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No qualified immunity for city in racially motivated promotions
September 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the denial of the motion of qualified immunity filed by the City of Indianapolis and
several officials in a suit filed by three white police officers who claim they were passed over for promotions because of
their race.
MoreJustices to hear arguments at Bloomington law school
September 10, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court travels to Bloomington Monday to hear arguments in the case of a teenage girl who was injured by
a golf ball while driving the beverage cart at a golf outing.
MoreCOA: Judge could raise affirmative defense on behalf of pro se defendant
September 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA small-claims court may decide a case based upon the statute of limitations even if a defendant didn’t raise or mention
it at trial but the issue was discussed during trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in an issue of first impression.
MoreJustices rule against POA on joint-account funds issue
September 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled against a woman who was made power of attorney by the man she worked for as a caretaker and
opened bank accounts in both their names. The presumption is that the woman’s use of her power of attorney to benefit
herself made those accounts invalid, and she failed to overcome that presumption to allow her to inherit the money from those
accounts.
MoreCOA dismisses appeal as untimely under T.R. 53.3(A)
September 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed a man’s appeal from the denial of his motion to correct error because he didn’t
file his notice within 30 days of when the motion was deemed denied, which happened before the trial court actually ruled
on the motion.
MoreJudges split on district's need to pay for new water main
September 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a school district was required to pay for the installation of a new water
main as opposed to privately putting in its own water service line to connect to a new school.
More7th Circuit affirms firing for non-compliance with FMLA leave policy
September 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment dismissing a woman’s Family and Medical Leave Act claim against
the company that fired her because she didn’t give proper notice for an extension of leave and failed to return to work
as expected.
MoreAG to co-chair national consumer-protection committee
September 8, 2010
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has been appointed to co-chair the National Association of Attorneys General Consumer
Protection Committee, his office announced today.
MoreDefendants in will contest must timely answer
September 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn an issue of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that a will contest is a civil action and a defendant
in this type of action is required to file an answer or plead to a complaint as provided by the state’s trial rules.
MoreAccused attorney attacker’s trial begins
September 7, 2010
IL StaffThe trial of the attorney who allegedly attacked a state representative last year began today in Hamilton County.
MoreCOA reverses judgment on contract-rescission claim against lottery
September 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals will allow lottery scratch-off game players’ claim of contract rescission against the state’s
lottery commission to proceed to trial, but the court affirmed summary judgment in favor of the lottery on the other claims
filed by the players in a class-action suit.
MoreJudge nixes non-attorney’s attempt to join class action
September 7, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal judge says that a non-attorney who wants to work for the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana or as a local
public defender can’t join an already-pending class-action lawsuit that challenges the state’s Board of Law Examiners
and its questions about applicants’ mental health history.
MoreJustices warn Indiana, out-of-state attorneys
September 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has a warning for attorneys both inside and outside the state: comply with the rules for being admitted
to practice here or else.
MorePanel: 1 judge remains, another off ballot
September 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Election Commission has pulled one Lake County judicial candidate off the ballot because of how the political
process put him into the race, while a controversial incumbent Allen Superior judge remains on the ballot despite arguments
that his disciplinary history should keep him off.
MoreFacility not predominately used for charitable purposes is taxable
September 3, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettDespite a claim that labor unions are “inherently” charitable in nature and have historically been granted property
tax exemptions, the Indiana Tax Court affirmed that one union’s banquet facility is 100 percent taxable.
MoreFormer ISBA president Rabb Emison dies
September 2, 2010
IL StaffThe state legal community is saying goodbye to a past Indiana State Bar Association president who was a pivotal part of promoting
diversity within the profession.
MoreJudge orders law firms to repay city $453,282
September 2, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Merrillville attorney and three law firms must repay East Chicago a total $453,282 in legal fees they collected for defending
former city officials in the Sidewalk Six scandal.
MoreNational ACLU exhibit makes debut in Indianapolis
September 2, 2010
IL StaffA traveling exhibit celebrating the American Civil Liberties Union’s 90th anniversary will be unveiled in Indianapolis
Friday.
MoreLongtime attorney Rabb Emison dies
September 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerRetired Vincennes attorney Ewing Rabb Emison Jr., 85, president of the Indiana State Bar Association from 1986 to 1987, died
this morning.
MoreEconomic espionage case full of intrigue
September 1, 2010
Cory SchoutenThe government's allegations read like a spy novel: Dr. Ke-xue "John" Huang lands a job at Indianapolis-based
Dow AgroSciences and over five years works himself into a position of trust, with access to trade secrets and processes the
company has invested $300 million to develop.
MoreJustices rule on Journey’s Account Statute
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court believes general negligence claims filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance can continue an
action already filed in state court relating to medical malpractice issues.
MoreAppeals court looks at revised law on sex-offense status
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals remanded a case today with instructions to re-examine a case about a man’s disputed classification
as a sexually violent predator.
MoreLandlord not responsible for dog bite
September 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment today for a landlord who was sued by a postal carrier who was bit by
a tenant’s dog that had escaped from the property. The judges declined to find that by entering into a lease, a landlord
establishes a relationship to a tenant’s dog.
MoreTrust created for children of attorney killed by her husband, arrangements set
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsA trust has been created for the children of an attorney who was killed by her husband last week.
More7th Circuit upholds Indiana's judicial canons
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsAt a time when the legal community is caught up in controversies about how judges are selected and whether they can remain
impartial, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on that national debate and ruled that states have the authority
to self-regulate on those issues as it relates to judicial canons.
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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!