State agencies
Tax 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.
MoreICJI board appoints new executive director
May 9, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has appointed Mark Massa as executive director.
MoreCOA affirms perjury, misconduct convictions against children's caseworker
May 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that that a closed hearing on a juvenile proceeding was admissible as evidence in the
perjury trial of an Indiana Department of Child Services caseworker.
MoreJudge: Governor doesn't have to testify in IBM case
April 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsMarion Superior Judge David Dreyer has ruled that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels doesn’t have to testify about his involvement
in the cancelled multi-million dollar IBM contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.
MoreCOA affirms transfer penalty for nursing home resident
April 26, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a finding by the Family and Social Services Administration that an elderly woman
was not entitled to Medicaid nursing home benefits in the eight months after she gave $35,500 to her nephew and his wife.
MoreSCOTUS denies case between Indiana agencies on 11th Amendment
April 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States won’t take an Indiana case which delved into whether the 11th Amendment prohibits
an independent state agency from suing a traditional state agency in federal court.
MoreJudges address 'public utility' questions
April 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a case of first impression in this state, the Indiana Court of Appeals has determined that BP Products North America Inc.'s
petroleum refinery plant in northern Indiana isn’t a public utility as defined by state statute when it acts as a sort
of conduit and provides natural gas and other services such as steam and wastewater to other private companies nearby.
MoreBankruptcy doesn't eliminate judgment
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana attorney general’s office doesn’t think the former East Chicago mayor hit with a $108 million racketeering
judgment stemming from public corruption should be able to avoid paying back that amount by declaring bankruptcy.
MoreCourt: DNR case can proceed despite 11-year delay
March 31, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has looked past a trial rule calling for diligent prosecution of claims, finding that a state
Department of Natural Resources land ownership dispute can proceed despite an 11-year delay in prosecuting because it’s
of great public importance and should be decided on the merits.
MoreNotario publico issues surface again
March 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsYears ago, the Indiana Supreme Court made it clear what non-lawyers could and could not do related to immigration services.
Crossing the line might be considered the unauthorized practice of law. Now, two people in Indiana are facing the consequences
of doing exactly that.
MoreRevising rules on agency lawyers
March 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsAttorneys from outside Indiana should know this: The process for practicing before state administrative agencies, even temporarily,
is changing and may impact your ability to practice law in this state.
MoreCivil rights groups form partnership
March 24, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryJeff Lorick, executive director of the Terre Haute Human Relations Commission, often receives complaints about unfair housing
practices. But until recently, Lorick has had little power to make local landlords comply with fair housing laws.
MoreEncouraging diversity in CASA programs
March 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerHaving volunteers and staff who can relate to families that interact with Court Appointed Special Advocates programs has proven
invaluable to a number of county-level CASA programs in Indiana. Indianapolis-based Child Advocates Inc. received the National
CASA Inclusion Award for its inclusion and diversity plan March 20 at the National CASA conference in Chicago.
MoreCourt declines Medicaid appeal
March 16, 2011
IL StaffA divided Indiana Supreme Court declined to accept a case asking whether Medicaid rejected applicants can include information
on appeal that wasn’t included in their initial applications.
MoreTrustee: Pastrick's bankruptcy not an abuse
March 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsReversing her decision from a month ago, a federal trustee has determined that former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick’s
income is not too high to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and his filing should not be considered to be an abuse of the process.
MoreAG offers loan repayment assistance
March 8, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerApplications for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program are due March 31 to the Office of the Indiana Attorney
General.
MoreDCS to impose 5 percent reduction for reimbursement in 2011
February 18, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Department of Child Services and IARCCA, an Association of Children and Family Services, announced their agreement
today in a dispute regarding reimbursement rate cuts. The dispute led to a lawsuit filed in late 2009 between the two organizations.
MoreState’s chief public defender retiring after 30 years
February 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana Public Defender Susan K. Carpenter is retiring in May after almost 30 years in that position, the state’s highest
court announced today.
MoreCLE commission elects 2011 officers
February 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Commission for Continuing Legal Education has elected four officers to serve during the 2011 calendar year, the Indiana
Supreme Court announced Monday.
MoreJustices find statute doesn't apply to landfill facility
February 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has ruled on a 30-year fight between the owners of a proposed landfill and neighbors, ruling that
a new law doesn’t apply to the facility or require it to get a new permit.
MoreSame firm, but different cases before Supreme Court on same day
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsFor appellate attorneys Paul Jefferson and Mark Crandley at Barnes & Thornburg, this double-argument day Jan. 20 was a
new experience that many say isn’t very common in the legal community.
MoreMajority upholds dismissal of unemployment benefits appeal
January 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a woman’s appeal after she was denied unemployment benefits should
be reinstated. The woman claimed she missed the administrative law judge’s phone call because of confusion regarding
different time zones.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
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.