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General Assembly ready for new session's business
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsWith a new legislative session on the horizon, the Indiana General Assembly is going to be one to watch as it likely tackles
a multitude of issues influencing the state’s legal community.
MoreISBA receives award for juvenile justice summit
May 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Indiana State Bar Association has learned it will receive the LexisNexis 2010 Community and Educational Outreach Award
for the “Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System: A Statewide Dialogue,” which took place
in August 2009.
MoreIndiana juvenile justice bill first in nation
March 31, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIn what started at a summit hosted by the Indiana State Bar Association in August, House Enrolled Act 1193, which authorizes
a work study commission to consider various juvenile justice issues in Indiana, was signed by the governor March 17.
MoreGovernor signs last of legislation
March 26, 2010
IL StaffThe 2010 session of the Indiana General Assembly wrapped up Thursday with Gov. Mitch Daniels signing the remaining legislation
pending before him.
MoreLegislature's final days bring up merit selection, out-of-state placement issues
March 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsHoosier lawyers and judges were kept on the edge of their seats as the Indiana General Assembly navigated its final days of
the session, reviving talk on two issues that have significant impact on the state's judiciary and legal system.
MoreAgencies examine UPL
March 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsLong before he became Greenwood's police chief, attorney Joe Pitcher recalls sitting as a special judge in town court and
facing an Unauthorized Practice of Law case that may be one of few like it in Indiana.
MoreLegislature's end suspenseful for legal community
March 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsAs the Indiana General Assembly got down to its final hours in a short-session, significant changes for the Hoosier legal
community were on the table to possibly increase the number of appellate judges, change how one county chooses its trial judges,
and impact how juveniles can be placed outside the state.
MoreLegislators revisit vetoed merit-selection measure
March 12, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn the final days of the Indiana General Assembly session, as lawmakers pushed to finish and put final touches on the end-of-term
business, a 2009 measure that divided the Hoosier legal community came back into play.
MoreLawmakers mull veto override on merit selection
March 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsVetoed legislation that would scrap St. Joseph County's merit selection for judicial elections and also add a new three-judge
panel to the Indiana Court of Appeals is back in play.
MoreHouse OKs child support-casino bill
March 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsLawmakers have passed a bill that allows the Indiana Department of Child Services to more efficiently collect delinquent child
support, including a gaming intercept requiring casinos to check whether gamers are on a state delinquency list before releasing
large jackpots to them.
MoreLawmakers move court-funding bills
March 3, 2010
In the last days of the legislative session, lawmakers addressed funding proposals in HB 1154 on converting Marion County
commissioners into magistrates and using a $35 fee on traffic infractions to pay for this; SB 307 that would allow a $50 fee
on Bartholomew County traffic infractions to pay for a new Superior Court there; and SB 399 on capping traffic violation fines
statewide.
MoreLegislature, courts navigate uncertainty about registry laws
March 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsHoosier lawmakers are revising state law following the confusion created by an Indiana Supreme Court ruling last year, which
involves how convicted sex offenders can be removed from a statewide registry if they believe registration wasn't required
at the time of their conviction.
MoreLawmakers revising sex-offender registry rules
February 26, 2010
Michael HoskinsHoosier lawmakers are revising state law following the confusion created by an Indiana Supreme Court ruling last year relating
to how convicted sex offenders can be removed from a statewide registry if they believe registration wasn't required at
the time of their conviction.
MoreSchool-focused bill moves to Senate
February 17, 2010
An amended version of House Bill 1193, which came about as a result of a juvenile justice conference in August, passed out
of the Senate's Judiciary Committee 6-1 Feb. 10. One major change in the bill approved by the committee was the deletion
of the section about training for police officers who deal with juveniles on a regular basis.
MoreMake net metering, renewable energy an issue
February 17, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerEnergy is one of the major issues environmentalists and lawyers who work with companies concerned about green technology are
keeping an eye on during the 2010 Indiana legislative session.
MoreLawyers balance public role as legislators
February 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn his 35 years as a lawyer-legislator, Sen. Richard Bray has thought about whether he should get involved in litigation because
of his role as an elected state official. While he doesn't recall this ever affecting his involvement on a case or legislation
before him, the veteran attorney from Martinsville, who practices with his son at The Bray Law Office, sees how it could present
problems.
MoreReport: Laws alone won't stop cell phone use while driving
February 12, 2010
IL StaffA House bill looking to ban texting while driving in Indiana on its own may not be very effective in preventing drivers from
using their cell phones in the car, according to a policy brief from an Indiana University research center.
MorePolice deaths, injury inspire late legislation
February 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAlthough the deadline has passed to introduce new legislation, St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak has called on legislators
to find current bills that will allow amendments to statute in response to two separate car accidents involving police officers.
MoreWhat the attorney general is watching
February 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe session is about halfway over, but there are still several bills making their way through the General Assembly that the
Indiana Attorney General's Office is watching.
MoreGeneral Assembly reaches midpoint
February 5, 2010
Michael HoskinsAt the midway point in this Indiana General Assembly session, dozens of bills died this week when one house didn't vote
on them while others moved on for further consideration.
MoreJuvenile justice bill passes Senate
February 3, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA bill that incorporated suggestions from attendees and organizers of an Indiana State Bar Association-sponsored juvenile
justice summit last summer passed the Indiana Senate 45-3 Feb. 18.
MoreOut-of-state placement bill goes to House
January 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsA legislative committee has given its OK to a bill that would repeal a last-minute 2009 special session provision, which gave
the Indiana Department of Child Services key control in deciding whether juveniles can be placed outside the state.
MoreCommittees hit deadline for first half of session
January 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsDuring the final week of committee hearings before the Indiana General Assembly reaches its midpoint, the legal community
watched as many bills died in their current form for lack of a hearing while others remained in play and moved to the full
House or Senate for a potential vote.
MoreConservation Day highlights energy issues
January 29, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA renewable electricity standard and net metering expansion were among the legislative priorities addressed at Conservation
Day at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday.
MoreWhat the ISBA is watching this session
January 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana State Bar Association is watching several bills introduced in this 2010 session, including probate and family
law matters.
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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!