Bose McKinney cuts lawyers, paralegals
The fifth largest Indianapolis law firm is laying off 10 attorneys, two paralegals, and 13 support staff because of the tumultuous economy.
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Teen who jumped from courthouse’s third floor dies
An Avon teen who jumped from the third floor of the Hendricks County Courthouse Wednesday has died.
Pending dissolution settlement not enforceable upon a party’s death
A property-settlement document is not an enforceable contract if one of the parties dies before the dissolution action is finalized, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
Actual notice denies bona fide purchaser defense
The Indiana Court of Appeals today reversed an interlocutory order and remanded for the trial court to grant prejudgment possession of farm equipment to a company that had security interest in it even though it had been traded to another company.
Court affirms, denies challenge to DNA evidence, new mid-trial witness
The Court of Appeals today affirmed a man’s convictions and sentence for felony robbery despite his challenge to whether the trial court properly admitted DNA evidence and allowed the testimony of a witness discovered mid-trial.
High court tackles use-tax issue
The Supreme Court today ruled that a contribution by a parent corporation to the capital of its subsidiary is not automatically excluded from Indiana use tax.
Supreme Court reverses parental-rights termination
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a father’s involuntary termination of parental rights today, noting the lack of clear and convincing evidence.
Expedited hearing to be sought after justices again deny transfer
The attorney for a man challenging the inclusion of a Lake County judicial prospect’s name on the general election ballot will seek an expedited hearing with the Indiana Court of Appeals after justices Wednesday denied a second emergency request for transfer.
Court: team-building activity not under insured conditions
The Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed summary judgment in favor of an insurance company, noting a soccer team’s accident while traveling to an activity outside of the trip’s purpose was not covered.
Wrongful death statute allows for attorney fees, other costs
Compensation for attorney fees and other costs can be awarded under the Adult Wrongful Death Statute, ruled a Court of Appeals panel today.
Facility not predominately used for charitable purposes is taxable
Despite 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.
COA addresses inverse condemnation issues
Inverse condemnation was the issue of the day for two Indiana Court of Appeals panels, with one case raising issues regarding
fraudulent concealment and the statute of limitations.
Court: Man properly executed will, not under undue influence
The Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed a jury’s decision that upheld a will after the decedent’s children
questioned whether the will was executed properly and whether the trial court erred in rejecting a jury instruction regarding
undue influence.
Court: insufficient notice bars tort claim
The Indiana Court of Appeals today ruled that insufficient notice barred a complaint for damages in a case involving a condominium
complex and its various longtime issues.
COA: Trial court to decide pre-sentencing educational credit time
A trial court is the proper authority to determine credit if a defendant earns educational credit time prior to sentencing,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
Attorney fees not recoverable under adult wrongful death statute
The Indiana Court of Appeals today disagreed about an issue of first impression regarding recovery of attorney fees under
the adult wrongful death statute.
State, federal double-jeopardy challenge fails
A man’s claims of federal and state double-jeopardy violations were rejected today by the Indiana Court of Appeals,
which affirmed the trial court in a case involving multiple child pornography videos.
Man gets new trial because of ineffective counsel
Based on ineffective assistance of counsel, the Indiana Court of Appeals today reversed on direct appeal a man’s domestic
battery conviction and remanded the case for a new trial.
Canine sniff case gets second look, same ruling
On a rehearing petition from the state, the Indiana Court of Appeals reaffirmed today its holding in reversing a conviction
based on a traffic stop involving a canine sniff.
Court affirms felony nonsupport of a dependent conviction
A man claiming he proved he was unable to pay child support because of his numerous incarcerations did not convince the Indiana
Court of Appeals. In its ruling today, the court relied on Becker v. Becker to affirm the man’s conviction
of Class C felony nonsupport of a dependent child.