Legal News
Chief’s recusal results in split Supreme Court
November 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe same day it heard arguments about the dissolution of a Brown County fire district, the Indiana Supreme Court reinstated
the intermediate court’s ruling on the case because of a 2-2 division caused by the recusal of Chief Justice Randall
T. Shepard.
MoreJudges: disparagement provision not violated
November 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals twice declined to certify questions to the Indiana Supreme Court a litigant raised in his
appeal of a suit involving alleged violations of a non-disparagement clause in a settlement agreement.
MoreAppellate court finds garage insurance policy doesn’t cover injuries
November 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonFor only the second time, the Indiana Court of Appeals has addressed the language in a garage insurance policy, and upheld
partial summary judgment in favor of the insurer.
MoreJohnsen to discuss confirmation process, rule of law Friday
November 18, 2010
IL StaffFor the first time since she was nominated to a post in the Department of Justice, Dawn Johnsen will give a public lecture
at Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington on Friday.
MoreCOA reverses ruling in right of contribution case
November 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals used common law today to reverse a judgment in favor of a man suing his business partner for
failing to contribute to guarantee payments.
More7th Circuit: Drug convictions stand
November 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed drug convictions against two defendants, holding the lower court didn’t err
in admitting a police officer’s voice identification testimony regarding one of the defendants.
MoreJustices take legal-malpractice insurance case
November 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to a case in which a legal professional liability insurer claimed it didn’t
receive actual notice of claims against the attorney, so the former clients couldn’t collect under the plan.
MoreJudges remand securities fraud case on statute-of-limitation issue
November 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ordered a trial court to reconsider whether it should discharge certain charges of securities
fraud because the charges fall outside the statute of limitation.
MoreDismissal of delinquency petition doesn’t endanger public
November 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA juvenile court didn’t err in dismissing a delinquency petition against a teen who was found to be incompetent to stand
trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today. The judges also found dismissing the petition did not unduly endanger the
public.
MoreLegislators meet for Organization Day
November 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonToday is the 2011 Organization Day for Indiana lawmakers, typically a ceremonial day. But one tradition was slightly altered
due to Secretary of State Todd Rokita’s absence.
MoreCourt rejects man's explanation of 'briefly'
November 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man charged with a drug dealing offense near a school wasn’t entitled to a jury instruction stating he was only “briefly”
within 1,000 feet of school property because the drug transaction was short in time even though it happened at his house,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreNo error in refusal to tender 'missing witness' instruction
November 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s drug convictions, finding the District Court didn’t err by refusing
to give the jury a requested “missing witness” instruction.
MoreDespite out-of-court agreement, COA upholds motion to strike
November 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals encourages collegiality among attorneys when it comes to resolving issues outside of court, but
it had to uphold the striking of documents because they were not timely filed with the trial court. The parties’ attorneys
agreed to an extension of time to reply outside of court, but the trial court had no choice but to not allow the late reply.
MoreICJI awards grant for study of juvenile courts
November 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTwo Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs professors at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
have received a $200,000 grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to study the records of juvenile delinquents in
Indiana to determine if juvenile court personnel treated defendants differently based on race, the school announced today.
MoreCourt upholds juvenile placement with DOC
November 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals upheld placing a juvenile with the Indiana Department of Correction over his objections that
there was a less restrictive alternative available.
MoreJustices disbar attorney
November 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court chose to disbar a Marion County attorney due to his pattern of neglect in clients’ cases.
MorePlaintiff attorney chosen to serve on judicial commissions
November 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis plaintiff attorney has received the most votes from colleagues to join the Indiana Judicial Nominating and
Judicial Qualifications commissions, and he’ll take a spot on a seven-person panel in January.
MoreJudge denies summary judgment in legal malpractice suit
November 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge denied summary judgment for an attorney and his law firm on legal malpractice and other claims, ruling the
defendants failed to present a coherent argument to support summary judgment.
MoreCOA to visit high school for oral arguments
November 11, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a trespass and resisting law enforcement case at an Indianapolis
high school Nov. 16.
MoreNorthern District Local Rules amended
November 11, 2010
IL StaffFour local rules have been amended in the U.S. District Court of Indiana, Northern District. Changes have been made to Local
Rule 7.1, Motion Practice; Length and Form of Briefs; L.R. 56.1 Summary Judgment Procedure; L.R. 200.1, Bankruptcy Cases and
Proceedings; and Appendix C, Notice to Pro Se Litigant.
MoreCOA: State could charge man for leaving scene of fatal accident
November 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s conviction for failing to return to the scene of a fatal accident, finding
the state wasn’t barred under collateral estoppel principles from prosecuting him for the same crime as another man
who had already been convicted of causing the victim’s death.
MoreHigh court vacates transfer order
November 10, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has decided not to take the case of a man who claimed he received ineffective assistance of trial
counsel.
MoreATC chairman stepping down
November 10, 2010
IL StaffP. Thomas Snow, a former judge in Wayne County, is resigning as chairman of the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
MoreNew advertising rule on law firm monikers sparks concern
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsNew attorney advertising rules adopted recently by the Indiana Supreme Court have some lawyers throughout the state worried
that they’re being forced to change their law firm names from what’s historically been allowed.
MoreHuman trafficking cases on the rise in Indiana
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile it may still be an issue under the radar of many Hoosiers, human trafficking seems to be thriving in Indiana.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
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.