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Foundation in memory of attorney hosting golf fundraiser
August 17, 2011
IL StaffChrist is my Big C, a charitable foundation started by attorney Stephenie Jocham to help cancer patients, is seeking sponsorships,
foursomes, and silent auction items for an Oct. 17 golf tournament.
MoreIndiana courts contemplate response to potential juror apathy
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsKelly Scanlan can’t understand why people don’t want to serve on juries or why some don’t even respond to
questionnaires and show up when called.
MoreTie optional
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFirms cite practicality and employee satisfaction in adopting relaxed dress codes.
MoreRising CHINS cases cause concern
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomerySouthern Indiana counties struggle with increase in child abuse cases.
MoreLawyer pays his 'civic rent' through donation
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis attorney hopes he can help spread the word in the legal community about the need for potential blood and bone
marrow donors.
MoreCooler heads prevail in ABA-NALP rift
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryReporter Jenny Montgomery writes about the conflict between the American Bar Association and NALP regarding collecting data
from law schools.
MoreFormalizing relationships between unmarried couples
August 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryAs the number of domestic partnerships increases, more couples are seeking legal agreements.
MoreDetermining dependency in child support
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law merges what guidelines had previously only recommended.
MoreFederal appeals court examines disputed telephone charges
August 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsWriting for a unanimous 7th Circuit Court of Appeals panel, U.S. Judge David Hamilton authored an opinion Tuesday full of
what he calls “telephonese.” The opinion delves into a small business’s disputed phone bill charges and
how those matters are governed by state and common law.
MoreCOA rules paying penalty doesn't nullify appeal
August 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled on an issue that has not directly been addressed by statute or caselaw, holding that
paying a civil penalty to stop a tax sale of property doesn’t cancel out an appeal questioning that assessment’s
validity.
MoreCOA sides with Live Nation in naming dispute
August 16, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the Murat Temple Association’s claim
that Live Nation Worldwide violated terms of its lease agreement.
MoreNew disciplinary commission members named
August 16, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three new members to the Disciplinary Commission. Trent A. McCain of Merrillville,
Andi M. Metzel of Indianapolis, and Nancy Cross of Carmel will each serve a five-year term. They replace Tony Zappia of South
Bend, J. Mark Robinson of New Albany, and Sally Zweig of Indianapolis.
More7th Circuit upholds denial of class action, statutory damages
August 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn an appeal of the denial of a proposed class-action lawsuit based on the finding the attorney was inadequate to represent
the class, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals noted that the attorney’s demeanor on appeal didn’t help his cause.
MoreAppeals court: Federal judge should decide on state law claims
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has sent a case back to an Indianapolis judge, saying she didn’t properly weigh whether
the case should be prolonged on remand to Hamilton Superior Court instead of her deciding on the issues that have already
been fleshed out in federal court during the past year and a half.
MoreCourt could find juvenile must register as sex offender
August 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Montgomery Circuit Court had subject matter jurisdiction to order a juvenile to register as a sex offender for 10 years,
the Indiana Court of Appeals held Monday.
MoreJudge reduces death sentences to life without parole
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf he’d had the ability more than three years ago to factor in a jury’s deadlocked view on the death penalty,
a southern Indiana judge says he would have imposed life without parole rather than the death penalty for a man convicted
of triple murder.
More11th Circuit strikes portion of health-care reform law
August 15, 2011
IL StaffThe 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled on a challenge to the federal health-care law filed by numerous states,
including Indiana, and found the federal mandate that individuals have to purchase health insurance or face a penalty to be
unconstitutional.
MoreMan's convictions upheld despite court's use of inadmissible evidence
August 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a trial judge abused his discretion in admitting portions of a defendant’s out-of-court
taped police statements, but the appellate panel determined that error was harmless and not reason to reverse the man’s
multiple rape and sexual conduct convictions.
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.
MoreBaker & Daniels in talks to merge with Minneapolis firm
August 12, 2011
Scott OlsonBaker & Daniels LLP, one of Indianapolis' largest and oldest law firms, is in merger discussions with a Minneapolis
law firm and expects to complete a deal in October.
MoreJefferson County Courthouse reopens
August 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonMore than two years after an accidental fire destroyed the Jefferson County Courthouse roof and heavily damaged the upper
floor, those displaced by the fire have moved back into the landmark.
MoreCLEAR center receives Regenstrief grant
August 12, 2011
IL StaffThe Center for Law, Ethics, and Applied Research in Health Information at Indiana University Maurer School of Law has received
a $425,000 grant from the Regenstrief Foundation Inc., which will be used to make renovations and add amenities to its office
space.
More7th Circuit senior judge dies
August 11, 2011
IL Staff7th Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge Terence Thomas Evans has died. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the
judge died at the University of Chicago Medical Center after suffering from a sudden serious illness.
MoreJudge: 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.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!