Civil commitment laws shifting across states
While Indiana justices recently stressed the great public importance of proper adjudication of soaring mental health filings, states across the country are dealing with rising caseloads in no uniform way.
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Contamination at new Marion County justice center site raising concerns
An independent environmental assessment of the site for the new Marion County jail and courthouse has some judges questioning if the property will pose a health hazard to the people working and visiting the courts, but others are cautioning to not let fear dictate decision-making.
Opinions May 24, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Involuntary Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of: J.M. and E.M. (Minor Children), and J.K. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
18A-JT-2868
Juvenile termination of parental rights. Affirms the termination of J.K.’s parental rights to two of her minor children, J.M. and E.M. Finds there is sufficient evidence to support the termination.
Salaries increasing for 1st-year, large firm associates
First-year associates at larger firms are seeing heftier paychecks, according to a national study. But the Midwest is seeing the shorter end of that stick compared to other regions. In its 2019 Associate Salary Survey report released Wednesday, the National Association for Law Placement found that as of Jan. 1, the overall median first-year associate salary was up nearly 15 percent.
Jury for gruesome Jeffersonville slaying to come from Hamilton County
The jury for a southern Indiana man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts of her body will come from Hamilton County due to publicity about the case, officials said.
Judge rules for Hendricks County deputy in mentally ill man’s slaying
A federal judge has ruled in favor of several parties, including a Hendricks County sheriff’s deputy, after a mentally ill man was fatally shot during a welfare check.
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Survey: Global legal profession “rife” with bullying, sexual harassment
The legal profession has a problem, according to the International Bar Association. The largest survey of its kind found sexual harassment and bullying endemic in the legal profession in the United States and around the world.
U.S. House committee approves $135 million boost to legal aid funding
The Legal Services Corporation got a fast start in the federal budget process Wednesday after the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved a large financial boost of $550 million to the civil legal aid organization.
Former officer pleads guilty to battery for punching suspect
A former Fort Wayne police officer has pleaded guilty to battery and resigned after authorities say he punched a man who refused to have his blood drawn for a drunken driving investigation.
10 dogs, more than 550 birds seized in animal fighting probe
Officials say more than 550 birds and 10 dogs allegedly being kept for use in animal fighting have been rescued from properties in two Indiana counties.
Fort Wayne man pleads guilty to killing 4, including fetus
A Fort Wayne man has pleaded guilty to four counts of murder in the deaths of four people including his unborn child.
Opinions May 23, 2019
The following opinions were posted after IL deadline Wednesday.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Barrington Music Products, Inc v. Music & Arts Center
18-2945
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Civil. Affirms the Northern District Court’s denial of Barrington Music Products, Inc.’s Rule 59(e) motion to amend a prior award of damages in its favor stemming from sales made through Guitar Center stores to include sales from Music & Arts Centers and Woodwind & Brasswind Inc. of products using the trademark “Ventus.” Finds no reason to conclude the jury’s determination would be different if it were aware that Music & Arts and Woodwind are divisions of Guitar Center, not distinct corporations.
Gary lawsuit against gun makers may proceed, COA rules
A unanimous appellate panel has revived the city of Gary’s lawsuit against 10 handgun manufacturers, enabling the municipality to survive the Indiana General Assembly’s attempt to derail the legal action by amending the state’s Immunity Statute in 2015.
COA: No error in ruling over disputed gravel driveway
A dispute between two neighbors concerning who was permitted use a gravel driveway splitting their properties ended in favor of a woman who argued she paid taxes and had been using the entry for more than 20 years before her neighbors showed up.
COA reverses habitual offender enhancement
A habitual offender enhancement for a man with multiple battery convictions has been reversed after the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded his out-of-state convictions could not support such an enhancement under Indiana law.
COA orders state to reimburse $77K from illegal seizure
The state must pay back more than $77,000 to a man after seizing cash from his vehicle, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled, finding the money was unlawfully seized and turned over to the federal government.