he has filed lawsuits against three contractors doing business
in Indiana that didn’t perform work as promised or misrepresented the urgency of needed repairs.
MoreDickson encourages compromise on House Democrat fines suit
January 3, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson implored litigants to resolve a lawsuit over the collection of fines levied on House Democrats
who walked out of the Legislature in 2011 and 2012.
MoreJudge: DOC treatment of mentally ill unconstitutional
January 2, 2013
Dave StaffordA lack of basic treatment for mentally ill Indiana Department of Correction inmates held in isolation violates the U.S. Constitution’s
Eighth Amendment prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, a federal judge ruled Monday.
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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.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!