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Judges reverse teen’s adjudication for school absences, tardies
August 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe state didn’t show that a teenager was in need of care, treatment, or rehabilitation regarding school attendance,
so his adjudication as a delinquent child for missing school should be reversed, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreLegislators to look at sex offenses, reporting laws in wake of Anthony trial
August 17, 2011
IL StaffThe Criminal Code Evaluation Commission is meeting Thursday morning to discuss sex crimes and sex offenders, and other issues,
according to its revised meeting agenda. Later that day, the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee is going to
take a look at Indiana’s laws regarding reporting a dead body or missing child.
MoreFoundation in memory of attorney hosting golf fundraiser
August 17, 2011
IL StaffChrist is my Big C, a charitable foundation started by attorney Stephenie Jocham to help cancer patients, is seeking sponsorships,
foursomes, and silent auction items for an Oct. 17 golf tournament.
MoreIndiana courts contemplate response to potential juror apathy
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsKelly Scanlan can’t understand why people don’t want to serve on juries or why some don’t even respond to
questionnaires and show up when called.
MoreTie optional
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFirms cite practicality and employee satisfaction in adopting relaxed dress codes.
MoreRising CHINS cases cause concern
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomerySouthern Indiana counties struggle with increase in child abuse cases.
MoreLawyer pays his 'civic rent' through donation
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis attorney hopes he can help spread the word in the legal community about the need for potential blood and bone
marrow donors.
MoreDetermining dependency in child support
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law merges what guidelines had previously only recommended.
MoreAppeals court: Federal judge should decide on state law claims
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has sent a case back to an Indianapolis judge, saying she didn’t properly weigh whether
the case should be prolonged on remand to Hamilton Superior Court instead of her deciding on the issues that have already
been fleshed out in federal court during the past year and a half.
MoreCourt could find juvenile must register as sex offender
August 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Montgomery Circuit Court had subject matter jurisdiction to order a juvenile to register as a sex offender for 10 years,
the Indiana Court of Appeals held Monday.
MoreJudge reduces death sentences to life without parole
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf he’d had the ability more than three years ago to factor in a jury’s deadlocked view on the death penalty,
a southern Indiana judge says he would have imposed life without parole rather than the death penalty for a man convicted
of triple murder.
More11th Circuit strikes portion of health-care reform law
August 15, 2011
IL StaffThe 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled on a challenge to the federal health-care law filed by numerous states,
including Indiana, and found the federal mandate that individuals have to purchase health insurance or face a penalty to be
unconstitutional.
MoreMan's convictions upheld despite court's use of inadmissible evidence
August 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a trial judge abused his discretion in admitting portions of a defendant’s out-of-court
taped police statements, but the appellate panel determined that error was harmless and not reason to reverse the man’s
multiple rape and sexual conduct convictions.
MoreCOA: Names in workforce development cases aren't confidential
August 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsFrom now on, the Indiana Court of Appeals will publish full names of parties on workforce development review board cases after
determining state statute doesn’t require those to be kept confidential in public court records.
MoreJefferson County Courthouse reopens
August 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonMore than two years after an accidental fire destroyed the Jefferson County Courthouse roof and heavily damaged the upper
floor, those displaced by the fire have moved back into the landmark.
MoreCLEAR center receives Regenstrief grant
August 12, 2011
IL StaffThe Center for Law, Ethics, and Applied Research in Health Information at Indiana University Maurer School of Law has received
a $425,000 grant from the Regenstrief Foundation Inc., which will be used to make renovations and add amenities to its office
space.
More7th Circuit senior judge dies
August 11, 2011
IL Staff7th Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge Terence Thomas Evans has died. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the
judge died at the University of Chicago Medical Center after suffering from a sudden serious illness.
MoreJudge: Students’ off-campus Internet photos protected by First Amendment
August 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge has ruled that a northern Indiana school district shouldn’t have disciplined two high school girls who
posted racy online photos of themselves posing with phallic lollipops and simulating sexual acts because the pictures were
outside of school and are protected by the First Amendment.
MoreIndiana AG sues Florida foreclosure firm owned by lawyer
August 11, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a complaint against a for-profit Florida foreclosure consultant company that
Zoeller claims operated illegally in 15 Indiana counties and failed to provide refunds to customers after services were not
provided.
MoreAppeals court affirms sending employee appeal back to agency
August 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of a fired Department of Correction employee’s petition for judicial
review, finding that it was clear on the record that an administrative agency’s action was without evidentiary foundation.
The appellate court noted the difficulty the judge had in conducting the judicial review due to deficiencies in recording
testimony.
MoreVolunteers needed for pilot program
August 11, 2011
IL StaffThe United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana is looking for law offices and firms to volunteer for an electronic
civil case opening pilot program. Electronic civil case opening lets attorneys file new civil and miscellaneous cases via
the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system instead of in paper form at the clerk’s office.
MoreSouth Bend attorney to investigate allegations of misconduct in Northern District
August 11, 2011
IL StaffSouth Bend attorney Joseph D. Bradley has been appointed by Chief Judge Philip P. Simon to serve as special counsel to investigate
allegations of attorney misconduct that are pending before the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Northern District of Indiana.
MoreISBA Young Lawyers Section wins 2 ABA awards
August 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section recently was recognized for its work with two awards at the
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division annual conference Aug. 6 in Toronto.
MoreJudges won’t revisit associational standing issue on same case
August 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsFinding it had already ruled on an associational standing question six years ago in the same case, the Indiana Court of Appeals
has denied an electric utility's attempt to re-litigate that issue based on the law-of-the-case doctrine.
MoreCOA: Suit against sewer district isn’t a public lawsuit
August 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Spencer Circuit Court erred in finding a lawsuit filed by property owners challenging the requirement they connect to
a new sewer system is a public lawsuit and the property owners must pay $9 million in bond to proceed with the suit, the Indiana
Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
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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.