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Boodt: U.S. Supreme Court journey offers many lessons
January 6, 2010
David BoodtLast spring, after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied USA Funds' petition for rehearing en banc in an important student
loan bankruptcy case, my colleagues Joni Anderson and Julie Ragsdale recommended that USA Funds file a petition for certiorari
with the Supreme Court of the United States.
MoreCOA rules on re-registration of offenders
December 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonTwo sex offenders serving or who had completed their 10-year registration period shouldn't have been required to re-register
for another 10-year period after being convicted of any other crime, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today.
MoreNonprofit sues over DCS rate cuts
December 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA nonprofit organization made up of agencies that provide services to abused and neglected kids is suing the Indiana Department
of Child Services for cutting rates paid to the agencies next year.
MoreCourt issues judgment in absentee ballot case
December 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Marion Circuit Court has outlined the required procedures for dealing with the county's absentee ballots following
a suit that accused the Marion County Election Board of not following statute.
MoreProfessor testifies about impeachment of judge
December 16, 2009
IL StaffIndiana University Maurer School of Law professor Charles G. Geyh appeared before the U.S. House of Representative's Committee
on the Judiciary Tuesday as a witness in its hearing on the possible impeachment of U.S. District Judge Thomas G. Porteous
of New Orleans.
MoreCOA rules on excessive force under ITCA
December 15, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe use of excessive force is not conduct immunized under section 3(8) of the Indiana Tort Claims Act, the Indiana Court of
Appeals ruled today.
MoreAG uses new law to freeze employee's assets
December 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Attorney General is using a new public-accountability law to freeze the assets of the Brownstown clerk-treasurer
accused of overpaying herself more than $360,000 in taxpayer money.
MoreFBI recognizes lawyer for leadership
December 7, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerAn attorney received an award from the FBI's Indianapolis Office for her support of the FBI's community outreach efforts
and for furthering the agency's mission.
MoreTown officials now face federal charges
December 2, 2009
IL StaffSome former Chesterfield town employees accused by the Indiana Attorney General of defrauding their town government now face
federal charges.
MoreHuman rights celebrated at law school
November 30, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerIndianapolis-based Human Rights Works has again teamed up with Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis' Program
in International Human Rights Law to host a celebration to coincide with the anniversary of the signing of the United Nation's
Declaration of Human Rights.
MoreCOA: Government vehicle exclusion is void
November 25, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today in a matter of first impression that the government vehicle exclusion in underinsured
motorist policies is void as against public policy.
MoreCASA program receives $2 million
November 25, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerChild Advocates just got big boost in its efforts to help children.
MoreTipton City Court gets new judge
November 25, 2009
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Jack L. Richter as Tipton City Court judge. Richter succeeds Judge Lewis Daily Harper, who
died Aug. 14.
MoreAG files suit against former town employees
November 24, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Attorney General filed a suit Monday against former Chesterfield town officials seeking recovery of more than
$259,000 in public funds they allegedly defrauded from the town government.
MoreProsecutor misconduct leads to reversal
November 23, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a defendant's conviction of intimidation because several acts of misconduct constituted
fundamental error. The appellate court also ruled the man could be retried on the charge.
MoreFBI releases hate crime stats
November 23, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerMore than 9,000 offenses in the U.S. in 2008 motivated by bias to particular groups of people were reported to the FBI in
2008, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program that publishes those statistics, the FBI announced today.
MoreU.S. Senate confirms Hamilton for 7th Circuit
November 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsU.S. District Judge David F. Hamilton is the newest jurist on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreUPDATE: Senate passes cloture motion
November 17, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe full U.S. Senate has ended debate on the controversial nomination of U.S. Judge David F. Hamilton, and now senators will
vote as soon as Wednesday morning on his confirmation to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
More2010 Organization Day for lawmakers today
November 17, 2009
IL StaffLawmakers returned to the Indiana Statehouse today for Organization Day, a traditionally ceremonial time spent electing leaders
and organizing priorities for its second regular session - the short session - that starts in January. More coverage will
be in the Nov. 25 issue of Indiana Lawyer.
MoreU.S. Senate debating Indiana judge's nomination
November 17, 2009
Michael HoskinsIndiana is at the heart of a legislative discussion about the future of the federal judiciary, and debate about a judge's
controversial nomination is coming to a head this week.
MoreGovernor names first DCS ombudsman
November 16, 2009
IL StaffAn Indianapolis woman with nearly three decades of experience working in child welfare, social work, and family counseling
has been named the state's first Department of Child Services ombudsman. Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the selection Nov.
13.
MoreAG files state's first lead-paint hazard suit
November 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn the first lawsuit of its kind in Indiana, the state attorney general's office is going after two Evansville landlords
who it says have ignored warnings to correct a lead-paint environmental hazard in a rental house.
MoreCOA: Obama, McCain eligible to be president
November 12, 2009
Jennifer NelsonMore than a year after the 2008 presidential election, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that Sens. John McCain and Barack
Obama were eligible to run for the office.
MoreUkrainian judges to visit for 5th time
November 11, 2009
IL StaffFor the fifth consecutive year, Ukrainian judges will visit the Indiana Supreme Court to learn about the U.S. government.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!