June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Bedford lawyer-legislator says a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision on resisting police entry has resulted in more feedback
from attorneys and residents statewide than he’s experienced since the daylight saving time debate.
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June 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis lawmaker is suing the state for deducting some of his pay to cover fines imposed against him because of a
legislative walkout earlier this year.
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June 15, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn June 14, five undocumented immigrant students received diverted sentences for criminal trespass charges stemming from an
incident in May in Gov. Mitch Daniels' office.
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May 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly ended on schedule despite the weeks-long walkout by House Democrats. Now,
bills impacting Indiana’s courts and legal community make their way to the governor’s desk.
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April 20, 2011
Kelly LucasSeveral bills that may alter the look of the Indiana judiciary await final approval during the waning days of the 2011 legislative
session.
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April 15, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana House Public Policy Committee has passed Senate Bill 590, a contentious piece of legislation that aims to tackle
illegal immigration in the state.
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March 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana House Republicans passed a motion Thursday fining the Democrats who fled to Illinois last week $250 a day until
a quorum is present.
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March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs a contentious immigration law that went into effect in Arizona last summer continues to be challenged and further changes
are being considered by Arizona lawmakers, similar bills at the state and local level, including one in the Indiana Statehouse,
have been gaining traction.
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February 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe bill that would end a mandatory retirement age for certain judges and the bill that would unify Clark County courts are
ready for third reading in their respective houses.
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February 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Senate bill aimed at increasing the automated record-keeping fee to pay for a statewide case management system made it
out of committee, but not before legislators decreased the fee beginning this year.
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February 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA bill that would increase the automated record-keeping fee to pay for implementation of a statewide case-management system
and a bill that proposes to create a unified Circuit Court in Clark County are just two of the bills before committees this
week in the Indiana General Assembly.
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February 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonSeveral bills of impact on the courts saw action this week before the Indiana General Assembly shut down for two days after
a winter storm hit the state.
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February 2, 2011
IL StaffSeveral courts around the state are closed today after heavy snow and ice hit Indiana this week. The weather has even caused
the Indiana General Assembly to postpone hearings for a second day.
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February 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe ice and snow falling in central Indiana has led to cancellations of two court events and closed the Indiana General Assembly.
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January 24, 2011
IL StaffA House bill dealing with problem-solving courts and a Senate bill that involves administrative proceedings and administrative
law judge disqualifications have made it out of their respective judiciary committees.
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January 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsEven though times are tough, the Indiana chief justice says the Hoosier judiciary remains strong and continues to be a leader
that other states look to as an example.
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January 13, 2011
IL StaffToday is the deadline for state senators to file Senate bills to be considered during the 2011 session. State representatives’
deadline for filing House bills was Tuesday and they have until today to file vehicle bills.
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January 11, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will give his 24th State of the Judiciary Wednesday in the Indiana
House Chambers.
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January 6, 2011
IL StaffCourt reporters would need licenses, there would be more money to implement the statewide case management system in trial
courts, and convicted sex offenders would be banned from public libraries if these bills introduced this session become law.
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January 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Senate and House of Representatives reconvened this afternoon to begin the 2011 long session. The legislators
still have time to file bills, but there are already several bills introduced that may affect Indiana courts and the legal
community.
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April 7, 2009
Michael HoskinsLegislation that would increase the penalty for fetal homicide has made it through the Indiana House of Representatives, and
now must go back for approval in the Senate where it originated since some changes were made.
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February 20, 2009
Michael HoskinsBoth houses of the Indiana General Assembly took action on court-related legislation Thursday.
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February 17, 2009
Michael HoskinsLegislation aimed at changing how the Indiana Supreme Court justices are chosen hasn't gotten enough support to make it
out of committee for now, getting a split vote from lawmakers that means it won't be going to the full House for consideration.
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February 17, 2009
IL StaffHouse Joint Resolution 9, which calls for the election of Indiana Supreme Court justices, has been reassigned to the Committee
on Government and Regulatory Reform and is on the agenda to be debated today before the House comes back at 1 p.m.
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February 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn a historically notable vote, the Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill that would elect St. Joseph Superior judges
rather than stick with a merit-selection and retention system in place for 35 years.
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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.