Employment
Prior knowledge of criminal history allows FSSA to disqualify employment
May 24, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals Friday concluded that a woman employed by a license-exempt child care ministry in Indianapolis
can’t circumvent a prohibition from being employed at any child care ministry by relying on the Indiana Restricted Access
Act.
More7th Circuit rejects claim that FMLA should be extended to non-eligible employees
May 8, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for a transportation company on a fired worker’s claims that
her termination violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The judges didn’t
agree with the woman that FMLA protection should extend to non-eligible employees who request leave for future periods.
MoreCourt erred in barring expert witness in decade-old software suit
May 7, 2013
Dave StaffordA trial court erred when it excluded the expert testimony of a witness who sought to address damages for a software company
whose former employees allegedly violated non-compete clauses.
MoreLaw firm not entitled to summary judgment on complaint seeking payment
April 30, 2013
Jennifer NelsonFinding that there are genuine issues of material fact as to whether an employee was acting on his own behalf or on behalf
of his company when he sought a law firm’s services, the Indiana Court of Appeals ordered more proceedings on the firm’s
complaint for payment.
MoreVincennes did not breach contract with men’s basketball coach
April 30, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Tuesday that summary judgment should have been granted in favor of Vincennes University
on a former basketball coach’s lawsuit alleging breach of contract after the university did not renew his contract for
the following year.
More7th Circuit rules for employer on fired worker’s claims
April 25, 2013
Jennifer NelsonAn Italian-born naturalized U.S. citizen who sued his former employer for religious discrimination and defamation after he
was fired could not prove his claims before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreGE did not discriminate against employee
April 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA longtime employee at the Bloomington General Electric Co. plant could not prove to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that
the company discriminated against her because of a disability and retaliated against her when she filed a complaint with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
MoreElectric cooperative owed no duty to injured contractor
April 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonAn independent contractor injured at a generating station owned by Bloomington-based Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative
was unable to prove to the Indiana Court of Appeals that the electric cooperative was negligent regarding his injury.
More7th Circuit revives suit for woman with MS fired from city job
April 9, 2013
Dave StaffordAn Indianapolis woman who worked in the city’s Department of Metropolitan Development and was diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis may pursue her discrimination and retaliation claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
More7th Circuit affirms for employer in rental equipment fatality
April 9, 2013
Dave StaffordAn employer bears no liability in a lawsuit brought by the estate of a man who died operating a rented 40-foot boom lift,
the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
MoreSuit against Catholic diocese alleging firing after fertility treatment proceeds
March 12, 2013
Dave StaffordA former teacher who claims her contract at St. Vincent de Paul School in Fort Wayne was not renewed because she underwent
in vitro fertilization treatments may proceed with a suit against the Catholic diocese.
MoreRejection of garnishment request upheld
February 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA collection company seeking to garnish a woman’s wages in order to satisfy an alleged $1,800 debt was unable to convince
the Indiana Court of Appeals that the trial court had to issue the garnishment order.
MoreJustices decline to order mediation in walkout fines case
February 13, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday refusing to order mediation in the lawsuit filed by Democratic lawmakers
after some of their pay was withheld following legislative walkouts in 2011 and 2012.
MoreCOA orders court to determine whether driver fired for just cause
January 22, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals held Tuesday that a St. Joseph Circuit judge erred by granting summary judgment in favor of a
school corporation instead of making an independent determination of whether a school bus driver was discharged for just cause.
MoreFired rabbi loses appeal
January 17, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA Bloomington rabbi terminated less than a year into his contract with Congregation Beth Shalom lost his case before the Indiana
Court of Appeals. He claimed he was fired for reporting child abuse, but the congregation said his contract was terminated
for other conduct that fell under the ministerial exception.
MorePrevious back problems not enough to disqualify public employee from disability benefits
January 2, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAlthough an employee had a pre-existing condition, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled his on-duty injury qualified him for
Class 1 impairment disability benefits from the Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund.
MoreRejecting the traditional legal career path
December 19, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlStatistics may not provide a complete picture of female attorneys’ career aspirations.
MoreCOA divided over dismissing fired HR director’s complaint
November 28, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was split over whether Delaware County commissioners could terminate the contract of the Board
of Commissioners’ human resources director after two new members were elected to the board.
MoreJustices hear arguments in Ball State case
November 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn a case that hinges on the definition of “supervisor,” the United States Supreme Court heard arguments Monday
morning in a lawsuit filed by a Ball State University employee.
MoreDivided COA allows suit after wage claim fails at Department of Labor
November 14, 2012
Dave StaffordA worker who left employment at a Columbus construction company may pursue his wage claim in court after his complaint had
been assigned to the Indiana Department of Labor, a divided panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreJustices take case, revise sentence
November 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn a divided per curiam opinion released Wednesday, the Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to a case and agreed that a
man’s aggregate sentence for criminal recklessness and criminal mischief should be revised to four years.
MoreEx-employee wins appeal and prejudgment interest
November 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA former employee is entitled to commissions owed to him after he left a real estate company, the Indiana Court of Appeals
affirmed Wednesday. The judges also found the ex-employee is entitled to prejudgment interest.
MorePublic sector attorneys still earn significantly less than private sector lawyers
October 22, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlMost public sector lawyer salaries have kept pace with inflation but remain significantly lower than salaries at private law
firms, according to the “2012 Public Sector and Public Interest Attorney Salary Report” by the National Association
for Law Placement.
MoreJustices uphold denial of benefits for fired employee
October 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Justice Steven David authored a unanimous opinion Wednesday in which the court held “when the facts of a case
support more than one statutory ground for discharge, we are not confined to narrowly review the [Indiana Department of Workforce
Development] Review Board’s decision when the facts point to the Review Board’s ultimately correct conclusion.”
MoreAttorneys not entitled to fees after agency drops order
October 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAddressing for the first time what qualifies as a “prevailing party” under the Equal Access to Justice Act, the
7th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with several other appellate courts that have ruled on the issue.
More
Sponsored by
on Facebook & Twitter
on Facebook & Twitter
Indiana Lawyer on Facebook
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Back to TopCopyright © All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.
Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing.
Additional Hosting & Delivery by
The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
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.