State agencies
State preparing to pay maximum in stage collapse damages
August 31, 2011
Scott OlsonThe state of Indiana is set to forgo costly and lengthy litigation and instead pay the maximum $5 million in damages allowed
by law to victims of the Indiana State Fair concert stage collapse, Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Wednesday.
MoreMan's detainment by officer violated 4th Amendment
August 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonConservation officers checking to see if a fisherman had a valid license did not have reasonable suspicion to detain the man
and ask to see what was inside his bag after verifying his license, the Indiana Court of Appeals held.
MoreMeth use linked to increase in CHINS
August 31, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLeslie Dunn, Indiana state director for GAL/CASA, said the number of Child in Need of Services cases over time remains stable,
but she’s seen some remarkable variations in cases per-county from year to year. In Vanderburgh County, for example,
new CHINS cases jumped from 448 in 2008 to 818 in 2010. People who are watching these numbers with concern cite several possible
reasons for these variations.
MoreAttorney general wants State Fair class action dismissed
August 30, 2011
IL StaffThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General filed a motion Monday in Marion Superior Court to dismiss a proposed class-action
lawsuit filed as a result of the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair.
MoreClass-action lawsuit filed over State Fair stage collapse
August 23, 2011
Scott OlsonA class-action lawsuit filed by an Indianapolis law firm is the largest legal action to arise so far from the collapse of
a concert stage at the Indiana State Fair.
MoreTax judge shoots down 'Al Capone' approach
August 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a blow to the Indiana attorney general’s office, the state’s tax judge has shot down a legal theory that used
jeopardy tax assessments to go after a purported puppy mill in Harrison County.
MoreDamage cap limits state's potential losses from concert tragedy
August 18, 2011
Scott OlsonTotal damages the Indiana State Fair could pay victims of last Saturday's concert tragedy would be capped at $5 million—an
amount personal-injury lawyers say is far too low for the injuries and deaths involved.
MoreRising CHINS cases cause concern
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomerySouthern Indiana counties struggle with increase in child abuse cases.
MoreCasino winnings pay child support
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana’s casinos have blocked payouts to hundreds of state gamblers who are behind on their child support payments
during the past year.
MoreCOA: Names in workforce development cases aren't confidential
August 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsFrom now on, the Indiana Court of Appeals will publish full names of parties on workforce development review board cases after
determining state statute doesn’t require those to be kept confidential in public court records.
MoreAppeals court affirms sending employee appeal back to agency
August 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of a fired Department of Correction employee’s petition for judicial
review, finding that it was clear on the record that an administrative agency’s action was without evidentiary foundation.
The appellate court noted the difficulty the judge had in conducting the judicial review due to deficiencies in recording
testimony.
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.
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.
MoreLawyer lands winning in-house lottery job
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen Andrew Klinger decided to take a job as corporate counsel for a state agency, he was essentially playing the odds like
someone buying a lottery ticket.
MoreApplicants vie to become next IPAC director
July 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsA four-person search committee continues reviewing applications of individuals who have expressed interest in becoming the
next Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council director. About 20 people have applied to take over the post after the agency’s
current leader, Stephen Johnson, retires Aug. 1.
MoreJustices accept 5 cases
July 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to five cases, including a first impression issue dealing with Social Security
income and restitution.
MoreJudge approves proposed settlement agreement
July 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has approved a proposed settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit against the Indiana Family and Social
Services Administration alleging that an agency policy that doesn’t allow certain Medicaid waiver enrollees to apply
for services other than what’s been approved by their case manager is in violation of federal Medicaid law.
MoreGovernor names new public access counselor
July 20, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Joseph Hoage as Indiana public access counselor. He replaces Andrew Kossack, who recently
resigned to take a position with the Indiana Department of Education.
MoreCircuit Court upholds ban on pen-pal solicitation by inmates
July 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe First Amendment rights of Indiana inmates aren’t being violated by a ban instituted by the Department of Correction
on advertising for pen-pals and receiving materials from resources that allow people to advertise for pen-pals, the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
MoreJudge blocks Medicaid fee cut to pharmacies
July 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has temporarily blocked the state from cutting the fees it pays to pharmacists for dispensing
Medicaid prescriptions.
MoreRecount commission rules in favor of secretary of state
June 28, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Secretary of State Charlie White will remain in office. The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 in favor of White,
finding the Indiana Democratic Party didn’t provide sufficient evidence that White wasn’t eligible to take office.
MoreEnd of an IPAC era
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsLongtime prosecutors' council leader retiring August 1.
MoreHigh court denies rehearing in secretary of state eligibility suit
June 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court will continue to stay out of the suit involving Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White and whether
he was eligible to run for office.
MoreIPAC director retiring Aug. 1
June 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe longtime leader of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council is retiring Aug. 1, leaving the statewide agency he’s
been with for more than three decades.
MoreJustices won't intervene in secretary of state eligibility case
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling on an emergency transfer request, the Indiana Supreme Court today accepted Secretary of State Charlie White’s
appeal against the state’s Democratic Party and ruled it won’t put a halt to the case while a recount investigation
and criminal voter fraud proceedings are ongoing.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
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.