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Southern District lobby hours changing
May 26, 2011
IL StaffThe lobby hours for the clerk’s offices in the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District
of Indiana will be different beginning July 1. Both clerk’s lobby hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These changes
are applicable to all divisions in the Southern District.
MoreACLU of Indiana files suit against immigration legislation
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court's Southern District
of Indiana, challenging the wording of a new Indiana law designed to curb illegal immigration.
MoreHundreds gather for rally against Indiana Supreme Court ruling
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsNearly 300 people gathered on the steps of the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday, many calling for the recall of Indiana Supreme
Court Justice Steven H. David. Justice David authored the recent high court ruling that held individuals don’t have
the right to resist police who enter their home, even if those entries are illegal.
MoreIssue of fact precludes summary judgment in insurance case
May 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonNeither side in a dispute over whether a deceased man’s auto insurer should provide coverage for losses from an accident
that occurred while he was driving his girlfriend’s car is entitled to summary judgment, the Indiana Court of Appeals
ruled Wednesday. A genuine issue of material fact remains as to whether the girlfriend’s car was furnished or available
for the man’s regular use.
MoreBankruptcy courts amend local rules, seek comment
May 25, 2011
IL StaffThe United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana has amended several local rules. In the Northern District,
the Bankruptcy Court seeks comment on a proposed rule change.
MoreProposed rules provide uniformity for parenting coordinators
May 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe use of parenting coordinators is increasing around the state. But depending on where you are in Indiana, the authority
of the parenting coordinator – PC – may differ. In an effort to create uniformity, rules are being proposed that
would regulate the role and authority of PCs.
MoreViews shift on use of executions
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhat if 1976 hadn’t played out the way it did, and some of the jurists on the U.S. Supreme Court had held the view of
capital punishment at that juncture that they did at the end of their judicial careers? The death penalty may never have been
reinstated.
MoreCounselor classics
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFor attorneys who own classic cars, May is a time to shine.
MoreWhat's next for Indiana's death penalty?
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnlike other states, Indiana has not abolished or suspended use of executions.
MoreStudents push for immigration reform
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryHouse Enrolled Act 1402 may make tuition unaffordable for some students.
MoreIn his honor...
May 25, 2011
IL StaffA ceremony May 11 marked the official renaming and dedication of the Lake Superior court building in East Chicago in honor
of recently retired Lake Circuit Judge Lorenzo Arredondo.
MoreChange allows closed-circuit testimony for child victims
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn July 1, Indiana will begin allowing the use of closed-circuit testimony in certain court cases. Introduced as House Bill
1215 and signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels, the amendment to Indiana Criminal Code 35-37-4-6 may help minimize emotional
distress for child victims.
MoreFederal magistrate ready for the bench
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana officially has its newest magistrate.
MorePanel orders lower court to enforce protective order
May 24, 2011
Michael HoskinsHighlighting a bias in state statute relating to protective orders, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that an accuser’s
request for a civil contempt hearing against someone alleged to have violated a protective order can’t be tied to any
other criminal or civil proceedings under way or available in the future.
MoreCOA rules in favor of mother in contentious custody battle
May 24, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s decision awarding a mother primary custody of her child, after
a joint custody arrangement between the mother and father deteriorated.
MoreNew magistrate judge sworn in
May 24, 2011
IL StaffDenise K. LaRue became the newest United States magistrate judge in the Southern District of Indiana Tuesday.
More7th Circuit: Indiana judge violated man's Sixth Amendment right to counsel
May 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn appellate court has ruled that a senior judge in the Northern District of Indiana violated a man’s Sixth Amendment
rights by not allowing him to proceed to trial with the lawyer of his choosing.
MoreCourt rules on medical malpractice excess damages issue
May 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled on an issue of first impression, adopting recent guidance from the state’s highest
court to decide that evidence relating to medical malpractice liability can be introduced in determining damages even after
someone enters into a settlement with the healthcare provider on that underlying claim.
MoreJustices take two cases
May 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to two cases – a civil case involving a car accident and an appeal from
a convicted child molester.
MorePoseyville middle school students to compete in national civics event
May 23, 2011
IL StaffMiddle school students from North Posey Junior High School will compete in the National Project Citizen Showcase in August,
after winning the state competition on May 17.
MoreBankruptcy Court seeks public comment
May 23, 2011
IL StaffThe United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comment concerning proposed changes
to the court’s local rules. The changes involve the rule, B-2014-1, Employment of Professionals by Debtor-in-Possession.
MoreJustices won't intervene in secretary of state eligibility case
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling on an emergency transfer request, the Indiana Supreme Court today accepted Secretary of State Charlie White’s
appeal against the state’s Democratic Party and ruled it won’t put a halt to the case while a recount investigation
and criminal voter fraud proceedings are ongoing.
MoreMother's rights at issue in COA reversal
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a paternity ruling from Vanderburgh County, finding that the judge should have taken
a second look at the case after a mother wasn’t given a chance to be properly heard on custody of her child.
MoreISBA responds to fallout from split Supreme Court ruling
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana State Bar Association issued a statement today addressing the outrage being expressed by many people concerning
a state Supreme Court decision last week, which held individuals don’t have the right to resist police who enter private
residences, even if those entries are illegal.
MoreISBA conference registration deadline extended
May 20, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana State Bar Association has extended the early bird registration deadline for its Solo & Small Firm Conference
to May 23.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
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.