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Federal office: No Hatch Act violations in Dearborn County
July 27, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal government office has cleared two Dearborn County officials who’d been accused by the former county attorney
of violating federal law that restricts political activity for those involved with federally funded programs.
MoreMajority overturns enticement of minor conviction based on error
July 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAddressing for the issue for the first time, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the “ostrich instruction”
in context of 18 U.S.C. Section 2422(b) was not appropriately given to the jury in an enticement of a minor trial.
MoreArbitration of FCRA claim survives bankruptcy discharge
July 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man’s Fair Credit Reporting Act claim can be arbitrated even though the debt was addressed and discharged in bankruptcy
proceedings, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreEast Chicago casino case still alive
July 26, 2010
Michael HoskinsA years-long court battle over millions of dollars in East Chicago casino revenue remains alive after a Marion County judge
vacated an earlier dismissal of the civil suit and blocked the release of $8 million in disputed funds that had been part
of a settlement.
MoreNominations sought for numerous awards
July 23, 2010
IL StaffIf you know of a lawyer or judge who demonstrates dedication and professionalism above and beyond most, there are several
awards for which they may be considered. Deadlines are quickly approaching.
MoreCOA: Trial court to decide pre-sentencing educational credit time
July 23, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettA trial court is the proper authority to determine credit if a defendant earns educational credit time prior to sentencing,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreDefendants entitled to competency hearing in probation revocations
July 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonDefendants are entitled to a competency hearing as part of their due process rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded
today, addressing the issue for the first time.
MorePlain English jury instructions now available
July 22, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Model Civil Jury Instructions, which were prepared by the Civil Instructions Committee of the Indiana Judges Association
and are written in plain English, are now available.
MorePresident names former deputy sheriff for U.S. Marshal
July 22, 2010
IL StaffPresident Barack Obama nominated Myron M. Sutton, a former deputy sheriff in Newton County in 1998-2007, as United States
Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana.
MoreJudges disagree on whether grandfather can adopt
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonJudges on the Indiana Court of Appeals disagreed as to whether a grandfather could adopt his biological granddaughter but
allow the mother to retain her parental rights under Indiana law.
MoreMedicaid applications review policy doesn't violate federal law
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn administrative law judge’s refusal to consider evidence of conditions that aren’t disclosed on a Medicaid disability
application doesn’t violate federal law and the Due Process Clause, a majority on the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled
today.
MoreMom sues over girls' high school basketball schedule
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Franklin County mother is suing the Indiana High School Athletic Association and multiple school districts claiming discrimination
against the girl’s basketball team based on when the girls play their games.
MoreTerre Haute attorney dies
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Terre Haute attorney and former member of the Indiana House of Representatives died Monday.
MoreJudge faces 4 charges
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge presiding over the county’s traffic court faces four judicial misconduct charges as a result
of his general handling of traffic infraction cases and one suit in particular, where the state justices have described him
as being “biased.”
More'Posnerian' wisdom featured in professor's new book
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIt’s no secret judicial clerks help with writing opinions at some point in the process – whether it’s the
research, writing a first draft, reading and writing memos to judges on their drafts, or in some cases rewriting the judge’s
first draft or outline into a final draft.
MorePatient wins case following disclosure of HIV status
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerConsidering how much information is out there on just about every individual – a simple Google search can prove that
– it’s difficult to say what is or isn’t private anymore.
MoreState changes victim alerts
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Indiana Department of Correction recently changed how it will notify those who register to find out where someone is in
the system, whether it’s a transfer from one jail to another, a change in status, or a legal hearing.
More9 semi-finalists in running for justice spot
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsNine attorneys remain in the running to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice after a seven-member commission narrowed
down a list of nearly three-dozen applicants earlier this month for the court opening.
MoreHogsett tapped for U.S. Attorney post
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsWhen Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett received the news that he’d been tapped by President Barack Obama to be the next
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, one of his first thoughts was that this could be the next home run in
his career.
MoreDisciplinary rulings explore 'knowing' standard
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsAttorneys faced misconduct cases involving incorrect citation, agreement-signing.
MoreAttorneys assist young entrepreneurs
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen an attorney in a bar association’s program for young lawyers learned that a program that helps at-risk youth to
start and maintain their own businesses was in transition and needed a little help, he suggested his group step in.
MoreSJCBA welcomes new members
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe St. Joseph County Bar Association hosted its annual “An Evening at the Cove” June 30 for new members of the
SJCBA at Coveleski Regional Stadium, home of the South Bend Silver Hawks baseball team.
MoreLawyer elected U.S. Libertarian Party officer
July 21, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerMark Rutherford wants America’s third-largest political party to make inroads by showing competence at the grassroots
level of government.
MoreAnything you tweet may be used against you...
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsInstant updates on Facebook and Twitter are becoming a staple in people’s lives, and those social media networks are
becoming a more common part of the litigation process in state and federal courts.
MoreJustices consider juvenile placements
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is considering a case where a St. Joseph County juvenile judge has declared unconstitutional three
statutes involving child placements, a controversial issue that’s pitted many within the state judiciary against the
Indiana Department of Child Services for the past two years.
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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Criminal code and expungement bills signed by governor
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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More than half of Conour’s inventoried assets gone, feds say
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SCOTUS rules against Indiana farmer in seed patent case
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Court Calendar
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
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June 18, 2013 State of Indiana v. Robert Owens - 6/18/13
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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.
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.