High court to review cases on a speedy trial, fraudulent loan
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in two cases last week dealing with a fraudulent loan and a speedy trial.
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Indiana Supreme Court indefinitely suspends Indianapolis-based lawyer
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order converting an Indianapolis-based lawyer’s temporary suspension to an indefinite suspension from the practice of law.
98 new citizens celebrated with ceremony just before Independence Day
Family members and neighbors gathered to watch 98 new citizens be celebrated Wednesday morning at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.
IN Supreme Court reverses summary judgment order, rules firefighter’s injury claim not barred
A former Fort Wayne firefighter who was injured responding to a warehouse fire can bring a claim for damages against an electric scooter company that leased the building for storage, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in reversing a lower court’s summary judgment order.
Purdue Global Law School adds full-time Juris Doctor program to curricular options
| IL Staff
The Purdue Global Law School has added a full-time Juris Doctor program to its current part-time program, thanks to a unanimous vote by the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners.
Opinions July 3, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
James A. Abbott v. Daniel Wegert and Adela Wegert
23A-EV-3004
Eviction. Reverses the Miami Superior Court’s small claims eviction order in favor of Daniel and Adela Wegert against James Abbott. Finds the parties’ dispute falls outside the jurisdiction granted to small claims courts under Indiana Code section 33-29-2-4(b). Also finds the small claims court’s order of eviction is void. Remands with instructions to transfer the case to the superior court’s plenary docket.
Web Exclusive: A need for words
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreters and translators are expected to see job growth of about 4% in the next 10 years which is average for all occupations.
New voter law looks to boost security but critics fear it will be stumbling block
Voting rights advocates critical of a controversial new Indiana voter registration law expect legal challenges to the measure that supporters tout as another way to tighten up election security and deter voter fraud.
Indiana Court Decisions: May 30-June 12
Morgan Morales v. Martin J. O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security
23-2796
Civil. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr. Affirms an administrative law judge’s determination that Morgan Morales is not disabled and therefore not entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Finds there was abundant evidence that supports that decision. Also finds the magistrate judge’s analysis addressed Morales’s primary challenges to the ALJ’s decision with clarity and efficiency.
Expunging criminal record, regaining driver’s license often require assistance
Several counties across the state are working to help Hoosiers clear their records and reinstate their driver’s licenses, using expungement and driving restoration laws like those passed in many states to help residents get their lives back on track.
Dean’s Desk: IU McKinney’s hybrid JD: Innovating to serve the state
For many IU McKinney students, a law degree is only possible if they can pursue that dream while working and supporting families. The fall 2023 launch of our hybrid J.D. was the innovative transformation of our foundational part-time evening program.
New Indiana porn site law faces legal challenge
The porn industry, which has battled age verification laws in several states, won a preliminary injunction Friday against a new Indiana statute that would require certain porn websites to prevent Hoosiers under 18 from accessing adult material.
Bill Kaiser and Andrew Klump: Boosting efficiency, safety through AI in manufacturing
| Bill Kaiser and Andrew Klump
In today’s business world, data has become extremely important in the quest to stand out among competitors, quickly improve products and efficiency, and forge deeper connections with customers. Data tells us how fast a product can be made or how often a customer reorders a product.
Bradley R. Sugarman & Michael Chambers: New EPA regulations require robust PFAS reporting
Under the Biden Administration, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized numerous significant administrative rules and has signaled significant policy shifts important to virtually every sector of the economy. According to the “Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions” maintained by the Office of Management and Budget, EPA had 116 regulatory actions in […]
Hammerle on… “Inside Out 2,” “Hit Man”
Disney and Pixar restore movie magic to the big screen.
Report: Women now comprise majority of law associates
The National Association for Law Placement released its annual Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms in January, with the report showing women now constitute the majority of all law associates for the first time since NALP began gathering data in the early 1990s.
IndyBar: Interested in Joining the Board of Directors? Let Us Know!
Submissions of interest are now being taken for the 2025 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles. The following vacancies exist for the coming year and must be filled by an attorney member:
Law schools, firms increase training, classes in generative AI
According to the 2024 AI and Legal Education Survey, collected by the American Bar Association, 55% of the 200 surveyed law schools currently offer classes on artificial intelligence as part of their curriculum.
Ryan M. Heeb: Focusing on our health will make us better lawyers, too
Most, if not all, of our professional lives as lawyers are devoted to serving others. Add on top of that the myriad other obligations we all have (family, social, philanthropic, etc.) and we quickly run out of hours in the day to accomplish all we need and want to do. While the consequences of this […]
Opinions July 2, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Micah Henson v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-2550
Criminal. Affirms Micah Henson’s convictions in Morgan Superior Court for two counts of Level 4 felony child molesting. Finds Henson’s convictions for two separate acts of child molesting do not constitute double jeopardy and he is not being punished twice for the same offense.