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COA upholds award of attorney fees but orders damages amount reduced against construction company
February 27, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA claimed scrivener’s error on the Secretary of State’s website should not be held against the couple filing the
lawsuit against a company, the Indiana Court of Appeals held. The error involving an incorrect address on the website was
made by an employee of the company being sued more than two years before the suit was filed.
MoreCOA reverses order requiring victim to pay attorney fees
November 20, 2012
Dave StaffordA man who claims he was struck by a vodka bottle that resulted in 18 stitches won’t have to pay attorney fees to a woman
against whom he had been awarded a protective order, the Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, reversing a lower court order.
MoreCOA affirms $550,000 med mal verdict; denies appellate attorney fees
October 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Lake Superior judge did not err when he allowed a witness to testify on behalf of the party bringing a medical malpractice
complaint against a doctor nor in excluding the testimony of the doctor’s expert witness due to untimely disclosure,
the Indiana Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
MoreJudge approves $90M for Anthem plaintiffs
October 29, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinA federal judge has approved the largest class-action settlement to come out of an Indianapolis court, paying $90 million
to former Anthem Inc. policyholders.
MoreLaw firm can’t collect attorney fees from insurer
October 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonRelying on caselaw from 1892, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided that Ken Nunn Law Office may not collect attorney fees
it says are owed by a former client from a third-party insurance company following a settlement.
MoreSmall law firm sees faith in class-action suit pay off
October 24, 2012
Greg AndrewsA federal judge appears likely to approve the largest class-action settlement ever to come out of a local court, and DeLaney
& DeLaney, a small Indianapolis law firm that helped press the case, is poised to profit handsomely.
MoreAttorneys not entitled to fees after agency drops order
October 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAddressing for the first time what qualifies as a “prevailing party” under the Equal Access to Justice Act, the
7th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with several other appellate courts that have ruled on the issue.
MoreCourt upholds imposition of court costs
October 10, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a man’s pro se motion to correct erroneous sentence was not the proper channel to
challenge the imposition of court costs following his murder trial.
MoreAppeals court affirms rejection of HOA ‘abusive junk fee’
October 5, 2012
Dave StaffordA Morgan County man who took no action to defend a judgment in his favor nevertheless prevailed in the Indiana Court of Appeals
on Friday. The judges upheld a trial court ruling that rejected a homeowners association charge it called an “abusive
junk fee.”
MoreFederal Bar Update: Opinion provides insight on attorney fees in FDCPA cases
September 12, 2012
John MaleyFederal courts routinely determine fee petitions for prevailing parties in various fee-shifting cases. A recent opinion from
Magistrate Judge Denise LaRue illustrates guiding principles here.
MoreCourt affirms judgment against home contractor
August 13, 2012
Dave StaffordA home repair contractor lost an appeal of an award against him, but he won’t have to pay the attorney fees of the party
that won the judgment, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreOnline attorney registration portal down
August 9, 2012
IL StaffAttorneys looking to pay annual license fees have been met with an error message on the Indiana Appellate Clerk’s online
portal this week.
MorePrivate parties liable for attorney fees in open records disputes
July 31, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a trial court’s ruling that held a private party liable for attorney fees in an Access
to Public Records Act claim.
MoreAttorney not entitled to prejudgment interest
July 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA southern Indiana lawyer who entered into an agreement with another attorney to handle some of his cases due to his suspension
from practice is not entitled to prejudgment interest on his portion of a client fee, the Indiana Court of Appeals held.
MoreAttorney registration portal revamped
July 18, 2012
Dave StaffordState court officials heard the grumbling of lawyers who for the first time last year had to register, pay fees and provide
contact information online. It was confusing, difficult to navigate and frustrating. Now it will be different.
MoreAttorney fees eat up most of recovered Fair Finance funds
July 4, 2012
Greg AndrewsA New York firm is contacting Fair Finance Co. investors seeking to purchase their bankruptcy claims – a sign that investors
in the defunct business could secure a sizable recovery.
MoreMom's contempt judgment affirmed in educational support dispute
July 3, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed a trial court’s finding that a mother was in contempt for violating
a court order on educational support for her college-age daughter and that she pay a recalculated proportion of those costs
and the father’s attorney fees.
MoreDivided Supreme Court rules on attorney fees case
March 12, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the award of attorney fees to an Indiana town, although two justices disagreed and
would have reversed the trial court.
MoreGiving fee guidance
February 1, 2012
Michael HoskinsIndiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
MoreJudges reverse award of attorney fees
January 24, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the award of attorney fees to a daughter who was sued by her mother following a fall,
finding there were no valid legal conclusions justifying the award.
MoreJustices suspend attorney for collecting 'exploitive fee'
September 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended an Indianapolis attorney after finding he engaged in attorney misconduct by collecting
a “clearly unreasonable and exploitive fee” from a vulnerable client.
MoreCriminal defense attorney receives public reprimand for fee agreement changes
September 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded an Indianapolis criminal defense attorney, finding that he modified an
agreement and charged an unreasonable fee without first obtaining written consent and giving his client a chance to get another
lawyer’s opinion.
MoreCircuit Court upholds settlement; $43 million in attorney fees
September 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $180 million settlement and grant of $43.5 million in attorney fees in a dispute
between retirement plan participants and their former employer. Some class members objected to the amount of attorney fees,
but the 7th Circuit saw no reason to disturb the lower court’s decision.
MoreLawyer can argue for cost-of-living adjustment for increased fees
August 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that an attorney that successfully represented a client in a Social Security
disability benefits suit should be allowed to make a request for a cost-of-living adjustment that would exceed the maximum
$125 per hour that can be awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
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.