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7th 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.
MoreJudges reverse ruling mechanic's lien has priority over mortgages
August 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled there was no reason for a trial judge to disregard the state’s priority statutes
regarding liens and mortgages and find that a construction company’s mechanic’s lien has priority over previously
recorded mortgages.
MoreCOA applies sports injury conduct rule
August 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsLess than three months after the Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision about sports injury cases, the state’s intermediate
appellate court is now applying the new rule regarding how liability should be determined.
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.
MoreJudges order hearing on unemployment benefits
August 4, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA man, whose request for a continuance in a hearing regarding his unemployment benefits was denied by an administrative law
judge, is entitled to a hearing on the matter, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
MoreCOA divided on whether 'bully' comments require new trial
August 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split in affirming a man’s drunk-driving conviction, with the dissenting judge finding
the prosecutor’s questions to the jury and repeated reference to the defendant as a bully at trial made a fair trial
impossible.
MoreProtective Order Pro Bono Project launches pro se clinic
August 3, 2011
IL StaffThe Protective Order Pro Bono Project, which provides pro bono legal assistance to indigent victims of domestic violence in
Marion County to obtain and enforce protection orders, is starting a pro se clinic this month.
MoreGrilling guru
August 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryBefore attorney Mark Nicholson left for work, he placed a slab of spare ribs on his indoor slow-cooker grill. By 4 p.m., the
aroma of the meat – seasoned with Nicholson’s secret “magic dust” – is so enticing that it could
cause even the most diehard vegetarian to waiver.
MoreLooking back on rulings
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsLooking in the rearview mirror on judicial precedent is a task that every judge on every court faces.
MoreRegistration goes online
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsEntering the 21st century is no longer optional for Indiana lawyers. When it comes to attorney registration, paper forms are
history to make way for a new web portal.
MoreYoung lawyer and longtime friend create feature film
August 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana history buffs may remember Eugene V. Debs as the five-time Socialist candidate for president who, in 1918, represented
himself in his own sedition trial, in defense of his anti-war statements. Now, two young filmmakers have added a new chapter
to the life of the Terre Haute native, creating a fictional descendant – a hard-drinking grandson – who aims to
become governor of Indiana.
MoreLawmakers may consider sentencing options for children waived to adult court
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsWithin a six-month period, one Indiana county prosecutor faced two situations where he had to make one of the toughest types
of decisions – whether a child should be tried in juvenile or adult court based on the brutality of a crime and age
of the offender.
MorePartner pay rises despite economic recession
August 3, 2011
Scott OlsonPartners at Indianapolis’ largest law firms are enjoying healthy pay increases despite the tough economic times.
MoreWorkers' comp cases question line between employer liability and employee responsibility
August 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn June, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, affirmed the finding of a workers’ compensation judge
who ruled that a man whose wife died of a pulmonary embolism while working from home was entitled to workers’ compensation
survivor benefits. In Renner v. AT&T, No. A-2393-10T3, a doctor admitted that other factors – including
obesity – may have been risk factors for developing the fatal blood clot.
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.
MoreIt is never too early to network
August 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryWhen Karen Murphy receives a resume, the first thing she does is ask around the office to see if anyone knows the applicant. Murphy, firm administrator for Drewry Simmons Vornehm, is one of many people who say that knowing the right people – and understanding how to talk to them – can offer new lawyers an advantage in a competitive job market.
Lawyers offer legal expertise in the political arena
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsLawyers venturing into politics is not a new concept. But how much influence do those office-seeking or campaign-supporting
attorneys and judges have on the political process, and does it really matter if people have a law degree as part of their
background?
MoreIndiana files appellate brief in Planned Parenthood case
August 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General filed its appellate brief Monday asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift
a preliminary injunction against parts of the new abortion-provider law cutting public Planned Parenthood funding.
More7th Circuit enjoins limits on 'super' PAC contributions
August 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA prominent Terre Haute attorney known for his work challenging campaign finance laws and regulations scored another legal
victory after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals enjoined state limits on contributions to what’s known as "super" political
action committees.
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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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Judge Roger B. Cosbey is unethical and bias toward African American who seeks justice in Title VII claims. He disrespected and used his authority to attempt to intimidate me into taking an unfair settlement and when I refused he proceeded to get my case dismissed and to deny me my Constitutional and Civil Rights. He disobeying several rules of law; specifically, by ruling on summary judgment motions against the Fed. R. Civ. P., without authority of Judge William C. Lee, without consent of the attorneys, and with conspiracy to commit “fraud on the court,” as he conspired with my former attorney. He proved to me that he is bias, unethical, unfair and unfit to be reappointed. In my opinion, he should be disbarred in 2013, for committing fraud on the court, which would make him ineligible for reinstatement in 2014. See docket 3:07 cv 629 where he rules on dispositive motions, knowing magistrates are not vested with that power (especially without consent), grants the defendant an unconscionable number of extensions, accepts my former attorney request for extension for dispositive motion knowing he was working with the opposition, and unbelievably grants the defendant another extension after he requested an extension after he missed the deadline. I know another attorney filed charges against him for bias in race discrimination case(s). I know what he did in my case before he voluntarily recused himself, I just do not know how many other innocent people have been stripped of their rights because of him. I say shame on him and no more of the same.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
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.