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COA rules for first time on retroactivity of Mineral Lapse Act
May 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has held that a portion of the Mineral Lapse Act is limited in its retroactive application to
only the 20-year period immediately proceeding the Sept. 2, 1971, effective date of the Act.
MoreConvenience stores sue to be able to sell cold beer
May 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association has filed a complaint in federal court challenging the law
governing the sale of cold beer. Convenience stores, pharmacies and groceries are unable to sell cold beer under current law.
MoreGovernor signs JTAC, workers’ comp bills into law
May 13, 2013
IL StaffThe Division of State Court Administration’s Judicial Technology and Automation Committee will see a temporary boost
in funding for its Odyssey case management system under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Pence.
MorePence signs into law changes to sex offender registry
May 10, 2013
IL StaffChanges are coming to Indiana’s sex offender registry, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Mike Pence Thursday.
MoreWoman who used FedEx to send med mal complaint didn’t timely file
May 9, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThird-party carriers are not included in the statute regarding filing proposed medical malpractice complaints with the Indiana
Department of Insurance, so a woman’s complaint that was sent via FedEx within the two-year statute of limitations –
but not stamped until after the limitations expired – is not considered timely filed, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreAttorney General touts consumer bills passed in 2013 legislative session
May 8, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller applauded the Legislature on the number of bills it passed this session which, he said,
support law enforcement as well as serve and protect the state’s residents.
MoreCriminal code and expungement bills signed by governor
May 6, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIndiana Gov. Mike Pence signed two bills today that could significantly transform Indiana’s criminal judicial system.
MoreStore owner’s ‘Spice law’ prosecution may proceed, COA rules
May 6, 2013
Dave StaffordThe state may press criminal charges under the state’s synthetic drug law against a Hamilton County defendant who unsuccessfully
argued to the Indiana Court of Appeals that the law was vague and represents an unconstitutional delegation of legislative
authority to the Board of Pharmacy.
MoreCommission on improving status of children established under new law
May 1, 2013
IL StaffGov. Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 125 Tuesday which creates a commission that will study issues and take actions
relating to children in Indiana.
MoreHendricks Superior Court accepting applications for 2 magistrates
April 30, 2013
IL StaffThe Hendricks Superior Courts are looking to fill two magistrate positions created by the General Assembly during the recently
completed 2013 legislative session.
MoreBill reforming criminal code passes Senate committee
March 29, 2013
IL StaffThe first comprehensive overhaul of Indiana’s felony statutes in more than 35 years passed the Senate Committee on Corrections
and Criminal Law Thursday by a vote of 8-1.
MoreAmendment to law allows father to terminate child support
February 28, 2013
An amendment to Indiana Code last year lowering the age child support may be terminated to 19 trumped a previous dissolution
decree that said a father must pay support for his son until he turns 21, the Indiana Court of Appeals has decided.
MoreTracking fracking in Indiana
February 27, 2013
Dave StaffordRecent laws provide regulations, but an effort for advance plan approval gains little traction.
MoreChange to public intoxication statute not retroactive
February 22, 2013
Dave StaffordA woman convicted of public intoxication may not receive relief from a change in the statute that took effect a day before
her bench trial.
MoreInsurance policy’s one-year limitation period voided
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.’s claim that if it’s one-year limitation
on bringing an action against the insurer is unenforceable then the court should find a two-year limitation period applies
based on Indiana statute.
MoreMishawaka man sues Walgreens over alleged violation of 'guns in workplace' laws
February 7, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA former Walgreens store employee plans to file a lawsuit Thursday in St. Joseph County alleging the company fired him for
lawfully carrying his gun into another Walgreens location where his wife worked.
MoreCertain religious organizations may not have to provide contraceptives
February 4, 2013
Jennifer NelsonReligious employers – primarily churches and other non-profits – will no longer have to provide contraceptive coverage if
they have religious objections under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act if proposed amendments by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services are implemented.
MoreCouple had to get permit before installing septic systems
January 31, 2013
Jennifer NelsonRejecting a couple’s claim that a statute exempted them from having to get a permit before installing septic systems
following the construction of their home in an unincorporated area of Allen County, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed
summary judgment for the health department on the matter.
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.
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.
More7th Circuit strikes down sex-offender social media ban as unconstitutional
January 23, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Code 35-42-4-12 prohibiting certain sex offenders from using social networking sites that allow minors to participate
is not narrowly tailored to serve the state’s interest, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held Wednesday. The judges
ordered a permanent injunction entered preventing enforcement of the current law.
MoreNew group aims to prevent many from enetering juvenile justice system
January 2, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA number of federal and state agencies along with nonprofit organizations are working to help regain the youths’ footing
after they stumble into trouble. Now, a new nonprofit has been formed with a focus on preventing children and teenagers from
entering the juvenile justice system.
MoreJudges uphold finding that past burglaries were not single criminal episode
December 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a defendant’s argument that his three previous convictions of burglary should
be treated as a single criminal episode for purposes of the Armed Career Criminal Act.
MoreATM fee notice change likely
December 17, 2012
IL StaffA requirement that automated teller machines post notices on or near the machine will be repealed under a bill Congress has
sent to President Barack Obama.
MoreWoman who invited abusive spouse did not violate no-contact protective order
December 14, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled the Indiana General Assembly was deliberate when it did
not criminalize the violation of a protective order by the protected person.
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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!