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ACLU of Indiana files class-action lawsuit against FSSA for changes to Medicaid waiver programs
June 17, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlThe ACLU of Indiana has slapped the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration with a class-action lawsuit over the
way the state agency operates two of its Medicaid waiver programs.
MoreConour still free though judge ‘deeply, deeply concerned’
June 13, 2013
Dave StaffordFormer leading personal-injury attorney William Conour remained free Thursday pending his wire fraud trial after a federal
judge withheld ruling on the government’s bid to revoke his bond on claims that he dissipated assets against court orders.
MoreSpecificity requirement does not extend to limitations of liability, 7th Circuit rules
June 3, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a contract clause limiting liability stands because the two commercial entities
that entered into the agreement were sophisticated and knowingly negotiated the terms.
MoreJudge sets hearing on Conour bond revocation bid
May 31, 2013
Dave StaffordA judge Thursday set a hearing to determine whether former personal injury attorney William Conour will remain free pending
his federal wire fraud trial.
MoreFirst Merchants Bank accused of overdraft fee violations
May 29, 2013
Chris O'MalleyA lawsuit alleges that Muncie-based First Merchants Bank manipulated the timing of customers’ transactions to cause
their checking accounts to bounce more frequently, generating millions of dollars in overdraft fees.
MoreFederal judge keeps alive Rock case vs. NCAA
May 29, 2013
Dave StaffordA federal judge has left the door open for a former Division I college football quarterback to pursue his claim that the NCAA
constitutes an illegal college sports monopoly, allowing him to amend a complaint that had been dismissed.
MoreAgainst court orders, Conour auctioned art for $10k
May 28, 2013
Dave StaffordFormer personal injury attorney William Conour claims his ex-wife is in possession of most of the items the government says
are missing from his Carmel home, but he acknowledged auctioning sculptures for $10,000 in an apparent violation of bond conditions
in his federal wire fraud case.
More7th Circuit orders Indiana case sent back to Ohio
May 23, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge in the Southern District of Indiana erred when she determined that a claims adjuster from Ohio was fraudulently
joined to a case that was transferred out of federal court in Ohio to Indiana, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. The
case also presented two issues of first impression for the Circuit.
MoreCarr investiture completes bankruptcy court transition
May 22, 2013
Dave StaffordJudge James Carr, right, takes the oath May 14 as the newest member of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreFeds charge 5 in Indy Land Bank kickback scheme
May 21, 2013
Cory SchoutenFederal prosecutors have charged two Indianapolis city employees in the Department of Metropolitan Development and three others
in a scheme involving cash kickbacks on the sale of properties in the Indy Land Bank.
MoreConour has until week’s end to recoup missing assets
May 21, 2013
Dave StaffordFormer personal injury attorney William Conour on Monday was granted a few more days to comply with a court order to reacquire
assets he dissipated in violation of bond conditions pending his federal wire fraud trial.
MoreCarr’s formal swearing in as bankruptcy judge Tuesday
May 14, 2013
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will hold the investiture ceremony for U.S. Bankruptcy
Judge James M. Carr Tuesday at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis.
MoreFormer Marion County deputy prosecutor agrees to plead guilty to bribery
May 13, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe top deputy under former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for his role
in the early release of a woman convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme.
MoreMore franchisees join revolt over Steak n Shake menu pricing
May 1, 2013
Scott OlsonMore Steak n Shake franchisees are revolting over the company’s policy that prohibits restaurants in the chain from
setting their own menu prices.
MoreNew Conour asset check ordered in bond revocation bid
April 18, 2013
Dave StaffordFormer attorney William Conour stayed out of custody in his federal wire fraud case Thursday, but the judge withheld a ruling
on a government bid to revoke bond until investigators can take a fresh look at Conour’s assets the FBI inventoried
last year.
MoreMan may not have drug sentence reduced after pleading guilty
March 29, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a defendant’s request to reduce his sentence after he pleaded
guilty to distributing crack cocaine. The judges also pointed out concerns with the use of a form order in his case.
MoreJudge: State can’t enforce 2 parts of immigration law
March 29, 2013
Jennifer NelsonU.S. Judge Sarah Evans Barker has ruled that the state can’t enforce two sections of the Indiana law dealing with immigration:
one dealing with arrests and one dealing with the use of consular identification cards for identification.
MoreJudge tosses township jurisdiction challenge in collection cases
March 22, 2013
Dave StaffordA federal judge has ruled that Marion County collections cases need not be filed in the township where a defendant lives or
a contract was signed, a key ruling regarding a practice criticized as “forum shopping.”
MoreFederal prosecutor opposes funds for Conour, raises concern over assets
March 21, 2013
Dave StaffordA federal prosecutor says resigned personal injury attorney William Conour should not receive $10,000 from a court fund for
living expenses. A court filing objecting to Conour’s request raises concern that he might try to liquidate assets the
FBI inventoried.
MoreJudge says bank can pursue suit against broker
March 18, 2013
Scott OlsonThe Peoples State Bank of Ellettsville can move forward with its lawsuit against broker Stifel Nicolaus & Co., which the
bank claims duped it into investing $13 million in auction-rate securities just before those markets froze up.
More7th Circuit again reverses drug sentence for minor role reduction
March 13, 2013
Dave StaffordA man convicted of a federal charge that he transported drug money will be sentenced a third time after the 7th Circuit Court
of Appeals ruled Tuesday in a nonprecedential opinion that a resentencing the court ordered in 2010 did not sufficiently consider
his minor role compared with conspirators.
MoreIndy archdiocese can’t collect sex-abuse legal fees from insurer
March 11, 2013
Dave StaffordAn insurance company won’t have to pay the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ legal fees and costs associated
with defending claims of sexual abuse.
MoreJudge turns away challenge to smoking ordinance
March 7, 2013
IBJ StaffA federal judge has denied a challenge to a smoking ordinance passed last year by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County
Council.
MoreSettlement talks set for Don Marsh severance dispute
March 1, 2013
Scott OlsonLawyers for Marsh Supermarkets Inc. and its former CEO are set to meet Monday in hopes of finally ending their years-long
court battle in which the company already has notched a partial victory.
MoreEnvironmental groups lob new suit at I-69 work
February 28, 2013
Scott OlsonAn Indiana environmental group once again is attempting to stop construction of the Interstate 69 extension between Evansville
and Indianapolis by filing suit in federal court.
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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.