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The Supreme Court of the United States said Tuesday that part of a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes is too vague to be enforced. President Donald Trump’s appointee, Justice Neil Gorsuch, cast the deciding vote against the law the administration defended.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed summary judgment for a Gary police officer accused of misusing his police privileges to investigate a confidential informant after finding the city’s complaint against the officer was not untimely filed.
A longstanding requirement of law school admission – taking the LSAT – could be eliminated under a proposal being considered by the American Bar Association.
The Tipton Circuit Court must dismiss children in need of services petitions filed for two local children after it failed to hold a related factfinding hearing within the statutory time limit, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
A Munster church failed to persuade the Indiana Court of Appeals that a wrongful death lawsuit against the church, brought after a babysitter died in the home of the church’s pastors, should have been dismissed.
Filled with tragedy, joy, loss and happiness, events of 50 years ago remain clear in the minds of colleagues who’ve been fortunate enough to have practiced law since then. We had the chance to sit down with a few of them to gain insight to just some of the many things that have changed. Read on and register now to celebrate their accomplishments at the IndyBar Practice Milestone Reception on May 10.
One trait common to most in the legal profession is the desire to help others. A little time, encouragement, or support goes along way. If you don’t have the time to lead a team or a committee, support somebody who does or sign up for your company’s caring events.
Judge Patricia Gifford occupied a special place in our legal profession as well as in our hearts for more than 30 years prior to her retirement in 2008.
Former FBI Director James Comey says it’s “not OK” or “not normal” for President Donald Trump to call for the jailing of private citizens. Trump suggested earlier this week that Comey should be jailed and accused him of leaking classified information and lying to Congress. Comey said during television interview Tuesday morning that Trump is “just making stuff up.”
Judge Patricia Gifford was a true leader of the entire legal community and a pioneer for women attorneys. She was recognized several times by the IndyBar, receiving the Silver Gavel Award in 2008 for her exemplary service on the bench and the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award, which honors trailblazing women in the profession, in 2006. Judges and lawyers share their remembrances.
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
The Supreme Court of the United States said Justice Sonia Sotomayor broke her left shoulder in a fall at her Washington home. She is not expected to miss any time on the bench.
I am often asked, “What can I do to be healthier, more energetic, and lose weight?” Here are my Top 10. When you have them mastered, send me an email and I’ll give you the next 10.
Coming from Iowa, where the entire state is in the same time zone and Daylight Saving Time had been around for my entire life, it was odd finding out that Indiana was split between two time zones and had only very recently fully adopted Daylight Saving Time. While I thought time was a permanent fixture, longtime Indiana residents feel it is an inconvenience that can be changed.
This semester, we are working with our classmates through the Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s Access to Justice Program to assess the legal needs low income and underrepresented Hoosiers face in their daily lives.
Feedback on a proposal that attorneys disclose their cellphone numbers when filing appearances has been overwhelmingly negative. Indiana Supreme Court officials say they are committed to taking the attorney feedback seriously, and lawyers are clinging to that promise in the hopes of avoiding what they see as a violation of privacy.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in an appeal supported by 40 states about whether a rule it announced decades ago in a case involving a catalog retailer should still apply in the age of the internet.
While the need among unrepresented litigants continues to grow, state and federal courts in Indiana say recent efforts to encourage more pro bono service among attorneys are showing results.
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle says “Isle of Dogs” is a treat, and “A Quiet Place” is horror film heaven.
Lawyers and their clients might find “tech speak” just as frustrating as legalese. Lawyers who can translate legalese and have some insight into tech speak may offer a unique combination that will set them apart from their competitors.