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ISBA program aims for binding arbitration of disputes over legal billing
Clients who think their lawyer charged them too much have a new way to contest the bill. And so do attorneys whose clients haven’t paid up as they believe they should.
Non-citizen transgender man sues state to change name
Because of an Indiana law that prohibits non-citizens from legally changing their names, John Doe must continue to identify as Jane on all documents until he becomes a naturalized citizen.
Necessary judicial appointments may come at other courts’ expense
The short-staffing illustrated in the largest and most thorough weighted caseload study of the state’s trial courts may be met in the future, but not likely without cuts elsewhere. Rep. Greg Steuerwald, R-Danville, told a legislative study committee Sept. 22 that appointment of new state-paid judicial officers should be tied to reducing numbers of officers where they are underutilized.
Avvo, LegalZoom execs tell ISBA legal services delivery must change
LegalZoom Chief Executive Officer John Suh told a gathering of Indiana lawyers Sept. 29 that solo and small firms whose practices in many cases have struggled for decades may be facing existential challenges, but they shouldn’t blame the internet.
Lawyer’s Doxly aims to digitally organize and expedite legal transactions
Doxly Inc., founded in 2016, is a legal technology company that is designing a new software system to locate all transactional documents in one shared space.
ISBA House of Delegates rejects proposal for non-lawyer ownership of law firms
After a 30-minute discussion about the potential ramifications of a recommendation to allow non-lawyers to hold equity investments in law firms, the Indiana State Bar Association House of Delegates overwhelming voted against the recommendation at its meeting Sept. 30.
Indiana Tech regroups after disappointing bar results
In the aftermath of abysmal bar exam results, Indiana Tech Law School is offering free additional test preparation courses to ready its first graduates for a second try, but observers say the school may need to do more than have students study harder.
Justices to referee states’ dispute over uncashed checks
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to referee a dispute between Delaware and 23 states, including Indiana, over more than $150 million in uncashed MoneyGram checks.
Opinions Oct. 3, 2016
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Exodus Refugee Immigration, Inc. v. Michael R. Pence, in his official capacity as Governor of Indiana, et al.
16-1509
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt.
Civil. Affirms preliminary injunction barring Gov. Mike Pence from ordering federal money to assist the resettlement of Syrian refugees be withheld because of potential terror threats. The district judge was correct in granting the injunction because Exodus is likely to prevail in a trial on the merits.
Ex-retailer accused of bilking military settles suit for $800K
Indiana consumers, particularly military personnel and veterans, will be receiving nearly $800,000 in restitution after former retailer USA Discounters reached a multi-state settlement for allegations of misleading consumers through deception sales practices.
7th Circuit affirms order against Pence in Syrian refugee case
Calling Gov. Mike Pence’s objection to the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana because they may pose a terrorism threat “nightmare speculation,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Monday rejected the governor’s appeal of rulings blocking his bid to withhold federal funding to an agency assisting war victims.
Social media create potential for ethical violations
As social media continue to evolve, legal professionals should become increasingly cautious when they log in to various sites.
E-filing now available in Grant County
Electronic filing is now available for more than 40 civil and criminal case types in Grant County, making the northern Indiana county the 18th in the state to adopt the e-filing system.
High court starts term with no arguments on Jewish New Year
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday opened an unusual term in an unusual way, diverging from its usual practice of hearing cases on its first day because of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal over police stun gun use
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from police officers challenging new restrictions on their ability to use Tasers on people trying to resist arrest.
Justices affirm military death penalty, toss 2 death row appeals
The Supreme Court of the United States won't hear a challenge to the death penalty for members of the military, and justices also turned away appeals from prisoners on death row in Texas and Virginia on Monday.
Supreme Court rejects appeal under NC racial bias law
The Supreme Court of the United States will not hear an appeal from four former death row inmates in North Carolina who claimed systemic racial bias contributed to their death sentences.
Supreme Court rejects Redskins appeal in trademark case
The Supreme Court has rejected a long-shot appeal from the Washington Redskins challenging a law that bars offensive trademarks. But the justices could still resolve the same issue in another case the court took up last week.
Supreme Court rejects NCAA appeal of antitrust ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place court rulings that found the NCAA's amateurism rules for big-time college basketball and football players violated federal antitrust law.