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Bank wrongfully refused to pay cashier's check
February 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn an issue of first impression as to what circumstances an issuing bank may refuse to pay a cashier's check, the Indiana
Court of Appeals ruled in the instant case the issuing bank wasn't entitled to stop payment on it later.
MoreCrisis intervention training set, interest grows
February 20, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerTwo police officers have already been trained to deal with mentally ill people for the Evansville-based Crisis Intervention
Team. Now, the Southwestern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy will train approximately 35 others.
MoreCourt: grandparent visitation survives adoption
February 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsState statute clearly allows grandparent visitation to survive a child's adoption by another biological grandparent, the
Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
MoreJustices affirm 1989 murder convictions
February 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has upheld four murder convictions against a Lakeville man who as a teenager killed his family 20
years ago.
MoreCourt affirms delay in jury trial for congestion
February 18, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a defendant's arguments that because his request for a speedy trial was in writing,
his trial should take priority over another man's trial scheduled for the same day.
MoreConfirmation hearing set for professor
February 18, 2009
IL StaffThe U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for 2 p.m. Feb. 25 for Indiana University Maurer
School of Law - Bloomington professor Dawn Johnsen.
MoreLaw professor in PBS show on harassment
February 18, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis professor will be featured as an expert on a PBS show Feb. 20 about teen
sexual harassment on the job.
MoreCounty, court don't have to give back pay
February 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former chief probation officer for the Clark Superior Court isn't entitled to back pay after she stepped down as chief,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreBreaking: Election of justices bill debated today
February 17, 2009
IL StaffHouse Joint Resolution 9, which calls for the election of Indiana Supreme Court justices, has been reassigned to the Committee
on Government and Regulatory Reform and is on the agenda to be debated today before the House comes back at 1 p.m.
MoreHouse committee split, justice election bill stuck
February 17, 2009
Michael HoskinsLegislation aimed at changing how the Indiana Supreme Court justices are chosen hasn't gotten enough support to make it
out of committee for now, getting a split vote from lawmakers that means it won't be going to the full House for consideration.
MoreJudge holds public hearings on foreclosure rule
February 17, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers is holding public hearings today and Thursday regarding the proposed local rule, 49-TR85-231,
which would require mandatory mediation for mortgage foreclosure cases in Marion County.
MoreCourt rules in favor of town in disannexation suit
February 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a town in a disannexation order because the plaintiffs in the case didn't
file their complaint for relief until after the statute of limitations had run out.
MoreHigh-profile federal trials slated for early 2009
February 16, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe first half of the year is shaping up to be a time of high-profile trials for Indiana's federal courts.
MoreAttorney dies following sudden illness
February 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn attorney whose family has practiced law in Northwest Indiana since 1916 died Feb. 12 after a brief illness.
MoreOutside accounting ordered in LLC dissolution
February 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a judgment in favor of one of the owners of a dissolved LLC, finding the trial court
erred when it entered judgment against the other owner personally without ordering an outside accounting of the company's
finances.
MoreHouse passes St. Joseph judicial election bill
February 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn a historically notable vote, the Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill that would elect St. Joseph Superior judges
rather than stick with a merit-selection and retention system in place for 35 years.
MoreBill: Legal aid services can assess indigency
February 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsIndiana lawmakers want the state's legal aid and pro bono programs to have one less hurdle to navigate through when representing
indigent clients, agreeing that there's no need to always tie up court time in establishing indigency.
MoreOpinion examines history of Fireman's Rule
February 13, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAfter delving into the history of caselaw involving Indiana's Fireman's Rule, the Indiana Court of Appeals determined
a couple's complaint against an Indianapolis strip club is barred by the rule.
MoreCourt upholds sentence-reduction denial
February 12, 2009
Jennifer MehalikEven though a defendant may be eligible for a sentence reduction under new crack cocaine sentencing guidelines, it is up to
the District Court's discretion to grant a reduced sentence, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreDinner to support IU Law - Indy LRAP
February 12, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerTo help students and alumni who want to practice public interest law, even with law school loan debt, a group of Indiana University
School of Law - Indianapolis students will host a fundraiser March 7 for the school's loan repayment assistance program
endowment.
MoreOrder that law firm pay attorney fees reversed
February 12, 2009
Jennifer MehalikThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed today an order awarding attorneys fees based on the actions of an Indianapolis law firm
in a dispute involving the dissolution of another firm, finding the record didn't provide any insight into why the trial
court granted the award.
MoreJudges disagree on if remand is necessary
February 11, 2009
Jennifer MehalikThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's grant of an ex-wife's petition for additional relief
for funds, finding the trial court didn't hear evidence on certain "critical" factors. The judges on appeal
didn't agree as to whether the case should be remanded.
MoreCourt: ALJ's ruling had several errors
February 11, 2009
Jennifer MehalikFinding an administrative law judge's decision to deny a woman's claim for disability benefits contained several significant
errors, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the District Court's affirmation of the denial and remanded the case
to the Social Security Administration.
MoreAttorneys leaving Bingham to form new firm
February 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsSeven attorneys are leaving Indianapolis firm Bingham McHale to form a new insurance litigation firm, a move that one of the
departing partners said came as a result of high rates and the large firm's practice group effectively pricing itself
out of the market.
MoreLake County fee bill moves forward
February 10, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe House Judiciary Committee met this morning to consider five bills that included assessing a $10 fee for Lake County court
filings, which would be used to fund a consolidated judicial center.
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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.