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Struggles mount for labor
August 1, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana this year became the 23rd state to enact a right-to-work law in which workers cannot be compelled to pay union dues.
Within months, individual workers in union shops opted out, even as court challenges linger.
MoreRuling for IBM likely first act in legal epic
August 1, 2012
Dave StaffordA ruling that ordered the state to pay more than $52 million to IBM due to cancellation of its contract to privatize social
service claims processing certainly will have a second, and most likely a third, act.
MoreSummary judgment upheld in contamination case
July 30, 2012
Dave StaffordThe former owners of a Beech Grove shopping plaza that once contained a laundry and dry cleaning business that contaminated
soil and groundwater cannot be held liable due to the statute of limitations, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreState will appeal IBM ruling
July 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe state is going to appeal Wednesday’s decision in Marion Superior Court that it pay IBM $52 million for ending early
its billion-dollar contract with the company to update the state’s welfare system.
MoreState must pay $52M over terminated welfare contract
July 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonMarion Superior Judge David Dreyer has ordered the state to pay IBM an additional $12 million in early termination closeout
payments and for equipment it retained after canceling a contract with IBM to implement a modernized welfare system. The judge
previously ruled in January that the state was on the hook for $40 million in subcontractor assignment fees for terminating
the contract.
MoreState to defend Planned Parenthood ban after adverse Medicaid recommendation
July 9, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General continues to defend a 2011 state law that denies Medicaid funding for health care
services to Planned Parenthood because the organization performs abortions. A federal hearing officer recommended that
the Department of Health and Human Services disapprove the state Medicaid plan amendment in the law.
MoreHigh court ruling opens Medicaid escape hatch for states
July 4, 2012
J.K. WallWhile upholding President Barack Obama’s health care law, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 28 also opened an escape hatch
for states that do not want to take on the project of expanding their Medicaid programs.
MoreHigh court ruling opens Medicaid escape hatch for states
June 28, 2012
J.K. WallWhile upholding President Barack Obama’s health care law, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday also opened an escape hatch
for states that do not want to take on the project of expanding their Medicaid programs.
MoreNRC may dictate placement of pier
June 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA family that owns property on Bass Lake failed to show that the Natural Resources Commission’s decision that the family
must move its pier to accommodate the placement of a group pier was arbitrary and capricious, or unsupported by evidence,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreSettlement adds $7.2 million for State Fair stage collapse victims
June 22, 2012
Dave StaffordTwo defendants in lawsuits over the Indiana State Fair stage collapse that killed seven and injured dozens have agreed to
add $7.2 million to money the state has already distributed or appropriated, Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Friday.
MoreACLU of Indiana files proposed class action against BMV
June 22, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Marion County to require the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to reinstate
a woman’s suspended license. The ACLU of Indiana claims that the BMV randomly selected Lourrinne White from a “Previously
Uninsured Motorist Registry” and suspended her license for not having insurance, even though she did not have a working
car titled in her name at that time.
MoreCOA reverses in favor of FSSA in provider payment dispute
June 8, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals held that a trial court erred in ruling in favor of health care providers regarding payments
from the state’s Residential Care Assistance Program.
MoreJustices vacate review of voided tax warrants in 'puppy mill' case
May 18, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated an order granting review in a case that concluded tax agencies and the Indiana
attorney general’s office overstepped their authority by issuing jeopardy tax warrants to seize animals from an alleged
puppy mill in Harrison County.
MoreCOA affirms when interest on payments from state fund begins to accrue
May 3, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court ruling in a dispute over what interest rate is charged and when it begins
to accrue on payments due from the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund to successful medical malpractice claimants.
MoreFormer secretary of state suspended
April 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court suspended former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White Wednesday because he was convicted of
several felonies following a trial on voter fraud charges.
MoreFighting to stay in shape
April 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Indianapolis attorney wins his division at the Indiana Golden Gloves.
MoreDepartment of Workforce Development scammed out of $2 million
April 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday afternoon that it allegedly has been cheated out of $2.4
million in unemployment insurance benefits. Fifteen people have been indicted for allegedly scheming to use fake companies
to claim benefits.
MoreCOA rules in favor of DOC employee
March 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has found the trial court should have granted summary judgment to a Department of Correction
employee on a man's claim that he was personally deprived a liberty interest when the DOC refused to remove his name from
the sex offender registry.
MoreGovernor names acting director of CJI
March 29, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Mary L. Allen as acting director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. She replaces
Mark Massa, whom Daniels selected to join the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreDebating the merits of mandatory seat belts on school buses
March 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in larger buses, the spacing and height of the seats offer
crash protection for children through “compartmentalization.” But opinions remain divided about whether compartmentalization
does enough to protect students and whether school bus seat belts should be required by law.
MoreConfidentiality issues raised
March 28, 2012
Michael HoskinsSt. Joseph County case creates concern about protecting callers’ identities on child abuse claims.
MoreJudges rule on Evansville environmental coverage case
March 23, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has determined a Marion County judge properly granted summary judgment in favor of a group of
insurance companies because the city of Evansville was seeking coverage for projects aimed at preventing future sewer discharges,
rather than remediating past discharges, which wouldn’t be covered by the policies.
MoreCourt rules FSSA notices are unconstitutional
March 22, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that the notices sent by the state Family and Social Services Administration to inform
applicants they were denied Medicaid, food stamps, or family assistance benefits are unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment’s
due process clause because they do not sufficiently explain the reasons for being denied.
MoreCOA affirms ruling in favor of mining company, DNR
March 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the decision to release a surface mining reclamation bond obtained by a mining company,
finding the reclamation requirements of the Indiana Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act have been satisfied.
MoreJustices affirm ruling in dispute between health care facility and FSSA
March 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the outcome of a case between Family and Social Services Administration and a decertified
intermediate care facility, in which the net result was a wash for both sides.
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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.
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...