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Judge: Students’ off-campus Internet photos protected by First Amendment
August 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge has ruled that a northern Indiana school district shouldn’t have disciplined two high school girls who
posted racy online photos of themselves posing with phallic lollipops and simulating sexual acts because the pictures were
outside of school and are protected by the First Amendment.
MoreIndiana AG sues Florida foreclosure firm owned by lawyer
August 11, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a complaint against a for-profit Florida foreclosure consultant company that
Zoeller claims operated illegally in 15 Indiana counties and failed to provide refunds to customers after services were not
provided.
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.
MoreVolunteers needed for pilot program
August 11, 2011
IL StaffThe United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana is looking for law offices and firms to volunteer for an electronic
civil case opening pilot program. Electronic civil case opening lets attorneys file new civil and miscellaneous cases via
the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system instead of in paper form at the clerk’s office.
MoreSouth Bend attorney to investigate allegations of misconduct in Northern District
August 11, 2011
IL StaffSouth Bend attorney Joseph D. Bradley has been appointed by Chief Judge Philip P. Simon to serve as special counsel to investigate
allegations of attorney misconduct that are pending before the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Northern District of Indiana.
MoreISBA Young Lawyers Section wins 2 ABA awards
August 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section recently was recognized for its work with two awards at the
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division annual conference Aug. 6 in Toronto.
MoreAttorney named as new Julian Center leader
August 10, 2011
IL StaffThe Julian Center, a nonprofit providing counseling and other services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and
other life crises, has announced that Melissa Pershing will be the center’s new executive director.
MoreJustices reverse ruling against hospital on spoliation claim
August 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonRelying on workers’ compensation cases involving first- and third-party spoliation claims, the Indiana Supreme Court
has declined to recognize similar claims regarding medical malpractice suits.
MoreJudges split over order property owner pay for construction of drainage-ditch arm
August 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was divided in its ruling on whether a man whose land sits higher and isn’t prone to flooding
should have to pay for the reconstruction of an arm of a nearby drainage ditch. The dissenting judge wrote that Wednesday’s
decision will promote “water wars” between neighbors.
MoreCOA allows for admission of vehicle photo in personal injury action
August 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed for the first time the issue of whether a photograph admitted at trial showing little
damage to a truck involved in an accident is inadmissible on the grounds that it’s irrelevant to any determination of
bodily injury.
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.
MoreJudges won’t revisit associational standing issue on same case
August 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsFinding it had already ruled on an associational standing question six years ago in the same case, the Indiana Court of Appeals
has denied an electric utility's attempt to re-litigate that issue based on the law-of-the-case doctrine.
MoreCOA: Suit against sewer district isn’t a public lawsuit
August 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Spencer Circuit Court erred in finding a lawsuit filed by property owners challenging the requirement they connect to
a new sewer system is a public lawsuit and the property owners must pay $9 million in bond to proceed with the suit, the Indiana
Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreCourt rules on duty of care for healthy trees in residential areas
August 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reiterated its stance that urban or residential area landowners have a duty to take reasonable
precautions regarding their own trees, healthy or otherwise, and make sure they don’t harm a neighbor’s property
based on the size and where they are planted.
MorePublic Defender Commission report now online
August 9, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Public Defender Commission report is now available online. The Public Defense Fund returned more than $16 million
to Indiana counties during the last fiscal year.
MoreIndiana joins suit against for-profit college company
August 9, 2011
IL StaffIndiana has filed a joint complaint in a whistleblower suit against Education Management Corp., which alleges the for-profit
college company and two of its subsidiaries received more than $12 million in state financial aid after making false claims
and misrepresentations to the state.
MoreBankruptcy court amends local rules
August 9, 2011
IL StaffThe United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana has adopted revisions to its local rules, which took
effect Aug. 3.
MoreCircuit judges order court to take another look at Batson challenge
August 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonBased on the record before them, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judges were unable to make an informed decision about the
District Court’s decision to deny a defendant’s Batson challenge, so the judges sent the case back to
the lower court.
More7th Circuit upholds mail fraud convictions
August 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAlthough it found the evidence presented in a mail fraud case “thin,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals viewed
it as enough to send the case involving three Calumet Township Trustee’s Office employees to the jury.
MoreOnline court employee training begins Aug. 18
August 8, 2011
IL StaffIn an effort to give a general introduction of the judicial system to new trial court employees, a new online training program
has been created and is now open for enrollment.
MoreScott County joins statewide CMS
August 8, 2011
IL StaffScott County is the latest county to become connected to Odyssey, a case management system that has slowly been implemented
throughout the state.
MoreLawyer can argue for cost-of-living adjustment for increased fees
August 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that an attorney that successfully represented a client in a Social Security
disability benefits suit should be allowed to make a request for a cost-of-living adjustment that would exceed the maximum
$125 per hour that can be awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
MoreUPL victims urged to claim refunds
August 5, 2011
IL StaffThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General is asking the victims of the United Financial Systems unauthorized practice of
law case to apply soon if they want to receive restitution.
MoreBankruptcy filings drop
August 5, 2011
IL StaffThe number of people filing for bankruptcy around the United States has decreased as compared to the same time last year,
according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
MoreDeadline for Shook Scholarship extended
August 5, 2011
IL StaffThe Indianapolis Bar Foundation has extended the deadline for its Neil E. Shook Scholarship, which is given to a second-year
student at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
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Lawyer who emailed nude film clip to harm ex-intern suspended 3 years
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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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.