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Unsuccessful Medicaid applicants aren't entitled to in-person hearing
December 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonPeople whose applications have been denied for Medicaid disability benefits do not have a constitutional right to an in-person
administrative hearing, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
MoreJudges split on approving high-cost retraining tuition
December 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA panel of judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals couldn’t agree on whether a laid-off man’s request for training
at an expensive college should be approved.
MoreJudge appoints former justice as trustee over Simon estate
December 16, 2010
Cory SchoutenA Hamilton County judge has ordered Bren Simon removed as personal representative and interim trustee over her late husband's
estate, replacing her with a retired justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreJustices divided on firearm 'use' sentencing
December 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsA divided Indiana Supreme Court has held that state statute dictates that the use of a firearm can be the grounds for a sentence
enhancement that doesn’t constitute a double jeopardy violation.
MoreSouth Bend federal judge rules on FedEx class action litigation
December 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in South Bend has issued a significant 182-page opinion that holds FedEx drivers nationwide are independent
contractors rather than employees entitled to back pay and full benefits.
MoreHigh court reverses tax decision
December 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn owner of leased property must prove it possesses an exempt purpose separate and distinct from the exempt purpose of its
lessee to be entitled to statutory exemption, ruled the Indiana Supreme Court in a decision reversing the Indiana Tax Court.
MoreJudges affirm complaint is time-barred
December 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAlthough a trial court shouldn’t have adhered to its local rule because it failed to achieve “the ultimate end
of orderly and speedy justice,” the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s finding that a woman’s
claim against her deceased husband’s former employer was time-barred.
MoreMadison County joins Odyssey system
December 15, 2010
IL StaffMadison County is the latest county to go online with the Indiana Supreme Court’s Odyssey case management system. The
system connects counties to a network of courts, clerks, law enforcement, and other state agencies.
MoreJudge Mathias recognized for civics education
December 15, 2010
IL StaffIndiana Court of Appeals Judge Paul D. Mathias received the Indiana Bar Foundation’s William G. Baker Award Dec. 12
for his work with civics education. Judge Mathias was cited for his work with the We the People program at the state level
and in the 3rd Congressional District in Northeast Indiana.
MoreAppeals court recalls OWI decision
December 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals vacated a decision handed down Dec. 9 in which the court was split on the dismissal of a man’s
operating while intoxicated charges. The issue was whether the charges should have been dismissed because the defendant didn’t
know what vehicle he needed to defend against operating based on the charging information.
MoreCOA rules in favor of national organization in dispute over church property
December 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was faced with an issue between a Vanderburgh County church and its former national organization
involving what happens to the local church property once the local church defected to another Presbyterian organization.
MoreJudges split on construction manager's duty to injured worker
December 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge dissented from his colleagues’ majority holding, finding their ruling would “fundamentally
alter contracts” dealing with safety on jobsites.
MoreJudge Fisher’s retirement ceremony Friday
December 14, 2010
IL StaffA retirement ceremony for Indiana’s first Tax Court judge will happen Friday at the Indiana Statehouse.
MoreCOA rules in favor of town on breach of contract claim
December 13, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed partial summary judgment to a city that collected a lower monthly bill rate than what
was required for wastewater treatment from a town for 15 years and then sued to recover more than $500,000 it believed was
owed to it. The city never informed the town the sewage treatment rate increased or that it was embroiled in a lawsuit over
the matter.
More'We The People' students to witness naturalization ceremony
December 13, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAs part of a three-day program that includes state finals for a civics competition that the Indiana Bar Foundation oversees,
students will witness a naturalization ceremony this evening in downtown Indianapolis.
MoreJustices grant two civil cases, deny 27 appeals
December 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has accepted two cases, one involving how public safety officials notify the driving public about
icy road conditions and a second case delving into what state law requires when it comes to property tax changing land annexations.
MoreBLE director resigns
December 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is searching for someone new to lead the state’s Board of Law Examiners after Linda L. Loepker
resigned earlier this week.
MoreJustices: sentence shouldn't have been upped on appeal
December 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered that a man’s sentence be reduced after the lower appellate court increased it
on appeal.
MoreGovernor appoints former prosecutor candidate to ATC
December 10, 2010
IL StaffMark Massa, the Republican candidate for Marion County prosecutor, is the new chairman of the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the appointment Thursday.
MoreCOA divided on dismissal of OWI charges
December 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split on whether a defendant’s operating while intoxicated charges should have been dismissed
because the charging information didn’t let the man know what vehicle he needed to defend against operating.
More7th Circuit order changes wording in public-records opinion
December 9, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIn an order dated Wednesday and posted on the website for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today, a Nov. 29 opinion from that
court was amended following a motion filed by the defendants on Dec. 2 to delete a reference to the defendants as “silly”
and “unprofessional.”
MoreJustices split on imprisonment for violating probation
December 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state must prove a probationer accused of violating a term involving a payment by not paying did it recklessly, knowingly
or intentionally. The burden is on the probationer to show an inability to pay, the Indiana Supreme Court decided in an opinion
handed down Wednesday afternoon.
MoreAppellate court to hear arguments in Fishers
December 9, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals hits the road Friday to visit Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers for oral arguments
in an interlocutory appeal involving the denial of a motion to suppress.
MoreJudge: not all farm expenses are tax deductible
December 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA probate court incorrectly allowed an estate to deduct three farm-related expenses from its inheritance tax return, but affirmed
the deduction of the remaining nine in question, the Indiana Tax Court ruled Tuesday.
MoreAppellate court rules traffic stop legal
December 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA police officer had reasonable suspicion to stop the car of a man who parked illegally in a handicapped spot after the car
made it on to the street, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
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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...