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Woman 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.
MoreCOA reminds ex-spouse that turnips cannot bleed
December 14, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlCalling her interpretation of Indiana law incorrect, the Court of Appeals rejected a woman’s argument against the decrease
in her spousal support and reminded her that “one cannot bleed a turnip.”
MoreJustices issue 4 opinions tackling prejudgment interest
December 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn four opinions dealing with the award of prejudgment interest under the Tort Prejudgment Interest Statute, the Indiana Supreme
Court found Wednesday, among other things, that the TPIS applies to an action by an insured against an insurer to recover
benefits under the insured’s underinsured motorist policy.
MoreIndiana justices consider constitutional challenge to Choice Scholarship Program
December 5, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana’s test case for school vouchers could have implications for other states, legal observers said after the state
Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of school vouchers.
MoreIU professor helps get pesky scrivener’s error removed from Trademark Act
December 4, 2012
IL StaffOne pesky scrivener’s error that altered the protection provided by the Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 has
been corrected thanks to the efforts of an Indiana University professor.
MoreReligious bent of Indiana’s marriage statute is not unconstitutional, federal court rules
December 3, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Center For Inquiry, a non-profit that promotes a secular society based on science and reason, plans to appeal a federal
court’s ruling that Indiana’s Solemnization Statute is constitutional.
MoreDCS study committee to hold last meeting Tuesday
November 26, 2012
IL StaffThe Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee will meet for the last time Tuesday in the Indiana Government Center
to consider bill drafts, a final report and “other business,” according to the committee agenda.
MoreCOA orders man removed from Ind. sex offender registry
November 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonNearly three months after hearing arguments on Thomas H. Andrews’ request that he should not have to register in Indiana for a conviction in Massachusetts in 1984, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ordered that he be removed from Indiana's sex-offender registry.
Legislature intended to make failure to report child abuse a continuing offense
November 16, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA high school coach’s failure to report child abuse is a continuing offense to which the statute of limitations does
not apply, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreZoeller, Merritt tour campuses, promote Lifeline law
November 14, 2012
The Indiana state senator who sponsored a law that aims to protect minors from arrest when they seek medical attention for
alcohol-related emergencies is joining Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller in spreading the word on college campuses.
MoreGreenfield seminar to focus on public access laws
November 8, 2012
Attorneys can get two hours of free continuing legal education credit at a public access seminar next week in Greenfield,
the last in a statewide series this year. The event is open to the public and will focus on Indiana’s public records
and open government meeting laws.
More7th Circuit affirms block on Planned Parenthood defunding
October 23, 2012
Dave StaffordAn injunction against an Indiana law that blocks state Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood has been upheld by the U.S.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreLake County judge: RTW suit may proceed
October 19, 2012
IL StaffA challenge to Indiana’s right-to-work law will proceed after a Lake County judge this week rejected the state’s
request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by United Steelworkers.
MoreAttorneys general warn against federal payday loan regulation
October 8, 2012
Dave StaffordA bill in Congress that would extend federal regulation to the payday lending industry would pre-empt state laws and undermine
consumer safeguards, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller warned in a letter signed by 40 attorneys general.
MoreMan’s barking dogs did not violate noise ordinance
September 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Indianapolis man will be able to keep all four of his dogs after the Indiana Court of Appeals found that complaints by
just one neighbor about barking didn’t support finding he violated a local noise ordinance. The trial judge had ordered
he get rid of two of his dogs.
MoreLawsuits test gun restrictions at polling places, local regulations
September 12, 2012
Dave StaffordCan you carry a gun to the ballot box? With a few narrow exceptions, the answer appears to be yes. A lawsuit filed last month
in St. Joseph Superior Court could clarify further whether a 2011 law that voids local firearm regulations would make efforts
to keep guns out of voting precincts illegal.
MoreJudges disagree over whether car ad implied drivability
September 4, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was divided on whether an Indianapolis car dealership was entitled to summary judgment on a buyer’s
lawsuit that made Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, Crime Victims Relief Act, and fraud claims.
MoreCourts, DCS, Criminal Code Evaluation committees meet this week
September 4, 2012
IL StaffThe Commission on Courts holds its first meeting of the legislative interim Wednesday, and a common theme is the need for
more judges.
MoreIndiana pleased with decision to vacate EPA Transport Rule
August 22, 2012
IL StaffThe split decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to vacate the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule because of federal law violations is “great news” for Indiana, Gov.
Mitch Daniels said.
MoreLawmakers seek leader for 'interesting, challenging and unique' post
August 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana General Assembly has begun the search for a new executive director of the Legislative Services Agency.
MoreTax judge declines to require attorneys represent LLCs in court
August 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Department of State Revenue asked the Indiana Tax Court to create a rule requiring limited liability companies
be represented by attorneys in court, similar to a rule pertaining to corporations, but Judge Martha Wentworth declined to
“invent such a rule where one does not currently exist.”
MoreInmate’s public records request denied
August 15, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn inmate at the Pendleton Correctional Facility was unable to identify with reasonable particularity the records he sought
from the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Wednesday. The case also allowed the judges
for the first time to address “reasonable particularity” under the Access to Public Records Act.
MoreDCS taking recommendations for members of child fatality review teams
August 14, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana Department of Child Services has begun the process of establishing child fatality review teams across the state.
MoreStruggles mount for labor
August 1, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana this year became the 23rd state to enact a right-to-work law in which workers cannot be compelled to pay union dues.
Within months, individual workers in union shops opted out, even as court challenges linger.
MoreRegulations are few, but food trucks do have laws and codes to meet
August 1, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlTake a food truck to Chicago and you may be required to attach a GPS tracking device to it. Park a food truck in Indianapolis
and enjoy being able to do business in an environment of few regulations.
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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SCOTUS rules against Indiana farmer in seed patent case
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Court Calendar
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
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June 18, 2013 State of Indiana v. Robert Owens - 6/18/13
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Judge Roger B. Cosbey is unethical and bias toward African American who seeks justice in Title VII claims. He disrespected and used his authority to attempt to intimidate me into taking an unfair settlement and when I refused he proceeded to get my case dismissed and to deny me my Constitutional and Civil Rights. He disobeying several rules of law; specifically, by ruling on summary judgment motions against the Fed. R. Civ. P., without authority of Judge William C. Lee, without consent of the attorneys, and with conspiracy to commit “fraud on the court,” as he conspired with my former attorney. He proved to me that he is bias, unethical, unfair and unfit to be reappointed. In my opinion, he should be disbarred in 2013, for committing fraud on the court, which would make him ineligible for reinstatement in 2014. See docket 3:07 cv 629 where he rules on dispositive motions, knowing magistrates are not vested with that power (especially without consent), grants the defendant an unconscionable number of extensions, accepts my former attorney request for extension for dispositive motion knowing he was working with the opposition, and unbelievably grants the defendant another extension after he requested an extension after he missed the deadline. I know another attorney filed charges against him for bias in race discrimination case(s). I know what he did in my case before he voluntarily recused himself, I just do not know how many other innocent people have been stripped of their rights because of him. I say shame on him and no more of the same.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.