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Indiana authors 2 amicus briefs in same-sex cases before SCOTUS
January 30, 2013
The issue of same-sex marriage is before the Supreme Court of the United States, and Indiana has authored one amicus brief
and co-authored another arguing that the states should be able to define marriage.
MoreStudent kicked out of IU medical school loses on breach of contract claim
January 30, 2013
Jennifer NelsonAn Ohio man who was in his third year at Indiana University School of Medicine when he was dismissed for allegedly cheating
couldn’t convince the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn summary judgment for the school on his breach of contract
claim.
MoreDickson's State of Judiciary highlights interplay of judiciary, Legislature
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson’s first State of the Judiciary address after 27 years on the bench produced a few
collegial chuckles as he offered examples of checks and balances and noted lawmakers had rewritten laws in response to at
least three Supreme Court opinions in the last year.
MoreNorthern Indiana judges help create state's mock trial tradition
January 30, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlStanding between two judges offering different opinions on how to proceed is not a place many attorneys would want to be.
However, a group of students at Adams High School in South Bend often found themselves with opposing pieces of advice from
the jurists. Two sets of instructions, two judges and no chance for a recess.
MoreLake County leadership makes strides
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordMichael Jasaitis gives his family effusive praise for instilling the values that propelled him to the presidency of the Lake
County Bar Association. But competitive collegiate Nintendo also might have helped.
MoreDebate over health care expansion heating up
January 30, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlSince hospitals are seeing cuts in Medicare, they're asking the Indiana Legislature to enlarge the Medicaid program.
MoreSovereign citizens disavow legal system, make bogus filings aimed at police, judges
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordMartin Jonassen describes himself as a sovereign citizen, one of a loose affiliation of people who believe most laws don’t
apply to them. Adherents also strive to make life difficult and sometimes dangerous for law enforcement and the judiciary,
and Indiana lawmakers have taken notice.
MoreU.S. Supreme Court decision ignited grassroots effort to amend the Constitution
January 30, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIn the fight over corporate influence in politics, one group is hoping the voice of the people can trump the allure of money.
MoreBales defense: Elkhart deal was a 'scheme to help'
January 29, 2013
Cory SchoutenFacing a looming deadline to find suitable office space for the state Department of Child Services and the prospect that abused
or neglected children in Elkhart County could go without services, real estate broker John M. Bales and partner Bill Spencer
in 2008 dipped into their own pockets to help close a difficult lease deal, their defense attorneys contend.
MoreLawmakers amend bill to restrict sex offenders’ access to social media
January 29, 2013
IL StaffIn response to a ruling by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, two Indiana lawmakers have introduced a proposal restricting
sex offenders from using social media sites.
MoreStatute’s language gives courts discretion when reviewing petitions to reduce Class D felony to a misdemeanor
January 29, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA Hancock County man will not have his felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor after the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled
the state statute gives the courts the freedom to decide whether to grant or deny a petition.
MoreCOA reversal of truck forfeiture allows movie fan to drive off into the sunset
January 29, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIn a reversal of a trial court’s ruling, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that a man who pleaded guilty to selling
pirated movies should not have had his truck taken by the state because violating copyright is not the same as stealing goods
MoreFinalists selected for St. Joseph Court
January 29, 2013
IL StaffTwo attorneys in private practice and three public servants are finalists for an upcoming vacancy in St. Joseph Superior Court.
MoreJudges’ ruling in email records case defers to public access counselor
January 29, 2013
Dave StaffordA request for the email records of public officials that simply asks for emails to or from officials over a certain period
of time doesn’t satisfy the Access to Public Records Act, a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreFraud trial for broker Bales begins in South Bend
January 28, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe federal fraud trial of Indianapolis real estate broker John M. Bales and a partner began Monday morning in South Bend
with a jury-selection process that may not have run as smoothly if it took place in central Indiana.
MoreState may drop Bei Bei Shuai murder charge after adverse ruling
January 28, 2013
Dave StaffordA judge’s ruling last week barring a medical examiner’s testimony that rat poison ingested by Bei Bei Shuai caused
the death of her newborn daughter should cause the state to consider dropping all charges, Shuai’s defense attorney
said.
MoreMarion County Clerk offering sweethearts a chance to say ‘I do’ to a healthy cause
January 28, 2013
IL StaffWhile giving your heart to your Valentine, you can also help keep other hearts healthy.
MoreLaptops, tablets now allowed in Indiana Supreme Court
January 28, 2013
Dave StaffordYou now may use a laptop, iPad, and other tablets or computing devices inside oral arguments at the Indiana Supreme Court,
so long as you get permission first, sit in the back row and keep it quiet.
MoreDropped charges in habitual offender sentence distinguish conflicting rulings
January 25, 2013
Dave StaffordA defendant who benefited when charges against him were dropped in exchange for a guilty plea is not entitled to relief under
a subsequent Supreme Court ruling weighing the same set of charges, a panel of the Court of Appeals ruled Friday. Judges also
drew distinctions with a conflicting COA opinion.
MoreConour fraud trial set for September
January 25, 2013
Scott OlsonA federal judge Friday morning set a new trial date of Sept. 9 for an Indianapolis high-profile lawyer accused of misappropriating
millions in client funds.
MoreCOA rules minors must be active participants to meet statute’s definition of ‘child exploitation’
January 25, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA man who secretly photographed minor girls in their underwear is not guilty of child exploitation because those girls were
not intentionally exhibiting themselves, a divided Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
MoreTeen father not deprived by lack of guardian ad litem in termination judgment
January 25, 2013
Dave StaffordA 15-year-old who fathered a child was not deprived due process because a guardian ad litem wasn’t appointed for him
during proceedings in which his parental rights were terminated.
More13 interviewing for St. Joseph judicial vacancy
January 25, 2013
IL StaffThirteen candidates for a judgeship in South Bend are being interviewed Friday by the St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating
Commission. The panel this evening will narrow the field of candidates to fill a St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy created
by the retirement of Judge Roland W. Chamblee Jr.
MoreJustices remand burglary sentence for new hearing on restitution order
January 25, 2013
Dave StaffordA divided Indiana Supreme Court ordered a new hearing for a man convicted of burglary whose restitution order had been thrown
out by the Court of Appeals because of insufficient evidence to support the amount of the award.
MoreCOA rules in favor of grandchildren in will dispute
January 24, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals had to interpret a handwritten will from 1917 in a dispute among those who stood to inherit land
in Benton County. The appellate court determined that the trial court properly ruled that John and Karen LeFebre could collectively
receive a one-third share in the acreage.
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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!