August 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA couple whose home is being foreclosed on is entitled to a jury trial on their legal claims against the mortgage holder and
loan servicer, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
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August 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAs one 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judge cautioned, it’s generally not a good idea to ride around in a car with cocaine
on you when
police have many reasons why they may legitimately stop the car.
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August 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a medical group’s application for adjustment of claim for provider
fee, finding the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board erred by ruling the application was filed outside the statute of
limitations.
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August 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn granting a petition for review of a denial of an asylum request, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge David Hamilton believes
the Board of
Immigration Appeals applied too narrow of a concept of a “social group.&rdquo
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August 9, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has imposed a 30-day suspension against an Indianapolis attorney who was one of nearly three dozen
people to recently apply for an opening on the state’s highest court.
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August 9, 2010
Michael HoskinsA southern Indiana judge has decided not to change the venue of a former state trooper’s third murder trial, and instead
will bring in jurors from outside the region to consider charges in a case that has twice been overturned on appeal.
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August 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held today that a chargeback for the cost of insurance is not a sale of insurance, as some
owner-operators of leased trucks argued. The Circuit Court also took issue with the District judge’s decision on which
statute of limitations applied to the parts of the suit.
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August 9, 2010
IL StaffThe 7th annual Race Away from Domestic Violence 5k will be held on Saturday in Indianapolis. The race is hosted by the Indiana
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and raises awareness and money to help end domestic violence in the state.
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August 6, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIn a case of first impression, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded with instructions a trial court’s modification
of a criminal sentence from a Class D felony to a Class A misdemeanor nine years after the appellee-defendant pleaded guilty
to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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August 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsA 60-day clock has started for Gov. Mitch Daniels to choose the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, after three names were
officially sent to him Thursday afternoon.
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August 6, 2010
IL StaffAttorney annual registration statements mailed last month may contain an error because of programming, but state officials
say lawyers don’t have to correct that specific problem.
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August 6, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettThe Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed a jury’s decision that upheld a will after the decedent’s children
questioned whether the will was executed properly and whether the trial court erred in rejecting a jury instruction regarding
undue influence.
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August 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed today the denial of a mentally ill man’s motion to dismiss charges against him
because not dismissing the charges was a violation of his due process rights.
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August 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals expanded caselaw today when ruling on a defendant’s request for new counsel.
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August 5, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications are looking for a new attorney
member.
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August 4, 2010
IL StaffThe Sherman Minton Moot Court competition at Indiana University Maurer School of Law is seeking judges for this fall’s
competition.
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August 4, 2010
Jennifer NelsonBecause a former employee wasn’t aware of nor agreed to a plan that would effectively limit his earnings from selling
crop insurance, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed based on Indiana law that he was entitled to his commission he secured
in 2005 even if premiums weren't received until later. The appellate court did, however, reduce the amount of money his
former employer owed him due to draws and set-offs.
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August 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsClear and concise court rulings are what judges hope can be produced, so that lawyers and lower courts can have guidance on
how to address a particular legal issue. But that doesn’t always happen.
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August 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwenty-five years ago, choosing an Indiana Supreme Court justice was confidential.
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August 4, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAn annual highlight for participants, mentors, and organizers, the summer institutes for Project Citizen and We The People
have once again actively prepared teachers to present civics lessons so students can understand and become responsible citizens.
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August 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe governor must choose among two judges, one appellate attorney for next justice.
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August 4, 2010
IL StaffA look at those whoâ??ve been finalists in the past 25 years and their positions or titles at that time.
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August 4, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAs the prices for homes continue to drop as foreclosures and abandoned properties continue to pop up in virtually every neighborhood,
there may be a few people considering whether these homes could make for good investments either as properties to fix and
sell or to buy and repair for a rental property.
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August 3, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettThe Indiana Court of Appeals today ruled that insufficient notice barred a complaint for damages in a case involving a condominium
complex and its various longtime issues.
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August 3, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a real estate broker’s action to vacate an arbitration award
to another broker. In doing so, the appellate court extended judicial and quasi-judicial immunity to arbitrators and their
sponsors.
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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...
Yikes!