Marion Superior Court Magistrate Huerta dies at 56
| IL Staff
Marion Superior Court Magistrate Ronnie Huerta passed away earlier this month on June 10.
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7th Circuit reinstates overtime pay lawsuit against steamboat company
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a steamboat bartender who alleged she and her coworkers were wrongly denied overtime pay by the company that employed them.
Opinions June 19, 2024
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Mary Rodgers-Rouzier v. American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC and HMS Global Maritime LLC
23-1812
Civil. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division. Judge Sarah Evans Barker. Reverses the district court’s dismissal of Mary Rodgers-Rouzier’s Fair Labor Standards Act complaint against American Queen Steamboat Operating Company. Finds the the district court was in error when it went beyond sending the question of Rodgers-Rouzier’s argument waiver’s validity to arbitration and instead rejected her argument’s premise, suggesting that the waiver was entirely lawful. Also finds that, in this case, Indiana law would not compel Rodgers-Rouzier to arbitrate, for the simple reason that the agreement expressly states that it is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Remands for further proceedings.
7th Circuit proposes modifications to Circuit Court Rules 46, 51
| IL Staff
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has proposed changes to Circuit Rules 46 and 51 concerning attorneys in the court and the duties of trial counsel in criminal cases.
Letter reveals that federal prosecutors declined to charge man who threatened Indiana congressman
A Fort Wayne man convicted for harassing and intimidating U.S. Rep. Jim Banks was given a pass by federal prosecutors, who declined to act on the case despite apparently pursuing similar cases in other districts — according to a December letter Banks sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Congressional Budget Office raises federal budget deficit projection by $400B
The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year’s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27% increase compared to its original estimate released in February.
With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven
Maryland this week became the latest state to announce mass pardons for people convicted of marijuana-related crimes as the nation wrestles with how to make amends for the lives disrupted in the decadeslong war on drugs.
Immigrant families rejoice over Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens but, inevitably, some were left out.
Smaller firms, solo attorneys get creative with office space
Some Indiana solo practitioners and small firms, while not being totally virtual, have taken significant steps to reduce the amount of time spent in a traditional office space and are renting much smaller spaces.
Many of the 171 new state laws signed this year take effect July 1
Some of the initiatives are aimed at improving third-grade reading skills, increasing “intellectual diversity” at publicly funded colleges and allowing the return of happy hours at bars.
Students score court victory: Law school class wins reversal from Indiana Court of Appeals
One student helped handle a case that resulted in the reversal of a Marion Superior Court ruling that deemed an Indianapolis high school student a juvenile delinquent.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Helen Marchal
Meet Marion Superior Court Judge Helen Marchal.
Marion County prosecutor’s conviction integrity unit reviews potentially faulty cases
The unit’s work already has helped clear one Indianapolis man of murder, and about 10 more cases are under review.
IndyBar: Congrats to the 2024 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year
Laura Adamaitis Thirion of Plunkett Cooney PC is the 2024 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year.
IndyBar: IndyBar to Sponsor Indianapolis Legal Aid Society’s 11th Annual Timeless Tips from the Bench & Bar Event
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter chairs the event, with our keynote from Judge Michael Brennan of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
IndyBar: Calling All Golf Novices! – IndyBar Foundation’s Chip & Sip Event
The Chip and Sip event starts at 4 p.m. July 25 on the putting green at the Country Club of Indianapolis.
John R. Van Winkle: The world of mass arbitrations and Newton’s Third Law
The back-and-forth, tit-for-tat, “be-careful-what-you-wish-for” world of mandatory arbitration clauses continues, with companies on one side and employees and consumers on the other, and there is no indication that the dueling is over.
IndyBar: Congrats to the Graduates of Bar Leader Class XX!
About 20 people graduated from Bar Leader Class XX.
Hammerle on… “The Fall Guy” and “Civil War”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Fall Guy” and “Civil War.”
Rodney R. Nordstrom: Giving jurors what they want and expect to hear at trial
Here are some insights on how well your case plays to jurors and how they understand and interpret case facts to arrive at a verdict.