US Supreme Court hears pregnancy discrimination case
The Supreme Court of the United States is weighing how much employers must do to accommodate pregnant workers under a federal law aimed at combating discrimination against them.
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Bennett probe called for prosecution
A months-long investigation into former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett's use of state staff and resources during his 2012 re-election campaign found ample evidence to support federal wire fraud charges, according to a copy of the 95-page report viewed by The Associated Press.
Indiana’s cold beer law heading to 7th Circuit
Convenience stores will soon have the chance to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that Indiana’s restrictions on cold beer sales violate the U.S. Constitution.
Opinions Dec. 2, 2014 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Richard Ray v. Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District (NFP)
08A02-1405-PL-380
Civil plenary. Affirms judgment in favor of Twin Lakes.
Cindy A. Hylman v. State of Indiana (NFP)
84A04-1406-CR-245
Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class B felony dealing in methamphetamine and Class D felony maintaining a common nuisance.
Roy E. Disney v. State of Indiana (NFP)
27A02-1403-CR-178
Criminal. Affirms trial court denial of his “verified order to be released without parole after completed term of imprisonment.”
In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of: K.P., Minor Child, and K.P., Father v. The Indiana Department of Child Services (NFP)
10A01-1402-JT-73
Juvenile. Affirms termination of parental rights.
Cyndi L. Turnpaugh v. Douglas W. Turnpaugh (NFP)
92A04-1404-DR-170
Domestic relation. Affirms denial of Cyndi Turnpaugh’s motion for relief from judgment allowing Douglas Turnpaugh therapeutic visitation with their children.
Opinions Dec. 2, 2014
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Emily Herx v. Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend, Inc. and St. Vincent de Paul School
14-3057
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division.
Judge Robert Miller Jr.
Civil. Grants Emily Herx’s motion to dismiss for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Rejects the argument from the diocese for a collateral-order review, finding the church’s interest will not be irreparably harmed by waiting for the District Court to issue a final judgment.
Free lecture concludes IU Maurer’s ‘Brown at 60’ series
Award-winning author and DePauw University professor emeritus of history John Dittmer will deliver the final lecture in Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s “Brown at 60” series Dec. 3 at noon. The lecture is free and open to the public in the law school’s moot court room.
Indiana prison sued for allegedly banning journal
A journal that reports on the rights of inmates is suing an Indiana correctional facility for denying its prisoners access to the publication, attorneys announced Monday.
No advice from counsel leads to post-conviction relief
A mother’s refusal to convey her son’s threats of harm possibly saved the man from violating Indiana’s intimidation statute.
Divided panel reverses default judgment against bank
The bank that promises customers 24-hour grace overdraft protection received more than 20 days grace in an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday.
Fired nurse’s retaliation claim reinstated
A nurse fired from a St. Joseph County clinic that treated patients with sexually transmitted diseases may go forward with a lawsuit claiming her termination was in retaliation for expressing concern that treating undiagnosed patients went beyond her scope of practice.
IndyBar: Around the Bar
New admittees to the Indiana Bar gathered with seasoned pros to get the scoop on what it’s REALLY like to practice law in Indy at the IndyBar’s New Admittee Roundtable and Reception on Monday, November 17.
Duncan: Thinking about Year-End Giving? Make a True Impact with the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
The final months of 2014 are now upon us and with the year-end quickly closing in, many of you are considering your giving options. I’ll happily take this opportunity to share my insight as to why you should put our Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the top of your list.
IndyBar: Save the Date for the 2015 Installation Luncheon
The New Year is just weeks away…Make sure to mark your brand-new 2015 calendar now for the upcoming Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Installation Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency.
IndyBar: The Evolution of Law: 50-Year Practitioners Look Back
To get a better idea of what it means to spend 50 years devoted to the profession, some of these members shared an inside glimpse at some of their best memories in the field. Read on to see what has changed and which experiences have left a lasting impression.
7th Circuit declines collateral-order review in infertility lawsuit
A Fort Wayne woman’s discrimination lawsuit against the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will continue despite the Catholic Church’s attempt to get the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene before trial and dismiss the complaint on religious freedom grounds.
378 applicants successful on July Indiana Bar Exam
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals who passed the July 2014 bar exam.
Annual trivia contest benefits Evansville legal services
Members of the Evansville bench and bar tested their knowledge of minutiae and raised money for legal services during the Evansville Bar Association’s annual Trivia Night.
On the Move – 12/3/14
Read who’s been appointed to a board, been honored for his or her work, or opened a new firm.
Federal court rules amendments take effect
Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure amendments took effect Monday governing the appellate, civil, bankruptcy and evidence rules.