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Justices deny Bisard’s blood evidence appeal
December 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court let stand a ruling by the Court of Appeals allowing blood test results to be admitted in the drunken
driving fatality trial of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer David Bisard.
MoreCourt split over valid ID requirement for name change
December 5, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Court of Appeals concluded Wednesday that the trial court erred when it required a valid driver’s license or state
identification card as a prerequisite to grant a petition for a name change under Indiana Code 34-28-2, but split over whether
an elderly man can change his name because he’s never had a valid state-issued ID.
MoreStrategic planning needed to improve child services
December 5, 2012
Dave StaffordJustice Loretta Rush says a unified commission on children can bring stakeholders together and improve outcomes.
MoreLawmakers to look at marijuana penalties
December 5, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThere's a growing appetite by some in the Legislature for leniency.
MorePossible end of tax credit leaves future renewable energy sources up in the air
December 5, 2012
Dave StaffordNewton County lawyer Dan Blaney has a blunt reaction to the potential end of a federal subsidy that has enabled the rise of
wind energy in his part of the state. “We’re in trouble,” he said.
MoreDrought fuels renewed drive for a statewide water policy
December 5, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana Chamber of Commerce is finding that there is nothing quite like a dry, arid, hot summer to spark people’s
interest in water.
MoreIndiana justices consider constitutional challenge to Choice Scholarship Program
December 5, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana’s test case for school vouchers could have implications for other states, legal observers said after the state
Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of school vouchers.
MoreKing Celebration to place special emphasis on community service
December 4, 2012
IL StaffTwo new activities promoting public service will be part of the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration
and Youth Summit.
MoreIU professor helps get pesky scrivener’s error removed from Trademark Act
December 4, 2012
IL StaffOne pesky scrivener’s error that altered the protection provided by the Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 has
been corrected thanks to the efforts of an Indiana University professor.
MoreRetired Supreme Court justice joins Indiana Business Law Survey Commission
December 3, 2012
IL StaffRetired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. has been appointed to the Indiana Business Law Survey Commission.
MoreFewer Hoosiers voted in 2012, tally shows
November 30, 2012
Dave StaffordFifty-eight percent of registered Indiana voters cast ballots in the Nov. 6 general election – the same percentage as
in 2004 but a decline from the 2008 vote, when 62 percent of Hoosiers voted.
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.
MoreDCS settles final issue stemming from 2009 suit over rate cuts
November 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Department of Child Services announced Tuesday that is has reached a legal settlement with IARCCA, an Association
of Children & Family Services, over rates paid to cover additional staffing costs and cost-of-living expenses to residential
facilities and foster care agencies that serve abused and neglected children.
MoreDCS study committee to hold last meeting Tuesday
November 26, 2012
IL StaffThe Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee will meet for the last time Tuesday in the Indiana Government Center
to consider bill drafts, a final report and “other business,” according to the committee agenda.
MoreDeadline to apply for SCOTUS Fellows program Nov. 30
November 21, 2012
IL StaffIf you’re interested in learning more about the federal judiciary first hand, consider applying for the Supreme Court
of the United States Fellows Program. Fellows gain insight into the policy issues facing the judiciary as well as learn more
about administrative functions.
MoreLow pay leads to high job turnover
November 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlSalaries in the public sector are causing the criminal justice system to suffer.
MoreIndiana sex offender parole conditions at issue
November 21, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana appellate judges are grappling with sensitive questions about whether the state’s automatic and uniform parole
conditions for sex offenders are constitutional.
MoreEstate lawyers' duty of responsibility clarified in proposed legislation
November 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlEstate attorneys are hoping the Indiana General Assembly will provide a remedy after a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals
muddied the waters concerning the scope and duties of a lawyer working on behalf of an estate’s personal representative.
MoreBudget session will not prevent state senators from working to improve DCS
November 20, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Child Services will be part of the legislative agenda during the Indiana General Assembly’s
2013 session.
MoreState Senate creates new committee to study civil law
November 19, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate has added a new committee to its roster to examine non-criminal legal issues.
MoreZoeller, Merritt tour campuses, promote Lifeline law
November 14, 2012
The Indiana state senator who sponsored a law that aims to protect minors from arrest when they seek medical attention for
alcohol-related emergencies is joining Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller in spreading the word on college campuses.
MoreZoeller re-elected to second term as AG
November 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller defeated Democratic candidate Kay Fleming and will remain attorney general for four
more years.
MoreWhite disciplinary proceedings stayed, suspension still in effect
November 6, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court agreed Nov. 1 to hold off on proceeding with a disciplinary investigation of former Indiana Secretary
of State Charlie White after White requested a stay. His law license, which was suspended in May, remains suspended.
MoreLicense of pharmacy in meningitis outbreak suspended
November 6, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana regulators have suspended the license of a Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of a deadly meningitis outbreak.
MoreBMV puts the brakes on enforcing uninsured motorist registry
November 5, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles agreed Monday to halt enforcement of the “Previously Uninsured Motorist Registry”
and reinstate the driver’s licenses of thousands of Hoosiers.
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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.
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...