Tax Court affirms assessments in exclusive addition
Arguments that land assessments in one of Allen County’s most exclusive residential additions should have been about one-third of the final valuation failed to persuade the Indiana Tax Court.
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Supreme Court releases 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 here.
COA resurrects lawsuit against Ford Motor Co.
Although an expert did run additional tests after the discovery deadline, the Indiana Court of Appeals found the wholesale exclusion of his testimony was too severe and is allowing a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. to continue.
Defendant fails to convince 7th Circuit he did not know his returns were false
Describing the tax returns as “patently false and utterly groundless,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals kicked aside a defendant’s argument that he believed the government owed him $900,000.
7th Circuit: Marion County judicial elections unconstitutional
The way Marion County judges are elected is unconstitutional, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday, throwing out a 40-year-old system that ensured an even split of Democratic and Republican judges and facilitated a pay-to-play party slating system.
Jailed clerk who fought gay marriage is ordered released
After five days behind bars, Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis was ordered released from jail Tuesday by the judge who locked her up for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples in the Kentucky county.
Opinions Sept. 8, 2015 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Deonte R. Hester v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
82A01-1411-CR-515
Criminal. Affirms 30-year aggregate sentence and convictions of Class A felony possession of cocaine, Class C felony operating a vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life and Class A misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana.
Danny James Horton v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
86A03-1412-CR-423
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class B felony conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine but vacates conviction of Class D felony possession of two or more precursors on double-jeopardy grounds.
Jon Richard Loomis v. Barbara Jean Loomis (mem. dec.)
02A03-1503-PO-80
Protective order. Affirms denial of Jon Loomis’ petition for a protective order against his ex-wife.
Opinions Sept. 8, 2015
Indiana Court of Appeals
Deonte R. Hester v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
82A01-1411-CR-515
Criminal. Affirms 30-year aggregate sentence and convictions of Class A felony possession of cocaine, Class C felony operating a vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life and Class A misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana.
Sotomayor draws admirers at Notre Dame
Sharing candid, deeply personal experiences, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor inspired an overflow crowd Sept. 2 at the University of Notre Dame. She held court for nearly two hours, answering questions from Notre Dame alumna, trustee and NBC News reporter Anne Thompson.
Students committed to Indiana Tech
As Indiana Tech Law School begins its third year, it is welcoming a very small class of first-year students and, anticipating its second attempt at gaining ABA approval will be successful, positioning its third-year students to take the state bar exam.
Justices take 2 sex offender registry appeals
The Indiana Supreme Court took two appeals last week challenging the application of the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act. The cases are among five transfers granted for the week ending Sept. 4.
Panel sets hearing on medical malpractice caps
A General Assembly panel this week will study whether caps on damages in Indiana’s medical malpractice statute should be changed.
Huckabee, Cruz plan to meet with jailed Kentucky clerk
Two Republican presidential candidates planned jailhouse meetings Tuesday with Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, raising her conservative-hero status as she remains behind bars over her refusal to give marriage licenses to gay couples.
Exhibit will recreate drafting of Indiana’s first constitution
The Indiana Historical Society will pay homage to the state’s upcoming bicentennial with an exhibit recreating the setting where Indiana's first Constitution was drafted in 1816.
IndyBar: Shadley Named 2015 Antoinette Dakin Leach Recipient
Each year, the IndyBar Women and the Law Division presents the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award to recognize the accomplishments of a female attorney in central Indiana. This year’s recipient is Sue Shadley, of Plews Shadley Racher & Braun.
Resistance is Futile, Join a Bar Association
If I as “Terrance Prime” had access to the lawyer sworn in twelve years ago, I would tell him—among many other things—to get and stay involved in bar and community activities.
Attorney monitor tracks $2.5 billion settlement
Independent monitor Thomas Perrelli released his third report this year giving details of Citigroup Inc.’s progress in complying with a settlement valued at $2.5 billion.
Reasons to Consider Engaging a Forensic Accountant
Forensic accountants utilize a variety of specialized skills, including auditing, accounting and investigative skills. A forensic accountant is different from a traditional accountant, such as a tax preparer or bookkeeper.
IndyBar: Ransberger and Johnson Recipients of 2015 Professionalism Awards
The IndyBar Professionalism Committee has named Magistrate Victoria Ransberger of Marion Superior Court the 2015 recipient of the Silver Gavel Award, while Ruth Johnson of the Marion County Public Defender Agency has been awarded the bar’s Professionalism Award.
IndyBar: Bell to Lead Indianapolis Bar Association in 2018
The Indianapolis Bar Association has announced the selection of James J. Bell of Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP as the 2018 president of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Bell will serve as the association’s first vice president on the 2016 board of directors and as president-elect in 2017.