10 to interview Jan. 31 for Lake Superior judgeship
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission will interview 10 applicants Jan. 31 for a Lake Superior Court vacancy that will occur in February when Judge Diane Kavadias Schneider retires.
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Justices to hear arguments in murder, jurisdiction cases
The Indiana Supreme Court is set to hear argument in several cases this week, including a man’s post-conviction appeal of his three separate sentences for murder in Floyd County.
Indiana Forward campaign rallies for hate crimes law
As they did in January 2018, supporters of hate crimes legislation rallied Tuesday in the Indiana Statehouse to again push lawmakers to add a bias-motivated crime statute to the Indiana law books. Advocates from a broad array of groups, including business, education, nonprofits and faith-based organizations, were on-hand to applaud and cheer as legislators and community leaders called for Indiana to join the 45 other states with hate crimes law.
Ex-DOC nurse faces sanctions for allegedly false affidavits
A former Department of Correction nurse who treated an inmate now suing DOC for excessive force was on the stand in federal court Tuesday, facing possible sanctions after she allegedly submitted false statements claiming to be unaware of the inmate’s accusations.
Opinions Jan. 8, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of J.S. and M.S. (Minor Children), Children in Need of Services, and P.W. (Mother) and J.W. (Stepfather) v. Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
18A-JC-1791
Juvenile CHINS. Affirms the adjudication of P.W. and J.W.’s two sons, J.S. and M.S., as children in need of services. Finds there is sufficient evidence to support the CHINS determination. Also finds of P.W. and J.W were not denied due process concerning J.S.’s placement.
Public comment sought on Lake Superior judge applicants
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comment on the candidates who have applied to fill an upcoming vacancy in Lake Superior Court. Comments must be submitted via email to [email protected] by noon CST on Jan. 14.
Bar passage standards, arming teachers, LGBT issues on tap for ABA midyear meeting
Proposals dealing with bar passage standards, firearms in schools, illegal immigration and LGBT discrimination are among several topics to be discussed later this month at the 2019 American Bar Association Midyear Meeting.
Web Exclusive: McKinney, WTC Indianapolis partnership offers global opportunities
When the opportunity arose for Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law master of laws students to partner with Indiana’s sole global trade organization, the immediate response from both parties was, “When can we start?”
IndyBar: Get More for Your Membership in 2019 — Join us for Free Fridays!
Start your new year with a resolution to SAVE MONEY! We’re bringing back Free Fridays in 2019, which means you’ll save more time AND money with these complimentary offerings.
IndyBar: Doers Make Mistakes
A man much wiser than myself once said, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re probably not doing anything. Doers make mistakes. This isn’t a shortcoming; it’s a defining characteristic of human achievement.
IndyBar: Judicial Insights from E-Discovery Day
Candid commentary from the bench was a highlight of this year’s IndyBar E-Discovery Day program. Technology competence emerged as the major theme of the judicial panel. Proportionality and the role of e-discovery consultants were among the other interesting topics.
IndyBar: Meet New President Tom Barnard
Who’s the new IndyBar president? We sat down with Tom Barnard of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP to give you an exclusive peek inside the mind of the IndyBar’s newest leader! Check it out!
Senate ethics committee passes sexual harassment amendment
The Senate Ethics Committee unanimously passed an amendment to its internal ethics rules Monday, defining sexual harassment for the first time. The Senate and House will each draft their own ethics rules and conduct training for their respective lawmakers.
Federal judiciary operating on limited funds during shutdown
Federal courts are operating on limited funds during the partial shutdown of the federal government and are working to continue sustaining paid operations through Jan. 18, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
DTCI: Meet the 2019 Board of Directors
At the November annual meeting of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, the following officers and directors were elected. They assumed office January 1, 2019.
Indiana Court Decisions — Dec. 19, 2018-Jan. 2, 2019
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
Disciplined lawyer doesn’t help own cause in rehearing
A Merrillville lawyer who asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana to reconsider discipline imposed on him drew a harsh reply from the court, which said his conduct “lends further support to … concerns about his competence as a lawyer.” John H. Davis was removed from the 7th Circuit Court of […]
Unnamed IMPD officers sued for destroying homeless camp
A suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of homeless clients alleges two as-yet unidentified Indianapolis police officers unlawfully seized and destroyed the belongings of five homeless individuals who had been living under a railroad bridge.
Zoeller and Makris: Prenups, postnups and ‘no-nups’ increasingly common
In recent years, prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements have become increasingly common in the United States. The increase in interest can be traced in part to the shifting of societal norms surrounding marriage, cohabitation, and divorce among the country’s different age demographics.
Reed: “Why do I need to have a premarital agreement?”
For those who are legal counselors to families, you have heard objections many times when the parents have told their adult daughter (or son) that they need to have a premarital agreement. The child is in love. She has found the person with whom she will spend the rest of her life. The person with whom she will raise a family. There is no possible way they would ever divorce, so why does she need a premarital agreement? The simple answer — she needs one!