September 8, 2010
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has been appointed to co-chair the National Association of Attorneys General Consumer
Protection Committee, his office announced today.
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September 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals will allow lottery scratch-off game players’ claim of contract rescission against the state’s
lottery commission to proceed to trial, but the court affirmed summary judgment in favor of the lottery on the other claims
filed by the players in a class-action suit.
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September 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Election Commission has pulled one Lake County judicial candidate off the ballot because of how the political
process put him into the race, while a controversial incumbent Allen Superior judge remains on the ballot despite arguments
that his disciplinary history should keep him off.
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September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court believes general negligence claims filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance can continue an
action already filed in state court relating to medical malpractice issues.
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September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsAttorneys argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals on an appeal of a Marion Superior judge’s award of more than $42
million to a class of thousands of current and former state employees wanting to recover back pay for unequal wages earned
between 1973 and 1993.
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August 19, 2010
The Indiana Attorney General's Office wants health care and pharmaceutical industry workers to know that they have the ability
to file lawsuits and get protection as whistleblowers, and that could mean getting a portion of any settlement or damages
that results from the suit.
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August 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonNearly a month after an Indiana Court of Appeals panel ruled attorney's fees aren’t recoverable under the Adult Wrongful
Death Act in a matter of first impression, another panel unanimously ruled they are recoverable.
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August 18, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile some things are new this year at the Indiana State Fair, one that most fairgoers will likely not even notice is the
recently enhanced partnership between the state attorney general’s office and the state fair.
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August 13, 2010
IL StaffAttorney volunteers are needed for free borrower outreach programs around Indiana hosted by the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention
Network Sept. 1.
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July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Franklin County mother is suing the Indiana High School Athletic Association and multiple school districts claiming discrimination
against the girl’s basketball team based on when the girls play their games.
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July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Indiana Department of Correction recently changed how it will notify those who register to find out where someone is in
the system, whether it’s a transfer from one jail to another, a change in status, or a legal hearing.
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July 20, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will hold a CLE on health-care reform which will include a debate between Indiana
Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher and Indiana University School of Law –Indianapolis professor David Orentlicher.
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July 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Office of Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate is one of 16 programs in the National CASA Association
that will use a pilot program to help young adults leaving foster care.
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July 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Attorney General says it’s unconstitutional to charge public school students to ride the bus.
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July 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIndiana has joined the fight to reverse the holding by U.S. District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin that the federal
law providing for a National Day of Prayer violates the Establishment Clause.
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June 28, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettTo address Indiana’s growing prison population and increasing related costs, the state is partnering with The Pew Center
on the States and the Council of State Governments Justice Center for the first comprehensive review of the state’s
criminal code and sentencing policies since 1976.
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June 23, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has dismissed a transfer petition filed by the Indiana Department of Child Services because the
Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the DCS.
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June 23, 2010
Michael HoskinsA line of litigation has been playing out in state and federal courts involving what is and isn't allowed under the Automatic
Dialing Machines Statute.
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May 28, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals won’t stay its ruling that allows an independent state agency access to records about
mentally ill inmates’ treatment, even though the Indiana government agency being sued is appealing to the Supreme Court
of the United States.
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May 12, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Correction will use technology to analyze DNA samples
from prison contraband, thanks to a pilot project believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S.
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April 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsNine months ago, a federal judge in Indianapolis refused to dismiss a case about the state's practices and programs regarding
mentally ill inmates, finding an independent state agency had a right to sue on those issues.
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April 12, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Attorney General has filed an objection to a City of East Chicago deal with Second Century, a for-profit company
that has received casino money, that would settle a lawsuit between the parties.
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March 31, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn addressing a statutory inconsistency on parental rights terminations, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that trial
judges must offer findings of fact in those types of cases just as they're required to by law for children in need of
services cases and grandparent visitation matters.
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March 29, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Attorney General announced today that Indiana will join 13 other states in challenging the recently passed federal
health-care law.
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March 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court order denying an electronic voting systems company's petition for
stay on an order prohibiting it from marketing, selling, or leasing voting systems in Indiana for 18 months.
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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.