Laws
Appellate court upholds man's detainment
February 16, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a man’s argument that he could not have been detained in the hospital for mental
health reasons before an application for detention was filed, which occurred after facility security guards restrained him.
MoreDollars for donors
February 15, 2012
Jenny Montgomery9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision raises concerns about bone marrow donation.
MoreJustices dissent on denying transfer in wage payment case
February 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsTwo Indiana Supreme Court justices disagreed with their colleagues about not taking a case on the state’s wage payment
statute, issuing dissent that described how they believe the justices should clear up perceived uncertainty about whether
the law can be applied to certain claims before the Indiana Department of Labor.
MoreJudge orders refund of legislative fines
February 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Democratic members of the Indiana House who faced fines for failing to attend sessions in protest of right-to-work legislation
will be reimbursed any amount withheld in 2011, according to a ruling from Marion Superior Judge David Dreyer. The judge also
ordered that any fines imposed this session may not be collected.
MoreBills would make changes to pro bono funding, court costs, early voting
January 5, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana’s 2012 legislative session promises to be a busy one, with hundreds of bills already filed and a short session
deadline of March 14. Read about some of the bills Indiana Lawyer is watching.
MoreNew suit filed protesting immigration law
January 4, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund has filed a lawsuit on behalf of La Union Benefica Mexicana, a nonprofit
organization in East Chicago, protesting two previously unchallenged portions of Indiana’s new immigration law.
More7th Circuit examines traffic 'turn' definition
January 3, 2012
Michael HoskinsWhile Indiana statute doesn’t specifically define the word “turning” in the context of traffic law, the
7th Circuit Court of Appeals has held the failure to use a right-hand turn signal at an intersection amounts to a violation
and justifies a traffic stop.
MoreJustices rule man not disenfranchised under the Infamous Crimes Clause
December 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court hesitantly answered Thursday a certified question from the federal court as to whether misdemeanor
battery is an “infamous crime” under Article II, Section 8 of the Indiana Constitution.
MoreLabor law to be key issue in 2012
December 7, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana legislators disagree about merits of right-to-work legislation.
MoreSupreme Court rules town can regulate aquifer's water use
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnderground aquifers are “watercourses” as defined by state law and as a result the Indiana Supreme Court says
community officials have the ability to reasonably regulate how that water is taken out and used by other local governments.
MoreUnifying Indiana courts
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnification of courts is leading to greater efficiency and cooperation.
MoreStopped short
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryState tuition law creates chasm between undocumented immigrants and college.
MoreLaws on immigrant tuition vary
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStates differ on interpretation of federal law, create state statutes addressing in-state status for college students.
MoreAppellate court rules man can challenge med mal cap's constitutionality
November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis man will get an evidentiary hearing on whether the state's $1.25 million cap on medical malpractice awards
is unconstitutional.
MoreDebate over local gun laws continues
November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn Oct. 24, the Hammond City Council again declined to repeal ordinances introduced by Councilwoman Kim Poland that would
modify local gun laws in order to align with new state laws.
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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!