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New Tax Court judge 'honored and humbled' by appointment
December 23, 2010
Michael HoskinsA longtime lawyer and tax specialist received an early Christmas gift this week, learning that she’ll be the state’s
newest Tax Court judge and the first woman to hold a seat on that bench.
MoreGovernor names new Tax Court judge
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsGov. Mitch Daniels has chosen attorney Martha Wentworth as the state’s second-ever judge on the Indiana Tax Court.
MoreJustices order refunds in estate planning UPL case
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is shaking its proverbial finger at a company it found had engaged in the unauthorized practice
of law, making it clear that the court’s orders must be followed or non-compliant litigants will be sanctioned.
MoreCircuit Court reverses insurance case
December 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment for an insurer on the issue of whether the commercial general policy
covered faulty subcontractor work, citing a similar case recently ruled on by the Indiana Supreme Court. The Circuit Court
also dealt with an issue surrounding umbrella policies for the first time.
MoreTax judge denies state's motion to dismiss
December 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Tax Court has denied the state’s motion to dismiss a mother and daughter’s challenge to the jeopardy
tax assessments made against them after the state found they didn’t pay taxes on their sales of puppies.
MoreJudge dissents in denial of rehearing
December 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Court of Appeals Judge Margret Robb has issued a lengthy dissent from her colleagues’ denial to rehear a case
involving the state’s patient compensation fund. After reviewing the case, she believed the appellate court shouldn’t
have applied Restatement (Second) of Torts Section 323.
MorePlanning ahead for retirement
December 22, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFor attorneys who may be making a New Year’s resolution to consider retirement in 2011, 2012, or even 2013, it’s
never too early to start planning.
MoreIndiana pro bono districts take a hit
December 22, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile low interest rates can be a good thing for those looking to take out loans to buy a home, a car, or to refinance, they
mean nothing but headaches and heartaches for organizations that depend on the dollars generated, such as legal aid organizations
that rely on funds from Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts.
MoreRetiring Lake Circuit judge marks 34 years on bench
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsLake Circuit Judge Lorenzo Arredondo didn’t set out to make history when he took the bench more than three decades ago.
But thanks to what he describes as an array of “historical accidents” over the course of his life, the 69-year
old has cemented his name in the history books.
MorePolitics pivotal in legal world
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsSome may say law and politics go together like love and marriage, but it’s more than a cliché when looking at
how the Indiana legal community is being influenced and even transformed by the political process.
MoreClark County self-help center helps pro se litigants
December 22, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen pro se litigants find themselves in a courthouse for the first time, there’s a good chance they aren’t quite
sure what to do. In the Clark County courthouse in Jeffersonville, just across the river from Louisville, a self-help center
for pro se litigants in civil cases has been operational since late May.
MoreState says goodbye to its first tax judge
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsRetiring Indiana Tax Court Judge Thomas G. Fisher received a warm goodbye at a send-off ceremony Dec. 17, as the state recognized
the solid and nationally recognized body of caselaw that Indiana’s first appellate tax judge created during his 24 years
on the bench.
MoreDTCI to promote civility, opposing 'anti-lawyer' sentiments
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsTerre Haute attorney Scott M. Kyrouac wants to advance civility between plaintiffs and defense lawyers, and plans to advocate
against “anti-lawyer legislation” that may be lodged against the legal community.
MoreLaw firm evolution hints how Evan Bayh could follow in his father's footsteps - again
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsIt all began with three prominent attorneys 30 years ago.
MoreIndiana BLE executive director resigns
December 22, 2010
Michael HoskinsAfter three years of being in charge of the Indiana Board of Law Examiners, a state court staff attorney has resigned, and
the search for a new leader is under way.
MoreCourt examines statute about paternity, child support
December 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled on a matter of first impression today, analyzing a specific state statute relating to how
a court can cancel child support arrearage after a man’s paternity is vacated based on new genetic testing.
MoreJustice's first ruling affirms murder convictions, life sentence
December 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsIndiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David issued his first decision as a member of the state’s highest court, affirming
a life without parole sentence in a murder case out of Hamilton County.
MoreSouthern District rules amended
December 21, 2010
IL StaffSeveral Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana have been amended. The changes
are effective Jan. 1.
More6 counties get federal grant for drug courts
December 21, 2010
IL StaffDrug courts in Delaware, Marion, Monroe, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Vigo counties will share $1 million from a Bureau of Justice
Assistance Drug Court Discretionary Grant, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today. The award will help courts increase
graduation rates and lower recidivism.
MoreHigh court denies rehearing
December 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA split Indiana Supreme Court has denied rehearing a case involving faulty workmanship being covered under a commercial general
liability policy.
MoreJudge donates SCOTUS items to law school
December 20, 2010
IL StaffAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge has found a new home for his extensive collection of United States Supreme Court memorabilia:
Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
MoreJustices take 3 cases
December 20, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to three cases, including one of first impression involving Indiana’s
victim-advocate privilege.
MoreJustices split over IHSAA athlete eligibility ruling
December 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIndiana’s justices couldn’t agree on whether they should even rule on a case involving an athlete’s eligibility
in high school when the girl is now playing college basketball.
MoreFormer Marion County prosecutor spokesman pleads guilty
December 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA former spokesman for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge and been sentenced
to jail.
MoreJudges: DNA admittance was harmless error
December 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed for the first time today the admissibility of DNA evidence when a defendant can’t
be excluded from a possibly infinite number of people matching the crime-scene DNA.
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Court Calendar
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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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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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.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!