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3 counties join Odyssey
August 29, 2011
IL StaffCass, Shelby, and Union counties are the latest additions to the statewide case management system known as Odyssey.
MoreCOA: Insurance policy covers deputy killed while directing traffic
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy that was killed while directing traffic was using her car at the time of the accident
and was entitled to coverage under the county’s policy under the uninsured/underinsured motorist endorsement, the Indiana
Court of Appeals affirmed.
MoreJustice touts Odyssey, counties seek addition judicial officers
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Commission on Courts meeting Wednesday contained some familiar elements: Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan
testified regarding Odyssey and two trial judges have once again asked for an additional judicial officer.
MoreJudges uphold theft charge against man
August 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonOn interlocutory appeal, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a man’s motion to dismiss his theft charge
in Jay County because he caused the delay in the case by absconding. The case brought up the issue of whether knowledge by
jail officials on the whereabouts of the defendant can mean that the judge and prosecutor were sufficiently notified.
MoreLawyer jailed on meth charges
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryA Southern Indiana attorney is in Harrison County Jail on drug charges.
MoreFoundation in memory of attorney hosting golf fundraiser
August 17, 2011
IL StaffChrist is my Big C, a charitable foundation started by attorney Stephenie Jocham to help cancer patients, is seeking sponsorships,
foursomes, and silent auction items for an Oct. 17 golf tournament.
MoreCOA sides with Live Nation in naming dispute
August 16, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the Murat Temple Association’s claim
that Live Nation Worldwide violated terms of its lease agreement.
MoreCourt could find juvenile must register as sex offender
August 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Montgomery Circuit Court had subject matter jurisdiction to order a juvenile to register as a sex offender for 10 years,
the Indiana Court of Appeals held Monday.
MoreJudge reduces death sentences to life without parole
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf he’d had the ability more than three years ago to factor in a jury’s deadlocked view on the death penalty,
a southern Indiana judge says he would have imposed life without parole rather than the death penalty for a man convicted
of triple murder.
MoreAttorney named as new Julian Center leader
August 10, 2011
IL StaffThe Julian Center, a nonprofit providing counseling and other services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and
other life crises, has announced that Melissa Pershing will be the center’s new executive director.
MoreJustices reverse ruling against hospital on spoliation claim
August 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonRelying on workers’ compensation cases involving first- and third-party spoliation claims, the Indiana Supreme Court
has declined to recognize similar claims regarding medical malpractice suits.
MoreJudges split over order property owner pay for construction of drainage-ditch arm
August 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was divided in its ruling on whether a man whose land sits higher and isn’t prone to flooding
should have to pay for the reconstruction of an arm of a nearby drainage ditch. The dissenting judge wrote that Wednesday’s
decision will promote “water wars” between neighbors.
MoreDCS to host Foster Families Night at Gary baseball stadium
August 10, 2011
IL StaffAs a part of the series of events the Indiana Department of Child Services is holding to show appreciation for foster families,
a Foster Families Night will be held Aug. 13 at the Gary SouthShore RailCats game.
MoreJudges won’t revisit associational standing issue on same case
August 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsFinding it had already ruled on an associational standing question six years ago in the same case, the Indiana Court of Appeals
has denied an electric utility's attempt to re-litigate that issue based on the law-of-the-case doctrine.
MoreCOA: Suit against sewer district isn’t a public lawsuit
August 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Spencer Circuit Court erred in finding a lawsuit filed by property owners challenging the requirement they connect to
a new sewer system is a public lawsuit and the property owners must pay $9 million in bond to proceed with the suit, the Indiana
Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreCourt rules on duty of care for healthy trees in residential areas
August 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reiterated its stance that urban or residential area landowners have a duty to take reasonable
precautions regarding their own trees, healthy or otherwise, and make sure they don’t harm a neighbor’s property
based on the size and where they are planted.
More7th Circuit upholds mail fraud convictions
August 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAlthough it found the evidence presented in a mail fraud case “thin,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals viewed
it as enough to send the case involving three Calumet Township Trustee’s Office employees to the jury.
MoreCOA applies sports injury conduct rule
August 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsLess than three months after the Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision about sports injury cases, the state’s intermediate
appellate court is now applying the new rule regarding how liability should be determined.
MoreAG: DCS out-of-state placements shouldn’t be reviewable by courts
August 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Supreme Court decision upholding three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority on out-of-state placement
cases created what the state attorney general’s office calls too much confusion, and the justices should revisit the
ruling it made a little more than a month ago.
MoreCOA divided on whether 'bully' comments require new trial
August 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split in affirming a man’s drunk-driving conviction, with the dissenting judge finding
the prosecutor’s questions to the jury and repeated reference to the defendant as a bully at trial made a fair trial
impossible.
MoreProtective Order Pro Bono Project launches pro se clinic
August 3, 2011
IL StaffThe Protective Order Pro Bono Project, which provides pro bono legal assistance to indigent victims of domestic violence in
Marion County to obtain and enforce protection orders, is starting a pro se clinic this month.
MoreYoung lawyer and longtime friend create feature film
August 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana history buffs may remember Eugene V. Debs as the five-time Socialist candidate for president who, in 1918, represented
himself in his own sedition trial, in defense of his anti-war statements. Now, two young filmmakers have added a new chapter
to the life of the Terre Haute native, creating a fictional descendant – a hard-drinking grandson – who aims to
become governor of Indiana.
MoreLawmakers may consider sentencing options for children waived to adult court
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsWithin a six-month period, one Indiana county prosecutor faced two situations where he had to make one of the toughest types
of decisions – whether a child should be tried in juvenile or adult court based on the brutality of a crime and age
of the offender.
MorePartner 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.
MoreSouth Bend attorney pleads guilty to fraud charges
August 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA northern Indiana attorney accused of aiding and abetting mail and wire fraud has pleaded guilty to all 13 counts listed
in an information filed Monday.
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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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.