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First TDSIC tracker petition short circuits, but power turned on
Three months after legislation was approved at the Indiana Statehouse allowing utility companies to pass along the costs of upgrading their infrastructure to consumers, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. took the new law out for a test drive.
Start Page: to-do list adjustments to help beat procrastination
While a legal pad and pen are forms of technology, and can be very effective, you should be tracking your to- do’s with digital tools.
Indiana Supreme Court releases 2015 annual report
The Indiana Supreme Court has released its annual report covering the fiscal year July 1, 2014-July 1, 2015. The report may be viewed at www.in.gov/judiciary/supreme/.
Lawyer Softball League wraps 2015 season
The Indianapolis Lawyers Softball League recently wrapped its 2015 season with the “Pokers” claiming the championship title.
The juror experience: deliberating the verdict
Determining the final outcome of a case may bring about feelings of apprehension and stress, and leave jurors second-guessing their decision.
After the verdict, attorneys have learning opportunity
In both federal and state courts, jury feedback occurs after a trial is over. Despite how helpful attorneys and jurors often find this extra step, though, it isn’t always part of the process.
Hospital group favors raising limit on medical malpractice damages
Proposals to increase the state-imposed $1.25 million cap on damages in medical malpractice cases have some unlikely supporters: Indiana hospitals.
7th Circuit tosses slating system for Indy judges
Now that Indianapolis’ pay-to-play slating system that evenly divvied judgeships between Democrats and Republicans has been ruled unconstitutional, it’s up to the General Assembly to figure out how Marion County should select its judges.
Hammerle On… ‘A Walk in the Woods’, ‘Meru’, ‘Jimmy’s Hall’
Bob Hammerle writes of “A Walk in the Woods”: “Despite negative reviews, this film should be seen by everyone over 50 or anyone wondering what it will be like at that age.”
Hamilton County pursuing judicial center expansion
Hamilton County officials are moving forward with an expansion plan for the county’s judicial center instead of constructing a new building east of State Road 37 — in part to keep workers and users in downtown Noblesville.
Profession honors women who have blazed trails in the law
Recently, Barnes & Thornburg and the Indiana Bar Foundation honored Shirley Shideler during a special reception at the firm’s Indianapolis office to pay homage to her legacy and to recognize three women who are blazing trails of their own in the legal field.
Indianapolis Mass Ave. firm splits
Although the law firm of Price Waicukauski & Riley has split, the plaintiff’s lawyers, who have successfully handled complex litigation and large class actions, say the separation is amicable and their respective practices will continue.
Longtime attorney, public servant’s book asserts perks prevail
Indianapolis attorney Donald P. Bogard started writing a critique of some of America’s most intractable political problems in 2006. His book is out, but the problems haven’t changed.
Opinions Sept. 21, 2015
Indiana Supreme Court
Ray Clifton v. Ruby McCammack
49S02-1504-CT-228
Civil tort. Affirms trial court grant of summary judgment in favor of motorist Ruby McCammack in a negligent infliction of emotional distress lawsuit filed by Ray Clifton, the father of a moped driver struck and killed in a crash. Clifton may not recover under the bystander rule because he does not meet the three circumstantial factors — that the scene viewed was essentially as it was at the time of the incident, that the victim was in essentially the same condition as immediately following the incident, and that the claimant was not informed of the incident before coming upon the scene.
Opinions Sept. 21, 2015 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Constantine D. Mills, Jr. v. Brandy Fisher (mem. dec.)
90A05-1504-JP-176
Juvenile. Reverses modification of child support order for Mills, who is incarcerated, and was ordered to pay monthly support in excess of his income. Remands for a revised modification of the support order. Judge Patricia Riley concurs with the reversal but would not remand for a modification and would leave Mills’ monthly support obligation at $12.
Michael Lindsey v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
71A04-1412-PC-576
Post-conviction. Affirms denial of post conviction relief.
Justices decline to extend ‘bystander rule’
The father of a moped driver killed in a collision with a car may not recover on a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Monday, declining to extend the bystander rule in such cases.
Successor owner must pay more to unemployment insurance
A buyer of an auto parts retail business that used the same name, same signs, same location, same phone number, same inventory, same fixtures, and hired some of the same employees lost his appeal to the finding that he is liable for a higher employer rate as a successor business.