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State senator appointed secretary of state
March 19, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Sen. Connie Lawson, R-Danville, as Indiana secretary of state. She fills the vacancy left
by Charlie White, who was recently convicted of several felonies, making him ineligible to hold office.
MoreJustices rule Charlie White was eligible for office
March 15, 2012
Michael HoskinsRefusing to go against the will of Indiana voters, the state’s highest court has held that Charlie White was eligible
to run for secretary of state and assume that office after being elected in 2010.
MoreSupreme Court rules Charlie White was eligible to assume office
March 15, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that Charlie White was eligible to assume the office of secretary of state after being
elected to that post in the 2010 general election. The justices point out the average voter was aware of concerns surrounding
White’s voter registration history and they will not, on the basis of the petition before them, “judicially disenfranchise
voters who went to the polls.”
MoreQuestionable results of drug tests
March 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsAttorney Fran Watson worries that people have been wrongfully convicted in Indiana, and findings released from a court-appointed
task force show that she may be justified in having that fear.
MoreJustices: Tax Court erred in prima facie showing requirement
March 12, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has found that the Indiana Tax Court erred in requiring the state revenue department to produce more evidence of a proposed assessment of additional tax liability for a corporation.
Indiana Civil Rights Commission to kickoff statewide CLE series
March 9, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Civil Rights Commission will host a continuing legal education seminar on March 30 – the first of a free,
six-session statewide program.
MoreRally to bring attention to CASAs
March 5, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Child Advocates Network and the State Office of GAL/CASA of the Division of State Court Administration held a
rally at the Indiana Statehouse Monday morning to highlight the need for and the importance of court appointed special advocates.
MoreCOA: agency's claim for Medicaid reimbursement allowed
February 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has found that a trial court erred in concluding that the Family and Social Services Administration’s
preferred claim for reimbursement of Medicaid benefits against an estate was not timely filed.
MoreDisclosing environmental violations
February 29, 2012
Case involving a pork producer was first test of law enacted in 2009.
MoreWeddings promote heart health
February 29, 2012
IL StaffFor the sixth consecutive year, the Marion County clerk’s office was transformed into a wedding chapel on Valentine’s
Day, and Clerk Beth White performed civil marriage ceremonies to raise money for the American Heart Association’s “Go
Red for Women” campaign.
MoreCOA upholds judgment in favor of employer in wrongful termination suit
February 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the Indiana Department of Insurance in a lawsuit filed
by a former employee claiming wrongful termination.
MoreJustices slash amount non-merit state employees can get in back pay
February 16, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has adjusted the time frame for which state non-merit employees who sued for back pay may be able
to recover funds. Instead of the period going back some 20 years, the justices decided the non-merit employee’s time
period should be the same as merit employees.
MoreJustices rule governor doesn't have to testify in IBM case
February 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsOn the same day it heard arguments, the Indiana Supreme Court reversed a Marion Superior judge’s ruling and held that
Gov. Mitch Daniels does not have to testify or be deposed in an ongoing lawsuit over the cancelled contract to modernize the
state’s welfare system.
MoreJustices take environmental, land rights appeals
February 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted two civil cases last week on transfer, in addition to the two-high profile appeals involving
legislative fines against lawmakers and Secretary of State Charlie White.
MoreJustices take secretary of state case
February 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday to hear the appeals of a Marion County judge’s decision that found Indiana
Secretary of State Charlie White ineligible to hold office.
MoreGovernor appoints interim secretary of state
February 6, 2012
IL StaffAfter Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was found guilty of six felony charges Feb. 4, Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed
Jerry Bonnet as interim secretary of state. A convicted felon cannot hold statewide office in Indiana.
MoreJudges order pharmacy board to respond to subpoena
January 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Marion Superior trial court erred in granting the Indiana Board of Pharmacy’s motion to quash a defendant’s
subpoena that the board produce a certified copy of “any and all” of his prescription records so he could use
the information as defense for the charges of possession of a controlled substance, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreDCS recognized with national award
January 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Child Services has won one of four Casey Family Programs “Excellence in Leadership”
awards for 2011. The award is given to those involved in child welfare who work to improve the lives of children and families.
MoreAG asks justices to take secretary of state case
January 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to take the Indiana Recount Commission’s
appeal of the finding that Secretary of State Charlie White was ineligible to be on the November 2010 ballot.
MoreJudge allows Charlie White to remain in office pending appeal
January 4, 2012
Michael HoskinsRecognizing the judiciary has the ability to minimize damage caused by the ongoing Indiana secretary of state court challenge,
a Marion Circuit judge has put a hold on his ruling that the state’s top election official be immediately removed from
office and a successor appointed.
MoreLocal governments to be trained on protecting records from disasters
January 3, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana State Archives will offer training in January and February for state and local governments on how to protect documents
and records – such as deeds and payroll records – before, during and after disasters.
MoreCOA: Competitor can't challenge state contract for services
December 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsA mental health services provider doesn’t have standing to challenge a nonprofit competitor’s subcontract for
similar services with the Indiana Department of Administration, the state’s second highest appellate court has ruled.
MoreSupreme Court upholds unemployment insurance decision
December 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has upheld a Department of Workforce Development decision denying a woman her claim for unemployment
insurance benefits after she was terminated for being unable to perform the required skills of her job.
More2 charged with making fraudulent claims to collect State Fair funds
December 27, 2011
IL StaffTwo women face charges – including forgery and theft – for filing false claims with the Indiana State Fair Remembrance
Fund and the Indiana Tort Claim Fund, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday.
MoreAG to appeal secretary of state ineligibility case
December 27, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller will appeal on behalf of the Indiana Recount Commission the decision by a judge that
found Secretary of State Charlie White ineligible to run for office.
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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...
Yikes!