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High court rules on landlord-tenant dispute
January 22, 2009
Michael HoskinsLandlords must refund a security deposit and can't get money back for property damage if they don't adequately or
timely notify tenants about those claims, but landlords can still recover unpaid rent and other losses, the Indiana Supreme
Court ruled today.
MoreCourt dismisses photograph suit
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA man's pro se prisoner suit against the public information officer of a correctional facility and a reporter that he
claimed are responsible for his shooting injury was dismissed Tuesday by a U.S. District Court judge.
MoreJudge's suspension begins Feb. 11
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn Allen County judge sanctioned as a result of his conduct in a fellow jurist's courtroom will serve a three-day suspension
without pay beginning Feb. 11, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
MoreLilly must produce files from noose incident
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonEli Lilly & Co. must produce documents related to the handling of a noose being found in an area its employees frequent
for discovery in a separate suit alleging discrimination in the company.
MoreCommission admonishes Miami Superior judge
January 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Superior judge received a public admonition today from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications for granting
an ex parte petition in a child custody case. The commission also noted it has repeatedly addressed this type of violation
for years.
MoreCOA adopts 'compromise approach' of theory
January 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man's conviction of child molesting, ruling he failed to prove the trial court
erred by excluding certain evidence regarding his victim.
MoreOpponents won't appeal Geist annexation
January 20, 2009
Michael HoskinsOpponents from the 66,000-person town of Geist announced Monday they won't appeal annexation to Fishers.
MoreIndianapolis Bar Association relocating
January 19, 2009
IL StaffStarting in February, attorneys with business at the Indianapolis Bar Association or Indianapolis Bar Foundation will have
to head one block north of the groups' current location.
MoreFirm cuts 2 percent of workforce
January 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsIndianapolis law firm Ice Miller is cutting about 2 percent of its total workforce, a reduction that doesn't include any
attorneys and that the firm denies is a result of the current economic climate.
MoreLegislator wants elected high court jurists
January 16, 2009
IL StaffOne Indiana legislator wants to make changes to the state's highest court, including how the jurists are seated.
MorePanelists to discuss Indiana's role in election
January 16, 2009
IL StaffThe American Constitution Society for Law and Policy's Indianapolis Lawyer Chapter is bringing together attorneys, a state
representative, and a political science professor Jan. 27 to discuss the 2008 presidential election results in Indiana and
the country.
MoreLaw professor to discuss voter ID research
January 15, 2009
IL StaffA professor from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis will discuss his research and study of the state's photo
ID requirement on the rejection rate of voters at a free event this month.
More7th Circuit Bar celebrates Lincoln bicentennial
January 15, 2009
IL StaffThe 7th Circuit Bar Association is celebrating the Lincoln bicentennial with a one-day symposium in Chicago open to the public.
Those who can't make it to Chicago will be able to watch it from Indianapolis.
MoreCircuit Court: Spreadsheets OK as evidence
January 15, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Terre Haute company and its president lost an appeal of their convictions and sentence for making materially false statement
reports under the Clean Water Act.
MoreCOA: No credit for pretrial home detention
January 14, 2009
Jennifer MehalikThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision not to award a man credit time for pretrial home detention,
finding the man's rights weren't violated under the federal or Indiana constitutions.
MoreCOA: Policy doesn't cover car in accident
January 13, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of an insurance company in a suit seeking compensation for damages by the insured's
grandson after a car accident. The appellate court also used the opinion to remind counsel of the rules for filing appendices.
MoreJudge: No attorney discipline needed
January 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has decided disciplinary actions aren't needed against a handful of attorneys relating
to their conduct in a clean air trial last year, though he hasn't changed his mind about setting aside the jury verdict
and holding a new trial as a result of the behavior of in-house counsel.
MoreComment sought on magistrate reappointment
January 13, 2009
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comments from bar members and the public
as to whether Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker should be reappointed to a new eight-year term.
MoreCourt denies transfer to gun suit
January 13, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer Monday to a gun suit out of Gary which has been ongoing since 1999.
MoreNew Attorney General takes office
January 12, 2009
IL StaffAttorney General Greg Zoeller officially took office today following a swearing-in ceremony at the Statehouse.
More7th Circuit addresses challenges under the RFA
January 12, 2009
Jennifer Nelson7th Circuit adresses for the first time who could bring a challenge to a regulatory flexibility analysis or certification
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
MoreIndianapolis law firm cutting support staff
January 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsIndianapolis law firm Bose McKinney & Evans has slashed 11 support jobs, reducing its administrative and operational staff
by almost 8 percent.
MoreSummary judgment affirmed for dairy farm
January 12, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of a confined feeding operation in a dispute between the dairy farm
and its neighbor over a tract of land and the impact of the farm on the neighbor's property.
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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!