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Circuit Court split on rehearing judicial canons case
August 31, 2010
Michael HoskinsIndiana’s two federal appeals judges disagree about whether the full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals should reconsider
a Wisconsin case about the judicial code of conduct in that state, paving the way for a further battle before the nation’s
highest court that could influence Indiana’s judicial canons.
MoreCOA: variance for residential wind turbine allowed
August 31, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Court of Appeals today affirmed a decision from the Warrick Superior Court that found the Board of Zoning Appeals of the
Area Plan Commission of Warrick County was right in allowing a 20-foot variance for the construction of a residential wind
turbine.
MoreHigh court remands Medicaid case to lower court
August 31, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ordered a Marion Superior Court to let Medicaid recipients involved in a decades-long lawsuit present
evidence to demonstrate the transportation they may be entitled to by law and if they have been or will be denied services
because of lower pay rates to Medicaid transportation providers.
MoreSupreme Court uses PBS to educate public on courts
August 31, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court is teaming up with the state’s Public Broadcasting Service to offer specials informing residents
about the court system.
MoreJustices take 2 cases
August 31, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the case in which the Indiana Court of Appeals split in reversing a man’s Class
A
felony attempted murder conviction.
MoreJudges rule man's right to speedy trial was violated
August 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state had an affirmative duty to pursue prosecution of a defendant under his right to a speedy trial, the Indiana Court
of Appeals ruled today. The appellate court also disapproved of the state’s blanket policy to not attempt to secure
the attendance of an accused incarcerated person in a foreign jurisdiction until he has finished serving his sentence there.
MoreHigh court privately reprimands attorney
August 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has privately reprimanded an attorney for improperly revealing information about a former client
when socializing with friends.
MoreCivics program cuts staff
August 27, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe staff of the civics education program of the Indiana Bar Foundation will be restructured due to decreases in IOLTA funding
available for next year, the IBF announced today.
MoreSouthern District names new magistrate
August 27, 2010
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced today the selection of Mark J. Dinsmore as
magistrate judge.
MoreAttorney killed by husband
August 27, 2010
IL StaffThe man who committed suicide atop a parking garage in downtown Indianapolis Thursday afternoon behind Barnes & Thornburg
earlier had killed his attorney wife in their Brownsburg home, police said.
MoreChild must show she is born out of wedlock to inherit
August 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonRuling on the issue for the first time, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that the plain language of Indiana Code Section
29-1-2-7 requires a child to show she is born out of wedlock for inheritance purposes.
MoreState court offices, law firm on lockdown after shots fired in Indianapolis
August 26, 2010
IL and IBJ StaffA lone gunman caused downtown Indianapolis – including Indiana State Court Administration offices and law firm Barnes
& Thornburg – to be on lockdown today.
MoreJustice: Fee hike could mean statewide case management system by 2017
August 26, 2010
Michael HoskinsIf lawmakers during the next legislative session increase a statewide court fee an extra $3, Indiana Supreme Court Justice
Frank Sullivan believes the state can fully implement a case management system in all county courts by June 30, 2017.
More7th Circuit reverses lower court on stun-belt issue
August 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District judge’s decision that a man convicted of murder received ineffective
assistance of counsel during his trial because his attorney didn’t object to the state making him wear a stun belt in
court.
MoreCOA concerned about some details in termination case
August 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn affirming the involuntary termination of a mother’s parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals noted some troubling
details involving the case.
MoreTechnical difficulties snag high-profile appeal arguments
August 25, 2010
Michael HoskinsAfter a hiccup in the state judiciary’s online access to oral arguments, Indiana Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Baker
borrowed some words from television broadcasters of the past: “Please stand by.”
MoreCJ signs order for increased judicial education requirements
August 25, 2010
IL StaffIndiana judges and magistrates will have to take more judicial education classes to improve their legal skills next year.
More7th Circuit affirms sentences for bank robbing couple
August 25, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the convictions and sentences of a boyfriend and girlfriend on bank robbery convictions,
finding the boyfriend waived his appeal of his sentence and the jury instructions were correct in the girlfriend’s trial.
MoreLook-alike offense counts as controlled-substance offense in sentencing
August 25, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA previous conviction for a “look-alike” offense constitutes a controlled-substance offense for sentencing purposes,
the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled for the first time Tuesday.
More8 submit proposals for Indiana appellate system
August 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsEight companies are interested in outfitting the Indiana appellate courts with a case management system with public access
and e-filing capabilities.
MoreCourt rules on first impression FLSA issue
August 24, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn denying summary judgment for either party in a dispute involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, the U.S. District judge
noted the issue appears to be one of first impression in the 7th Circuit.
MoreCOA upholds denial of motion to suppress
August 24, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a man’s argument that the state’s courts should recognize a privacy interest
in the subscriber information of an Internet service provider.
MoreAttorney waits for plea agreement decision
August 23, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAnderson attorney Samuel Hasler is still waiting to see if his plea agreement regarding child pornography charges will be
accepted.
MoreJudge sues prosecutor for intimidation, retribution
August 23, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Delaware County judge is claiming that county prosecutor Mark McKinney and a former deputy prosecutor threatened and intimidated
the judge and his wife based on the judge’s ruling on how McKinney handled civil drug forfeitures.
MoreIL is seeking local bar association news
August 23, 2010
In an effort to include more news from specialty and county bars around the state, Indiana Lawyer has started a section
in the print and online editions called Bar Crawl.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
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.