Indiana Court Decisions: Sept. 18 to Oct. 1, 2013
Read about Indiana’s appellate court decisions from Sept. 18 to Oct. 1.
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On the Move – Oct. 9, 2013
Read about attorneys who have changed firms, received promotions and been appointed to organizations or honored for work in this issue of On the Move.
State seeks restitution funds from late alleged Ponzi schemer
Indiana officials have filed suit in an attempt to freeze the assets of the estate of a Kokomo investor alleged to have operated a Ponzi scheme believed to have bilked investors of $5 million to $10 million IBJ.com has the story.
Supreme Court weighs Evansville casino smoking exemption
An Evansville ordinance that exempts the city’s only casino from a smoking ban is being challenged in the Indiana Supreme Court by bar and private club owners who say the measure violates the state constitution’s equal protection clause. IBJ.com has the story.
Dickson to urge service as Pro Bono Month kicks off
Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson will address the importance of charitable legal work as judges and lawyers around the state plan events coinciding with October’s Pro Bono Month.
Cappas appointed Lake Superior judge
Longtime Highland criminal defense attorney Sam Cappas has been appointed judge in the Lake Superior Criminal Division.
Ex-college football players sue NCAA, helmet makers on concussion claims
Two former University of Washington football players are seeking class-action certification for brain-injury claims against the NCAA and helmet makers, including Riddell Inc.and All-Sports Corp.
Legislature’s criminal law and courts committees continue interim studies
Indiana legislative study committees examining the criminal code and courts will hold separate hearings on Oct. 8 at the Indiana Statehouse.
No immediate impact on courts if government shuts down
The federal judicial system will conduct business as usual, even if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement before midnight tonight.
Registration and IOLTA deadline looming
Time is running out for Indiana attorneys to complete their annual attorney registration payments and IOLTA certification. The deadline is Oct. 1.
Zoeller joins multi-state call for e-cigarette regulation
The Food and Drug Administration should restrict the sale and marketing of increasingly popular e-cigarettes, particularly to minors, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller advocates in joining a letter signed by AGs from 36 other states and three U.S. territories.
On the Move – Sept. 25, 2013
Read about the latest new hires, promotions, awards and appointments in the Sept. 25 issue of On the Move.
Guantanamo court reporters to address convention
Court reporters part of the “StenOps” team reporting the military tribunal hearings of suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will be among the featured speakers at the annual convention of the Indiana Shorthand Reporters Association Sept. 27-29.
St. Thomas More Society plans Red Mass, honors for Zore
The St. Thomas More Society of Indianapolis will honor Marion Superior Probate Court Judge Gerald Zore with its Man for All Seasons award following its annual Red Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Indiana Judicial Conference convenes in Fort Wayne
The 2013 Annual Meeting of the Judicial Conference of Indiana started Sept. 18, with judges and magistrates from around the state gathering in Fort Wayne.
Attorney general files right-to-work appeal with Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana attorney general filed notice Sept. 12 that he is asking the state’s highest court to find Indiana’s right-to-work law constitutional.
CASA conference to train, honor volunteers
A single mother of two from Monroe County will receive the honor of volunteer of the year this weekend at an annual conference of court-appointed special advocates.
On The Move 9/11/13
Read about attorneys who has recently joined Indiana firms, started new firms, received promotions or awards, and recent law firm recognitions.