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High court taking applications for state public defender
March 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court is now accepting applications for state public defender. The current state public defender, Susan
Carpenter, is retiring in May.
More7th Circuit takes girls' basketball schedule case
March 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether several Indiana school corporations discriminate against girls’
basketball teams by scheduling more of their games on weeknights as compared to the boys’ basketball games.
MoreTrial court should decide educational credit time
March 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA trial court judge should be the one to determine whether a defendant who completes an educational degree before sentencing
is entitled to educational credit time, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
MoreAttorney general files 'notario publico' civil suits
March 10, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed a pair of civil consumer deception lawsuits Wednesday against two non-attorneys
for offering immigration services that constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
MoreComment sought on reappointment of magistrate judge
March 10, 2011
IL StaffMembers of the bar and the public are invited to comment as to whether United States Magistrate Judge Michael G. Naville of
the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division, should be reappointed to a new four-year
term.
MoreIU Indy to host environment, energy event
March 10, 2011
IL StaffThe forum, “National Energy Security: Challenges and Opportunities for the Midwest” at Indiana University School
of Law – Indianapolis March 25 brings together state leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to discuss energy security.
The event is open to the public and also offers CLE credit.
MoreJudges order new trial following juror issue
March 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA case involving the issue of a prosecutor’s use of a peremptory strike against an African-American member of the jury
pool has appeared before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals for the third time. This time, the judges vacated the two defendants’
murder and robbery convictions and ordered a new trial.
MoreCOA: Admission of prior convictions fundamental error
March 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for a sex offender convicted of failing to register while having a prior
conviction. The court ruled the evidence regarding his prior convictions for failing to register shouldn’t have been
admitted at trial.
MoreJudges uphold man's remanded drug sentence
March 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a defendant’s argument that the District Court violated the cross-appeal rule
when it based his new sentence on remand on evidence that wasn’t relied upon at his first sentencing hearing.
MoreJohnson County Historical Society gets legal history grant
March 7, 2011
IL StaffThe Johnson County Historical Society has been awarded an Indiana Legal History Grant by the Indiana Humanities Council and
the Indiana Supreme Court, the council announced today. The $2,000 award will fund projects and research to increase the understanding
of the legal history of the county among those served by the county courts.
MoreJudges visit Jeffersonville for arguments
March 7, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals travels to southern Indiana Wednesday to hear arguments in a case involving credit time.
MoreBrizzi discipline case could set new prejudice standard
March 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission wants to set a new standard of “actual prejudice” for
attorney misconduct. In making that argument, the validity of two high-profile murder convictions that Carl Brizzi secured
during his time as prosecutor in the state’s largest county are being questioned.
More7th Circuit denies petition to remove judge
March 4, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a man’s petition for writ of mandamus to remove a federal judge from a case
he is involved with that’s still pending in District Court. The man failed to intervene in the case and his interest
in the case is too uncertain to give him the rights of a party automatically, the judges ruled Friday.
MoreMan still fighting dismissal of bar exam suit
March 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe man who sued the Indiana Supreme Court and state Board of Law Examiners because he wants to take the bar exam without
going to law school wants a federal judge to reopen his case, arguing that he has no other legal recourse available and the
court’s refusal to allow relief is contrary to established precedent.
MoreJudges uphold IATC’s issuance of alcohol dealer permits
March 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed that an association comprised of retail package liquor stores isn’t entitled to
injunctive relief preventing the state’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission from issuing permits to stores in the same manner
it has for the last 30 years.
MoreAttorney General’s food drive competition begins March 14
March 3, 2011
IL StaffThe third annual March Against Hunger food drive challenge among law firms and lawyers around the state kicks off March 14.
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office is teaming up again with the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s
Hungry to encourage the legal community help needy Hoosiers.
MoreCourt weighs needs when timing judicial suspensions
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen deciding that a judge must be suspended and determining when that time off the bench should be, decision-makers must
maintain a delicate balance.
MoreLawyer commits to pro bono
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerThe aspirational pro bono goal for attorneys, set by the American Bar Association and endorsed – but not forced –
by many states, is around 50 hours. Some Indiana attorneys work this into their annual budget by working with pro bono district
plan administrators to accept cases when need exists and when they can easily fit them into their work schedules.
MoreDisciplinary dividing line = R-E-S-P-E-C-T
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo recent rulings by the Indiana Supreme Court send a message to any attorney who might be accused of misconduct and face
disciplinary proceedings.
MoreProsecution raises awareness of human trafficking
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhen it comes to human trafficking, most people who are unfamiliar with the crime visualize one person holding another hostage
and giving them limited contact with the rest of the world. Some envision a basement in a dungeon-like setting with chains
or other restraining devices, say advocates for victims of human trafficking.
MoreAttorney called to serve
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs an attorney who was being deployed by the U.S. Navy Reserve to serve his country, there was no question that he would go.
The support received from his firm for the year he was away made the experience manageable.
MoreChief public defender retiring after 30 years
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf there had been more job prospects for English literature graduates in the early 1970s, Susan Carpenter may not have ever
become Indiana’s state public defender.
MoreWould bill make immigrants feel unwelcome?
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.
MoreIndianapolis bottle cap company creates global legal work
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA soda or water bottle on the desk at work or a jug of juice in the refrigerator at home might be merely a refreshing drink
for most people. But it’s a day at the office for Stephanie Blackman, a corporate attorney in the business of bottle
caps or, as they are known in the food and beverage industry, closure systems.
MoreHogsett takes his oath as U.S. attorney
March 2, 2011
IL StaffU.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Joseph H. Hogsett took his official oath of office on Feb. 18 before a
crowd of more than 200 members of the state’s legal community as well as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. The investiture
ceremony was held at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis.
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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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...
Yikes!