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Appeals court looks at revised law on sex-offense status
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals remanded a case today with instructions to re-examine a case about a man’s disputed classification
as a sexually violent predator.
MoreLandlord not responsible for dog bite
September 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment today for a landlord who was sued by a postal carrier who was bit by
a tenant’s dog that had escaped from the property. The judges declined to find that by entering into a lease, a landlord
establishes a relationship to a tenant’s dog.
MoreTrust created for children of attorney killed by her husband, arrangements set
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsA trust has been created for the children of an attorney who was killed by her husband last week.
MoreIndianapolis Bar Association forms PAC
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indianapolis Bar Association may be the first statewide or nationally to create a plan aimed at combating judicial campaign-contribution
concerns on the heels of a landmark court ruling last year.
More7th Circuit upholds Indiana's judicial canons
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsAt a time when the legal community is caught up in controversies about how judges are selected and whether they can remain
impartial, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on that national debate and ruled that states have the authority
to self-regulate on those issues as it relates to judicial canons.
MoreIndianapolis IP attorney killed by husband after filing for divorce
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsPracticing law was never an obligation for Indianapolis attorney Mary Jane Frisby but a chance for her to say, “Wow,
look what we get to do.”
MoreGuardians program fulfills need
September 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo help address the need for guardians for patients of a northwest Indiana hospital, Lake County Judge Diane Kavadias-Schneider
– with others in the court and with permission from Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard – worked on a guardianship
program that involved temporary volunteer guardians.
MoreAdult guardianship programs continue to operate with little funding
September 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerCourts around Indiana have started their own guardianship programs based on the Lake County model program in Allen, Elkhart,
Lawrence, St. Joseph, Tippecanoe, and Vanderburgh counties.
MoreIndianapolis attorney chosen as magistrate judge
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsA partner at Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg has been chosen as the newest federal magistrate judge for the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreBook recounts '08 presidential race
September 1, 2010
IL StaffAn Indiana lawyer intimately involved in Barack Obama’s presidential run has written a book about the campaign and
how the consistently Republican state went Democrat for the first time since 1964.
MoreAppellate courts address estate tax, trust division regarding adoptions
September 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAs adoptions have become more common and more accepted for expanding the family tree, courts have had to address some legal
matters clarifying those familial ties.
MorePartnership between law school and India continues
September 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTies between an Indiana law school and India were strengthened this summer as six students completed legal internships and
a professor began a study of that country’s trial courts.
MoreJustices criticize attorney's decision making on publication
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsState statutes about adoption and grandparent visitation may be important for Indiana trial courts when considering custody
issues, but courts have long held that foundational due process rights still apply and can’t be sacrificed.
More7th Circuit rules on attorney fee issues in brownfield case
August 31, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has mostly upheld an Indiana federal judge who’d ruled on the litigation costs and
attorney fees involved in a Shell gas station brownfield case.
MoreCircuit Court split on rehearing judicial canons case
August 31, 2010
Michael HoskinsIndiana’s two federal appeals judges disagree about whether the full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals should reconsider
a Wisconsin case about the judicial code of conduct in that state, paving the way for a further battle before the nation’s
highest court that could influence Indiana’s judicial canons.
MoreCOA: variance for residential wind turbine allowed
August 31, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Court of Appeals today affirmed a decision from the Warrick Superior Court that found the Board of Zoning Appeals of the
Area Plan Commission of Warrick County was right in allowing a 20-foot variance for the construction of a residential wind
turbine.
MoreHigh court remands Medicaid case to lower court
August 31, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ordered a Marion Superior Court to let Medicaid recipients involved in a decades-long lawsuit present
evidence to demonstrate the transportation they may be entitled to by law and if they have been or will be denied services
because of lower pay rates to Medicaid transportation providers.
MoreSupreme Court uses PBS to educate public on courts
August 31, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court is teaming up with the state’s Public Broadcasting Service to offer specials informing residents
about the court system.
MoreJustices take 2 cases
August 31, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the case in which the Indiana Court of Appeals split in reversing a man’s Class
A
felony attempted murder conviction.
MoreJudges rule man's right to speedy trial was violated
August 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state had an affirmative duty to pursue prosecution of a defendant under his right to a speedy trial, the Indiana Court
of Appeals ruled today. The appellate court also disapproved of the state’s blanket policy to not attempt to secure
the attendance of an accused incarcerated person in a foreign jurisdiction until he has finished serving his sentence there.
MoreHigh court privately reprimands attorney
August 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has privately reprimanded an attorney for improperly revealing information about a former client
when socializing with friends.
MoreCivics program cuts staff
August 27, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe staff of the civics education program of the Indiana Bar Foundation will be restructured due to decreases in IOLTA funding
available for next year, the IBF announced today.
MoreSouthern District names new magistrate
August 27, 2010
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced today the selection of Mark J. Dinsmore as
magistrate judge.
MoreAttorney killed by husband
August 27, 2010
IL StaffThe man who committed suicide atop a parking garage in downtown Indianapolis Thursday afternoon behind Barnes & Thornburg
earlier had killed his attorney wife in their Brownsburg home, police said.
MoreChild must show she is born out of wedlock to inherit
August 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonRuling on the issue for the first time, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that the plain language of Indiana Code Section
29-1-2-7 requires a child to show she is born out of wedlock for inheritance purposes.
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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.