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Group can't challenge high school closure
June 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a parent and taxpayer group’s legal challenge to the closing
of a Fort Wayne school, finding the decision doesn’t violate the state constitution.
MoreIndiana Bar Foundation announces new board
June 23, 2011
IL StaffNew Albany attorney J. Mark Robinson has been named president-elect of the Indiana Bar Foundation, and Michael Bishop will
become the new board president. The positions were named at the foundation’s June 17 meeting.
More7th Circuit sends Corcoran case back to trial court
June 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFollowing a remand from the United States Supreme Court in late 2010, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals admitted it made mistakes
in its recent decision involving a convicted murderer’s appeal and sent the case to the District Court to address habeas
relief claims.
MoreCOA splits on reversing convictions for Batson violation
June 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA divided Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a defendant’s convictions, including attempted battery with a deadly weapon,
finding the state’s explanations for striking the only African-American from the jury were pretextual and purposeful
discrimination.
MoreJustices uphold admitting juvenile's confession
June 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has found that a juvenile court didn’t err in admitting a teen’s confession, finding
the boy was given the opportunity for meaningful consultation with his mother and that he knowingly waived his rights. The
justices did also emphasize that the waiver used should be altered to make it more clear.
MoreSouthern District magistrate up for reappointment
June 22, 2011
IL StaffThe U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comment as to whether Magistrate Judge William G.
Hussmann Jr. should be recommended for reappointment. The current term of Magistrate Hussmann, who works in the Evansville
Division, expires April 3, 2012.
MorePanel to oversee transition of toxicology department
June 22, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed a three-member panel to oversee the transition of the department of toxicology to the State
of Indiana from Indiana University School of Medicine. The panel will begin work immediately, Daniels’ office reported
June 21.
MoreJLAP offers depression support for lawyers
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryDedication to clients, competitiveness, and a strong work ethic are qualities that many successful lawyers share. Those same
traits may put attorneys at greater risk for major depression if they end up demanding more from themselves than they’re
able to give.
MoreEnd of an IPAC era
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsLongtime prosecutors' council leader retiring August 1.
MoreNew lawyers face tough job market
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn June, the National Association for Law Placement released key findings stating 2010 was the worst job market for law school
graduates since the mid-1990s. For graduates whose employment was known, only 68.4 percent obtained jobs that required bar
passage – the lowest number in that category since NALP began collecting data on law graduates in the early 1980s.
MoreEarly intervention for juveniles
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law, along with pilot programs, encourage alternatives to keep kids out of courts.
MoreAnnual solo and small firms conference reaches out to law students
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThis year, nearly 30 students from Indiana law schools attended the Indiana State Bar Association's 10th Solo & Small Firm
Conference.
MoreAnnual Supreme Court review shows more agreement, shifts in alignment
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsWelcoming a new justice was undeniably the most notable moment for the Indiana Supreme Court in 2010. That lineup change captured
the headlines, but it’s not the only item of interest for Indiana court-watchers.
MoreA century of Indiana lawyers
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsPatrick Myers Sullivan became one of the state’s newest attorneys this spring, and in doing so a fourth consecutive
generation in his family entered the legal profession.
MoreIndiana Legal Services weathers budget cuts
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe ILS board has taken cost-cutting steps, which include not renewing staff contracts.
MoreBarnes used as excuse to challenge merit selection
June 22, 2011
Editorial Indiana LawyerWe surmised it would only be a matter of time before the clamor began, but we were a little taken aback at how few days passed
after the Indiana Supreme Court decision in Barnes v. State was issued before a legislator told us he would put together
a proposal to change the merit selection process that’s been in place for our appellate courts for nearly 40 years.
MoreHigh court questions whether transactions are leases or security interest sales
June 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsExamining whether a transaction between two businesses is a lease or a sale subject to security interest, the Indiana Supreme
Court has adopted an approach used in Colorado. The court held that various factors, such as the economy, must be considered
in each situation to decide that question.
MoreCourt won't recognize non-fiduciary liability
June 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana doesn’t allow people to sue when they’ve had corporate opportunities taken away by business partners who’ve
gone off and formed new partnerships with others, and the state Court of Appeals declined to decide whether non-fiduciaries
can be held liable for usurping corporate opportunity.
MoreJustices rule on lawyer liablity coverage case
June 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsQuestions exist as to whether the professional liability coverage carrier for a disbarred attorney misled two former clients
about helping them collect on legal malpractice claims.
MoreSupreme Court aligns with trial court in dog-attack case
June 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed a trial court judge’s finding that the city of Evansville and its animal control
division are not liable in a dog attack that seriously injured a boy.
MoreCOA to travel to Terre Haute to hear arguments
June 21, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Cynthia Welch v. Shawn Young, et al., at 2:30 p.m. June 23 at
Indiana State University’s Tirey Hall, Tilson Auditorium. Judges John G. Baker, Edward W. Najam, Jr., and Melissa S.
May will hear the case before a group of teenagers participating in Hoosier Girls State.
MoreIndiana legislator sues over walk-out pay deductions
June 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis lawmaker is suing the state for deducting some of his pay to cover fines imposed against him because of a
legislative walkout earlier this year.
MoreSCOTUS rules on Wal-Mart class-certification case
June 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsWith a ruling from the nation’s highest court, an Indianapolis federal judge and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals learned
they were correct in how they decided a sex-bias suit involving Rolls Royce.
MoreSupreme Court to hear arguments Tuesday
June 20, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in two child molesting cases and one personal injury case.
MoreCourt hears appeal over state's objections
June 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryA man who appealed his burglary conviction over the state’s objection did not fully understand the terms of his plea
agreement, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Friday.
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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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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.