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High-profile federal trials slated for early 2009
February 16, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe first half of the year is shaping up to be a time of high-profile trials for Indiana's federal courts.
MoreJudge allows class action in hail damage suit
February 9, 2009
Jennifer MehalikA U.S. District judge is allowing certain State Farm insurance policy holders to proceed in a class action suit against the
company as a result of how the insurer handled roof claims following a 2006 hail storm in central Indiana.
MoreCourts celebrate Black History Month
February 9, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerThe chair of the Department of Africana Studies and associate professor of history at Notre Dame University will speak to
children and the general public in a lecture titled "Forging the Children of the Sun: The Human Spirit and Jim Crow,"
a Black History Month program Feb. 20 at the Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis.
MoreLetter not covered by attorney-client privilege
February 4, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Southern District magistrate judge has decided a letter between the city of Madison's mayor and city attorney isn't
protected by attorney-client privilege in a civil action seeking damages over strip searches of three women.
MoreSnow closes some federal, county courts
January 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe foot or more of snow dumped on the southern two-thirds of Indiana hasn't stopped some attorneys from making it to
their offices today, but it has closed some courts around the state.
MoreLilly must produce files from noose incident
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonEli Lilly & Co. must produce documents related to the handling of a noose being found in an area its employees frequent
for discovery in a separate suit alleging discrimination in the company.
MoreJudge: No attorney discipline needed
January 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has decided disciplinary actions aren't needed against a handful of attorneys relating
to their conduct in a clean air trial last year, though he hasn't changed his mind about setting aside the jury verdict
and holding a new trial as a result of the behavior of in-house counsel.
MoreComment sought on magistrate reappointment
January 13, 2009
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comments from bar members and the public
as to whether Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker should be reappointed to a new eight-year term.
MoreMagistrate denies any pre-bench wrongdoing
January 9, 2009
Michael HoskinsA newly appointed federal magistrate in Indianapolis denies any misconduct or knowledge of wrongdoing that a judge says happened
during a clean air trial last spring prior to her taking the bench.
MoreCourt certifies exotic dancer suit as class action
January 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAnyone who danced in the past three years at one Indianapolis strip club embroiled in a lawsuit over minimum wage may be able
to collect on unpaid wages, ruled a District Court judge Wednesday.
MoreWoman sues BMV over vanity plate denial
November 19, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is again involved in a lawsuit involving the use of "God" on a license plate.
MoreCourt offers free CLE on judicial restraint
October 30, 2008
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will conduct a free CLE event next week in New Albany
regarding judicial restraint.
MoreEvent to discuss court history
October 24, 2008
IL StaffA new annual event has been created by the Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Southern District
of Indiana to focus on past and present legal issues, part of the group's shift from project-focused events to membership
focused efforts.
MoreJudge declines to interfere with voter ID law
October 22, 2008
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis won't interfere with the state law requiring voters to show photo identification at the
election polls.
MoreBird settles French Lick lawsuit
October 8, 2008
IBJ StaffLarry Bird has settled a lawsuit against a bed-and-breakfast that operates from his boyhood home in the southern Indiana town
of French Lick.
MoreAgency sues DOC over mentally ill prisoners
October 2, 2008
Michael HoskinsA state agency created in response to a federal mandate is suing the Indiana Department of Correction for what it claims is
poor treatment of mentally ill prisoners.
MoreFederal death penalty trial still possible
September 25, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe first-ever federal death penalty trial in the Southern District of Indiana may still happen, even though the defendant
has signed a plea agreement in connection with a violent killing spree almost three years ago.
MoreACLU wins day-old political-sign suit
September 17, 2008
Michael HoskinsWithin a day of filing a federal lawsuit regarding Plainfield's ordinance restricting political campaign signs, the American
Civil Liberties Union of Indiana can claim another win on an issue that's becoming more prominent statewide.
MorePlainfield political sign ordinance challenged
September 16, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Plainfield ordinance restricting political
lawn signs.
MoreDistrict judge's robing ceremony Friday
September 11, 2008
IL StaffHon. William T. Lawrence, the newest judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, will be formally
sworn in tomorrow at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis.
MoreFederal court names new chief probation officer
September 4, 2008
IL StaffThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has appointed - effective immediately - a new chief
probation officer, who also is the first African-American to serve in that capacity in the district.
MoreWanted: new federal magistrate
May 29, 2008
Michael HoskinsAttorneys who want to be a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana can now apply.
MoreACLU files federal suit against corrections center
April 27, 2007
Michael HoskinsThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit this week against the Marion County Community Corrections
Center in Indianapolis, alleging the facility's conditions violate the Constitution and threaten health and safety of
inmates.
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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.
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.