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High-priced Chicago firm handling Durham’s appeal pro bono
February 21, 2013
Scott OlsonJust because Tim Durham isn’t paying a lawyer to handle the appeal of his 50-year federal prison sentence doesn’t
mean he’s getting shortchanged.
More7th Circuit rejects hospital's claims for $20M more in federal aid
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonColumbus Regional Hospital, which was flooded following heavy rains in southern Indiana in 2008, is not entitled to an additional
$20 million in disaster relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in addition to the $70 million it already
received, the 7th Circuit concluded Wednesday.
MoreCourt reverses DCS order requiring mother to take prescribed meds
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA mother whose child was adjudicated as child in need of services won a partial victory before the Indiana Court of Appeals
Wednesday.
MoreJustices suspend Tim Durham’s law license
February 20, 2013
IL StaffTim Durham, the Indiana businessman found guilty in June on 12 felony fraud charges, had his law license suspended last week
by the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreLife sentence upheld by Court of Appeals
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA Grant County man who killed his ex-wife in the middle of the night after breaking into her Marion home will spend the rest
of his life in prison, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. The judges affirmed the denial of Fred Laux’s petition
for post-conviction relief based on ineffective assistance of counsel.
MoreCOA orders hearing on man’s request to remove name from JTAC website
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that it has no authority to remove a man’s name from the Judicial Technology and
Automation Committee website and law enforcement databases after a protective order against him was dismissed. But the judges
remanded for a hearing before the trial court on David Cook’s claims.
MoreInsurance policy’s one-year limitation period voided
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.’s claim that if it’s one-year limitation
on bringing an action against the insurer is unenforceable then the court should find a two-year limitation period applies
based on Indiana statute.
MoreMan’s challenge to requirement he register as sex offender dismissed
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded it lacked jurisdiction over an appeal out of Marion County by a man who argues he shouldn’t
have to register as a sex offender for a 1982 rape conviction in California.
MoreProposed changes would make convicted felons serve at least 75 percent of sentence
February 20, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlThe worst-of-the-worst criminal offenders will be facing more time while low-level offenders will be given intensive probation
under the new sentencing provisions included in the rewrite of the Indiana Criminal Code.
MoreSenator’s push for constitutional convention passes committee
February 20, 2013
IL StaffSenate President Pro Tem David Long’s legislative initiative calling for a convention to propose amendments to the U.S.
Constitution advanced out of the Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure Tuesday.
MoreJustices take juvenile sex offender case
February 19, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted just one case on transfer last week, that of a Lawrence County teen who was ordered to
register as a sex offender.
MoreBill restricting social media access for sex offenders passes Senate
February 19, 2013
IL StaffSenate Bill 347, introduced to rectify issues brought up by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals when it struck down an existing
law regulating social media use by registered sex offenders, passed the Senate Monday by a vote of 49-0.
MoreJustices order new trial for man tried in absentia
February 19, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA North Carolina man who was convicted of two counts of Class C felony neglect of a dependent by an Elkhart Superior Court
while the defendant was on a bus on the way to court will get a new trial, the Indiana Supreme Court concluded Tuesday.
MoreMan facing deportation loses 2 appeals
February 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA citizen of Ecuador who has lived in the U.S. since he was one year old was unable to convince the Indiana Court of Appeals
in separate cases that his counsel’s failure to inform him of the possible deportation consequences of pleading guilty
to a crime should result in post-conviction relief.
MoreDecision could come soon on Don Marsh severance claim
February 18, 2013
Scott OlsonDon Marsh shouldn’t have to wait long to find out if he can collect his entire $4 million severance or whether he’ll
have to return the portion he’s already received from Marsh Supermarkets Inc.
MoreBrother’s previous threat allowed at trial
February 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Monday that a threat made by a man against his brother a year before the man threw
hot water on the brother was properly admitted into evidence during trial.
MorePro se defendant wins reversal of restitution order
February 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA defendant ordered to repay more than $19,000 that a drug task force spent to investigate his methamphetamine manufacturing
will not have to make restitution because the state isn’t a victim under the restitution statute, the Indiana Court
of Appeals ruled.
MoreLong’s constitutional convention legislation before committee Tuesday
February 18, 2013
IL StaffSenate President Pro Tempore David Long’s resolution and two companion bills calling for states to gather to amend the
U.S. Constitution to limit the commerce clause and federal taxing authority will be heard before the Committee on Rules and
Legislative Procedure Tuesday.
MoreIndiana farmer’s case goes before the SCOTUS Tuesday
February 18, 2013
IL StaffU.S. justices will hear arguments Tuesday morning in the lawsuit brought by Monsanto Co. against Knox County farmer Vernon
Hugh Bowman alleging patent infringement.
More7th Circuit Bar seeks Indiana attorneys to honor
February 18, 2013
IL StaffEach year, the 7th Circuit Bar Association honors members of the legal profession for their pro bono and public service work
who are from the host state of the association’s annual meeting. Indiana is hosting the meeting May 5-7 in Indianapolis.
MoreWoman hit by foul ball strikes out at Court of Appeals
February 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA baseball organization in Lake County is not liable for the injuries a fan suffered when she was hit in the face by a foul
ball during a game, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
MoreCOA split on whether judge can order community service in lieu of fines
February 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonTwo judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals decided that a trial judge didn’t have statutory authority to order an indigent
woman to perform community service instead of paying fines and costs of her case, ordering the court to address the issue
of imposing fees and costs.
MoreJudges rule in favor of bank on request to end trust
February 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA beneficiary of a trust couldn’t prove to the Indiana Court of Appeals that the purpose of the trust, created by her
mother, was to benefit any grandchildren and because there are no grandchildren, the trust should be terminated.
MoreLegislation on judicial nominating commission members moves to House
February 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA bill that would require the governor to appoint nonattorney members to the Judicial Nominating Commission from a list of
legislator-approved candidates passed the Senate 46-2 Thursday.
MoreAllen Superior judge to retire in April
February 15, 2013
IL StaffJudge Stephen M. Sims of Allen Superior Court announced Thursday he will retire April 26 after nearly 20 years on the bench.
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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!