Government
New LSA director, deputy director named
October 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Legislative Council has selected George Angelone to serve as executive director of the Legislative Services Agency. Angelone
takes over for Jack Ross, who will retire at the end of next month.
MoreJudges order Social Security Administration to take another look at man’s claim
October 10, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the denial of a man’s request for disability benefits from the Social
Security Administration because it found the administrative law judge didn’t adequately explain why the man hadn’t
met requirements for a presumptive disability.
MoreZoeller to speak at DCS study committee Thursday
October 10, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is scheduled to appear before the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee
meeting Thursday afternoon.
MoreIndiana Department of Child Services urged to set course for new direction
October 10, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlWith a new governor taking over Indiana’s executive branch in January, what changes, if any, will come to the Department
of Child Services are unknown. However, some contend that should not stop the agency from addressing criticism and implementing
new policies or programs now.
MoreCourt of Appeals reverses and remands inmate’s request for kosher meals
October 9, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA Pendleton Correctional Facility inmate will not be able to collect monetary damages against employees of the Indiana Department
of Correction, but his request for kosher meals will get a second review.
MoreAttorneys general warn against federal payday loan regulation
October 8, 2012
Dave StaffordA bill in Congress that would extend federal regulation to the payday lending industry would pre-empt state laws and undermine
consumer safeguards, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller warned in a letter signed by 40 attorneys general.
MoreZoeller: Problem-solving courts may help fight Rx abuse
October 8, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said a newly formed prescription drug abuse task force will examine whether special
problem-solving courts may be a venue for fighting prescription painkiller abuse.
MoreJudges’, prosecutors’ pension funds receive split of surplus reserves
October 4, 2012
IL StaffIndiana’s Judges’ Pension Fund and Prosecutors’ Pension Fund will receive nearly 30 percent of the $360
million in surplus money from the state reserves, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
MoreCommittee taking another look at emancipation law
October 1, 2012
IL StaffThe Child Custody and Support Advisory Committee meets Tuesday to discuss the law passed during the 2012 legislative session
that reduced the age of emancipation to 19 for child support purposes.
MoreZoeller, senators at odds over immigration law
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana lawmakers seek to intervene with aid of Kansas official Kris Kobach.
MoreVictim funds create legal, public policy issues
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordKenneth Feinberg, an authority on victim compensation funds, says circumstances warranting these types of programs are "rare."
MoreNew provisions shine light on patent process
September 26, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlOne addition under the America Invents Act is the public has the opportunity to participate in pre- and post-grant reviews.
MoreTask force, billboards part of AG’s prescription drug abuse fight
September 24, 2012
IL StaffBillboards around Indiana are part of an awareness campaign about the dangers of prescription drug abuse announced Monday
by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
MorePayne resigns as head of DCS
September 24, 2012
Jennifer NelsonJames W. Payne, the director of the Indiana Department of Child Services since 2004, submitted his resignation letter Monday
to Gov. Mitch Daniels. The resignation comes after news reports raised questions about his involvement in DCS actions pertaining
to his grandchildren.
MoreStudy committees to look at workers’ comp, criminal history
September 24, 2012
IL StaffThis week at the Statehouse, interim committees will discuss issues including criminal history, criminal sentences and workers’
compensation.
MoreChief justice approves master jury list
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has signed off on the 2013 master list for jury pool assembly. The Judicial Technology
& Automation and Jury committees merged data from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Department of Revenue to create the
list. Any obvious duplicate information, errors or nonqualified persons were removed.
MoreDCS launching pilot to address children with mental health issues
September 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Department of Child Services announced Monday that it will fund a two-month pilot program that will utilize local services
to provide help for juveniles with mental health issues.
MoreGovernor appoints Rush to Supreme Court
September 14, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has selected Tippecanoe Superior Judge Loretta Rush to sit on the Indiana Supreme Court. Rush is the second
woman to serve on the state's highest court.
MoreAttorney general’s office will now represent DCS on appeal
September 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Thursday afternoon that the attorney general’s office will take over
appellate representation of the Department of Child Services. DCS currently utilizes attorneys of its choice in appellate
matters.
MoreProposed med mal complaint fee divides Court of Appeals
September 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn a dissent from Judge Nancy Vaidik involving a proposed medical malpractice complaint filed with the Department of Insurance
before filing fees were paid, Vaidik claimed Judge James Kirsch created a new test to determine whether a complaint is timely
filed and shifted the burden of ensuring fees are paid to the Department of Insurance instead of the attorney.
MoreMan’s barking dogs did not violate noise ordinance
September 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Indianapolis man will be able to keep all four of his dogs after the Indiana Court of Appeals found that complaints by
just one neighbor about barking didn’t support finding he violated a local noise ordinance. The trial judge had ordered
he get rid of two of his dogs.
MoreSept. 11 victims fund chief shares poignant, practical experience
September 12, 2012
Dave StaffordKenneth Feinberg brought tears to many of the attorneys who heard him speak Tuesday at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney
School of Law in Indianapolis about overseeing the compensation fund for victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.
MoreLawsuits test gun restrictions at polling places, local regulations
September 12, 2012
Dave StaffordCan you carry a gun to the ballot box? With a few narrow exceptions, the answer appears to be yes. A lawsuit filed last month
in St. Joseph Superior Court could clarify further whether a 2011 law that voids local firearm regulations would make efforts
to keep guns out of voting precincts illegal.
MoreCCEC Work Group proposes sweeping revision to the Indiana Criminal Code
September 12, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Code Evaluation Commission has started another round of hearings to collect
data and recommendations for revising the state’s criminal statutes. A key element of this review will be an extensive
study of significant sections of Title 35 by the CCEC Work Group.
MoreLSA leaves opinions at the door
September 12, 2012
In a world of partisan wrangling, the Legislative Services Agency has “jealously guarded” its nonpartisan
nature.
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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.