Indiana Trial Courts
Ruling against local planning, zoning officials has statewide implications
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsDeciding where the planes fly in or out of an airport and how land and buildings are used on airport grounds became the pivotal
issue in a recent lawsuit in Marion Superior Court.
MoreClass action alleges UPL
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe plaintiffs' lawyers will use the United Financial decision from the Indiana Supreme Court to make their argument.
MoreHail creates firestorm for State Farm
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsHailstorm damages more than property, resulting in $14.5 million defamation verdict against the insurer.
MoreCOA upholds $12 garnishment
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Circuit Court did not err in its interpretation of a statute involving garnishment of wages when ruling a company
was correctly withholding only $12.17 from an employee, held the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
MoreJustices: Child placement statutes are constitutional
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a much-anticipated ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority
on out-of-state placement cases are constitutional and that the Department of Child Services has statutory power to consider
costs when considering those placements.
MoreRecount commission rules in favor of secretary of state
June 28, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Secretary of State Charlie White will remain in office. The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 in favor of White,
finding the Indiana Democratic Party didn’t provide sufficient evidence that White wasn’t eligible to take office.
MoreJudge: Man did not knowingly waive right to counsel
June 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge raised six points in a dissent Monday as to why he disagreed with his colleagues’
decision to affirm the revocation of a man’s probation based on the conclusion that the defendant knowingly, intelligently,
and voluntarily waived his right to counsel.
MoreWomen accused of operating 'puppy mill' file lawsuit
June 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe mother and daughter who were accused of running a “puppy mill” and had animals removed from their homes as
a result of tax law violations are now suing the Indiana attorney general and others involved in the removal of the dogs.
MoreHigh court questions whether transactions are leases or security interest sales
June 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsExamining whether a transaction between two businesses is a lease or a sale subject to security interest, the Indiana Supreme
Court has adopted an approach used in Colorado. The court held that various factors, such as the economy, must be considered
in each situation to decide that question.
MoreSupreme Court aligns with trial court in dog-attack case
June 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed a trial court judge’s finding that the city of Evansville and its animal control
division are not liable in a dog attack that seriously injured a boy.
MoreLaw firm managers plan for the worst
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLike other businesses, law firms know it is vital to be able to serve clients during times of disaster. Locally, many firms
have begun developing or have revisited business continuity plans – particularly after 2006 when a strong storm whipped
through downtown Indianapolis and shattered the windows in a high-rise building, displacing several law firms.
MoreClark judges sue over budget cuts
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsClark Circuit and Superior judges have filed lawsuits against county officials over proposed budget cuts, restarting the kind
of litigation that four years ago led to the Indiana Supreme Court’s urging that trial judges work with and share in
the financial decision-making process rather than resorting to judicial mandates.
MoreFamily Court Project grant applications available
June 6, 2011
IL StaffTrial courts interested in earning a Family Court Project grant have until July 1 to apply.
MoreHamilton County judge receives public reprimand
May 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand against Hamilton Superior Judge William J. Hughes, the disciplinary sanction
stemming from an out-of-state drunk driving arrest.
MoreIn his honor...
May 25, 2011
IL StaffA ceremony May 11 marked the official renaming and dedication of the Lake Superior court building in East Chicago in honor
of recently retired Lake Circuit Judge Lorenzo Arredondo.
MoreCourt rules on medical malpractice excess damages issue
May 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled on an issue of first impression, adopting recent guidance from the state’s highest
court to decide that evidence relating to medical malpractice liability can be introduced in determining damages even after
someone enters into a settlement with the healthcare provider on that underlying claim.
MoreJustices won't intervene in secretary of state eligibility case
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling on an emergency transfer request, the Indiana Supreme Court today accepted Secretary of State Charlie White’s
appeal against the state’s Democratic Party and ruled it won’t put a halt to the case while a recount investigation
and criminal voter fraud proceedings are ongoing.
MoreLawyer sentenced for theft, corrupt business practice
May 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA northeast Indiana attorney who pleaded guilty to stealing from his clients has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, with
five and one-half of those years suspended to active probation.
MoreDisciplinary charges filed against Hamilton County judge
May 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Hamilton Superior Judge William Hughes.
The charges are related to the judge’s arrest for driving while impaired and later guilty plea to misdemeanor reckless
driving in North Carolina.
MoreGovernor signs courts, judicial age bills
May 11, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has signed into law changes to various courts around the state, as well as the legislation that removes
age restrictions of certain judges who run for office.
MoreBills on courts, forfeiture before governor
May 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonSeveral Indiana counties will have their Circuit and Superior courts unified and certain judges will no longer have to be
less than 70 years old when they take office, thanks to legislation passed during the 2011 session of the General Assembly.
MoreGreene County goes online with Odyssey CMS
May 6, 2011
IL StaffThe Greene County courts and clerk have adopted the use of the Indiana Supreme Court online Odyssey Case Management System.
MoreComment period open for proposed probate rules
May 6, 2011
IL StaffThe final proposed Marion County Probate Rules and Probate Forms, which have been approved by the Marion Superior Court Executive
Committee and the General Term of Marion Superior Court, are now available for review and comment.
MoreBeech Grove City judge publicly admonished
May 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has publicly admonished Beech Grove City Court Judge Charles W. Hunter for
comments he made last year to an Indianapolis television reporter.
MoreIU-Maurer Ft. Wayne alumni lunch
May 3, 2011
IL StaffAllen Superior Judge Stanley Levine and Indiana University Maurer School of Law Dean Lauren Robel
will make remarks at a Fort Wayne alumni reception.
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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!