Fishers students top We the People competition
Two schools from Fishers took home first place honors from the 2017 Indiana We the People state finals held in Indianapolis Dec. 10 to 12.
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Indiana Court Decisions, Nov. 22-Dec. 5
Read the Indiana appellate court decisions from the latest reporting period.
Disciplinary Actions
Read who resigned and who was suspended from the practice of law in Indiana.
Indianapolis real estate attorney Karl Haas dies at 57
Indianapolis commercial real estate attorney Karl Haas died last week at the age of 57, his colleagues announced Monday.
Supreme Court declines to hear malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied transfer to a legal malpractice case stemming from the fraudulent actions of now-disgraced Indianapolis attorney William Conour, letting stand a grant of summary judgment to a former Conour associate.
COA: Moving account to new brokerage doesn’t change bequest
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday rejected a widow’s appeal that sought to declare her late husband’s investment account extinct because it had been moved to a new brokerage, but the move had not been amended in his will.
ICLEO program taking applications for 2018
The Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) program is taking applications from underrepresented individuals interested in pursuing a law degree and career as a lawyer.
Charges: Bribed guard let inmates out for sex, drugs in
A correctional officer at the federal prison in Terre Haute has been charged with taking bribes to look the other way as inmates left the grounds for sex, and to allow drugs, cellphones and other contraband into the facility.
SCOTUS suggests it may side with states in sports betting case
The Supreme Court on Monday suggested it may side with New Jersey in its effort to make sports gambling legal in a case that could make betting on football, basketball and other sports widely available.
South Bend airport chief appointed to JNC
South Bend International Airport director Michael Daigle has been appointed to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission as one of three lay representatives on the seven-member panel.
Ex-Indiana sheriff’s bribery sentencing moved to January
The sentencing of former Lake County Sheriff John Buncich on his federal bribery and wire fraud conviction has been moved to mid-January.
Pence Hensel dissolves, partners join other firms
The high-profile criminal defense firm of Pence Hensel LLC is closing after partners Linda Pence and David Hensel agreed to discontinue the Indianapolis practice, according to an announcement today from Pence.
Northern District Bankruptcy Court seeks comment on rule amendment
Indiana’s Northern District Bankruptcy Court is seeking public comment on a proposed addition to a local rule.
Indianapolis attorney pleads guilty to immigration fraud
An Indianapolis immigration attorney has pleaded guilty to filing false visa applications for more than 250 clients and collecting $750,000 in fraudulent fees.
New Chapter 13 plan form, creditor bankruptcy rules take effect
New rules and procedures for individuals filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, and creditors certain bankruptcy cases will have less time to file proof of claims, federal courts announced.
Review: Program to help offenders with mental health, addiction issues working
A two-year-old state program to improve recovery and reduce recidivism of felony offenders who have drug and alcohol addictions or mental health issues has shown positive initial results, according to a review of the program.
Indiana Court Decisions
Read opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts for the most recent reporting period.
High Court to decide whether town can move easement without owner’s consent
A local plan commission’s decision to move an easement without the owner’s consent will come under consideration by the Indiana Supreme Court during oral arguments this week.
Indiana Bar Foundation to honor servant-leaders in law and education
Fifteen Hoosiers will be honored during the Indiana Bar Foundation’s recognition dinner in December for their contributions to the legal profession, pro bono legal services, civic education, and the public through community service.
National CLEO organization participating in Giving Tuesday
A nationwide legal organization is participating in this year’s Giving Tuesday events to further its mission of expanding legal educational opportunities to traditionally under-represented students.