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Adult son could file paternity, support petition
August 21, 2008
Jennifer NelsonA retroactive child support action brought by an adult child presented an issue of first impression for the Indiana Court
of Appeals, which ruled the adult child could bring the action, but his mother would be the proper recipient of the retroactive
payments.
More7th Circuit affirms, reverses wine ruling
August 8, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has recognized Indiana's interest in keeping wine out of minors' hands, ruling that Hoosiers
who want to order alcohol online or by phone will have to first make face-to-face contact at a winery to verify their age
before being allowed to make the purchase.
More'Merchant of Venice' performance Saturday
July 31, 2008
IL StaffThe Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre will perform William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" Aug.
2 outside in downtown Indianapolis. The play, which is free, includes a famous courtroom scene.
MoreFormer Schererville judge sentenced
July 23, 2008
Michael HoskinsA former judge in Lake County received a 15-month federal prison sentence on Thursday, four years after being indicted for
extortion and fraud, and two years after she pleaded guilty to getting kickbacks from more than 1,000 defendants that she'd
sentenced to driving school and counseling classes she secretly owned and personally profited from.
MoreCommittee gets feedback on child support rules
July 18, 2008
Michael HoskinsCreative suggestions came from a public hearing today about how to modify Indiana's child support rules and guidelines.
MoreIndy attorney named Notre Dame AD
July 17, 2008
Michael HoskinsA longtime partner at Baker & Daniels' Indianapolis office is leaving the law firm after 28 years to become the new
athletic director at his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame.
More7th Circuit rules on FMLA case
July 14, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a medical-leave decision from an Indianapolis judge who's since joined that
appellate bench.
MoreValpo law dean to visit Republic of Georgia
July 10, 2008
IL StaffThe dean of Valparaiso University's School of Law will travel to the Republic of Georgia next week to help the country
begin a major reform of its legal system during a two-day conference.
More2 Supreme Court arguments Thursday
July 7, 2008
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear two arguments Thursday, including a death penalty appeal by a man whose appeal has already
once been denied by the justices.
More3 get judge, commissioner discipline case
June 23, 2008
Michael HoskinsDisciplinary actions against a Marion County judge and his commissioner have been consolidated into one case and the Indiana
Supreme Court has assigned three special judges to the proceedings.
More7th Circuit upholds antitrust suit dismissal
June 23, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by a U.S. District Court in Indiana which threw out a case involving
Marathon Petroleum Company and its dealers because the dealers couldn't prove the company violated the Sherman Act.
MoreWorker's comp claim bars med mal complaint
June 18, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the denial of a hospital's motion to dismiss a medical malpractice complaint because
the claimant, who was employed by the hospital and on duty at the time of the injury, could only file a complaint against
the employer under the Worker's Compensation Act.
MoreAdministrative remedies must be exhausted
June 5, 2008
Jennifer NelsonPrisoners who file suits for damages before exhausting all administrative remedies are not entitled to a jury trial to debate
factual issues relating to the exhaustion under the Seventh Amendment, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
More$1.25 million med mal verdict affirmed
June 3, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a $1.25 million jury verdict and in doing so ruled on three issues of first impression
that will likely impact future medical malpractice suits.
MoreWanted: new federal magistrate
May 29, 2008
Michael HoskinsAttorneys who want to be a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana can now apply.
More7th Circuit: No First Amendment rights violation
May 22, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment in favor of a northern Indiana school board regarding prior restraint
and First Amendment retaliation claims made by a teacher.
MoreVoter ID questions remain after SCOTUS ruling
May 14, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe primary election in Indiana has come and gone. Voters had to show photo identification, the same as in other recent
elections, but it was the first since the nation's highest court upheld the almost three-year-old state statute requiring
specific ID at the polls.
More7th Circuit affirms in questionable merger case
May 1, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe judges of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals took a plaintiff to task for filing a frivolous appeal and evading regulations
of the Securities Act of 1933.
More7th Circuit panel opines practical tips
April 4, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has some practical advice for criminal law attorneys who go before federal judges: have handy
a copy of federal criminal procedure rules, particularly those involving plea discussions at sentencing, and don't be afraid
to correct or point out omissions to a judge.
More3 grants available for courts, judges
March 21, 2008
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court and the Division of State Court Administration have announced three grants available for court reform
studies and education.
MoreWomen's rights expert to speak at Valpo
March 20, 2008
IL StaffWomen's rights around the world will be the topic of the 25th Annual Edward A. Seegers Lecture, "Women's Status, Men's States,"
March 28 at Valparaiso University School of Law.
More7th Circuit jury instructions open for public review
February 29, 2008
IL StaffThe 7th Circuit Pattern Civil Jury Instructions Committee is looking for public comments on proposed pattern patent civil
jury instructions for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreValpo grad lands sports law 'dream job'
February 22, 2008
Rebecca BerfangerA Valparaiso University School of Law 2006 graduate who participated in the school's Sports Law Clinic, including the
clinic's work in Turin, Italy, during the 2006 Winter Olympics, will begin work with the United States Anti-Doping Agency
in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 10.
More7th Circuit jurist guest judge for competition
February 21, 2008
IL StaffThe final round of the Sherman Minton Moot Court competition will have several distinguished guest judges on the panel, including
a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judge.
More7th Circuit, Supreme Court arguments Friday
February 20, 2008
Michael HoskinsAnyone wanting to watch or listen to appellate arguments in federal or state court will have a chance Friday.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.