Justices/Judges
Indiana courts to host judicial independence panel discussion
February 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is hosting a panel discussion in mid-February to discuss the broad topic of judicial independence
and how courts operate in our democracy, and it’s turning to the online and social media world to help shape how the
event unfolds.
MoreCOA: Man has exhausted compensation benefits
January 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana statute is ambiguous as to whether a person who has exhausted his actual worker’s compensation benefits prior
to 500 weeks is eligible to receive benefits from the Second Injury Fund starting on the date of the exhaustion of the actual
benefits, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today.
MoreJustices accept parental-rights termination case
January 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken a Marion County case involving the termination of a mother’s parental rights in
which the Indiana Court of Appeals took issue with several details in the case.
MoreAppeals court rules on Ohio River phone-stalking case
January 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reaffirmed its standing that prosecutors can’t elevate a misdemeanor crime to a felony
if the defendant didn’t know the victim worked in law enforcement.
MoreFederal judge rules against state on immigrant paternity case
January 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsSitting at the crossroads between immigration law, paternity establishment, and the controversy on how the United States handles
illegal immigrants, a federal judge in Indianapolis has ordered state health officials to stop denying unmarried immigrant
parents without a Social Security number the ability to file an affidavit establishing paternity.
MoreFederal judge certifies state question on misdemeanor voting
January 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis wants the Indiana Supreme Court to decide whether the term “infamous crime” as
used in the state constitution applies to misdemeanors and can be used to keep those convicts from voting.
More7th Circuit: Staff should have told inmate to stop taking aspirin
January 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA District Court erred in granting summary judgment for the government on an inmate’s suit claiming his complications
from a surgery were the result of the prison medical staff disregarding instructions he stop taking blood thinners prior to
his surgery.
MoreMajority upholds dismissal of unemployment benefits appeal
January 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a woman’s appeal after she was denied unemployment benefits should
be reinstated. The woman claimed she missed the administrative law judge’s phone call because of confusion regarding
different time zones.
MoreJustices uphold Baer's death penalty
January 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the denial of a murderer’s petition for post-conviction relief, leaving
his death sentence in place.
MoreFederal act preempts state law claims
January 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals held that the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act preempts state law claims brought by a man’s first ex-wife seeking to keep her and her grandchildren as beneficiaries of the man’s life insurance policy.
Court's community-service policy is unenforceable
January 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s order that an indigent small claims litigant perform community
service in lieu of paying a filing fee, holding the informal local rule requiring community service is unenforceable.
MoreJudges order consideration of discovery demands
January 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a Northern Indiana District Court to reconsider a German company’s discovery
demands made in relation to a lawsuit pending in Germany over the alleged theft of trade secrets.
MoreJudges uphold OWI conviction
January 21, 2011
Jennifer NelsonEven though a man who was temporarily found incompetent was detained in a facility for a period longer than his sentence would
have been if he was convicted of Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated, the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the
denial of his motion to dismiss the charge.
MoreJudges reverse dismissal of prisoner's suit
January 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a prisoner’s civil rights suit that stemmed from his lack
of gloves while working in the cold to remove tree stumps.
MoreNew tax court judge takes the bench
January 19, 2011
IL StaffMartha Wentworth started her new position as Indiana Tax Court judge this week.
MoreState urges SCOTUS to deny judicial canons case
January 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General’s Office has filed a brief with the nation’s highest court, urging the justices to
not hear a case about whether Indiana’s judicial canons constitutionally infringe on the free speech rights of those
on or vying for seats on the bench.
More3 judges dissent on rehearing denial in stun belt case
January 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to not rehear an Indiana case about a convicted murder’s ineffective
assistance of trial counsel claims relating to a stun belt used in court, though three judges disagreed and felt the northern
Indiana federal judge’s decision should be upheld.
MoreJudges reverse dismissal of application to adjust claim
January 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the decision by the full Worker’s Compensation Board that a medical services provider’s
application for an adjustment of claim was barred by the two-year statute of limitations found in Indiana Code Section 22-3-3-3.
The appellate court relied on a recent decision involving a similar scenario to make its ruling.
MoreIndiana judiciary continues to lead by example
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.
MoreOrder addresses selection of special judges
January 13, 2011
IL StaffTo allow time for counties to amend their local rules to conform with Indiana Administrative Rule 3 regarding the selection
of special judges, the Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order establishing temporary procedures for selecting these judges.
MoreLongtime Indy attorney dies
January 12, 2011
IL StaffMerrill Moores, who loved the law and mentoring young attorneys, died Jan. 5. Moores is the father of a Marion County juvenile
judge and an Indianapolis attorney.
MoreCOA panel divided on trial court involvement with subpoena
January 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether an Indiana trial court had the authority to order a company to comply
with a subpoena issued by arbitrators in New York.
MoreCourt upholds convictions, sentence of a man who shot Indy officer
January 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s convictions and sentence related to the shooting of an Indianapolis
Metropolitan Police Department officer in the summer of 2008.
MoreJudges find enhancement doesn't violate double jeopardy principles
January 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals tackled an issue of first impression in a case involving double jeopardy principles. A defendant’s
sentence was enhanced under the Firearm Enhancement Statute following a conviction for reckless homicide.
MoreSecurity increased following threats to judge
January 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Huntington County Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to protect a northeastern Indiana judge after learning of
threats made against the judge late last week.
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Court Calendar
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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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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
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.