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Former Marion Superior lobbyist new court administrator
The former lobbyist for Marion Superior Courts will now serve as the administrator for the 36 Indianapolis judges and more than 700 employees who work in the county’s judiciary.
Sidebars: Noblesville eatery’s Buffalo chicken sandwich is tasty surprise
We give Copper Still Kitchen & Bar 3 gavels!
Start Page: Microsoft Outlook distribution lists reduce email frustration
Have you ever used the “reply all” option on an email that has multiple recipients, only to get a return email notifying you that one (or more) of the email addresses was typed incorrectly by the original sender? Or, do you frequently email the same group of people by typing one email address at a time, only to realize that you forgot to include someone (usually right after you hit send)? The solution? Use distribution lists in Microsoft Outlook.
Marion Superior judge retirements to shuffle court assignments
The looming retirement of four judges and the coming election of five new Marion Superior jurists will result in multiple reassignments in the Indianapolis trial courts.
Thomas: When drafting a will, be as specific as possible
To ensure that your client’s property will go to the beneficiaries of his or her choosing, as opposed to the beneficiaries that the state chooses, it is imperative that the last will and testament be very specific and provide for as many contingencies as possible.
Alerding/Latterell: A 2014 view of portability
Gift and estate tax planning has gotten easier for married couples thanks in part to a relatively new concept: porting of the federal gift and estate tax exemption to a surviving spouse.
Lawyers say communication is key to long-term preservation of large estates
A fortunate few wealthy families are able to preserve their estates for more than a couple of generations, but attorneys say communication can improve the odds that a grantor’s grandchildren will have something left to pass on.
Dean’s Desk: Distance learning comes of age at NDLS
Thanks to distance-learning technology, professors as well as students have much more flexibility than previous generations did. Today a professor might teach in Chicago one week and in South Bend the next.
New program gives attorneys an ‘Intro to Indy’
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s “Intro to Indy” program will introduce attorneys to nonprofit agencies and give them leads on becoming more engaged in the community.
Marion County small claims reform faces hurdles in Legislature
The Indiana Supreme Court’s recommendation to merge Marion County’s nine township small claims courts with Marion Superior Court may be too bold for the Indiana General Assembly, a key senator said.
Legal aid benefits from settlement
A financial boost for legal aid is expected to come from one of the banks that contributed to the 2008 economic collapse. The money will bring much-needed funding to the state’s pro bono districts which have been crippled by dwindling revenues and growing client lists. While the money will help, some say it should have come sooner.
Law firms find rewards in staging events just for kicks
Sometimes lawyers just want to have fun. For numerous firms large and small, it’s good practice to stake out events that offer an opportunity to socialize, cut loose and have a good time.
Economic harm is key part of gay marriage argument
When the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Sept. 4 affirmed Indiana’s marriage law was unconstitutional, Judge Richard Posner’s opinion gave special nod to the economic harm married same-sex couples suffer by not receiving the tangible state and federal benefits that are extended to married opposite-sex couples.
7th Circuit: Marriage law is unconstitutional
Indiana’s assertion that preventing same-sex marriage encourages responsible procreation among heterosexuals was unequivocally rejected Sept. 4 in a blistering opinion from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which said the state’s argument could not be taken seriously.
IP lawyer among first to accept Bitcoin for services
Intellectual property attorney Paul Overhauser’s clients are often on the cutting edge of Internet technology, so he decided that in addition to dollars, he’ll take digital dough.
Marion County justice complex could add civil courts, city official says
A consolidated criminal justice complex proposed for Marion County could also eventually house civil courts, a city official told judges Monday.
Justices let stand order that Purdue release report on gender bias claim
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied Purdue University’s request to appeal court orders that it release a report investigating a fired chancellor’s alleged gender discrimination and harassment complaint.
Supreme Court approves requirement for attorneys to report pro bono hours
Starting Jan. 1, 2015, Indiana attorneys will be required to report the number of hours they provide free legal assistance to indigent clients.
Opinions Sept. 8, 2014 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jessica Lewis v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A04-1401-CR-15
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class C felony possession of cocaine.
Raymond Shelley v. State of Indiana (NFP)
34A02-1312-CR-1063
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief.
Gary Wilder v. State of Indiana (NFP)
27A02-1311-CR-978
Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class C felony criminal confinement and Class A misdemeanor counts of criminal recklessness and criminal mischief.
Thomas W. Badgley v. State of Indiana (NFP)
67A04-1403-CR-135
Criminal. Affirms 40-year sentence imposed after a guilty plea to Class A felony voluntary manslaughter.
Steven C. Peters v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1311-CR-982
Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class A misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass and resisting law enforcement and Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct.