Government
Supreme Court rules town can regulate aquifer's water use
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnderground aquifers are “watercourses” as defined by state law and as a result the Indiana Supreme Court says
community officials have the ability to reasonably regulate how that water is taken out and used by other local governments.
MoreTargeting stolen money
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAG says lawsuits against public officials show need for better oversight.
MoreUnifying Indiana courts
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnification of courts is leading to greater efficiency and cooperation.
MoreStopped short
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryState tuition law creates chasm between undocumented immigrants and college.
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.
MoreJustices rule on applicable statute of limitations
November 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court decided Thursday that the period within the general statute of limitations controls the limitation
period when a medical provider may seek payment of outstanding bills for authorized treatment to an employer’s worker.
The justices came to that conclusion after finding the Worker’s Compensation Act is silent on what the applicable limitation
period is for this matter.
MoreCongress proposes cutting legal aid funding
November 16, 2011
IL StaffIf an agreement between the members of Congress passes, Legal Services Corp. will see its budget reduced by 14 percent. The
U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee had previously proposed cutting it by 17 percent.
MoreCode Revision Commission meets Tuesday
November 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Code Revision Commission will hold its second meeting Tuesday. Members will discuss proposed technical corrections
and other matters.
MoreLawmakers to preview legislative session at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
November 14, 2011
IL StaffPhi Alpha Delta, Hamill Chapter, will host a 2012 legislative preview from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Indiana University School
of Law – Indianapolis, Inlow Hall, Wynne Courtroom, 530 W. New York St.
MoreSCOTUS takes Indianapolis sewer payment case
November 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States has granted certiorari in a case that questions whether the city of Indianapolis violated
the federal Constitution in how it handled refunds for residents who paid assessments on local sewer projects.
MoreBarnes panel OKs proposed law changes
November 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA legislative study committee has approved proposed changes to state law that it hopes the Indiana General Assembly will consider
in response to a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year.
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.
MoreJudge: fundamental error rule doesn't apply to civil cases
November 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge disagreed with the decision of his fellow panel members to allow a man committed to a psychiatric
unit to argue the trial court committed fundamental error by not issuing an order scheduling a hearing within three days of
receiving the petition for involuntary commitment.
MoreAG says 3rd party school bus fees are unconstitutional
November 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller issued a legal opinion Thursday in response to a request by two Indiana legislators
on whether school systems can outsource bus services to another entity that charges parents.
MoreBarnes study committee to vote on final report
November 9, 2011
IL StaffThe interim subcommittee established as a result of the Indiana Supreme Court ruling in Barnes v. State will meet
Thursday to vote on the adoption of a final report.
MoreImproving a child's access to counsel
November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsA proposed draft rule would change waiver procedures in the juvenile justice system.
MoreAdding UPL to Indiana RICO statute
November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Supreme Court case involving an estate planning “trust mill” has led to a policy discussion about whether
certain types of unauthorized practice of law should rise above a misdemeanor crime and involve a racketeering component.
MoreAppellate court rules man can challenge med mal cap's constitutionality
November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis man will get an evidentiary hearing on whether the state's $1.25 million cap on medical malpractice awards
is unconstitutional.
MoreDebate over local gun laws continues
November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn Oct. 24, the Hammond City Council again declined to repeal ordinances introduced by Councilwoman Kim Poland that would
modify local gun laws in order to align with new state laws.
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.
MoreIndiana has new ALJ chapter
November 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo state government attorneys have founded the Indiana chapter of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary.
Their goal is to organize and connect those individuals in the state who are working in an ALJ capacity.
MoreIndiana can't cap Medicaid coverage of dental services
November 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsA northern Indiana federal judge has ruled that the state must fully cover dental services that are medically necessary for
Medicaid participants, and it can’t deny coverage exceeding a certain amount because that would prevent some low-income
individuals the ability to get needed care.
MoreSimon sues state over Amazon sales tax exemption
November 4, 2011
IL and IBJ StaffA Marion Superior lawsuit is accusing Indiana of violating the state constitution by not collecting sales taxes from Amazon.com
Inc.
MoreJustices decline to reconsider out-of-state placements ruling
November 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has denied a rehearing petition from the state attorney general’s office to revisit a June
ruling that upheld three statutes involving juvenile judges’ authority on out-of-state placements.
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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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.