Indiana Supreme Court
Justices stand firm on Barnes decision
September 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has revisited a ruling it made four months ago in Richard Barnes v. State, affirming its
initial holding that residents do not have a common law right to resist police in any situation.
MoreSupreme Court accepts 2 cases
September 20, 2011
IL StaffThe justices of the Indiana Supreme Court have granted transfer to a case involving a Batson challenge and another
involving early retirement benefits.
MoreComments wanted on proposed changes to senior judge rules
September 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court wants to hear from the public and legal community about revising the state’s senior judge
program, allowing certified former judges to serve in any court rather than specific jurisdictions.
MoreJustices split over how to determine a lawsuit is equitable
September 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has expanded on a previous decision to create a multi-pronged inquiry to determine whether a suit
is essentially equitable, a move that causes two justices to worry the new test may often foreclose a defendant’s right
to a jury on distinct and severable legal claims.
MoreCourt issues rules on bulk access to Odyssey case records
September 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsAfter more than four years of requests from commercial case management system vendors, the Indiana Supreme Court has outlined
how third-parties can interface with the state-provided system to provide broader public access to Indiana court records.
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.
MoreJustices vacate transfer of insurance case
September 15, 2011
IL StaffBy a vote of 4 to 1, the Indiana Supreme Court has decided to vacate transfer to an insurance case that split the lower appellate
court regarding the definition of “ever” on a home insurance application.
MoreCivic index numbers show Indiana trails most states in voter turnout
September 14, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe inaugural Indiana Civic Health Index shows that while the state is on-par with national standards in volunteerism, its
voter turnout and registration are among the lowest in the country.
MoreConstructing contracts for safety
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana Supreme Court case examines construction manager's liability.
MoreJustices consider state back-pay suit
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsAlmost a year after the Indiana Court of Appeals significantly slashed a $42.4 million damages award against the state, the
Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Sept. 8 on whether past and present employees can recover back pay and how much should
be awarded.
MoreJustices split on appellate review of prisoner litigant's claim
September 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsOne of Indiana's most well-known pro se prisoner litigants convinced two of the state justices that his latest appeal
should get their attention, but the other three denied transfer relating to how the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the
case.
MoreCourt sends reminder on permanent withdrawal rules
September 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsNote to Indiana attorneys: don’t permanently relinquish your law license in this state unless you’re absolutely
sure you won’t ever want to return. If you do, don’t be surprised if you have to take the bar exam again.
MoreSupreme Court takes 4 cases
September 12, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to four cases, including two cases dealing with double jeopardy issues.
MoreCivic health study results available Sept. 14
September 8, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday that the results of the first-ever Indiana Civic Health Index will be released
Sept. 14. The study release is in conjunction with an advanced screening of the movie “We the People,” which chronicles
America’s history and its founding documents.
MoreJustices take 3 cases
September 6, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to three cases, including one that led to a split in the lower appellate court
in a child support case.
MoreUnrepresented litigants don't forfeit exemptions even if not pleaded
August 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a couple who were ordered in small claims court to pay $100 a month toward
judgments and look for work each week. The couple’s only income is exempt under the general wage and the Social Security
Income exemptions.
More3 counties join Odyssey
August 29, 2011
IL StaffCass, Shelby, and Union counties are the latest additions to the statewide case management system known as Odyssey.
MoreJudge hears arguments on bar exam application suit
August 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsHow far the Indiana Board of Law Examiners can go in asking potential lawyers about their mental-health history was the subject
of a federal court hearing Wednesday, where attorneys explored the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what might
be reasonable in determining someone’s potential fitness to practice law.
MoreLawmakers discuss Barnes police entry ruling
August 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana summer study committee met for the second time Wednesday to discuss a state Supreme Court ruling from earlier this
year involving the right to resist police entry into one’s home.
MoreJustice touts Odyssey, counties seek addition judicial officers
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Commission on Courts meeting Wednesday contained some familiar elements: Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan
testified regarding Odyssey and two trial judges have once again asked for an additional judicial officer.
MorePublic to testify before Barnes subcommittee
August 23, 2011
IL StaffThe subcommittee formed to address the issue of illegal police entry following an Indiana Supreme Court ruling will hear public
testimony and discuss draft language at its Wednesday meeting.
MoreSupreme Court accepts 5 transfers
August 22, 2011
The Indiana Supreme Court has taken five cases on transfer, including one that presents two issues of first impression on
prejudgment interest.
MoreSteuben County joins Odyssey
August 18, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. will join judges and the clerk of Steuben County on August 22 to demonstrate
Odyssey, a new case management system.
MoreNew disciplinary commission members named
August 16, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three new members to the Disciplinary Commission. Trent A. McCain of Merrillville,
Andi M. Metzel of Indianapolis, and Nancy Cross of Carmel will each serve a five-year term. They replace Tony Zappia of South
Bend, J. Mark Robinson of New Albany, and Sally Zweig of Indianapolis.
MoreJudge reduces death sentences to life without parole
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf he’d had the ability more than three years ago to factor in a jury’s deadlocked view on the death penalty,
a southern Indiana judge says he would have imposed life without parole rather than the death penalty for a man convicted
of triple murder.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
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.