Marion County
Court rules on adult-business ordinance
September 4, 2009
Jennifer NelsonSix years after the city of Indianapolis amended its adult-business ordinances, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered
the District Court to hold an evidentiary hearing on whether the restricted hours in the new ordinance violate the businesses'
constitutional rights.
MoreCourt deputy alleges discrimination
August 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Marion County deputy sheriff is suing her employer, claiming the sheriff's department discriminated against her when
it selected male deputies for open positions within the court system.
MoreJudge must pay $10,000 in disciplinary fees
August 26, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe judge and former commissioner disciplined for their roles that led to a wrongfully convicted man staying in prison must
pay nearly $18,000 in expenses related to their disciplinary proceedings.
MoreBrazilian delegation to learn about mediation
August 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA delegation of Brazilian magistrates is in Indianapolis to learn more about U.S. judicial mediation and how it may be applied
in Brazilian courts.
MoreTrial court erred in denying motion to continue
August 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Marion Superior trial court should have granted a woman's motion to continue the day of her bench trial because she
had a constitutional right to present a defense to support her involuntary intoxication argument, the Indiana Court of Appeals
decided today.
MoreFormer Marion Superior judge dies
August 13, 2009
Jennifer NelsonFormer Marion Superior Judge John "Jan" D. Downer died Aug.10 at the age of 73. Judge Downer was appointed a Marion
County Municipal judge in 1978 by Gov. Otis Bowen and served as judge for 22 years. He retired from the Marion Superior Court
in 2000 and worked as a senior judge until 2004.
MoreState's policy in court doesn't violate constitution
August 12, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe state's refusal to waive jury trials in one Marion Superior Court doesn't violate the constitutional rights of
the mentally ill defendants who appear in that court, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreComment sought on foreclosure settlement rule
August 7, 2009
IL StaffThe Marion County courts are seeking comment on proposed amendments to Administrate Local Rule 49-TR 85 Rule 231 - Mandatory
Settlement Conferences in Mortgage Foreclosure Cases.
MoreJudge awards $42 million in back pay suit
July 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge is awarding more than $42.4 million to a class of thousands of former state employees who sued to
recover back pay for unequal wages earned between 1973 and 1993.
MoreMarion Superior judge recognized for service
July 17, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers was honored today by her colleagues and the business community during Indiana Black Expo
for her many years of service on and off the bench.
MoreJudges don't agree candidate is 'qualified'
July 10, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Court of Appeals judges disagreed as to whether an elected at-large school board candidate was "qualified"
under the Indiana Constitution to take office because his election caused three members from the same school district to be
on the board.
MoreOpinion explains use of supplemental evidence
June 15, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn affirming a trial court's decision to uphold a board of zoning appeals' denial of a petition for a variance, the
Indiana Court of Appeals also addressed the trial court's admission of supplemental evidence pursuant to Indiana Code
Section 36-7-4-1009.
MoreComment sought on late fee rule change
June 1, 2009
IL StaffComments are being accepted regarding a proposed rule change that would allow Marion Superior and Circuit Courts to impose
a $25 late payment fee for failing to pay costs, fines, or civil penalties.
MoreSuspended judge returns to bench
May 11, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Grant Hawkins, who was suspended earlier this year without pay, returned to the bench today.
MoreFormer public defender sentenced
May 7, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former Marion County public defender arrested during an undercover child sex sting was sentenced Wednesday for child
solicitation, a Class C felony.
MoreOfficers say wrong textbook hurt promotions
April 23, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThree current Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers have filed a suit against the city because they received
the wrong textbooks to study for a promotion examination.
MoreAG files suit against foreclosure consultants
April 9, 2009
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits today against five foreclosure consulting companies accused of violating
state laws.
MoreFormer municipal judge, legal aid counsel dies
April 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former Marion Municipal Court judge and general counsel of the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society died Monday at the age of
93.
MoreUse of bench warrants still not certain
April 7, 2009
Michael HoskinsAttorneys have settled a federal case that led to the Marion Superior Court scrapping its practice of issuing bench warrants
for the arrest of people who'd failed to appear in civil cases, but a statewide investigation of whether state law allows
judges to issue these warrants remains ongoing.
MoreDeputy prosecutor fired
March 19, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Marion County deputy prosecutor has been fired for withholding information regarding facts in a case involving her mother,
who was arrested for insurance fraud.
MoreJustices disagree on judge's penalty
March 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsA suspended Marion Superior judge will be able to return to the bench after another 60 days off the bench, this time without
pay.
MoreJudge suspended for 60 days, no pay
March 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Marion Superior Judge Grant W. Hawkins from the bench for 60 days without pay,
though two justices wanted a yearlong penalty while two others wanted a month suspension.
MoreHigh court grants order in election case
March 5, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an order today granting the Marion County Election Board's corrected motion to remand
a case pursuant to Appellate Rule 37.
MoreJudge: punitive-damage cap unconstitutional
March 3, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion County judge has refused to reduce damages in a priest sex-abuse case, saying the punitive damage caps put in place
more than a decade ago are unconstitutional.
MoreJudge holds public hearings on foreclosure rule
February 17, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers is holding public hearings today and Thursday regarding the proposed local rule, 49-TR85-231,
which would require mandatory mediation for mortgage foreclosure cases in Marion County.
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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.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...