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Judge: Undeveloped land can be assessed as agricultural
April 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Tax Court Friday upheld a final determination by the Indiana Board of Tax Review to assess farm land as agricultural
that was purchased by a developer but remained undeveloped for years.
MoreJudges affirm restitution order, sentence following deadly crash
April 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA man who was speeding and under the influence of alcohol when his car struck another, killing the driver and severely injuring
the passenger, will have to make restitution to the victims, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreMan found guilty again in South Bend murder
April 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA St. Joseph County man who was convicted of killing his girlfriend – but later had the conviction overturned by the
Indiana Supreme Court – was found guilty again April 12 of murder.
MoreCourt reverses hotel’s cybersquatting conviction
April 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA dispute over who could use the designation “Visit Michigan City LaPorte” led to a legal battle between LaPorte
County’s visitors bureau and an area hotel-resort, with the trial court ruling in favor of the visitors bureau. But
the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Monday, ruling the bureau didn’t prove it held a valid and protectable trademark.
MorePolice Merit Commission may discipline former assistant chief
April 12, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA former assistant police chief of the City of Greenwood who was demoted to lieutenant may be disciplined by the city’s
Police Merit Commission, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday. The officer argued that based on ordinances and codes,
only the mayor could discipline police chiefs or assistant chiefs.
MoreIndianapolis Bankruptcy Division eliminates informal ADR mandate
April 12, 2013
IL StaffSouthern District Bankruptcy Chief Judge James K. Coachys has signed an order that terminates a previous order requiring alternative
dispute resolution related to Chapter 13 trustee motions to dismiss in the Indianapolis Division.
MoreWorkers’ comp, JTAC bills pass full Senate
April 11, 2013
Jennifer NelsonLegislation out of the House of Representatives reconfiguring workers’ compensation in Indiana passed the Senate Wednesday
and goes back to the House with some changes.
MoreJustices rule in favor of sewer facility operator in condemnation action
April 11, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA case involving a compensation award for condemnation initiated by Fort Wayne’s Board of Public Works that may appear
at first blush as a “no brainer” is actually not as simple as it seems, the Indiana Supreme Court pointed out
Thursday.
MoreContractor wins on appeal of $14.5M damages award for defamation
April 11, 2013
Jennifer NelsonState Farm Fire & Casualty Co. is on the hook for $14.5 million in damages after a contractor prevailed on his defamation
claim against the insurer. The award is one of the largest defamation damages in the country, according to the court.
MoreState Farm must pay contractor $14.5M for defamation
April 11, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14.5 million award of damages against State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. after finding
the insurer couldn’t prove its three arguments on appeal to reverse. The award is one of the largest defamation awards
in U.S. history, according to the court.
MoreIndiana among 35 states urging federal immigration reform
April 10, 2013
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller joined a bipartisan group of 35 state and district attorneys general who Tuesday sent
a letter to Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress urging federal immigration reform.
MoreElectric cooperative owed no duty to injured contractor
April 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonAn independent contractor injured at a generating station owned by Bloomington-based Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative
was unable to prove to the Indiana Court of Appeals that the electric cooperative was negligent regarding his injury.
More7th Circuit: Federal courts or juries can’t decide religious questions
April 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonTaking up three appeals stemming from a lawsuit filed surrounding control of religious documents and artifacts from the appearance
of the Virgin Mary, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found that a federal judge erred in ruling that it should be up to a
jury to decide whether a party to the lawsuit is still a religious sister.
MoreCOA affirms father’s convictions stemming from daughter’s injuries
April 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a St. Joseph County man’s claims that the trial court abused its discretion regarding
the admission and exclusion of certain evidence at his jury trial for charges related to injuries to his infant daughter.
MoreSenior judge permanently banned from judicial service
April 10, 2013
IL StaffSenior Judge Lisa M. Traylor-Wolff, who faced a disciplinary action on charges she had a sexual relationship with a client,
is no longer allowed to serve as a judge, the Indiana Supreme Court ordered Tuesday.
MoreCriminal code overhaul bill moves to House for approval
April 10, 2013
IL StaffHouse Bill 1006, which is the first comprehensive overhaul of Indiana’s felony statutes in 35 years, was passed by the
full Senate Wednesday and returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.
More8 seek Allen Superior judgeship
April 10, 2013
IL StaffEight attorneys have applied to fill a vacancy on the Allen Superior Court, Civil Division that will occur April 26 when Judge
Stephen Sims retires.
MoreCritics: Indiana leads from wrong side in same-sex marriage cases
April 10, 2013
Dave StaffordCritics have called out Attorney General Greg Zoeller for taking a lead role in advocating against same-sex marriage. Indiana
wrote or co-wrote amicus briefs signed by other states taking that position in the cases the heard by the Supreme Court of
the United States.
MoreLake County bench brawl
April 10, 2013
Dave StaffordMediation is ordered as the fight over Bonaventura vacancy goes public and exposes strife.
MoreFirst-Inventor-to-File system creates uncertainty
April 10, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlThe historic change in the patent system puts U.S. in step with other industrialized countries.
MoreBottling up generics
April 10, 2013
Dave StaffordThe Supreme Court of the United States recently heard a government challenge of drugmakers' "pay to delay" practice.
MoreACLU of Indiana planning 60th anniversary celebration
April 9, 2013
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana will be marking a major milestone by meeting at a historic site.
MoreCOA rules trial court cannot exceed scope of plea agreement
April 9, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA man will have to serve his full sentence, but the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled since his plea agreement makes no mention
of restitution, he will not have to pay.
More7th Circuit upholds precedent but asks for further guidance from U.S. Sentencing Commission
April 9, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAlthough a gun buyer had his sentence affirmed, his argument for reduced time has caused the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
to call upon the Sentencing Commission to clarify a section of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
MoreDisfigurement sufficient to affirm aggravated battery conviction
April 9, 2013
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed a Marion Superior Court conviction in a 2012 stabbing and the 20-year sentence
enhancement the perpetrator received.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
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...