Statehouse News
Drought fuels renewed drive for a statewide water policy
December 5, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana Chamber of Commerce is finding that there is nothing quite like a dry, arid, hot summer to spark people’s
interest in water.
MoreEstate lawyers' duty of responsibility clarified in proposed legislation
November 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlEstate attorneys are hoping the Indiana General Assembly will provide a remedy after a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals
muddied the waters concerning the scope and duties of a lawyer working on behalf of an estate’s personal representative.
MoreState Senate creates new committee to study civil law
November 19, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate has added a new committee to its roster to examine non-criminal legal issues.
MoreIndiana Department of Child Services urged to set course for new direction
October 10, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlWith a new governor taking over Indiana’s executive branch in January, what changes, if any, will come to the Department
of Child Services are unknown. However, some contend that should not stop the agency from addressing criticism and implementing
new policies or programs now.
MoreZoeller, senators at odds over immigration law
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana lawmakers seek to intervene with aid of Kansas official Kris Kobach.
MoreCCEC Work Group proposes sweeping revision to the Indiana Criminal Code
September 12, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Code Evaluation Commission has started another round of hearings to collect
data and recommendations for revising the state’s criminal statutes. A key element of this review will be an extensive
study of significant sections of Title 35 by the CCEC Work Group.
MoreLSA leaves opinions at the door
September 12, 2012
In a world of partisan wrangling, the Legislative Services Agency has “jealously guarded” its nonpartisan
nature.
MorePill mills migrating to Indiana?
August 29, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe General Assembly and physician groups are considering ways to stop over-prescribing of pain medications.
MoreIndiana's inheritance tax phasing out
May 9, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryAttorneys who handle estate planning say questions remain about the future of the federal estate tax.
MoreIndiana legislative round-up
March 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryA snapshot of key points from bills heard in the 2012 legislative session. All enrolled acts were signed by the governor by
March 20.
MoreCFOs, CAFOs in the spotlight
February 29, 2012
IL StaffAn update on Indiana laws and legislation involving confined feeding operations and confined animal feeding operations.
MoreBill would increase funds for pro bono districts
January 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe modest filing fee could help offset declining IOLTA funds.
MoreBill would change child support statute
January 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomerySenate Bill 18 could reduce arrearages.
MoreLabor law to be key issue in 2012
December 7, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana legislators disagree about merits of right-to-work legislation.
MoreJudge rules on case involving legislative walkout fines
December 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has ruled that state courts don’t have the ability to interfere with the Indiana General Assembly’s
constitutional authority to pass laws or its own internal rules, including how it compels attendance or imposes fines.
MoreAdding UPL to Indiana RICO statute
November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Supreme Court case involving an estate planning “trust mill” has led to a policy discussion about whether
certain types of unauthorized practice of law should rise above a misdemeanor crime and involve a racketeering component.
MoreLawmakers discuss sentencing
October 26, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryProposed changes would reclassify drug crimes and emphasize county oversight.
MoreLawmakers taking second look at 'second chance law'
October 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsLegislators want to take a second look at a new law passed this year that gives Indiana residents with nonviolent criminal
histories a chance to limit public access to parts of their record.
MoreChange allows closed-circuit testimony for child victims
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn July 1, Indiana will begin allowing the use of closed-circuit testimony in certain court cases. Introduced as House Bill
1215 and signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels, the amendment to Indiana Criminal Code 35-37-4-6 may help minimize emotional
distress for child victims.
MoreImmigration bill could bring Indiana into the national spotlight
May 11, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn May 9, Indiana was still awaiting word about whether Gov. Mitch Daniels would sign Senate Enrolled Act 590. After a protracted
volley between the House and Senate, the bill designed to crack down on illegal immigration passed on April 29, its language
considerably altered from the introduced version.
MoreBills on courts, forfeiture before governor
May 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonSeveral Indiana counties will have their Circuit and Superior courts unified and certain judges will no longer have to be
less than 70 years old when they take office, thanks to legislation passed during the 2011 session of the General Assembly.
MoreBill expands merit selection
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawmakers consider election vs. selection of Superior county judges in Lake County.
MoreLegislation impacting judiciary awaiting final approval
April 20, 2011
Kelly LucasSeveral bills that may alter the look of the Indiana judiciary await final approval during the waning days of the 2011 legislative
session.
MoreLawmakers resume debate on issues impacting state courts
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsBoth federal and state lawmakers seem to be letting the clock tick down to the final seconds.
MoreIndiana Senate honors state's oldest former legislator
April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryTeacher, lawyer, businessman, farmer, statesman – Elmer Hoehn has held many titles in his life.
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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!