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7th Circuit panel visits Indy law school
September 24, 2008
Michael HoskinsA 7th Circuit Court of Appeals panel converged on the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis campus Tuesday to hear
three appellate arguments in its' first visit in more than a decade.
MoreJudges split on sentence reduction
September 23, 2008
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals panel was split in determining how much weight to give to a defendant's mental illness
in evaluating her sentence.
MoreFormer Sen. Birch Bayh to speak at law school
September 23, 2008
IL StaffFormer U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh will present a public lecture about the importance of the separation of church and state Sept.
25 at his alma mater, Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington.
MoreEvent to focus on election, U.S. Supreme Court
September 23, 2008
IL StaffUniversity of Notre Dame Law School professor Richard Garnett is the featured speaker at an event discussing the upcoming
presidential election and its impact on the nation's highest court.
MoreHigh court vies for international tech award
September 22, 2008
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court is one of 13 international finalists being recognized for recent technology efforts, which include
the case management system being phased in statewide to connect all county courts.
MoreICADV's annual conference, auction Oct. 21-22
September 22, 2008
IL StaffTwo nationally known activists will speak at the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence's 26th annual fall conference
Oct. 21-22 in Indianapolis.
MoreDecomposition cleanup subject to lien law
September 22, 2008
Michael HoskinsA decomposing body left in a Johnson County home has led the Indiana Court of Appeals to analyze the state mechanic's
lien statute.
More7th Circuit to hear arguments at law school
September 22, 2008
IL StaffThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals travels Tuesday to hear arguments at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis.
MoreGranted transfers include child-support case
September 22, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted three transfers late last week, including one in which the court will re-examine a 2007
decision involving child support and incarcerated parents.
MoreSupreme Court disbars Indianapolis attorney
September 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis lawyer who engaged in repeated and serious acts of attorney misconduct involving multiple clients has been
disbarred.
MoreCOA: Gun test-firing not an unlawful search
September 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsRoutine test-firing of handguns that police have in their custody isn't a violation of a person's Fourth Amendment
rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreAppeals court reverses student's convictions
September 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a teenager's convictions for battery and disorderly conduct stemming from a
face-off with an assistant principal and dean of students in the school cafeteria.
MoreEstate must be reimbursed for funeral expenses
September 18, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's approval of money received in a wrongful death suit of an Indianapolis
attorney to be used to reimburse his estate for funeral and burial expenses.
MoreCommission admonishes Howard County judge
September 18, 2008
IL StaffA Howard Superior judge has received a public admonition for his April 2008 actions in that county's prosecutor's
office. In lieu of filing formal disciplinary proceedings, the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued the admonition,
as allowed by the Indiana Supreme Court.
More9th Circuit upholds Arizona immigration law
September 18, 2008
Michael HoskinsIndiana lawmakers who want to pass legislation targeting employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants got ammunition from
a federal appellate court ruling in California.
MoreCourt: Evidence shows car was a gift
September 18, 2008
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with the trial court that a husband gave his wife a car
as a gift, despite registering the title in both his name and his wife's name.
MoreOwners responsible for delinquent sewer fees
September 17, 2008
Jennifer NelsonIn a ruling that will affect property owners across the state, the Indiana Supreme Court today held property owners are ultimately
responsible for the delinquent sewer bills of their tenants.
MoreACLU wins day-old political-sign suit
September 17, 2008
Michael HoskinsWithin a day of filing a federal lawsuit regarding Plainfield's ordinance restricting political campaign signs, the American
Civil Liberties Union of Indiana can claim another win on an issue that's becoming more prominent statewide.
MorePlainfield political sign ordinance challenged
September 16, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Plainfield ordinance restricting political
lawn signs.
MoreJudges differ in small claims court action
September 16, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision that the plaintiff had standing to file a small claims
notice against his bankruptcy attorney, but the judges disagreed on whether the court erred in denying the attorney's
motion for a change of judge.
MoreProminent employment attorney dies
September 16, 2008
Jennifer NelsonVirginia O'Leary, a prominent employment attorney in southern Indiana, died yesterday at the age of 74. O'Leary spent
more than 30 years representing women and minorities seeking equal employment opportunities.
MoreArguments in gambling case Thursday
September 15, 2008
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals hits the road Thursday to hear arguments at Anderson University in a case involving a compulsive
gambler and what duty the casino had to prevent her from gambling.
MoreTransfer granted in utilities case
September 15, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer Sept. 11 to a case involving a contract for the sale of electricity to a steel
manufacturer.
MoreJudge recipient of IU alumni award
September 12, 2008
IL StaffDearborn Superior Judge G. Michael Witte will receive the 2008 Indiana University Asian Alumni Association's Distinguished
Asian Pacific American Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding professional achievements and community service of Asian
Pacific American Alumni of the school.
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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!