Indiana Supreme Court
Justices suspend attorney for 3 years
November 1, 2012
IL StaffThree Indiana justices have decided that a Boone County attorney should be suspended for at least three years because his
repeated misconduct has “injured his clients” and “tarnished the reputation of the legal profession.”
MorePCF may not present evidence to dispute injury
November 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that in a case involving a boy diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy, the
Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund may not present evidence to dispute the existence or cause of the boy’s injury
while defending his petition for excess damages from the fund.
MoreMan can’t challenge sentence as illegal
October 31, 2012
Jennifer NelsonBecause a defendant entered into a beneficial plea agreement, the Indiana Court of Appeals denied his request for post-conviction
relief. The man argued that a Supreme Court decision handed down while he was appealing should require that his sentence be
reduced.
MoreJustices vacate transfer in business dispute
October 31, 2012
IL StaffAfter hearing arguments Oct. 24 in a dispute between former shareholders of a company and the new owners over what assets
the new owners should receive, the Indiana Supreme Court decided that the Court of Appeals decision should stand.
MoreJustices order retrial due to deficient jury instruction
October 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court found that a final jury instruction in a woman’s trial for receiving stolen property did not
correctly state the law, and it remanded for a new trial.
MoreCourt filings lowest in 7 years, 2011 stats show
October 29, 2012
Dave StaffordThe number of cases filed in Indiana courts in 2011 is the lowest since 2004, according to exhaustive data in the annual Judicial
Service Report released Monday.
MoreJustices take suit involving tort claim notice
October 29, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear a case that divided the Court of Appeals on whether the victims in a car accident failed
to provide notice to a government-funded agency under the Indiana Tort Claims Act.
MoreSupreme Court tests HD media hookup
October 25, 2012
Dave StaffordTelevision stations and media organizations on Wednesday tested a new high-definition video system that could become the norm
for coverage of oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreJustices hear Simon defamation appeal
October 24, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on whether Indianapolis billionaire Herb Simon may proceed with a defamation
suit against a California attorney. The suit involves comments the lawyer made to an Indianapolis TV station regarding allegations
that Simon and his wife employed illegal immigrants at their California home.
MoreSigns of dissent in retention vote
October 24, 2012
Dave StaffordJustice Steven David's Barnes opinion finding no right to resist unlawful police entry results in an unusual
ouster effort on an otherwise quiet appellate judicial ballot.
MoreJustices affirm denial of claim arising after arbitration
October 23, 2012
Dave StaffordA claim arising after a dispute between a company and its accountant was resolved through binding arbitration may not proceed,
the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
MoreJustices grant transfer in 2 cases
October 23, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted two cases for the week ending Oct. 19, according to a transfer list released Monday.
MoreJustice David creates retention website
October 22, 2012
Dave StaffordFacing opposition over an opinion regarding unlawful police entry, Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David has established
a website in an unusual effort to campaign for retention.
MoreBisard asks Supreme Court to rule on blood-draw admissibility
October 19, 2012
IL StaffAttorneys for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer David Bisard have asked the Indiana Supreme Court to determine
whether blood evidence may be admitted in his drunken driving and reckless homicide trial. Bisard was charged after driving
his police cruiser into three motorcyclists who were stopped at an intersection, killing one.
MoreJustices uphold denial of benefits for fired employee
October 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Justice Steven David authored a unanimous opinion Wednesday in which the court held “when the facts of a case
support more than one statutory ground for discharge, we are not confined to narrowly review the [Indiana Department of Workforce
Development] Review Board’s decision when the facts point to the Review Board’s ultimately correct conclusion.”
MoreJustices rescind order amending administrative rules, issue new one
October 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has rescinded the Sept. 7 order that set out amendments to Indiana Administrative Rules 5, 7, 8,
9 and 10, and the justices have issued in its place a new order. The changes include the use of senior judges, records that
need to be microfilmed, and what court records are excluded from public access.
MoreIndiana justices accept 2 cases
October 15, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will weigh in on whether communications during mediation can be used as extrinsic evidence.
MoreProposal would create umbrella commission for legal aid providers
October 10, 2012
Dave StaffordA proposal before the Indiana Supreme Court could change the landscape for those who provide civil legal aid and pro bono
service.
MoreIndiana justices take no new cases
October 9, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court rejected requests for transfer in 14 cases for the week ending Oct. 5, according to the transfer
list released Tuesday.
MoreJustices tackle home foreclosure issue involving MERS
October 5, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Justice Mark Massa, writing for the court Thursday, delved into the history of the Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems Inc. and its role in today’s mortgage industry in a case involving a foreclosed home in Madison County.
MoreJustices revoke conditional bar admission
October 3, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has revoked Harlan L. Vondersaar’s conditional admission to the state bar because he practiced
law while suspended.
MoreJustices reinstate COA opinion after hearing arguments
October 2, 2012
IL StaffAfter hearing arguments last week in a discrimination case, the Indiana Supreme Court decided Monday not to assume jurisdiction
over the appeal.
MoreJustices to hear negligent design case
October 1, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court took three cases last week, including a lawsuit filed by a man rendered a quadriplegic after he
fell out of a company truck while working for Richmond Power.
MoreCourt video pilot project will last through 2013
September 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe pilot project announced this summer by the Indiana Supreme Court that includes using video transcripts in three trial
courts as the official court record will run through Dec. 31, 2013.
MoreSupreme Court amends disciplinary rule
September 27, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has signed an order amending Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 26 on the disciplinary
commission and proceedings.
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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Court Calendar
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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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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
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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.