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Investiture set for new tax judge
March 2, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth’s formal robing ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 8 in the Indiana
Supreme Court courtroom. Judge Thomas Fisher will preside over the ceremony.
MorePorter County can't leave RDA
March 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA northwestern Indiana county can’t withdraw from a regional development authority created by lawmakers to facilitate
economic development, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Wednesday.
MoreCompetitor lacks standing for judicial review
March 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA trial court was correct in dismissing the petition for judicial review from a liquor wholesaler who challenged the issuance
of a wine and liquor permit to a competitor because the wholesaler lacked standing, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreCourt weighs needs when timing judicial suspensions
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen deciding that a judge must be suspended and determining when that time off the bench should be, decision-makers must
maintain a delicate balance.
MoreLawyer commits to pro bono
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerThe aspirational pro bono goal for attorneys, set by the American Bar Association and endorsed – but not forced –
by many states, is around 50 hours. Some Indiana attorneys work this into their annual budget by working with pro bono district
plan administrators to accept cases when need exists and when they can easily fit them into their work schedules.
MoreDisciplinary dividing line = R-E-S-P-E-C-T
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo recent rulings by the Indiana Supreme Court send a message to any attorney who might be accused of misconduct and face
disciplinary proceedings.
MoreProsecution raises awareness of human trafficking
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhen it comes to human trafficking, most people who are unfamiliar with the crime visualize one person holding another hostage
and giving them limited contact with the rest of the world. Some envision a basement in a dungeon-like setting with chains
or other restraining devices, say advocates for victims of human trafficking.
MoreAttorney called to serve
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs an attorney who was being deployed by the U.S. Navy Reserve to serve his country, there was no question that he would go.
The support received from his firm for the year he was away made the experience manageable.
MoreChief public defender retiring after 30 years
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf there had been more job prospects for English literature graduates in the early 1970s, Susan Carpenter may not have ever
become Indiana’s state public defender.
MoreWould bill make immigrants feel unwelcome?
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs a contentious immigration law that went into effect in Arizona last summer continues to be challenged and further changes
are being considered by Arizona lawmakers, similar bills at the state and local level, including one in the Indiana Statehouse,
have been gaining traction.
MoreIndianapolis bottle cap company creates global legal work
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA soda or water bottle on the desk at work or a jug of juice in the refrigerator at home might be merely a refreshing drink
for most people. But it’s a day at the office for Stephanie Blackman, a corporate attorney in the business of bottle
caps or, as they are known in the food and beverage industry, closure systems.
MoreHogsett takes his oath as U.S. attorney
March 2, 2011
IL StaffU.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Joseph H. Hogsett took his official oath of office on Feb. 18 before a
crowd of more than 200 members of the state’s legal community as well as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. The investiture
ceremony was held at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis.
MoreDinsmore sworn in as magistrate
March 2, 2011
IL StaffU.S. Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore received his robe and took the official oath of office on Feb. 25 at an investiture
ceremony in the Birch Bayh Federal Building in Indianapolis.
MoreJudicial panel promotes civic education
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court hosted a panel discussion recently to discuss the broad topic of judicial independence, taking a
lesson about how the courts operate to an Indianapolis college campus.
MoreChange sought for 3rd murder trial
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsDefense attorneys for former Indiana State Police trooper David Camm have asked the state’s intermediate appellate court
to accept an interlocutory appeal and decide whether a special judge should have appointed a new prosecutor to preside over
the man’s third trial.
MoreCOA adopts common-sense rule on providing insurance policies
March 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has adopted a common-sense rule many other courts throughout the country have implemented, in
requiring insurers to provide copies of their insurance policies to the insured if they ask for one following a loss.
More7th Circuit seeks comment on e-filing rule changes
March 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is revising its rules to require initial electronic filing of all documents, and the federal
appellate court is taking public comment for the next three weeks.
MoreBankruptcy filings ease slightly in Indiana
March 1, 2011
Scott OlsonTotal bankruptcy filings in the Southern District of Indiana ticked down last year. Business bankruptcies in Indiana dropped
3.2 percent.
MoreIndianapolis attorney chosen as new magistrate judge
March 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis employment law attorney has been chosen as the newest U.S. magistrate judge for the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreFirst impression case tackles wetlands issue
February 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded that a landowner who raises the subterranean water table
on his land and creates a federally regulated wetland may not invoke the common enemy doctrine of water diversion and be shielded
from liability to adjoining landowners whose properties as a result become federally regulated wetlands.
MoreDefense attorney's arranged drug buy illegal
February 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a Bloomington attorney’s argument that his arrangement of a drug buy in an attempt
to discredit a state’s witness against his client wasn’t a criminal offense because he’s “on the same
legal footing” as prosecutors or police in planning controlled buys.
MoreHigh court takes 4 cases
February 28, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted four cases on transfer last week, including a case in which they released an opinion on
the day they granted transfer.
MoreGovernor appoints 3 judges
February 28, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels made three judicial appointments, filling vacancies in Howard, Jay, and Wells county courts.
MoreFirst Wednesdays return with immigration discussion
February 28, 2011
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion series has returned. It kicks off March 2
with the panel discussion “Immigration: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly.”
MoreCOA orders a new child support order
February 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the denial of a father’s petition to modify child support. The judges held he
didn’t waive his argument for modification because he made a prima facie showing he qualified for a modification under
one subsection of the statute, even though he argued before the trial court that he qualified based on the other subsection.
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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!