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Exotic dancers are employees, may settle case
August 2, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has found that exotic dancers at an Indianapolis club are employees, not independent contractors as the club
owner argued.
More3 emerge as finalists for justice seat
July 30, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has completed its work.
Now, it’s up to Gov. Mitch Daniels to decide who’ll be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
MoreCommission names 3 finalists
July 30, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has picked Boone Circuit Judge Steven David, Marion Superior Judge Robyn Moberly,
and Bingham McHale attorney Karl Mulvaney as finalists for the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
MoreCommission interviewing 9 semi-finalists today
July 30, 2010
Michael HoskinsOne set of interviews remain before the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission goes into a closed-door meeting to deliberate
which three names should be sent to the governor to decide who will be the state’s next Supreme Court justice.
MoreWrongfully convicted man can pursue IIED claim
July 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man wrongfully convicted of attempted murder can go forward with his intentional infliction of emotional distress claim
against the City of Elkhart and several police officers, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreCourt defines due process rights for drug court participants
July 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with a defendant that his due process rights were denied when his participation in a drug
court program was ended without giving him notice of a hearing, or allowing him to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses.
MoreMarion Superior judge new pro bono committee chair
July 30, 2010
IL StaffThe District 8 Pro Bono Committee has a new chair – Marion Superior Judge David A Shaheed.
MoreCourt declines to review commitment cases differently
July 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals declined Thursday to change how it reviews cases dealing with involuntary commitment.
MoreSecond round of justice interviews Friday
July 29, 2010
IL StaffInterviews for the newest justice are Friday. Indiana Lawyer will be covering the semi-finalist interviews with
updates throughout the day.
More7th Circuit ends use of inextricable intertwinement doctrine
July 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a defendant’s perjury conviction and in doing so, concluded that resorting to
inextricable intertwinement is unavailable when determining a theory of admissibility.
MoreHigh court takes certified question from Southern District
July 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court will answer a certified question in litigation involving the state’s Products Liability Act.
The justices accepted the certified question from U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Judge Larry J. McKinney
Tuesday afternoon.
MoreIndy to host national conference for Lawyers Assistance Programs
July 28, 2010
IL StaffIndiana’s Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is partnering with the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer
Assistance Programs to host this year’s national conference in October in Indianapolis.
MoreJudge worries ruling may make bright-line rule in traffic stops
July 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges each wrote their own opinion on whether a police officer’s safety concerns
were legitimate enough to allow the officer to search a car after a traffic stop.
MoreCourt upholds discrimination claims in coroner's office
July 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the finding that an African-American Marion County Coroner took action against his
white chief deputy coroner because of race, but ordered a reduction in the amount of compensatory damages the deputy coroner
could receive.
MoreFederal office: No Hatch Act violations in Dearborn County
July 27, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal government office has cleared two Dearborn County officials who’d been accused by the former county attorney
of violating federal law that restricts political activity for those involved with federally funded programs.
MoreMajority overturns enticement of minor conviction based on error
July 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAddressing for the issue for the first time, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the “ostrich instruction”
in context of 18 U.S.C. Section 2422(b) was not appropriately given to the jury in an enticement of a minor trial.
MoreArbitration of FCRA claim survives bankruptcy discharge
July 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man’s Fair Credit Reporting Act claim can be arbitrated even though the debt was addressed and discharged in bankruptcy
proceedings, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreEast Chicago casino case still alive
July 26, 2010
Michael HoskinsA years-long court battle over millions of dollars in East Chicago casino revenue remains alive after a Marion County judge
vacated an earlier dismissal of the civil suit and blocked the release of $8 million in disputed funds that had been part
of a settlement.
MoreNominations sought for numerous awards
July 23, 2010
IL StaffIf you know of a lawyer or judge who demonstrates dedication and professionalism above and beyond most, there are several
awards for which they may be considered. Deadlines are quickly approaching.
MoreCOA: Trial court to decide pre-sentencing educational credit time
July 23, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettA trial court is the proper authority to determine credit if a defendant earns educational credit time prior to sentencing,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreDefendants entitled to competency hearing in probation revocations
July 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonDefendants are entitled to a competency hearing as part of their due process rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded
today, addressing the issue for the first time.
MorePlain English jury instructions now available
July 22, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Model Civil Jury Instructions, which were prepared by the Civil Instructions Committee of the Indiana Judges Association
and are written in plain English, are now available.
MorePresident names former deputy sheriff for U.S. Marshal
July 22, 2010
IL StaffPresident Barack Obama nominated Myron M. Sutton, a former deputy sheriff in Newton County in 1998-2007, as United States
Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana.
MoreJudges disagree on whether grandfather can adopt
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonJudges on the Indiana Court of Appeals disagreed as to whether a grandfather could adopt his biological granddaughter but
allow the mother to retain her parental rights under Indiana law.
MoreMedicaid applications review policy doesn't violate federal law
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn administrative law judge’s refusal to consider evidence of conditions that aren’t disclosed on a Medicaid disability
application doesn’t violate federal law and the Due Process Clause, a majority on the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled
today.
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Interesting that the new laws in criminal code all involve voter fraud
I'm getting divorced and we have prenuptial and judge said it stands even though he made me sign it 2 days before wedding then I be c ame ill and left with nothing butbills
No irony here, John. Conour’s clients are wise to him. Evidently you’ve missed discovery that disclosed Conour was aware he was caught with his hand in the cookie jar, actually many cookie jars, but continued to spend any monies he secured on himself and his lifestyle. Your theory is idealistic and assumes Conour has the soul of a good attorney and therefore he would take care of his clients. Conour has no soul. He greedily took awarded settlements from his disabled clients and spent it on his own edacious desires. You are naïve to think if he kept working he would put his fees into a restitution fund. He is who he is and has proven he will use any means to cheat and manipulate those who trust him and the judicial system that is supposed to protect them. Sorry John, you don’t send the fox back into the hen house after he’s caught devouring the hens. Conour can’t be trusted. He has no more honor than that fox.
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