Northern Indiana
Spotlight: Change of venue case requires planning, preparation and packing
March 13, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlMoving a trial from one court to another can be cumbersome and brings with it logistical matters that have to be worked out
so the lawyers can focus on presenting their case. Transporting office supplies, reserving hotel rooms, securing conference
rooms and learning the demographics of the community before selecting the jury are among the tasks that have to be addressed.
MoreDefendant entitled to resentencing under Fair Sentencing Act
February 7, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a northern Indiana man’s convictions of distributing crack cocaine and conspiracy
to distribute the drug, but found that he is entitled to resentencing under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
MoreToo few pro bono attorneys in Indiana rural communities
November 7, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlIn response to the low numbers, the Indiana Bar Foundation is launching a legal assistance website to help low-income Hoosiers.
MoreCourt upholds judgment in favor of Cedar Lake
June 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA fired employee’s claim that he had a constitutionally protected interest in his job with the Town of Cedar Lake and
that he was entitled to due process before being fired failed on appeal.
MoreCourt split on man’s forgery conviction
June 22, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was divided over whether a man who used another person’s Social Security number and a false
identification should have been convicted of forgery under a 2005 amendment to the law.
MoreCourt affirms permit to build new wastewater treatment plant
May 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s decision to issue a permit to the city of Hobart to operate a new
wastewater treatment plant was not arbitrary, capricious or otherwise contrary to law, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreProposed law school building at Indiana Tech approved
April 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals has unanimously approved Indiana Tech’s plans to build a new law school on its
campus in the northeastern Indiana city.
MoreAppellate court reverses trial court in union labor dispute
March 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court that had determined an arbitrator exceeded his powers when he found
in favor of a labor union.
MoreUnion sues over right-to-work law
February 23, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA northern Indiana labor organization has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Mitch Daniels and other state actors over the recent
enactment of legislation that made Indiana a “right-to-work” state.
More7th Circuit dismisses South Bend's appeal
February 7, 2012
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was presented a novel jurisdictional issue Tuesday: whether a municipal land use case can
come within the exception to the doctrine of mootness for cases that are capable of repetition yet elude review.
MoreCOA holds volunteer caretaker not entitled to damages
January 27, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s finding that a man was not entitled to damages for taking
care of a blighted property.
MoreIndiana Tech's new law school will be on Ft. Wayne campus
January 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Tech officials announced Tuesday that the school will build a 70,000-square-foot, $15 million facility on its main
campus in Ft. Wayne to house its new law school.
MoreRegistration open for Allen County Bench/Bar Conference
January 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Allen County Bar Association will host its Bench/Bar Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Grand Wayne Center,
120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.
MoreCOA: trial courts can limit administrative review
January 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsState law allows a trial court to decline to hold a jury trial and limit its review of a local municipality’s administrative
decision, according to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreCOA upholds attorney's 11-year sentence
January 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Roanoke attorney who stole more than $200,000 from his clients will not have his sentence reduced, the Indiana Court of
Appeals decided Wednesday.
MoreSCOTUS denies Indiana church dispute
January 9, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States has declined to take an Indiana case involving a property and trustee election dispute
between the Zion Temple Apostolic Church in Gary and the son of the deceased founding pastor.
MoreCOA rules on estate representative's banking activity
December 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has overturned a Lake County judge in an estate case involving a personal representative who
conducted banking transactions for an elderly man before his death.
MoreCourt reinstates man's direct appeal
December 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated the direct appeal of a LaPorte County man convicted of felony robbery and attempted
robbery in 2004, finding that he should not receive a new trial for receiving ineffective assistance of appellate counsel
the first time he tried to challenge his convictions and sentence.
More7th Circuit upholds embezzlement convictions against ex-mayor
December 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed ex-East Chicago Mayor George Pabey’s convictions of embezzling government
funds and conspiring to embezzle and found the District Court didn’t err when it sentenced him to 60 months in prison.
MoreGovernor appoints Warsaw woman to Judicial Nominating Commission
December 22, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Jean Northenor, of Warsaw, to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
MoreTraffic judge's 60-day suspension begins next week
December 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Court Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin will begin serving his 60-day unpaid suspension on Dec. 27 as a result of an agreement
he reached with the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications and approved by the state’s highest court.
MoreJudges uphold man's convictions, enhanced sentence
December 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of and sentence for a man on multiple drug charges, finding that the Lake Superior judge didn’t err by enhancing the man’s sentence because he is a habitual offender.
Justices rule man not disenfranchised under the Infamous Crimes Clause
December 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court hesitantly answered Thursday a certified question from the federal court as to whether misdemeanor
battery is an “infamous crime” under Article II, Section 8 of the Indiana Constitution.
MoreNew St. Joe magistrate judge to begin duties Jan. 2
December 14, 2011
IL StaffElizabeth C. Hurley has been selected as the newest magistrate judge in St. Joseph Circuit Court. She replaces Magistrate
Judge David T. Ready, who is retiring from the bench.
MoreCOA finds no error in juvenile adjudication
December 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a juvenile court’s decision to place a minor in a residential treatment center,
holding sufficient evidence exists to support the court’s dispositional order.
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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Court Calendar
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.