February 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn a historically notable vote, the Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill that would elect St. Joseph Superior judges
rather than stick with a merit-selection and retention system in place for 35 years.
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February 10, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe House Judiciary Committee met this morning to consider five bills that included assessing a $10 fee for Lake County court
filings, which would be used to fund a consolidated judicial center.
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February 10, 2009
IL StaffA longtime Wayne County judge has been appointed the new chairman of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
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February 5, 2009
IL StaffThe bill requiring the non-partisan election of Superior Court judges in St. Joseph County has made it out of committee.
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February 4, 2009
IL StaffThe Porter and LaPorte county courts were closed today after the area received more than a foot of lake-effect snow. Starke,
Pulaski, and St. Joseph counties reported no closings or delays today because of the weather.
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February 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe man who abducted his attorney in July 2008 has been sentenced to 60 years in the Indiana Department of Correction.
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January 30, 2009
Jennifer NelsonSpecial Judge Walter Chapala issued an order this week requiring all firearms be removed from the home of a LaPorte Superior
judge who was shot last month in her home.
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January 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe foot or more of snow dumped on the southern two-thirds of Indiana hasn't stopped some attorneys from making it to
their offices today, but it has closed some courts around the state.
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January 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsAttorneys opening new civil cases in Lake County should note that a new random filing system is being put in place, a plan
described as the most extensive use of this in the county's history.
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January 27, 2009
IL StaffTwo central Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes.
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January 23, 2009
IL StaffThe state's largest county court system has new leadership for the next two years. Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice,
a Republican, became presiding judge of the court system for a two-year term.
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January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn Allen County judge sanctioned as a result of his conduct in a fellow jurist's courtroom will serve a three-day suspension
without pay beginning Feb. 11, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
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January 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Superior judge received a public admonition today from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications for granting
an ex parte petition in a child custody case. The commission also noted it has repeatedly addressed this type of violation
for years.
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January 20, 2009
Michael HoskinsOpponents from the 66,000-person town of Geist announced Monday they won't appeal annexation to Fishers.
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January 7, 2009
IL StaffThe public is invited to attend a reception honoring Fulton Circuit Judge Douglas B. Morton as he retires from the bench.
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December 24, 2008
Michael HoskinsA northern Indiana deputy prosecutor and soon-to-be LaPorte Superior judge was shot in her home late Monday night.
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December 22, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Muncie law firm will remain intact after both of its longtime partners take the bench in January.
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December 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsExpect some talk of sweeping court reforms in the coming legislative session.
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December 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has named three trial judges to serve as special masters in the disciplinary action against Senior
Judge Walter P. Chapala, formerly of the LaPorte Superior Court.
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December 15, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge who's been suspended from the bench pending a final decision from the Indiana Supreme Court believes
his penalty should fall somewhere between a public reprimand and removal.
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December 15, 2008
IL StaffA Lake County jury awarded a couple $48 million for injuries the man sustained after a workplace accident.
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December 12, 2008
IL StaffFormer Allen Superior Judge Norman E. Baker died Wednesday in Fort Wayne. Baker, an Evansville native, served as an Allen
Superior Court Civil Division judge. He also served as a senior judge in the court.
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December 3, 2008
IL StaffThe Marion Superior Court has started a new continuing court education program for its employees as part of an ongoing effort
to better serve staff and the community. The training was the first in a series of mandatory sessions planned for 2009.
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December 2, 2008
IL StaffMiami Superior Judge Daniel C. Banina has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as judge of the newly created Miami Superior
Court II. Judge Banina will become judge of the new court Jan. 1.
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December 1, 2008
IL StaffRecently appointed St. Joseph Superior Judge Margot F. Reagan will officially take the bench Dec. 5 with a 4 p.m. robing ceremony
in the Superior Court courtroom in the St. Joseph County Courthouse.
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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.
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.