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SCOTUS rules on FCC case, still no health care decision
June 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe highly anticipated decision by the United States Supreme Court on health care will come another day. The justices released
four opinions Thursday, which did not include the challenges to the health care law. They did decide the case before them
involving the Federal Communications Commission.
MoreIndiana joins price-fixing suit against Apple
May 14, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana has joined a multistate lawsuit against Apple Inc. and two publishing companies for price-fixing the cost of electronic
books.
MoreU.S. Copyright Office counsel to speak at IU Maurer
April 6, 2012
IL StaffA senior-level attorney for the United States Copyright Office will deliver a public talk on April 9 at Indiana University
Maurer School of Law.
MoreDebating the merits of mandatory seat belts on school buses
March 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in larger buses, the spacing and height of the seats offer
crash protection for children through “compartmentalization.” But opinions remain divided about whether compartmentalization
does enough to protect students and whether school bus seat belts should be required by law.
MoreJudges rule on Evansville environmental coverage case
March 23, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has determined a Marion County judge properly granted summary judgment in favor of a group of
insurance companies because the city of Evansville was seeking coverage for projects aimed at preventing future sewer discharges,
rather than remediating past discharges, which wouldn’t be covered by the policies.
MoreFTC commissioner to speak on privacy at IU Maurer
March 20, 2012
IL StaffJulie Brill, one of the four current commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission, will speak on “The FTC and Its Commitment
to Consumer Privacy” Wednesday at Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
MoreEEOC charges Celadon with discrimination
March 14, 2012
Scott OlsonThe U.S. Equal Employment Oppor-tunity Commission is suing Celadon Group Inc., charging that the Indianapolis-based trucking
firm discriminated against candidates with disabilities who applied for driving jobs.
MoreJudges affirm dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction
February 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the decision by a trial court to dismiss a company’s state law claims against
a labor union, finding those claims are preempted by a decision of the National Labor Relations Board.
More2 high school students to attend program in Washington, D.C.
January 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Bar Foundation has announced the names of the two Indiana high school students chosen to attend the United States
Senate Youth Program in March.
MoreImpact of an evolving interstate
December 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsLawsuits challenge the environmental footprint and public policy of I-69 expansion in southern Indiana.
MoreOpinions divided on need for phosphorus regulation
December 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFishing, boating and swimming are popular summer pastimes in Indiana, but increasingly, Hoosiers looking for a relaxing weekend
at the lake are being warned to avoid the water altogether due to pollution.
MoreJudge rejects dental coverage cap
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling puts Medicaid dental program in jeopardy.
MoreLaws on immigrant tuition vary
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStates differ on interpretation of federal law, create state statutes addressing in-state status for college students.
MoreIndiana first in region to complete child welfare improvement plan
November 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Child Services announced Thursday it has received word from Region V of the Administration of Child
and Families, an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that it has satisfactorily finalized its Program
Improvement Plan.
MoreOSHA postpones enforcement
November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration previously announced it would begin enforcing fall protection plans for
residential contractors as of Oct. 1 this year. However, on Sept. 29, Jeffry Carter, deputy commissioner of labor for Indiana
OSHA, issued a memo that said federal OSHA administrators decided to push back enforcement to March 15, 2012.
MoreAG wants federal government added to lawsuit
October 12, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed motions in federal court Tuesday asking that the federal government be joined
as a necessary party to the state’s immigration lawsuit.
MoreFall protection mandatory for residential jobs
September 14, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn Oct. 1, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration will begin enforcing fall protection plans for residential contractors.
The regulations have long applied to commercial construction, but this year marks the first that OSHA will begin requiring
residential contractors to exercise the same level of caution when employees are working more than six feet above the ground.
More7th Circuit tackles 'novel' U visa review request
September 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled it does not have jurisdiction to review immigration orders denying a specialized
visa to a non-citizen trying to stay in the country after assisting in an investigation or prosecution.
MoreDOJ: No charges against cops involved in arrest of Indianapolis teen
July 28, 2011
IL StaffThe U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it’s closed its investigation into whether federal criminal civil
rights charges should be filed against the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the arrest of
Indianapolis teenager Brandon Johnson. Johnson claimed officers used excessive force while trying to arrest him.
MoreJustices accept 5 cases
July 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to five cases, including a first impression issue dealing with Social Security
income and restitution.
MoreRuling against local planning, zoning officials has statewide implications
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsDeciding where the planes fly in or out of an airport and how land and buildings are used on airport grounds became the pivotal
issue in a recent lawsuit in Marion Superior Court.
MoreI-9 audits present legal concerns for businesses
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana’s chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business issued a press release June 23, urging Indiana
businesses to prepare for I-9 audits. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stepped up its audits of businesses nationwide
in an effort to crack down on the employment of unauthorized immigrant workers.
MoreFederal anti-streaming bill has broad implications
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsPutting a video on YouTube and embedding that video onto another site could be all it takes to commit a felony under a statutory
amendment before the U.S. Senate.
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.
MoreGreen construction poses legal risks
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStandard contracts aren't adequate for this budding industry.
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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.