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First 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.”
MoreAllen County bar seeks nominations for Niemann Citation
August 1, 2011
IL StaffThe Allen County Bar Association is accepting nominations for the 2011 Niemann Citation for Excellence and Professionalism,
an award established in 2004 to honor the memory of attorney Scott T. Niemann.
More'Notario' pleads guilty to tax evasion, illegal law practice
July 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has sentenced an Indianapolis woman who offered illegal immigration services without a law license
and evaded paying her income taxes through that business.
MoreHospital doesn't owe attorney any contingency fees
July 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Kokomo attorney is not entitled to collect his contingency fees from a hospital in his representation of a patient caught
in an insurance dispute, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held.
MoreJudges ask family to end litigation over parents' interments
July 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a dispute among divided siblings on where their deceased parents should be buried, the Indiana Court of Appeals asked the
family to end the litigation and let the parents “rest in peace.”
MoreEx-mayor argues $108 million judgment can be discharged in bankruptcy
July 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe ex-East Chicago mayor hit with a $108 million racketeering judgment because of public corruption wants a federal bankruptcy
court to dismiss a civil complaint against him that questions whether the judgment is dischargeable under bankruptcy code.
MoreLongtime Kosciusko County judge dies
July 22, 2011
IL StaffA former judge in Kosciusko County died Wednesday. Hon. C. Robert “Bob” Burner was 81.
MoreValparaiso professor to receive animal law award
July 21, 2011
IL StaffValparaiso University School of Law Professor Rebecca J. Huss will be given the Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law
Award at the American Bar Association’s annual meeting in August.
MoreAppellate judges rule on court warrant officer's claim
July 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled an Anderson City Court judge didn’t wrongly reassign a police warrant officer from
his courtroom because the two didn’t share an employee-employer relationship that would allow for a suit under the Indiana
Wage Claim Statute.
MoreCOA upholds $12 garnishment
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Circuit Court did not err in its interpretation of a statute involving garnishment of wages when ruling a company
was correctly withholding only $12.17 from an employee, held the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
MoreAG sues to recover $18,000 from LaGrange County clerk
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a civil suit against Beverly S. Elliott, LaGrange County clerk, seeking more
than $18,000 in misappropriated funds. Elliot is also facing criminal charges following an investigation by the State Board
of Accounts and the Indiana State Police.
MoreValparaiso law school recognized for reconstruction of Heritage Hall
July 12, 2011
IL StaffValparaiso University School of Law was honored by the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce at the 44th Annual Community Improvement
Awards luncheon.
MoreCourt clarifies ruling on medical review panel process
July 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has clarified one of its earlier rulings about when nurses can participate in medical malpractice
actions and what evidentiary rules allow in the review panel process if the chairperson reneges on an agreement that a particular
individual wouldn’t participate.
MoreCOA to hold oral argument in Allen County
July 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Carrie Chapman v. Howard L. Chapman and Elizabeth W. Chapman,
Trustees of The Stephen L. Chapman Irrevocable Trust Agreement, No. 02A03-1012-TR-624, at 10:30 a.m. July 12 at the Allen
County Courthouse in Ft. Wayne.
MoreSupreme Court suspends Gary attorney
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Gary attorney who has been the subject of suspension or reprimand three times since
1992.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without collecting required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreIndiana securities attorney dies
July 5, 2011
Michael HoskinsProminent Indiana trial attorney Thomas A. Hargett, who obtained a $262 million jury verdict against a securities company
nearly a decade ago, died last week after battling cancer.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without assessing required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreJustices: Child placement statutes are constitutional
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a much-anticipated ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority
on out-of-state placement cases are constitutional and that the Department of Child Services has statutory power to consider
costs when considering those placements.
MoreWomen accused of operating 'puppy mill' file lawsuit
June 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe mother and daughter who were accused of running a “puppy mill” and had animals removed from their homes as
a result of tax law violations are now suing the Indiana attorney general and others involved in the removal of the dogs.
MoreGroup can't challenge high school closure
June 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a parent and taxpayer group’s legal challenge to the closing
of a Fort Wayne school, finding the decision doesn’t violate the state constitution.
MoreSouthern District magistrate up for reappointment
June 22, 2011
IL StaffThe U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comment as to whether Magistrate Judge William G.
Hussmann Jr. should be recommended for reappointment. The current term of Magistrate Hussmann, who works in the Evansville
Division, expires April 3, 2012.
MoreSupreme Court aligns with trial court in dog-attack case
June 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed a trial court judge’s finding that the city of Evansville and its animal control
division are not liable in a dog attack that seriously injured a boy.
MoreJudges to travel to Angola for arguments
June 14, 2011
IL StaffA panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges will hear arguments in a contempt of court case Wednesday in northeast Indiana.
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.
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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!