Supreme Court of the United States
SCOTUS ruling emboldens lawmakers to expand DNA collection
June 19, 2013
Dave StaffordThis time next year, Indiana may join the majority of states that collect DNA samples from people arrested on suspicion of
committing felonies, rather than only from those convicted. Lawmakers who’ve been stymied are encouraged by a Supreme
Court of the United States decision upholding the practice.
MoreSCOTUS: isolated, naturally occurring DNA segment can't be patented
June 19, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA naturally occurring DNA segment is not eligible for a patent simply because it has been isolated, the Supreme Court of the
United States ruled June 13. DNA that is not a product of nature may be patent eligible, however.
MoreLarge 'pay-to-delay' payments may become history after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
June 17, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA decision handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States Monday could end the practice of pharmaceutical companies
paying competitors very large sums to keep their generics off the market.
MoreSCOTUS rules on Myriad BRCA1, BRCA2 patent case
June 13, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA naturally occurring DNA segment is not eligible for a patent simply because it has been isolated, the Supreme Court of the
United States ruled Thursday. DNA that is not a product of nature may be patent eligible, however.
MoreUS Supreme Court declines to take Indiana Planned Parenthood cases
May 28, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Supreme Court of the United States on Monday denied certiorari to two cases stemming from an Indiana law disqualifying
a health care provider in participating in a government program because it provides abortion care.
MoreChief Justice Roberts says cuts to judiciary budget becoming too deep
May 22, 2013
Describing the immediate impact changes in judicial budgets have on court staff, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts
used part of his address to the 7th Circuit Bar to highlight the fiscal constraints judges and courts are facing today.
MoreLugar: I paid the price for support of Obama picks
May 22, 2013
Dave StaffordFormer Indiana Sen. Richard G. Lugar told members of the federal judiciary May 6 that his support of President Barack Obama’s
Supreme Court appointees, opposed by many in his party, may have carried the greatest political cost of any decisions during
his 36 years in the Senate.
MoreSupreme Court’s ruling for Monsanto described as good decision
May 22, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlThe Supreme Court of the United States decision upholding the patent owned by Monsanto Co. was surprising only in its unanimous
affirmation.
MoreUS Chief Justice Roberts to speak at LaPorte alma mater
May 15, 2013
IL StaffUnited States Chief Justice John G. Roberts will find himself in a familiar place later this month when he delivers the commencement
speech at La Lumiere School in LaPorte. Roberts is a 1973 graduate of the school.
MoreSCOTUS rules against Indiana farmer in seed patent case
May 13, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA unanimous Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that patent exhaustion doesn’t allow a farmer to reproduce
patented seeds through planting and harvesting without the patent holder’s permission.
MoreChief Justice Roberts says budget cuts translate into judicial furlough and layoffs
May 7, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlChief Justice of the United States John Roberts used part of his address to the 7th Circuit to highlight the fiscal constraints
judges and courts are facing today.
MoreSCOTUS declines church property dispute case
April 29, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Supreme Court of the United States will not take a case involving a dispute between churches over property.
MoreSCOTUS declines review of injunction against Medicaid cap on dental work
April 22, 2013
IL StaffThe Supreme Court of the United States will leave undisturbed a ruling that blocked state efforts to cap dental work for Medicaid
recipients at $1,000 per year.
MoreCritics: Indiana leads from wrong side in same-sex marriage cases
April 10, 2013
Dave StaffordCritics have called out Attorney General Greg Zoeller for taking a lead role in advocating against same-sex marriage. Indiana
wrote or co-wrote amicus briefs signed by other states taking that position in the cases the heard by the Supreme Court of
the United States.
MoreBottling up generics
April 10, 2013
Dave StaffordThe Supreme Court of the United States recently heard a government challenge of drugmakers' "pay to delay" practice.
MoreIndiana solicitor general: ‘Good day’ for traditional marriage at SCOTUS
March 26, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana and other states against same-sex marriage appeared to make a strong impression on the U.S. Supreme Court justices
Tuesday, Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher said after watching arguments in Washington.
MoreJustice Clarence Thomas visits Notre Dame Law School
March 13, 2013
IL StaffU.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas visited the Notre Dame Law School March 5 and 6 as the Judge James J.
Clynes Jr. Visiting Chair.
MoreU.S. Justice Clarence Thomas visits Notre Dame Law School
March 5, 2013
IL StaffU.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is at Notre Dame Law School Tuesday and Wednesday as the Judge James
J. Clynes Visiting Chair. He will visit several law classes and speak with students and faculty.
MoreSenate defeats DNA collection bill
February 27, 2013
IL StaffLegislation that would require every person arrested after June 30 for certain crimes to submit a DNA sample failed to pass
the Senate Tuesday.
MoreIndiana farmer’s case goes before the SCOTUS Tuesday
February 18, 2013
IL StaffU.S. justices will hear arguments Tuesday morning in the lawsuit brought by Monsanto Co. against Knox County farmer Vernon
Hugh Bowman alleging patent infringement.
MoreMarriage amendment vote put off until 2014
February 7, 2013
IL StaffIndiana legislators have decided to hold off on pursuing this session an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage
between a man and woman, citing the pending cases on the topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.
MoreIndiana authors 2 amicus briefs in same-sex cases before SCOTUS
January 30, 2013
The issue of same-sex marriage is before the Supreme Court of the United States, and Indiana has authored one amicus brief
and co-authored another arguing that the states should be able to define marriage.
MoreU.S. Supreme Court decision ignited grassroots effort to amend the Constitution
January 30, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIn the fight over corporate influence in politics, one group is hoping the voice of the people can trump the allure of money.
MoreLawmakers discuss same-sex marriage and criminal code revisions at IU McKinney Law School
January 23, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlTwo Republican lawmakers are backing off support for holding a second vote on the same-sex marriage amendment, advocating
the Legislature take a wait-and-see approach.
MoreAnniversary of Citizens United decision observed with protest rally
January 21, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlTo mark the third anniversary of the Citizens United decision, nonprofits and community groups held a rally at the
federal courthouse in downtown Indianapolis Friday.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
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.