New managing partner takes helm at Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg LLP announced Thursday the new managing partner of its Indianapolis office.
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Author of bin Laden book sues Indiana attorney, firm for malpractice
A former Navy SEAL who wrote a book describing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden sued his former lawyers Wednesday for malpractice, saying they gave him bad advice that tarnished his reputation, cost him his security clearance and caused him to surrender much of the book's income to the government.
All appeals judges retained by voters
The four Indiana appellate judges up for retention this year received approval from voters Tuesday.
Opinions Nov. 5, 2014 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Garland W. Thomeson v. State of Indiana (NFP)
79A04-1403-PC-106
Post conviction. Affirms denial of petition for post-conviction relief.
Kieon Smith v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A05-1402-CR-74
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class B misdemeanor public intoxication.
David Johnson and Ieva S. Johnson and Eva G. Sanders and Joseph K. and Michelle Yeary v. Indiana Department of Environmental Management and Town of Whitestown (NFP)
06A05-1310-PL-506
Civil plenary. Grants rehearing and affirms the dismissal of the appellants’ petition for judicial review. Judge Riley would deny rehearing.
Casey Riggins v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1404-CR-252
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner that endangered a person.
Opinions Nov. 5, 2014
Indiana Court of Appeals
Erie Insurance Exchange v. Troy Sams and Teresa Sams
44A03-1403-CT-97
Civil tort. Affirms judgment ordering Erie Insurance to pay the Samses $63,924.89 for losses they suffered after a storm damaged their home. The trial court did not err in finding the policy covered the storm damage to the home and the judgment amount was not clearly erroneous.
Indianapolis Legal Aid Society giving makeover to annual holiday fundraiser
This holiday season, potential donors receiving a letter from the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society will not find a dollar bill in the envelope.
Insurer on the hook for nearly $64,000 in home repairs following storm
An insurance company, based on the terms of its policy, is required to cover storm damage to the home of a northern Indiana couple, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Wednesday. The insurer argued deteriorated shingles were the cause of the water damage in the home.
COA affirms South Dakota law applies to personal injury case
A Marion Superior Court did not err when it decided that the location of an accident involving a drowsy driver – South Dakota – should be the applicable law in a case brought in Indiana.
Big GOP wins create questions for Indiana Democrats
Indiana Democrats are looking for places to rebuild after an election drubbing that saw Republicans capture all three statewide offices on the ballot, build on an already overwhelming supermajority in the state Senate and protect their supermajority in the House.
Attorney: Candidate’s arrest politically motivated
An attorney says the Election Day arrest of a central Indiana town council candidate was politically motivated.
Appeals court weighing Indiana strip club dispute
A federal appeals court is now considering whether northeastern Indiana city officials acted properly when they prevented a strip club from opening.
Teen gets Marion County summons to serve on jury
A Speedway High School freshman on Monday received a summons in the mail to serve on a jury in Marion County.
Grassroots group challenges jail plan, wants focus on jobs
A grassroots, church-based organization is trying to stir up voter interest in Marion County’s plan for a new criminal justice complex and questioning the need to expand jail capacity.
Republicans try to preserve Indiana dominance
Indiana Republicans spent more than a decade building a strong grip on Indiana's state offices, and voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide whether they should maintain that hold.
Survey: Corporate counsel use buying power to control costs
Corporate chief legal officers are using their buying power to get lower fees or alternate fee arrangements from outside counsel, and they’re also keeping more work in-house, according to the 15th annual Altman Weil Chief Legal Officer Survey.
New judge takes Lake County bench
Bruce D. Parent has taken his seat on the Lake Superior Court bench.
IndyBar to Offer Labor and Employment Guidance for Local Small Businesses
For a small business owner, navigating labor and employment laws can be one of the most difficult and potentially costly parts about doing business. A program offered by the IndyBar Labor & Employment Law Section seeks to lessen this burden by providing employers with valuable tips and information in an informal—and affordable—setting.
IndyBar: Upcoming Pro Bono Trainings
Interested in getting involved in local pro bono programs? Upcoming trainings offered by both the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic combine training to prepare you to serve with low cost—or free—continuing legal education credits.