Justices/Judges
Justices stand firm on Barnes decision
September 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has revisited a ruling it made four months ago in Richard Barnes v. State, affirming its
initial holding that residents do not have a common law right to resist police in any situation.
MoreComments wanted on proposed changes to senior judge rules
September 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court wants to hear from the public and legal community about revising the state’s senior judge
program, allowing certified former judges to serve in any court rather than specific jurisdictions.
MoreFederal court fees, PACER charge going up
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe policy-making body of the federal judiciary wants U.S. judges to limit how often they seal entire civil cases. In addition,
the public access fee for all records is rising and other court fees are going up.
MoreSpecial masters named in judge's disciplinary case
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three trial judges as special masters to preside over the disciplinary case of one
of their city court colleagues from Lake County, who is accused of operating an illegal traffic school, dismissing cases without
assessing required fees, and dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
MoreFormer Jackson Circuit Judge Robert R. Brown dies
September 14, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryRobert R. Brown, retired Jackson Circuit judge, died Sept. 12 at his Brownstown home. He was 78.
MoreNew magistrate takes the oath
September 14, 2011
U.S. Magistrate Denise K. LaRue was sworn in Sept. 8 as the Southern District of Indiana's newest magistrate.
MoreJudges: State-law claims can proceed
September 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has allowed a woman’s state claim against a sheriff following the suicide of her son in
jail to go forward even though she previously had accepted an offer of judgment in District Court on a federal claim.
MoreJudge dismisses challenge to NCAA bylaws
September 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonTwo former NCAA athletes whose scholarships were revoked following injuries have lost their suit that argued without certain
NCAA Division I bylaws, they would have received multi-year athletic scholarships that would have covered the cost of their
bachelor’s degrees.
MoreSummary judgment inappropriate in slip-and-fall case
September 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals stopped short Wednesday of saying in a negligence suit involving a slip and fall that under any
circumstance a home detention officer visiting a detainee at his place of employment is a business visitor.
MoreMagistrate judge’s investiture ceremony Thursday
September 7, 2011
IL StaffThe formal swearing-in ceremony for Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana,
is at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 in Courtroom 202 of the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Indianapolis. The
event is open to the public.
MoreJudges uphold contempt order against attorney
September 6, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Morgan Circuit judge had jurisdiction to order a Unionville attorney to pay $75,000 to the county clerk after finding the
attorney in contempt, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreRehearing: Traffic judge denies misconduct
August 31, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin denies that he did anything wrong in operating what may be a long-established but illegal
traffic school deferral program and dismissing cases without assessing required fees. He also contends that he did not try
to dissuade one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
More7th Circuit affirms judgment for officers in diabetic man’s case
August 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the City of East Chicago and police officers on an
estate’s excessive force and other claims, finding the officers had reasonable suspicion that a diabetic man who was
having a hypoglycemic episode was possibly intoxicated.
MoreCOA: Aunt and uncle have no standing for visitation petition
August 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIndiana statutes and caselaw do not allow for aunts or uncles of a child to petition for visitation, the Indiana Court of
Appeals held Monday.
MoreDefense attorneys lose appeal for compensation
August 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo private defense lawyers in Marion County failed to convince the Indiana Court of Appeals that they should be retroactively
appointed by the Marion County Public Defender Agency and compensated for their legal work on a case that has an intricate
maze of attorney representation over the course of five years.
MoreJudge OKs settlement in voter-registration class action suit
August 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis on Thursday approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against Indiana relating
to state offices not adequately providing public assistance for voter registration.
More7th Circuit to hold memorial for Judge Evans
August 26, 2011
IL StaffThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin will hold a joint
memorial ceremony for Senior Judge Terence Evans at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Milwaukee Federal Courthouse.
MoreCOA: Insurance policy covers deputy killed while directing traffic
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy that was killed while directing traffic was using her car at the time of the accident
and was entitled to coverage under the county’s policy under the uninsured/underinsured motorist endorsement, the Indiana
Court of Appeals affirmed.
MoreJudge: Names in workforce development cases should remain confidential
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThere appears to be discord among the judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals as to whether party names should be confidential
in workforce development cases.
MoreJustice touts Odyssey, counties seek addition judicial officers
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Commission on Courts meeting Wednesday contained some familiar elements: Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan
testified regarding Odyssey and two trial judges have once again asked for an additional judicial officer.
MoreMan not prejudiced by counsel's deficient performance
August 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the decision to deny a man’s request for post-conviction relief, finding that
although his attorney’s performance was deficient for not investigating whether a previous conviction attributed to
the defendant was really his, the man couldn’t show he was prejudiced.
MoreJudges 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.
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.
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.
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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Court Calendar
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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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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
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June 18, 2013 State of Indiana v. Robert Owens - 6/18/13
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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.