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AG offers loan repayment assistance
March 8, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerApplications for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program are due March 31 to the Office of the Indiana Attorney
General.
MoreJudges uphold man's remanded drug sentence
March 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a defendant’s argument that the District Court violated the cross-appeal rule
when it based his new sentence on remand on evidence that wasn’t relied upon at his first sentencing hearing.
MoreJohnson County Historical Society gets legal history grant
March 7, 2011
IL StaffThe Johnson County Historical Society has been awarded an Indiana Legal History Grant by the Indiana Humanities Council and
the Indiana Supreme Court, the council announced today. The $2,000 award will fund projects and research to increase the understanding
of the legal history of the county among those served by the county courts.
MoreJudges visit Jeffersonville for arguments
March 7, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals travels to southern Indiana Wednesday to hear arguments in a case involving credit time.
MoreBrizzi discipline case could set new prejudice standard
March 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission wants to set a new standard of “actual prejudice” for
attorney misconduct. In making that argument, the validity of two high-profile murder convictions that Carl Brizzi secured
during his time as prosecutor in the state’s largest county are being questioned.
More7th Circuit denies petition to remove judge
March 4, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a man’s petition for writ of mandamus to remove a federal judge from a case
he is involved with that’s still pending in District Court. The man failed to intervene in the case and his interest
in the case is too uncertain to give him the rights of a party automatically, the judges ruled Friday.
MoreHouse Republicans vote to fine absent Democrats
March 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana House Republicans passed a motion Thursday fining the Democrats who fled to Illinois last week $250 a day until
a quorum is present.
MoreMan still fighting dismissal of bar exam suit
March 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe man who sued the Indiana Supreme Court and state Board of Law Examiners because he wants to take the bar exam without
going to law school wants a federal judge to reopen his case, arguing that he has no other legal recourse available and the
court’s refusal to allow relief is contrary to established precedent.
MoreJudges uphold IATC’s issuance of alcohol dealer permits
March 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed that an association comprised of retail package liquor stores isn’t entitled to
injunctive relief preventing the state’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission from issuing permits to stores in the same manner
it has for the last 30 years.
MoreAttorney General’s food drive competition begins March 14
March 3, 2011
IL StaffThe third annual March Against Hunger food drive challenge among law firms and lawyers around the state kicks off March 14.
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office is teaming up again with the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s
Hungry to encourage the legal community help needy Hoosiers.
MoreInvestiture 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.
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Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!