U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Court History Symposium set for Nov. 18
November 2, 2010
IL StaffThe third annual “Court History Symposium: Court History and History in the Making” CLE will feature remarks from
Southern District judges as the court enters a new era.
MoreFederal courthouse to celebrate new, old murals
October 27, 2010
IL StaffAn event Friday at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Indianapolis will celebrate the recent
installation of new murals on the third floor of the building as well as recognize the 75th anniversary of murals on that
floor.
MoreCourthouse renovations close courtrooms, move chambers
October 20, 2010
IL StaffBecause of major renovations under way at the Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis, the locations of judges’
chambers have changed and courtrooms have closed.
MoreAttorney sues condo developer over accessibility
October 19, 2010
Cory SchoutenA resident of the 3Mass condo development who uses an electric wheelchair is suing the developers for failing to provide handicap
accessibility to a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Indianapolis.
More7th Circuit orders lower court to consider a minor participant reduction
October 13, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a man’s lengthy sentence for transporting drug money because the District Court
needs to determine whether the man should receive a minor participant reduction since he only transported money one time.
MoreJudge Pratt makes history
October 13, 2010
IL StaffJudge Tanya Walton Pratt becomes the first African-American federal jurist in Indiana.
MoreApplications for new magistrate accepted
October 13, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a new magistrate position recently
approved by the Judicial Conference.
More7th Circuit finds for energy plant
October 12, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed a decision out of Indiana regarding a claim by the Environmental Protection
Agency that Cinergy Corp. was wrong to modify its coal-burning plants without first obtaining a permit from the EPA.
MoreSuit filed following inmate's suicide
October 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA father whose son committed suicide while in a southern Indiana jail has filed a lawsuit against the county and its sheriff.
MoreJudge: Girls' basketball games schedule not discriminatory
October 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has ruled that 14 school corporations haven’t discriminated against girls’ basketball teams by
scheduling more of their games on weeknights instead of weekends as compared to boys’ basketball games.
MoreJudge Pratt to be officially sworn in Friday
October 7, 2010
IL StaffThe state’s first African-American federal judge will be formally sworn in Friday afternoon at the United States Courthouse
in Indianapolis.
More7th Circuit upholds injunction in adult-business ordinance case
October 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a Southern District of Indiana judge who granted a preliminary injunction preventing
Indianapolis from enforcing the 2002 ordinance that regulates adult-bookstore business hours.
MoreIndiana gets new federal magistrate
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsFor the first time since the early 1980s, the Southern District of Indiana has gotten approval to hire a new full-time federal
magistrate. The U.S. Judicial Conference, which is the policy-making arm of the federal court system, approved during its
annual fall meeting on Tuesday the Indianapolis-based magistrate spot along with three others throughout the country.
MoreNo qualified immunity for city in racially motivated promotions
September 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the denial of the motion of qualified immunity filed by the City of Indianapolis and
several officials in a suit filed by three white police officers who claim they were passed over for promotions because of
their race.
MoreJudge nixes non-attorney’s attempt to join class action
September 7, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal judge says that a non-attorney who wants to work for the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana or as a local
public defender can’t join an already-pending class-action lawsuit that challenges the state’s Board of Law Examiners
and its questions about applicants’ mental health history.
MoreIndianapolis attorney chosen as magistrate judge
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsA partner at Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg has been chosen as the newest federal magistrate judge for the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
More7th Circuit rules on attorney fee issues in brownfield case
August 31, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has mostly upheld an Indiana federal judge who’d ruled on the litigation costs and
attorney fees involved in a Shell gas station brownfield case.
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.
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.
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.
MoreCourt OKs class certification in Conseco securities-fraud case
August 20, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn a securities-fraud case involving the Carmel-based financial and life insurance services company Conseco, a 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals panel has refused to significantly alter the class certification rules and throw out the long-established
fraud-on-the-market doctrine.
MoreSafety vs. free speech
August 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn her 15 years on both the state and federal benches, Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson has had only one time when she’s feared
for her safety inside her courtroom.
MoreJudge Magnus-Stinson receives her robe
August 18, 2010
IL StaffU.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson takes her official oath.
MoreClass action suit challenges voter-removal statute
August 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsState officials are prohibiting people convicted and incarcerated for misdemeanor offenses from voting while they are behind
bars, but that could change if a federal suit is successful.
MoreA chargeback isn't a sale of insurance
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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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!