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Anything you tweet may be used against you...
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsInstant updates on Facebook and Twitter are becoming a staple in people’s lives, and those social media networks are
becoming a more common part of the litigation process in state and federal courts.
MoreJustices consider juvenile placements
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is considering a case where a St. Joseph County juvenile judge has declared unconstitutional three
statutes involving child placements, a controversial issue that’s pitted many within the state judiciary against the
Indiana Department of Child Services for the past two years.
MoreFurniture designer uses old law books
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerOne Indianapolis furniture designer make benches, tables, a screen, and even a functioning chandelier out of book bindings.
MoreFormer Indiana appellate deputy clerk dies
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA former deputy clerk for Indiana’s appellate courts died July 5 in Wisconsin from complications following a heart transplant.
MoreAttorney fees not recoverable under adult wrongful death statute
July 20, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettThe Indiana Court of Appeals today disagreed about an issue of first impression regarding recovery of attorney fees under
the adult wrongful death statute.
MoreNo summary judgment for health-care facility with racial-preference policy
July 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe District Court erred in granting summary judgment to a long-term health-care facility which prevented black workers from
assisting certain residents based on the residents’ requests, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreState, federal double-jeopardy challenge fails
July 20, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettA man’s claims of federal and state double-jeopardy violations were rejected today by the Indiana Court of Appeals,
which affirmed the trial court in a case involving multiple child pornography videos.
MoreAttorneys to debate constitutionality of health-care reform
July 20, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will hold a CLE on health-care reform which will include a debate between Indiana
Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher and Indiana University School of Law –Indianapolis professor David Orentlicher.
MoreCOA reverses juvenile's exploitation adjudication
July 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a juvenile’s adjudication for exploiting an endangered adult because the state
didn’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the 17-year-old took advantage of the mentally retarded man.
More52 apply for magistrate spot in Southern District
July 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonMore than 50 people have applied to become the next magistrate judge in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreClark County goes online with Odyssey
July 19, 2010
IL StaffClark County is now using the Indiana Supreme Court Case Management System, Odyssey.
MoreMarion Superior traffic judge charged with misconduct
July 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge presiding over the county’s traffic court faces four judicial misconduct charges as a result
of his general handling of traffic infraction cases and one suit in particular, where the state justices have described him
as being “biased.”
More7th Circuit reverses dismissal of NCAA illegal ticket-lottery suit
July 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed a proposed class action case claiming the National Collegiate Athletic Association
operates an illegal lottery to sell tickets to certain sporting events to go forward.
MoreProsecutor candidate drops out of race
July 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Democratic candidate for Gibson County Prosecutor has withdrawn from the race following his indictment on four charges,
including possession of child pornography.
MoreMarion Superior Traffic judge charged with misconduct
July 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has charged Marion Superior Judge William E. Young with misconduct for his
handling of traffic court cases.
MoreFederal judge certifies class-action suit against jail
July 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has certified a class-action suit against the Lake County sheriff and others brought by a group of pretrial
detainees who were held in the county jail in conditions they claim were unconstitutional.
More3-step test needed to balance rights
July 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIndiana’s victim-advocate privilege is limited by a criminal defendant’s constitutional rights, the Indiana Court
of Appeals concluded today on the matter of first impression.
MoreIndy attorney Joe Hogsett tapped for U.S. Attorney post
July 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsWhen Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett received the news Wednesday that he’d been chosen by President
Barack Obama
to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, he wasn’t in court or handling a client’s legal
matters.
MoreTown lacked needed consents to annex land
July 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed for the first time whether the waiver of the right to object to,
remonstrate against,
or appeal an annexation constitutes “consent” to an annexation under Indiana Code.
MoreInlow heirs accuse Fifth Third, Hall Render of fraud
July 15, 2010
J.K. WallA bitter battle between the heirs of former Conseco Inc. executive Lawrence Inlow and the bank and attorneys overseeing his
estate will get a hearing Friday in Hamilton County Court.
MorePresident nominates Joe Hogsett for U.S. Attorney
July 14, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe White House has chosen Bingham McHale partner Joe Hogsett to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreInterview times set for justice semi-finalists
July 14, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has released the interview times for the nine semi-finalists for the justice position opening up
this fall.
More7th Circuit upholds gun ban for domestic violence offender
July 14, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA Wisconsin man who pled guilty to possessing firearms after he was convicted of a domestic battery misdemeanor
is not allowed
to have those firearms, even though he argued they were used for hunting.
MoreIndiana picked to launch foster-youth transition program
July 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Office of Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate is one of 16 programs in the National CASA Association
that will use a pilot program to help young adults leaving foster care.
MoreCOA: insurer received actual notice from clients
July 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe insurance company that provided legal professional liability coverage for the attorney who abandoned his practice and
went on a crime spree did receive actual notice of the attorney’s clients’ claims against the insurer, the Indiana
Court of Appeals ruled today.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!