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ICADV honors 7 for outstanding service
October 21, 2010
IL StaffSt. Joseph Circuit Judge Michael Gotsch Sr. was recognized by the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Wednesday for
his work addressing the needs of both children and victims of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
MoreEvansville Bar to collaborate with school for history video
October 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAs part of the Evansville Bar Association’s activities to commemorate its 100th anniversary, which will take place as
part of their Law Day celebration in April 2011, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and the EBA announced today
they will collaborate on a video of the last 100 years of the legal community in southwestern Indiana.
MoreCOA: Candidate remains on ballot
October 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Republican winner of the primary election for Indiana House of Representatives District 74 will remain on the ballot for
the general election, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreJuvenile's records not protected by counselor/client privilege
October 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Howard Superior Court erred in finding that the counselor/client privilege prevented the admission of a son’s counseling
records during a custody modification hearing, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreCourthouse renovations close courtrooms, move chambers
October 20, 2010
IL StaffBecause of major renovations under way at the Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis, the locations of judges’
chambers have changed and courtrooms have closed.
MoreProposed settlement may net $25 million for environmental cleanup
October 20, 2010
IL StaffThe proposed settlement filed today in the bankruptcy case involving former General Motors sites could provide nearly $25
million for cleanup of eight Indiana sites with ties to the automaker.
MoreSupreme Court appoints new justice’s Circuit Court replacement
October 19, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a judge who will fill a vacancy on Boone Circuit Court caused by The Hon. Steven David
becoming the newest state justice. The high court appointed attorney J. Jeffrey Edens as judge pro tempore in Boone Circuit
Court.
MoreAttorney sues condo developer over accessibility
October 19, 2010
Cory SchoutenA resident of the 3Mass condo development who uses an electric wheelchair is suing the developers for failing to provide handicap
accessibility to a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Indianapolis.
MoreUkrainian delegates visit Indianapolis, observe legal system
October 19, 2010
IL StaffSix delegates from the Ukraine’s legal community will be in Indianapolis through Saturday to learn about the American
legal system by observing court hearings and meeting with members of the legal community, as well as participating in cultural
activities.
MoreNew justice joins the Indiana Supreme Court
October 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe state now has its 106th justice on the Indiana Supreme Court. Justice Steven H. David officially took his oath and donned
his black robe for the state’s highest court today, culminating a process that began with a May announcement that Justice
Theodore R. Boehm was stepping down from the bench. Gov. Mitch Daniels chose the 15-year Boone Circuit judge about a month
ago.
MoreJudge DeGuilio to be officially sworn in Oct. 29
October 18, 2010
IL StaffThe state’s newest judge in the Northern District of Indiana will be formally sworn in Oct. 29 at the Robert A. Grant
Federal Building and Courthouse in South Bend.
MoreJudges ask Supreme Court to answer lottery law questions
October 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided it needs some assistance from the Indiana Supreme Court to decide whether the
National Collegiate Athletic Association’s ticket-distribution system constitutes a lottery under Indiana law.
MoreAppellate court travels for arguments
October 18, 2010
IL StaffAs part of its “Appeals on Wheels” initiative, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hit the road this week to hear
arguments.
MoreLongtime northern Indiana attorney dies
October 18, 2010
IL StaffNick J. Thiros, who practiced law in northwest Indiana for more than 50 years, died Oct. 14.
MoreSCOTUS declines Indiana death penalty case
October 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe nation’s highest court won’t re-consider a ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court late last year that upheld
a man’s death sentence and revised its stance on what it means when a jury fails to recommend a unanimous sentence.
MoreICLEF gives $100,000 to Indiana Bar Foundation
October 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum’s governing board is giving $100,000 to the Indiana Bar Foundation, which
is struggling financially because of low interest rates that have hit IOLTA accounts and created problems in funding pro bono
and related programs statewide.
MoreUpdated rules to govern lawyer advertising
October 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsCulminating a process that began five years ago, the Indiana Supreme Court has approved the first attorney advertising rule
change of its kind in about a generation.
MoreTeen who jumped from courthouse’s third floor dies
October 15, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettAn Avon teen who jumped from the third floor of the Hendricks County Courthouse Wednesday has died.
MoreJudge rejects former prosecutor spokesman's plea
October 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Hamilton County judge has rejected the plea agreement of the former public information officer for Marion County Prosecutor
Carl Brizzi.
MoreStates' lawsuit challenging federal health-care law can proceed
October 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe lawsuit filed by 20 states, including Indiana, challenging the constitutionality of the new federal health-care law can
go forward on two counts, a Florida federal judge ruled Thursday.
MoreCourt reverses indeterminate commitment of juvenile
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed the interplay between sections 6 and 10 of Indiana Code 31-37-19 governing juvenile
commitment for the first time today. The judges noted when they are applied separately the sections produce opposite results
regarding the purpose of the statutes.
MoreJudges define 'courthouse' for first time
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals had to decide if a courthouse means a particular building or may
be any place that houses the trial courts. Their decision would impact a woman whose home was sold in a sheriff’s sale.
MoreJustices order new trial to determine fault in Ford rollover suit
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has reversed the allocation of fault in a wrongful death action against Ford Motor Co. and other
defendants, finding the evidence didn’t support allocating fault to the manufacturer of the seatbelt assembly and a
nonparty. The high court was also faced with the challenge of allocating fault among the remaining parties.
More7th Circuit orders lower court to consider a minor participant reduction
October 13, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a man’s lengthy sentence for transporting drug money because the District Court
needs to determine whether the man should receive a minor participant reduction since he only transported money one time.
MoreCourt: stipulation can be in preliminary jury instructions
October 13, 2010
Jennifer NelsonEven though a defendant waived his argument for appeal that a stipulation may not be placed before a jury via preliminary
jury instructions, the Indiana Court of Appeals held the opposite today in a case involving a conviction of unlawful possession
of a firearm by a serious violent felon.
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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.