Hammerle on … the value of books
Bob Hammerle takes a break from reviewing movies to offer his thoughts on a book that involves Hollywood directors serving in World War II.
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Bock receives award for anti-doping efforts
William Bock’s role in the Lance Armstrong doping investigation and others made him one of four people to receive an award from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Center for the Public Trust recognizing ethical leadership in business and professional communities.
Attorneys turn to blogs to market their services, find clients
When James Reed penned an article about pets and divorce, his colleagues at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP were about as enthusiastic as a cat facing a bath.
Startups take cloud-based tech savvy to legal realm
To some, the phrase “legal challenges” means lawsuits. For a few Indianapolis tech startups, it has an entirely different meaning: attorney pain points and business opportunities.
Waterfill: State court vs. federal court: Which venue is best?
What are the various considerations when determining between state and federal court?
Column: Using Facebook to provide notice for service of process
A recent study found that nearly 75 percent of all adults in the U.S. who use the Internet also have Facebook accounts. What if Facebook could soon have a major (positive) impact on litigation?
Highlights from the Leadership in Law 2015 event
View photos from this year’s Leadership in Law event held at D’Amore in Indianapolis May 5.
Ruling clarifies, broadens admissibility of social media content as evidence
Donnell Wilson’s murder convictions for shooting and killing two gang members in Gary relied in part on Twitter posts shown to a jury in which he bragged about having a gun and threatened to shoot rival gang members.
Pressure on PACER
On May 1, protestors across the country launched their ire on the federal judicial branch. They were not maligning the judges or their decisions, but rather they were imploring the courts to upgrade and improve the online Public Access to Court Electronic Records system.
Opinions May 18, 2015 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
In re the Paternity of J.A.S.: H.S. v. N.L. (mem. dec.)
49A05-1407-JP-345
Juvenile paternity. Affirms trial court’s final order granting the request of N.L. (the father) to change the last name of J. (the child) to the father’s last name. Also affirms trial court’s decision to not enter a child support arrearage.
Anthony Armacost v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
15A04-1410-CR-512
Criminal. Affirms two-and-one-half-year sentence imposed after guilty plea for Class D felony receiving stolen property.
Opinions May 18, 2015
Indiana Court of Appeals
Gary P. Byers v. Robert E. Moredock and Rhoda S. Moredock
34A04-1412-CT-560
Civil tort. Affirms summary judgment in favor of the Moredocks and against Byers. Finds the Moredocks as owners of the property and landlords did not have a duty to ensure their tenant’s dog was properly restrained.
Supreme Court voids Maryland tax similar to Indiana tax
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday struck down a Maryland tax that has the effect of double-taxing income residents earned in other states.
Police immune from lawsuit over arrest of mentally ill woman
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled Monday that police are immune from a lawsuit arising from the arrest and shooting of a mentally ill woman in San Francisco.
Property owners have no duty for tenant’s free-running dog
Although the landlords provided the means to restrain the tenant’s dog, they are not responsible for the injuries a motorcyclist sustained when the pooch dashed into the road and caused an accident.
Justices make it easier to sue over 401(k) plans
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously Monday in favor of participants in employee retirement plans who object to companies’ investment decisions that eat into retirement savings.
SCOTUS: Convicted felons can sell their guns
A unanimous Supreme Court of the United States ruled Monday that the government can’t prevent a convicted felon who is barred from possessing firearms from trying to sell his guns after they are confiscated by authorities.
6 selected for ICLEO internships
Six law school students have been chosen to participate in the 2015 Carr L. Darden Conference for Legal Education Opportunity internship program.
Court of Appeals interviews to be held June 10
Eight judges and lawyers vying for appointment to the Indiana Court of Appeals will be interviewed June 10 by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission will recommend three finalists to Gov. Mike Pence, who will select the person to succeed Judge Ezra Friedlander, who is retiring at the end of August.
Boston Marathon bomber sentenced to death
A jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death Friday for the Boston Marathon bombing, sweeping aside pleas that he was just a "kid" who fell under the influence of his fanatical older brother.