Nearly 300 passed Indiana bar exam in July 2018
Here is the list of those who passed the Indiana Bar Exam in July, many of whom took their oaths as lawyers at the Indiana Bar Admission Ceremony Oct. 16.
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Murder charges refiled against Indiana woman in 2012 death
Charges have been refiled against a northwestern Indiana woman accused of arranging the 2012 shooting death of a business associate. Porter County Prosecutor Brian Gensel said charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder were refiled against Sheaurice Major as a result of new evidence after similar charges against Major were dismissed in 2017.
Forkner brings veteran leadership to top judiciary post
After running, as he puts it, both the gauntlet and the gamut of an extensive interview process led by the five justices and other court managers, Justin Forkner was selected as the new chief administrative officer of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Winingham: Unsolicited advice for new lawyers
I have essentially been a “new lawyer” twice — the first time as a newly admitted lawyer in Illinois (Chicago) in 2015, and the second time as a newly admitted lawyer in Indiana (Indianapolis) in 2017. So, if I know anything, it’s what it feels like to be a new lawyer. This has provided me with some perspective on what a new lawyer can do to help him or herself get ahead of the curve.
Greising: Thoughts on the work-life teeter-totter in the practice of law
We may have found work-life balance a bit easier during our student days, at least in hindsight — finding a way to squeeze in homework and chores with sports, theater, band or just hanging out. I’m not sure it really was.
Victims of AG Hill’s sexual misconduct want more than to be believed
Indiana’s top attorney threatened to sue the women for defamation. But the four who publicly came forward with allegations of being groped by Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill found out that while the #MeToo movement gave them plenty of support from other victims, they will still be on their own in fighting for change.
Baldwin: A young lawyer’s recipe for survival and success
Being a first-year associate is a lot like being on a TV cooking competition show. My personal recipe for surviving the first year of practice has many ingredients that, when mixed together in the proper proportions, should result in success.
Hammerle on… “First Man,” “The Old Man & the Gun”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle sings the praises of period pieces “First Man” and Robert Redford’s swan song, “The Old Man & the Gun.”
Indiana Court decisions – Oct. 10-24, 2018
Read Indiana appellate court opinions from the most recent reporting period.
Mail bomb suspect makes first court appearance
Federal prosecutors want no bail for a man accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent Democrats around the country. Prosecutors said at the initial court hearing Monday for 56-year-old Cesar Sayoc that they believe he is a risk of flight and a danger to the community.
Woman charged with leaving racist note on neighbor’s home
A central Indiana woman allegedly left a note on a neighbor’s home filled with racist slurs targeting the family’s black son and warning “this is a white neighborhood.”
Opinions Oct. 29, 2018
Indiana Tax Court
Sahara Mart, Incorporated v. Indiana Department of State Revenue
49T10-1709-TA-17
Tax. Grants the Indiana Department of State Revenue’s motion for sanctions and contempt against Sahara Mart, Incorporated following a determination finding Sahara Mart left unpaid Indiana sales tax liabilities for the 2013, 2014, and 2015 tax years. Finds Sahara Mart unsuccessfully attempted to avoid charges of perjury and witness tampering through evidentiary objections. Orders Sahara Mart to the Department’s attorney’s fees in the amount of $45,000.
Justices agree to hear case regarding ‘obscene’ material on cellphone
The Indiana Supreme Court granted one transfer request and denied 18 others last week, agreeing to hear argument as to whether content found on the phone of a man convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor is considered obscene under an Indiana statute.
Store owner fined $45K for contempt, perjury, witness tampering
The Indiana Tax Court dismissed a case and ordered sanctions when it found a store owner committed perjury and witness tampering by attempting to influence his employees’ testimony in an investigation against him.
Reversal: Inmate may appeal despite belated notice
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the denial of an inmate’s permission to file a belated notice of appeal when it found he was an eligible defendant under to Post-Conviction Rule 2.
Synagogue survivors recall ordeal; suspect due in court
Robert Gregory Bowers killed eight men and three women at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday before a tactical police team tracked him down and shot him, according to state and federal affidavits made public on Sunday. The gunman is set to appear in federal court Monday morning, and prosecutors are planning to seek the death penalty.
West Virginia Supreme Court halts impeachment trials
West Virginia’s Supreme Court has effectively halted the legislature’s remaining efforts to impeach the state’s justices as a violation of the separation of powers doctrine.
Indiana lawmakers move forward on legal sports gambling
Indiana could join several states in legalizing sports betting following a committee’s unanimous recommendation that lawmakers consider the change. The Interim Study Committee on Public Policy voted this month to recommend legislation to bring legal sports betting to Indiana.
COA affirms breach, fraud, unjust enrichment claims brought by bank
A bank that brought breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment claims against its loanee won each of those claims on appeal, but failed to state a claim that the loanee violated the “usual and customary practices” laid out in its participation agreement, according to a Friday opinion from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Opinions Oct. 26, 2018
Indiana Court of Appeals
M Jewell, LLC v. Roger Bainbridge, in his capacity as Grant County Auditor; Sarah A. Melford, in her capacity as County Treasurer; John Lawson, in his capacity as a Grant County Commissioner; et al.
18A-MI-36
Miscellaneous. Affirms the Grant Superior Court’s grant of summary judgement to SRI, Inc. on M Jewell, LLC’s third-party beneficiary claim. Finds the trial court properly awarded summary judgment to SRI. Finds M Jewell cannot be considered as a third-party beneficiary to the agreements made between Grant County and SRI because language in the agreements did not indicate an intention to benefit tax purchasers.