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Judges needed for moot court
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.
MoreMan entitled to commission, but a reduced amount
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.
MoreAppellate rulings can create confusion for attorneys, trial judges
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.
MoreJustice selection process wasn't always public
August 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwenty-five years ago, choosing an Indiana Supreme Court justice was confidential.
MoreIBF provides classes for educational programs
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.
More3 remain in running for high court
August 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe governor must choose among two judges, one appellate attorney for next justice.
MoreThree decades of finalists
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.
MoreRental properties require effort
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.
MoreCourt: insufficient notice bars tort claim
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.
MoreCOA extends judicial immunity to arbitrators
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.
MoreJustices grant 3 transfers
August 3, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court granted three transfers and dismissed one case during its conference late last week, when the justices
examined a total 35 cases that were before them for possible transfer.
MoreGovernor names new Marion Superior judge
August 3, 2010
IL StaffThe governor has appointed Barbara L. Cook Crawford as the newest Marion Superior judge. She will replace former Marion Superior Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana in June.
3 remain in running for Indiana Supreme Court
August 2, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo trial judges and an appellate attorney have emerged as finalists for the Indiana Supreme Court, but one those three almost
didn’t make it to Indianapolis for the second interview on Friday. Story includes video clips from the interviews.
MoreExotic dancers are employees, may settle case
August 2, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has found that exotic dancers at an Indianapolis club are employees, not independent contractors as the club
owner argued.
More3 emerge as finalists for justice seat
July 30, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has completed its work.
Now, it’s up to Gov. Mitch Daniels to decide who’ll be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
MoreCommission names 3 finalists
July 30, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has picked Boone Circuit Judge Steven David, Marion Superior Judge Robyn Moberly,
and Bingham McHale attorney Karl Mulvaney as finalists for the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
MoreCommission interviewing 9 semi-finalists today
July 30, 2010
Michael HoskinsOne set of interviews remain before the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission goes into a closed-door meeting to deliberate
which three names should be sent to the governor to decide who will be the state’s next Supreme Court justice.
MoreWrongfully convicted man can pursue IIED claim
July 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man wrongfully convicted of attempted murder can go forward with his intentional infliction of emotional distress claim
against the City of Elkhart and several police officers, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreCourt defines due process rights for drug court participants
July 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with a defendant that his due process rights were denied when his participation in a drug
court program was ended without giving him notice of a hearing, or allowing him to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses.
MoreMarion Superior judge new pro bono committee chair
July 30, 2010
IL StaffThe District 8 Pro Bono Committee has a new chair – Marion Superior Judge David A Shaheed.
MoreCourt declines to review commitment cases differently
July 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals declined Thursday to change how it reviews cases dealing with involuntary commitment.
MoreSecond round of justice interviews Friday
July 29, 2010
IL StaffInterviews for the newest justice are Friday. Indiana Lawyer will be covering the semi-finalist interviews with
updates throughout the day.
More7th Circuit ends use of inextricable intertwinement doctrine
July 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a defendant’s perjury conviction and in doing so, concluded that resorting to
inextricable intertwinement is unavailable when determining a theory of admissibility.
MoreHigh court takes certified question from Southern District
July 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court will answer a certified question in litigation involving the state’s Products Liability Act.
The justices accepted the certified question from U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Judge Larry J. McKinney
Tuesday afternoon.
MoreIndy to host national conference for Lawyers Assistance Programs
July 28, 2010
IL StaffIndiana’s Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is partnering with the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer
Assistance Programs to host this year’s national conference in October in Indianapolis.
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Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!