5 firms with Hoosier ties make ‘60 Best Law Firms for Women’ list
Five law firms with ties to Indiana have been named among Working Mother’s list of the 60 best for women nationwide.
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Hoosier law firms promoting women leadership before, after #MeToo
Across Indianapolis, women were being tapped to lead their law firms before the #MeToo movement, either as practice group chairs, committee leaders, managing partners or a combination. But the movement has sparked additional conversations in their law firms, giving credence to gender equality efforts that were already in place.
ABA approves changes to lawyer advertising rules
Among the resolutions adopted by the American Bar Association House of Delegates during its annual meeting this month was one that could significantly change the way attorneys conduct their business: Resolution 101 to amend the attorney advertising rules.
A century of service: Leverenz, Hayes loyal aides to legal aid
Jacqueline “Jackie” Leverenz was young and just married when she started at Indianapolis Legal Aid Society on Oct. 31, 1958. Ida Hayes was divorced with children to support when she began at Indiana Legal Services on Nov. 22, 1966. Today, the two women serve as office managers, bookkeepers, secretaries, problem-solvers and attorney cheerleaders while, combined, they have worked in legal aid for more than 110 years.
Evansville schools must allow transgender teen to use boys’ bathroom
A transgender Evansville teen will be permitted to use the boys’ bathroom this school year after a district court judge issued an injunction against the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, finding the school district cannot require the teen to use the girls’ restroom because his birth certificate identifies him as female.
Opinions Aug. 6, 2018
Indiana Court of Appeals
Beverly K. Oswald v. Tarek Shehadeh and Falon Vela
29A02-1711-PL-2627
Civil plenary. Reverses the Hamilton Superior Court’s decision to dismiss a breach of contract suit that found Indiana lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendants over Tarek Shehadeh and Falon Vela. Finds both defendants had sufficient minimum contacts with Indiana for the court to exercise personal jurisdiction over them. Also finds their due process rights will not be violated by proceeding Indiana. Remands for further proceedings.
Indiana included in $1.1 settlement with Anchor Glass
Indiana will receive $275,000 as its part of a $1.1 million civil penalty against Anchor Glass Container Corp. for emitting harmful pollutants in violation of the Clean Air Act. The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed settlement agreement Monday with Anchor Glass to improve compliance at its glass manufacturing facilities in six states, including a manufacturing plant in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
COA allows Indiana-Arkansas breach of contract dispute to continue in Indiana
A breach of contract dispute between business owners in Indiana and Arkansas will continue in Indiana courts after the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of the Indiana-filed complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Attorney: Elkhart teen charged with murder denied rights
An attorney for an Elkhart teenager whose murder trial will soon begin is asking a judge to throw out incriminating statements, arguing police violated the teen’s constitutional rights.
New Indiana law could help hold down prescription drug costs
An Indiana lawmaker says a new state law promises to be an important step toward helping hold down Hoosiers’ prescription drug costs.
7th Circuit upholds brother’s liability for $7 million judgment
A caustic business dispute between brothers has resulted in one brother being held personally liable for a $7 million judgment after the 7th Court of Appeals found his conduct supported a piercing the corporate veil judgment against him.
Manafort’s ‘right-hand man’ Gates to testify in fraud trial
The most critical moment in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort will likely arrive this week with the testimony of his “right-hand man” — the person defense attorneys blame for any crimes. Rick Gates has been a key cooperator for special counsel Robert Mueller’s team after he cut a plea deal earlier this year.
Shifting strategy, Democrats to begin meeting with Kavanaugh
After weeks of refusing to meet with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats in the Senate plan to begin meeting with him when they start returning to Washington in mid-August, a senior Democratic aide said Friday.
Judge who heard Nassar case won’t disqualify herself
A Michigan judge who held an extraordinary hearing before sentencing sports doctor Larry Nassar to prison for sexually assaulting female athletes refused to disqualify herself from the case Friday if higher courts send it back to fix any errors. Ingham County Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said some of her courtroom comments about Nassar were “perhaps inartful,” but she denied any bias.
February trial set for Indiana man charged in 1988 slaying
A judge has set a Feb. 11 trial date for an Indiana man charged in the 1988 abduction, rape and killing of an 8-year-old girl. John D. Miller, of Grabill, is charged with murder and child molestation in the killing of April Tinsley.
ALJ’s omitted reason for disability decision troubles 7th Circuit
An administrative law judge’s failure to meet the minimum requirement of explaining her decision in a disability benefits case drew criticism from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.
Opinions Aug. 3, 2018
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Susan Spicher v. Nancy Berryhill
17‐3399
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division. Judge William C. Lee
Civil. Reverse and remands the denial of social security disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income to Susan Spicher. Finds the administrative law judge did not provide reasoning for her rejection of medical observations that undercut her conclusion. Remands for the ALJ to address Dr. Crystal Strong’s recommendation that Spicher regularly ambulate and evidence that Spicher could not perform certain postural activities and account for the effects of Spicher’s humerus fracture and carpal tunnel syndrome.
COA: 4th Amendment rights not violated by search of home
The Indiana Court of Appeals determined that a man’s Fourth Amendment rights were not violated during a search of his residence because law enforcement had ample reason to believe he was at the residence.
COA rules statute of limitations, contradictory testimony supports summary judgment entry
A time-barred complaint and contradictory statements made by a woman who claimed her privacy was violated during her knee-replacement surgery led the Indiana Court of appeals to affirm summary judgment for six defendants in a medical invasion of privacy case.
Memorial honoring Lozano scheduled for next month
The Indiana Northern District Court will honor the late Senior Judge Rudy Lozano at a memorial service in his honor next month. The service will begin at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 in Lozano's courtroom in the Hammond Federal Courthouse, 5400 Federal Plaza.