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Partner pay rises despite economic recession
August 3, 2011
Scott OlsonPartners at Indianapolis’ largest law firms are enjoying healthy pay increases despite the tough economic times.
MoreFirst Wednesday event to discuss use of force by police
August 1, 2011
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion on Aug. 3 is “POLICE: Use of Force
– Crossing the Threshold.”
MoreDOJ: No charges against cops involved in arrest of Indianapolis teen
July 28, 2011
IL StaffThe U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it’s closed its investigation into whether federal criminal civil
rights charges should be filed against the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the arrest of
Indianapolis teenager Brandon Johnson. Johnson claimed officers used excessive force while trying to arrest him.
MoreHail creates firestorm for State Farm
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsHailstorm damages more than property, resulting in $14.5 million defamation verdict against the insurer.
MoreEarly intervention for juveniles
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law, along with pilot programs, encourage alternatives to keep kids out of courts.
MoreA century of Indiana lawyers
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsPatrick Myers Sullivan became one of the state’s newest attorneys this spring, and in doing so a fourth consecutive
generation in his family entered the legal profession.
MoreDisconnect between immigrants and the law leads to confusion
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryAfter chatting with a colleague, Marion County Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Fogle decided something needed to be done about the
relationship between immigrants and law enforcement.
MoreFamily law attorney dies after battle with cancer
June 8, 2011
IL StaffAttorney Stephenie Sutliff Jocham, a founder of Carmel firm Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, died June 2 following a battle with
cancer.
MoreProsecutor undergoes bypass surgery
May 9, 2011
IL StaffMarion County Prosecutor Terry Curry underwent cardiac bypass surgery Monday at an Indianapolis-area hospital.
MoreComment period open for proposed probate rules
May 6, 2011
IL StaffThe final proposed Marion County Probate Rules and Probate Forms, which have been approved by the Marion Superior Court Executive
Committee and the General Term of Marion Superior Court, are now available for review and comment.
MoreCredit-time statute amendment not retroactive
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn amendment to the statute governing credit-time eligibility for people on home detention in criminal corrections programs
is not retroactive, therefore, a defendant isn’t entitled to credit time under the amendment, the Indiana Court of Appeals
concluded Wednesday.
MoreProsecutors: money doesn't trump other factors when considering death penalty
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsAt a time when capital punishment requests are down and some state officials are questioning the cost and overall effectiveness
of seeking a death sentence, the issue of what it’s worth to go after this ultimate punishment is getting more scrutiny
in Indiana and nationwide. Read more in Indiana Lawyer's in-depth look at the death penalty and the cost of justice.
MoreLegislation impacting judiciary awaiting final approval
April 20, 2011
Kelly LucasSeveral bills that may alter the look of the Indiana judiciary await final approval during the waning days of the 2011 legislative
session.
MoreOpen house Thursday for court agency office
April 20, 2011
IL StaffThe Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau is holding an open house Thursday for its new offices in the City-County Building
in downtown Indianapolis. The 40-year-old court agency provides recommendations to the court for custody and visitation.
MoreLatino services coordinator receives award for service to victims
April 19, 2011
IL StaffJoseph Hogsett, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, presented an award Tuesday that honors people whose commitment
and effort has a positive impact on the lives of crime victims in Indiana.
MoreCompany hit with class action suits
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo class action lawsuits have been filed against an Indianapolis firm that had offered estate planning services to people.
Now, the Indiana Supreme Court is considering what happens next against the company it found a year ago had engaged in the
unauthorized practice of law.
MoreCourt addresses forgery statute on electronic credit card purchases
April 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsUsing someone else’s credit card and electronically signing that person’s name is considered “uttering”
a written instrument under Indiana’s forgery statute, the state’s appellate court has ruled.
MoreCOA: personal injury action should be allowed to proceed
April 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals examined how the 120-day time limit under Indiana Trial Rule 15(C) on amending a complaint to
substitute a party interacts with the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, and held that the 120-day
time limit can’t be allowed to operate prematurely to bar a claim when the statute of limitations is still running.
MoreJudge dismisses civil forfeiture suit against state prosecutors
April 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has tossed a lawsuit against 78 county prosecutors being accused of breaking the law by not turning
over seized assets from criminals to a school construction fund. In doing so, the judge expressed concern about the lack of
reasoning and consistency demonstrated by prosecutors throughout the state.
MoreState won't immediately appeal IBM 'deliberative processes' ruling
April 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsAt least for now, the Indiana Court of Appeals isn’t being asked to consider a Marion County judge’s decision
that held a “deliberative process” privilege exists in Indiana.
MoreLegal analysts use media to educate public about issues
March 30, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerLawyers and judges who eat, sleep, and breathe the law might find it easy to forget that not everyone understands the finer
points of how the justice system works. This is where legal commentators – analysts of the inner workings of the legal
system – come into play.
MoreProtective Order Pro Bono Project offers training
March 30, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerFor the last 10 years, volunteer attorneys and students in central Indiana have been helping domestic violence victims obtain
protective orders, but before embarking on this process, volunteers must be trained on various matters.
MoreAG files criminal UPL, tax evasion charges against ‘notario publico’
March 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsAdding to what it has already done in targeting two “notario publicos” for illegally offering immigration services,
the Indiana Attorney General’s Office has now filed a criminal Unauthorized Practice of Law charge and several tax evasion
counts against one of those non-lawyers who was operating in Indianapolis.
MorePresident shares MCBA goals
March 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerMinority bar associations continue to benefit the Indiana legal community by offering diverse perspectives. Members benefit
from networking opportunities, and the bars help to maintain a positive professional presence in the communities they serve.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!