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COA uses opinion to clarify sentence claims
October 3, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals used a defendant's appeal today to clarify that inappropriate sentence claims and abuse of
discretion claims are to be analyzed separately.
MoreBar wants merit-based selection extended
October 2, 2008
IL StaffThe Lake County Bar Association will send a delegation to Friday's Commission on Courts meeting to endorse the adoption
of legislation that would support merit-based selection of judges to the County Courts Division.
MoreManslaughter article nets law professor award
October 2, 2008
IL StaffAn Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington professor has won a prestigious national award for the article he co-authored
with an IU-Bloomington psychology professor about voluntary manslaughter.
MoreCOA: Collateral estoppel not applicable
October 2, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence because the defendant couldn't prove
collateral estoppel precluded the trial court from denying his motion.
MoreAgency sues DOC over mentally ill prisoners
October 2, 2008
Michael HoskinsA state agency created in response to a federal mandate is suing the Indiana Department of Correction for what it claims is
poor treatment of mentally ill prisoners.
MoreEBA executive director retires
October 1, 2008
IL StaffSusan Helfrich, executive director of the Evansville Bar Association and Evansville Bar Foundation, retires today after nearly
25 years of service to the organizations.
MoreNorthern District amends magistrate local rule
October 1, 2008
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has amended its Local Rule 72.1 - Authority of United
States Magistrate Judges.
MoreTransfer granted in write-offs case
October 1, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer yesterday to a case of first impression involving write-offs and insurance benefits.
MoreForfeiture of money to FBI allowed
October 1, 2008
Jennifer NelsonA man whose $12,000 was seized following an arrest after a traffic stop wasn't entitled to get his money back from the
FBI because the organization properly followed the rules, and even went above typical forfeiture proceedings in an attempt
to inform the man of the seized money.
MoreAmendment trumps high court ruling
September 30, 2008
Jennifer NelsonAddressing the issue for the first time since the legislature amended the state's Workers' Compensation Act in 2006,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today the amendment overrules an earlier Indiana Supreme Court decision that placed the
burden of proof on employers in cases involving "neutral risk" incidents.
MoreJudges disagree on attorney fee provision
September 30, 2008
Michael HoskinsA legal battle that was once about Indiana's requirements to obtain a driver's license or state identification turned
into a tug-of-war appeal about attorney fees.
MoreTransfer granted to school financing case
September 29, 2008
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer last week to a case of first impression involving the courts' authority to
review the state's school financing formula.
MoreGoing green topic of First Wednesday
September 29, 2008
IL StaffThe ACLU of Indiana's First Wednesday topic for Oct. 1 is "Going Green: Is Indianapolis doing enough?" Panelists
for the event are Terry Black, owner of Greenway Supply; Linda Broadfoot, vice president of development and public relations
for Keep Indianapolis Beautiful; and Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council. Matthew Tully,
political columnist at the Indianapolis Star, will serve as the moderator.
MoreEvidence failed to support ending parental rights
September 29, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's ruling to involuntarily terminate a mother's parental rights
to her young twins, finding the court issued deficient termination orders and lacked clear and convincing evidence to terminate
the parental rights.
MoreJudge allows transgender suit to proceed
September 26, 2008
Michael HoskinsA transgender former high school student who was barred from his senior prom in Gary because he was wearing a pink dress for
the occasion will have his day in court.
MoreDirector elected VP of court administrators group
September 26, 2008
IL StaffLila Judson, executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration, has been elected to serve
as the vice president of the national Conference of State Court Administrators for the 2008-09 term.
MoreLLCs must have attorneys in federal court
September 26, 2008
Jennifer NelsonOwners of limited liability companies must be represented by an attorney to appeal a decision in federal court, ruled the
7th Circuit Court of Appeals today.
MoreClinic's sports law database now available
September 26, 2008
IL StaffThe Valparaiso Sports Law Clinic has created a free database of more than 20 years of cases, arbitration decisions, and current
rules governing sports. The database covers more than 500 cases and arbitration decisions dating back to 1986 through today
and has searchable versions of national and international rules governing various sports.
MoreFederal death penalty trial still possible
September 25, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe first-ever federal death penalty trial in the Southern District of Indiana may still happen, even though the defendant
has signed a plea agreement in connection with a violent killing spree almost three years ago.
MorePresident signs new Federal Rule of Evidence
September 25, 2008
IL StaffThe Federal Rules of Evidence have been amended in hopes of lessening the skyrocketing costs of discovery.
MoreCOA to visit IU School of Law - Bloomington
September 25, 2008
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in an Elkhart County child molesting case in Bloomington Sept. 29.
MoreSept. 11 fund master to speak at Shepard dinner
September 25, 2008
IL StaffThe attorney appointed as special master of the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 will be the keynote speaker at this
year's Randall T. Shepard Award Dinner.
MoreGranted transfers include hearsay case
September 24, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted two transfers, including a case involving whether a warrant based on hearsay was supported
by probable cause or fell under the good faith exception.
MoreComments sought on proposed reentry court rules
September 24, 2008
IL StaffThe Problem-Solving Courts Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking public comment on proposed reentry court
rules.
MoreCOA upholds Plainfield parks ban
September 24, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Constitution doesn't ensure a person's right to enter a public park, and that means a local law restricting
sex offenders from visiting those areas isn't unconstitutional, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
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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!