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Class-action lawsuit filed over State Fair stage collapse
August 23, 2011
Scott OlsonA class-action lawsuit filed by an Indianapolis law firm is the largest legal action to arise so far from the collapse of
a concert stage at the Indiana State Fair.
MoreTax judge shoots down 'Al Capone' approach
August 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a blow to the Indiana attorney general’s office, the state’s tax judge has shot down a legal theory that used
jeopardy tax assessments to go after a purported puppy mill in Harrison County.
MoreDamage cap limits state's potential losses from concert tragedy
August 18, 2011
Scott OlsonTotal damages the Indiana State Fair could pay victims of last Saturday's concert tragedy would be capped at $5 million—an
amount personal-injury lawyers say is far too low for the injuries and deaths involved.
MoreRising CHINS cases cause concern
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomerySouthern Indiana counties struggle with increase in child abuse cases.
MoreCasino winnings pay child support
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana’s casinos have blocked payouts to hundreds of state gamblers who are behind on their child support payments
during the past year.
MoreCOA: Names in workforce development cases aren't confidential
August 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsFrom now on, the Indiana Court of Appeals will publish full names of parties on workforce development review board cases after
determining state statute doesn’t require those to be kept confidential in public court records.
MoreAppeals court affirms sending employee appeal back to agency
August 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of a fired Department of Correction employee’s petition for judicial
review, finding that it was clear on the record that an administrative agency’s action was without evidentiary foundation.
The appellate court noted the difficulty the judge had in conducting the judicial review due to deficiencies in recording
testimony.
MoreDCS to host Foster Families Night at Gary baseball stadium
August 10, 2011
IL StaffAs a part of the series of events the Indiana Department of Child Services is holding to show appreciation for foster families,
a Foster Families Night will be held Aug. 13 at the Gary SouthShore RailCats game.
MoreAG: DCS out-of-state placements shouldn’t be reviewable by courts
August 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Supreme Court decision upholding three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority on out-of-state placement
cases created what the state attorney general’s office calls too much confusion, and the justices should revisit the
ruling it made a little more than a month ago.
MoreLawyer lands winning in-house lottery job
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen Andrew Klinger decided to take a job as corporate counsel for a state agency, he was essentially playing the odds like
someone buying a lottery ticket.
MoreApplicants vie to become next IPAC director
July 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsA four-person search committee continues reviewing applications of individuals who have expressed interest in becoming the
next Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council director. About 20 people have applied to take over the post after the agency’s
current leader, Stephen Johnson, retires Aug. 1.
MoreJustices accept 5 cases
July 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to five cases, including a first impression issue dealing with Social Security
income and restitution.
MoreJudge approves proposed settlement agreement
July 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has approved a proposed settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit against the Indiana Family and Social
Services Administration alleging that an agency policy that doesn’t allow certain Medicaid waiver enrollees to apply
for services other than what’s been approved by their case manager is in violation of federal Medicaid law.
MoreGovernor names new public access counselor
July 20, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Joseph Hoage as Indiana public access counselor. He replaces Andrew Kossack, who recently
resigned to take a position with the Indiana Department of Education.
MoreCircuit Court upholds ban on pen-pal solicitation by inmates
July 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe First Amendment rights of Indiana inmates aren’t being violated by a ban instituted by the Department of Correction
on advertising for pen-pals and receiving materials from resources that allow people to advertise for pen-pals, the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
MoreJudge blocks Medicaid fee cut to pharmacies
July 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has temporarily blocked the state from cutting the fees it pays to pharmacists for dispensing
Medicaid prescriptions.
MoreRecount commission rules in favor of secretary of state
June 28, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Secretary of State Charlie White will remain in office. The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 in favor of White,
finding the Indiana Democratic Party didn’t provide sufficient evidence that White wasn’t eligible to take office.
MoreEnd of an IPAC era
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsLongtime prosecutors' council leader retiring August 1.
MoreHigh court denies rehearing in secretary of state eligibility suit
June 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court will continue to stay out of the suit involving Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White and whether
he was eligible to run for office.
MoreIPAC director retiring Aug. 1
June 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe longtime leader of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council is retiring Aug. 1, leaving the statewide agency he’s
been with for more than three decades.
MoreJustices won't intervene in secretary of state eligibility case
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling on an emergency transfer request, the Indiana Supreme Court today accepted Secretary of State Charlie White’s
appeal against the state’s Democratic Party and ruled it won’t put a halt to the case while a recount investigation
and criminal voter fraud proceedings are ongoing.
MoreTax Court warns against arguing wages aren't taxable
May 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn rejecting a man’s argument that his employment wages shouldn’t be subject to Indiana’s adjusted gross
income tax, the Indiana Tax Court warned that those who present a similar argument in the future may be subject to paying
the attorney fees of the other party.
MoreEthics commission fines, bans attorney from state employment
May 13, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana State Ethics Commission has found a former general counsel and chief administrative law judge for the Indiana
Utility Regulatory Commission violated the law when he participated in decisions involving his future employer, Duke, while
still with the IURC.
MoreSchools dropping school-funding lawsuit
May 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe three Indiana school districts and parents who filed a lawsuit against the governor and other state officials over school
funding are dropping the suit due to recent legislative action.
MorePlanned Parenthood's request for restraining order denied
May 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonJudge Tanya Walton-Pratt has denied Planned Parenthood of Indiana's request for a temporary restraining order barring
the enforcement of a law signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday.
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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!