Legal News
General Assembly wraps up on time
May 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly ended on schedule despite the weeks-long walkout by House Democrats. Now,
bills impacting Indiana’s courts and legal community make their way to the governor’s desk.
MoreCOA rules on unjust enrichment issue for first time
April 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFor the first time, the Indiana Court of Appeals addressed an issue involving express contracts and equitable remedies and
decided that the existence of a contract, in and of itself, doesn’t preclude equitable relief which isn’t inconsistent
with the contract.
MoreFirst impression issue on 'in loco parentis' doctrine
April 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonUntil Friday, Indiana courts had never specifically addressed the application of the in loco parentis doctrine in the context
of a private club sport that isn’t affiliated with a school. The Indiana Court of Appeals addressed the issue in a lawsuit
against a private club volleyball coach and the volleyball club following the injury of a minor player while on private property.
MoreJudges split on stalking conviction
April 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was divided Friday in reversing a man’s conviction of stalking. The decision hinged on
their interpretations of the term “repeated” in Indiana’s anti-stalking laws.
MoreIndianapolis attorney to represent accused USS Cole bomber mastermind
April 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsA week after the federal government announced it would seek the death penalty against the prime suspect in the 2000 bombing
of the USS Cole, the Department of Defense has appointed an Indianapolis attorney to represent the man who will face the first
military tribunal under President Barack Obama’s administration.
MoreJudges rule on first impression escrow matter
April 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFor the first time, the Indiana Court of Appeals addressed whether it’s possible to create an escrow absent an escrow
agreement or fee.
More7th Circuit rejects ineffective trial assistance claim
April 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the denial of a defendant’s motion to vacate his guilty plea, claiming ineffective
assistance of trial counsel. The judges found the record foreclosed any claim that the man’s attorney was constitutionally
ineffective or that the man didn’t otherwise knowingly and voluntarily plead guilty.
MoreAppellate court to visit Wabash for arguments
April 28, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals travels to Wabash Friday to hear arguments in an insurance case.
MoreCOA splits on need for evidentiary hearing in revocation
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split as to whether only a chronological case summary entry indicating a man’s admissions
to violating terms of community corrections placement is enough to bypass holding an evidentiary hearing.
MoreCredit-time statute amendment not retroactive
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn amendment to the statute governing credit-time eligibility for people on home detention in criminal corrections programs
is not retroactive, therefore, a defendant isn’t entitled to credit time under the amendment, the Indiana Court of Appeals
concluded Wednesday.
MoreJustices reverse forfeiture of truck
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court agreed with the lower appellate court that a man’s truck shouldn’t have been lost in
a civil forfeiture action because the state didn’t prove any substantial connection between the truck and the commission
of a crime.
MoreBicycling barristers
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawyers say fitness and networking are among the perks of traveling to the office on two wheels.
MoreBill expands merit selection
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawmakers consider election vs. selection of Superior county judges in Lake County.
MoreGreen construction poses legal risks
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStandard contracts aren't adequate for this budding industry.
MoreIndiana court official visits Ukraine to discuss court access
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe trip was a part of an ongoing effort the United States is making to help Ukraine improve its judicial independence and
establish more of a democracy.
MoreEffort seeks to revive citizens' civic interest
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe message from lawyers, lawmakers, and educators is clear: Civic education is suffering, and along with it, our country.
But no one seems certain how to convince people to care about civics.
MoreLegally preserving history
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsReal estate, property negligence, and zoning laws are often utilized to preserve, restore, or protect sites having historic
significance.
MoreJudge: Governor doesn't have to testify in IBM case
April 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsMarion Superior Judge David Dreyer has ruled that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels doesn’t have to testify about his involvement
in the cancelled multi-million dollar IBM contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.
MoreCOA affirms transfer penalty for nursing home resident
April 26, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a finding by the Family and Social Services Administration that an elderly woman
was not entitled to Medicaid nursing home benefits in the eight months after she gave $35,500 to her nephew and his wife.
MoreCommittees propose new rules for parenting coordination
April 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Domestic Relations Committee and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana have developed
proposed parenting coordination rules and commentary. Parenting coordinators are used to help resolve disputes between parents
regarding children. Currently, there are no existing Indiana Supreme Court rules covering the area.
MoreQuayles create scholarship for Indy law school
April 26, 2011
IL StaffFormer Vice President Dan Quayle and his wife, Marilyn, have created a scholarship for students at Indiana University School
of Law-Indianapolis through an endowed gift of $200,000. The Quayles both earned their law degrees from the school in 1974.
MoreSCOTUS denies case between Indiana agencies on 11th Amendment
April 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States won’t take an Indiana case which delved into whether the 11th Amendment prohibits
an independent state agency from suing a traditional state agency in federal court.
MoreJudges address 'public utility' questions
April 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a case of first impression in this state, the Indiana Court of Appeals has determined that BP Products North America Inc.'s
petroleum refinery plant in northern Indiana isn’t a public utility as defined by state statute when it acts as a sort
of conduit and provides natural gas and other services such as steam and wastewater to other private companies nearby.
MoreCOA rules botched burial does not entitle relatives to award
April 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that relatives of a woman whose burial went awry are not entitled to damages.
MoreJudges uphold identity thief's sentence
April 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a decision Friday, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals repeated its holding that a District judge can satisfy the review standards
under 18 U.S.C. Section 3553(a) without having to list every possible sentencing factor or detail of every argument raised
for the federal appellate court to find that the sentence was proper.
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Court Calendar
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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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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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.
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.