Law & Politics
Make net metering, renewable energy an issue
February 17, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerEnergy is one of the major issues environmentalists and lawyers who work with companies concerned about green technology are
keeping an eye on during the 2010 Indiana legislative session.
MorePolice deaths, injury inspire late legislation
February 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAlthough the deadline has passed to introduce new legislation, St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak has called on legislators
to find current bills that will allow amendments to statute in response to two separate car accidents involving police officers.
MoreReport: Laws alone won't stop cell phone use while driving
February 12, 2010
IL StaffA House bill looking to ban texting while driving in Indiana on its own may not be very effective in preventing drivers from
using their cell phones in the car, according to a policy brief from an Indiana University research center.
MoreGeneral Assembly reaches midpoint
February 5, 2010
Michael HoskinsAt the midway point in this Indiana General Assembly session, dozens of bills died this week when one house didn't vote
on them while others moved on for further consideration.
MoreJuvenile justice bill passes Senate
February 3, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA bill that incorporated suggestions from attendees and organizers of an Indiana State Bar Association-sponsored juvenile
justice summit last summer passed the Indiana Senate 45-3 Feb. 18.
MoreCommittees hit deadline for first half of session
January 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsDuring the final week of committee hearings before the Indiana General Assembly reaches its midpoint, the legal community
watched as many bills died in their current form for lack of a hearing while others remained in play and moved to the full
House or Senate for a potential vote.
MoreOut-of-state placement bill goes to House
January 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsA legislative committee has given its OK to a bill that would repeal a last-minute 2009 special session provision, which gave
the Indiana Department of Child Services key control in deciding whether juveniles can be placed outside the state.
MoreConservation Day highlights energy issues
January 29, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA renewable electricity standard and net metering expansion were among the legislative priorities addressed at Conservation
Day at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday.
MoreWhat the ISBA is watching this session
January 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana State Bar Association is watching several bills introduced in this 2010 session, including probate and family
law matters.
MoreSenate gets resolution on marriage, civil unions
January 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Senate Judiciary Committee spent most of its time this week discussing the definition of marriage in Indiana and whether
a constitutional amendment should be sent to voters to make it tougher for courts and legislators to rewrite how they
handle both gay marriage and civil unions.
MoreCommittee action deadline nearing
January 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana General Assembly's influential judiciary committees have a packed week ahead where both representatives and
senators will review a mass of legislation as deadline approaches.
MoreProvision in new bill would withhold 'big' wins from deadbeat parents
January 20, 2010
Michael HoskinsState lawmakers want to crack down on child support collections and make it tougher for deadbeat parents to not pay what's
owed.
MoreBill seeks to repeal placements statute
January 20, 2010
Michael HoskinsLawmakers are considering legislation that would repeal a last-minute 2009 special session provision that gave the Indiana
Department of Child Services key control in deciding whether juveniles should be placed outside the state.
MoreSummit spurs school-focused bill
January 20, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA juvenile justice summit by the Indiana State Bar Association in August has led to the introduction of a bill that would
change how students are treated in schools and hopefully decrease the number of school suspensions while increasing statewide
graduation rates.
MoreCommittees discuss various bills in second week
January 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana General Assembly made some of its first votes this week, while four legislative committees discussed an array
of issues that may be of interest to the state's legal community.
MoreState funding of judges being explored
January 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsLawmakers rejected a southern Indiana county's request this week for a new judge to run a family court, even though it
proposes paying for it locally rather than with state money.
MoreSenate panel approves gaming intercept tool
January 13, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe full Senate will now decide whether casinos should be forced to check if certain gamblers winning larger jackpots are
on a delinquent child support list, and if those gaming winnings should be automatically frozen and put toward the amount
owed.
MoreWhat the ACLU of Indiana is tracking
January 8, 2010
Rebecca Berfangerhe ACLU of Indiana is keeping an eye on bills that have been introduced this session and is anticipating others that could
be introduced, including those that will affect due process, First Amendment rights, reproductive rights, voting rights, Second
Amendment rights, and rights based on gender identity and sexual orientation, among other issues covered by the U.S. Constitution
and Bill of Rights.
MoreKey Senate committees meet during first week
January 8, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn the first week after the Indiana General Assembly returned, lawmakers addressed several bills during two key committee
meetings particularly relevant to the state's legal community.
MoreQ&A: DeLaney on township government reform
January 8, 2010
Michael HoskinsA longtime Indianapolis attorney who's a freshman lawmaker with the Indiana General Assembly is embracing what he calls
the most significant local government reform issue expected this session.
More2010 Organization Day for lawmakers today
November 17, 2009
IL StaffLawmakers returned to the Indiana Statehouse today for Organization Day, a traditionally ceremonial time spent electing leaders
and organizing priorities for its second regular session - the short session - that starts in January. More coverage will
be in the Nov. 25 issue of Indiana Lawyer.
MorePresident nominates former Indiana attorney
October 16, 2009
Michael HoskinsPresident Barack Obama has nominated a former Indiana lawyer as well as a former Indiana representative and gubernatorial
candidate for roles in his administration. Both positions must receive Senate confirmation
MoreShutdown wouldn't cripple legal system
June 30, 2009
Michael HoskinsAs the clock ticked closer to a partial shutdown of state government, the Hoosier legal community received word this afternoon
from the Indiana Supreme Court that trial courts should conduct business as usual and that the state's legal system would
continue as much as possible if lawmakers fail to pass a budget by deadline.
MoreJudicial merit-selection override a possibility
May 14, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe state's top executive has rejected the idea of scrapping merit selection in St. Joseph County, but it remains unclear
whether lawmakers will attempt to override that veto during a special session.
MoreGovernor gives teachers more legal protection
May 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsHoping to curb frivolous lawsuits against teachers and schools, Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law today legislation that
he describes as being the strongest in the nation on protecting teachers from student discipline litigation.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!