Indiana Lawyer Staff
Tax breaks for 2009
January 6, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile taxes aren't due until April 15, it's never too early to consider what to discuss with a tax professional or
what might be worth a little research before filing for 2009.
MorePresident, Senate move on Indiana nominations
January 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsIndiana's legal community got a mixed bag of gifts on Christmas Eve, as one former Hoosier attorney received Senate confirmation
for an ambassadorship, a federal prosecutor in Hammond learned he might be promoted, and a Bloomington law professor got what
amounts to a lump of coal as senators sent her nearly yearold nomination back to the president for reconsideration.
MoreParents, child service provider group sue DCS over subsidies
January 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn a one-two punch, a pair of lawsuits filed a week apart in December hit the Indiana Department of Child Services square
in the gut over how the agency planned to reduce payment rates for foster and adoptive parents and juvenile service providers.
MoreFederal case challenges policies of Marion County Traffic Court
January 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsA new lawsuit against Marion County's Traffic Court has implications for how all state-level judges handle fines for citations
and violations, and raises questions about whether a part of the judicial system in Indiana's largest county operates
fairly and openly.
MoreCorporate attorney also serves as compliance officer for bank
January 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsGrowing up on a 126-acre farm in north-central Indiana, it might have been fate that Stephen Wilson ended up
working as an attorney focused on the agricultural aspect of life.
MoreElder law attorney started as paralegal for ILS
January 6, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerToday it's a growing practice area, but three decades ago, only a handful of attorneys practiced what is now known as
elder law and not many more were aware of what it was.
More'Fireman's rule' prevents officer from filing suit
December 15, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe "fireman's rule" doesn't allow a professional emergency responder to file a claim for the negligence
that creates the emergency to which he or she responds, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld today. As a result of its ruling,
the high court unanimously ruled a police officer's complaint against an adult showclub must be dismissed.
MoreWorker didn't prove discrimination, retaliation
November 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court ruling that a company's elimination of a worker's position, along
with not rehiring her after restructuring, didn't constitute retaliation or a hostile work environment.
More7th Circuit offers alternatives to destroying guns
November 19, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a District judge's order that a defendant's guns be destroyed instead of returned
to him, ruling that there were other alternatives than what the District Court considered.
More2010 Organization Day for lawmakers today
November 17, 2009
IL StaffLawmakers returned to the Indiana Statehouse today for Organization Day, a traditionally ceremonial time spent electing leaders
and organizing priorities for its second regular session - the short session - that starts in January. More coverage will
be in the Nov. 25 issue of Indiana Lawyer.
MoreACLU recognizes civil liberty allies
November 16, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerThe ACLU of Indiana recognized supporters of civil liberties and raised awareness and funds for the organization during its
annual dinner Nov. 13 in Indianapolis.
More7th Circuit rules en banc on mezuzah case
November 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that condominium owners prevented from hanging religious objects on their
home can in some cases sue their association under the Fair Housing Act for alleged religious and racial discrimination, after
they've bought the residence and moved in.
More7th Circuit: conviction can't enhance sentence
November 4, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA defendant's conviction of possession of a firearm by a felon stands because police had reasonable suspicion to stop the
car he was riding in, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals concluded today.
MoreYouTube video prejudiced jury
October 30, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe use of a YouTube video during closing arguments as a demonstrative aid by the state warrants a reversal of a robbery
conviction because it may have prejudiced the jury, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreWrit removes special prosecutor
October 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered Delaware Circuit Court to vacate its order appointing J.A. Cummins as special prosecuting
attorney and appoint someone else to serve in that capacity.
More7th Circuit warns attorneys about compliance
October 14, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals chastised the U.S. Attorney's Office in Indiana's Northern District to "get its act together"
to comply strictly with a statute that imposes a mandatory life sentence for a defendant convicted of a drug offense with
two prior drug convictions.
More7th Circuit discovery pilot program starts Oct. 1
September 29, 2009
IL StaffThe first phase of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals' Electronic Discovery Pilot Program kicks off Thursday.
MoreMadison County judge resigns amid misconduct investigation
September 24, 2009
Michael HoskinsA longtime Madison County judge who's been repeatedly sanctioned and even suspended in the past is resigning amid a new investigation
into his alleged misconduct during a 2007 murder trial.
MoreGroup criticizes foreclosure mediation programs
September 23, 2009
IL StaffA report released today by the National Consumer Law Center examining foreclosure mediation programs believes states, including
Indiana, need to make substantial changes before the programs can be effective.
MoreWorker's suicide fails chain of causation test
August 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA widow's request for workers' compensation benefits of her deceased husband can't be granted because his death at work was
caused by a knowingly self-inflicted injury, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today. The woman failed to satisfy the chain
of causation test in trying to prove an initial work-related event led to her husband's death.
More7th Circuit affirms possible erroneous sentence
August 18, 2009
Jennifer NelsonBecause a defendant's attorney affirmatively waived any challenge to an Armed Career Criminal Act enhancement - despite the
7th Circuit Court of Appeals advisement that the enhancement may have been an error due to a recent Circuit ruling - the federal
Circuit Court had no choice but to affirm the District Court.
MoreInformational meeting set for Kenya legal aid trip
July 16, 2009
IL StaffAn October trip to Kenya to visit legal colleagues in a partnership between Indiana and Eldoret attorneys is open to anyone
who wants to join the delegation and learn more about the program.
MoreACLU sues State Board of Law Examiners
July 9, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the members of the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners, alleging the state's
bar examination application violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
More7th Circuit split in prisoner media-ban issue
June 25, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was split in its en banc decision today to uphold the Federal Bureau of Prisons' authority
to deny face-to-face interviews between inmates and the media.
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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!