Fort Wayne man faces at least 205 years in killings of 4
A Fort Wayne man who admitted killing four people, including his unborn child, is facing a prison sentence of at least 205 years in the slayings.
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Despite objections, 9,200-head hog farm moves forward in Miami County
A proposed 9,200-head hog farm is moving forward in northern Indiana despite opposition from residents who say it will hurt property values and environmentalists worried about its proximity to a large reservoir.
Opinions July 24, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Pedro Rayo Zagal v. State of Indiana
19A-PC-694
Post-conviction. Affirms the denial of Pedro Rayo Zagal’s post-conviction relief petition by Elkhart Superior Court for ineffective counsel. Finds Zagal read and signed the advisement of rights and penalties at his initial hearing, which included the provision that if he was convicted of a crime as an illegal alien, he could be deported. Also finds that under Indiana Supreme Court precedent, the trial attorney did not have to separately advise Zagal of the immigration consequences.
Mueller raises alarm on Russian interference
Former special counsel Robert Mueller told the House Intelligence Committee that election interference by Russia in 2016 was not an isolated attempt, adding Wednesday “They’re doing it as we sit here.”
Woman who bought gun used to kill deputy sent to prison
A 13-month prison sentence was handed an Indianapolis woman who purchased the handgun used to kill a Boone County sheriff’s deputy in March 2018.
COA hears free speech Facebook post case involving police threats
Arguments concerning a mother’s free speech rights on Facebook after she was convicted for harassing a police officer opened discussion about the uncharted waters of social media in court before an Indiana appeals court Wednesday.
Interview schedule set for Lake County judge applicants
| IL Staff
The applicants seeking to succeed retired Lake Superior Judge John Pera in Civil Division 6 will be interviewed in public sessions by the commission on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point.
Appeals court rules DACA resident understood immigration risks
An Elkhart County man who pleaded guilty to drug charges but successfully met certain conditions to avoid a felony conviction is still facing deportation after the Indiana Court of Appeals found his initials on the advisement were enough to indicate he understood the immigration consequences.
COA upholds summary judgment for maker, seller of destroyed farm equipment
Summary judgment against the insurer of a farm that suffered more than $350,000 in damage after an equipment fire has been upheld, though a partially dissenting judge would not have addressed the merits of every issue raised on appeal.
Lawyer’s failure to appear merits setting aside default, COA rules
A lawyer’s failure to appear at a hearing to represent his client who was being sued in a civil case arising from a failed joint business venture should not have resulted in a default judgment and sanctions against the defendants, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
Judge rejects bail for suspect in Gary double-slaying
A judge has rejected bail for an Indianapolis man accused in the fatal shootings of a Gary woman and her 13-year-old son.
COA affirms man’s attempted child molestation conviction, sentence
The attempted child molestation conviction and six-year executed sentence for a man who victimized his live-in girlfriend’s twin daughters will stand, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday, rejecting his claims that certain testimony should not have been allowed and his eight-year sentence was inappropriate.
Mueller: I did not clear Trump of obstruction of justice
Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference. The former special counsel told Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation.
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IndyBar: Coming in 2020: The Solo/Small Firm Division
The IndyBar is determined to help Indianapolis solo and small firm practitioners meet their unique needs through the brand new Solo/Small Firm Division! Focused on programming, networking and business development opportunities specifically tailored to this large group of attorneys, the division will aim to give solo and small firm practitioners a home within the IndyBar.
Murtaugh: Big law mental health media coverage soars in 2019
Within legal media, mental health made the jump from invisible to mainstream this year. There is now compelling evidence that it is OK for attorneys to talk about their mental health struggles publicly or disclose them to their employers.
IndyBar President’s Column: Being a Lawyer is a Good Thing, Not a Bad Thing
One of the best ways to respond to lawyer jokes and criticism of the profession is to conduct ourselves as helpful, reasonable professionals who genuinely care about our clients and our profession.
Quick: Smart marketing tips to grow a new law firm
In a very crowded field for attorneys, you need to get your story out. Differentiate yourself from all the rest and choose the best media for advertising the new firm. The marketing world has changed, and smart attorneys will take advantage of all the new platforms to deliver your message.
Maley: Contempt order shows electronic case filing e-notice risks
For years now, all federal courts have been using ECF electronic filing along with electronic service of filings and court orders. This system offers great convenience and efficiencies, but in today’s litigation practices, with the seemingly nonstop, never-ending inflow of email, the risks of missing a court order are increased. This proved painful in a recent 7th Circuit decision.
Soshnick: Debunking fiction? Tax affecting S corporation valuations in divorce cases
A recent case from a United States district court has garnered much notoriety and created major waves that may revive the important conceptual topic and signify broader acceptance of S corporation tax affecting in business valuations.