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Judge denies state's motion to dismiss school-funding lawsuit
November 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA lawsuit brought by parents and three school corporations regarding the state’s school-funding formula has been allowed
to proceed, a Hamilton Superior judge ruled.
MoreAttorneys ask judge to recuse himself from Simon case
November 30, 2010
Cory SchoutenAttorneys for Bren Simon turned their ire toward a Hamilton County judge on Tuesday, asking him to recuse himself from a legal
battle over real estate magnate Melvin Simon's $2 billion estate.
MoreAttorney general wants to rewrite civil forfeiture law
November 30, 2010
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is asking legislators to make changes to the state’s civil forfeiture law during
the 2011 session. He wants to work with lawmakers to create and pass a bill that establishes a formula on how forfeitures
would be distributed and enacts stricter regulations on the use of outside counsel to file civil forfeiture actions on behalf
of prosecutors.
MoreALJ didn't inform vocational expert on the totality of claimant's limitations
November 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District Court’s upholding of the Social Security Administration’s
denial of a woman’s application for benefits because the Administrative Law Judge erred by not including her moderate
limitation on concentration, persistence, and pace in the hypothetical he posed to a vocational expert.
MoreCOA: admitting teen's confession was a fundamental error
November 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals decision today places a burden on police officers to make sure interview room video cameras don’t
infringe upon meaningful consultation when a juvenile is involved.
MoreCircuit Court reverses stay on producing public records
November 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA northern Indiana District Court was wrong in granting a Wisconsin city’s motion for a stay, which allowed the city
to withhold public records from the bank suing it for violating securities law, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
concluded today. The issue was whether the order issued by a state court for the city to produce the documents could be stayed
by federal law because the request constituted discovery proceedings.
MoreAG's involvement questioned in prosecutor forfeiture suit
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General’s Office plans to “zealously defend” 78 prosecutors being sued over civil forfeiture
collection practices, meaning the state courts will likely have to analyze not only the merits of that issue but also whether
two separate state statutes restrict how Indiana’s top attorney can intervene in this taxpayer-filed qui tam lawsuit.
MoreOpinion regarding insurance company considers definition of ‘ever’
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAn Indiana Court of Appeals panel was split in an opinion released today that considered the definition of “ever”
on a home insurance application when it came to whether the homeowners insurance coverage was ever “declined, cancelled,
or non-renewed.”
MoreCourt didn't err in ordering cash bond
November 24, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s order that the two beneficiaries of a piece of property who objected
to the sale of the land must each pay a $100,000 cash bond. The case also gave the appellate court the opportunity to decide
the standard of review in this type of challenge.
MoreJustices order Marion County traffic judge's suspension
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered the 30-day no pay suspension of the Marion County traffic judge who’s admitted
he imposed excessive fines and treated people unfairly in his court partly because he wanted to discourage future litigants
from exercising their constitutional right to trial.
MoreMarion Traffic judge suspended for 30 days
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Marion County Traffic Judge William E. Young for 30 days.
MoreIndiana traffic court issues dent judiciary's public perception
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo central Indiana traffic court judges are under fire for their conduct and practices in their courtrooms, with one Marion
Superior judge facing disciplinary charges after sparking statewide legislative changes and criticism from the Indiana Court
of Appeals.
MoreIn case of dishonest lawyers
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe nearly 50-year-old Indiana State Bar Association Clients’ Financial Assistance Fund has seen an unprecedented number
of claims against a single attorney.
MoreCourt programs, economy among focuses of foreclosure conference
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen it comes to the problem of mortgage foreclosures in Indiana, there appears to be no end in sight, at least not yet.
MoreJohnsen speaks publicly for first time in 2 years
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTwo years ago this month, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor was named to the transition team of President
Barack Obama, not quite knowing where that experience would lead.
MoreIndiana law students raise awareness on animal welfare issues
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo learn more about a number of legal concerns that involve animal welfare – whether those issues involve pets, livestock,
or even exotic animals – students at Indiana law schools have started organizations affiliated with the national Animal
Legal Defense Fund.
MoreDeath and tax uncertainty
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThese days, it feels as though Uncle Sam is laughing at estate planning and wealth transfer attorneys.
MoreCourt tosses use of contempt as way to order debt payment
November 23, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals says that a southern county’s local rule permitting the use of contempt powers to enforce
civil judgment payments violates the Indiana Constitution.
MoreCourt erred in admitting child's videotaped statement
November 23, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA trial court improperly allowed a videotaped statement by a victim of child molesting into evidence instead of having the
child participate in live direct examination, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today in its reversal of a man’s molesting
convictions.
MoreSpecial judge selection rule amended
November 23, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has amended the eligibility section of Indiana Trial Rule 79 regarding special judge selection.
More7th Circuit affirms attorney's fees award under Lanham Act
November 23, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFinding a plaintiff’s actions frivolous, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today has affirmed a District Court’s
grant of attorney’s fees to a company that successfully defended itself after selling lamps to the plaintiff home health
care provider. The 7th Circuit also granted the defendant’s motion for fees and costs pursuant to Rule 38 of the appellate
rules.
MoreJudges reverse support modification for lack of jurisdiction
November 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling that Illinois proceedings on child support were null because
jurisdiction was never properly transferred, noting it found an ex parte proceeding that excluded the mother “extremely
troubling.”
MoreAppellate court affirms judgment in coverage dispute
November 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Evidence Rule 407 may bar evidence of subsequent insurance policy revisions offered to resolve ambiguity in an executed
insurance contract, the Indiana Court of Appeals held today.
MoreReports break down caseloads, costs in Indiana courts
November 22, 2010
IL StaffIt cost nearly $400 million to operate Indiana courts last year, according to new reports released by the Indiana Supreme
Court Division on State Court Administration.
MoreJustices take sex offender case
November 22, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to a case filed by a convicted felon who refuses to register as a sex offender
for life.
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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!