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Deadlines approaching to register for CLE programs

Two opportunities remain in December to receive CLE through Indiana Lawyer's "Practicing Law in Indiana" series.

On Dec. 19, the annual Federal Civil Practice Update – Southern District of Indiana will be presented from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. at Barnes & Thornburg's downtown Indianapolis office. This program offers three hours of CLE credit, and a brief reception will follow.

Chaired by Barnes & Thornburg partner John Maley, this popular program features presentations by Chief Judge Richard Young, Magistrate Judge William Hussmann and Magistrate Judge Denise LaRue of the Southern District; Magistrate Judge Roger Cosbey of the Northern District; Donald Wall, counsel to the Circuit executive of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals; and Laura Briggs, clerk of the Southern District.

On Dec. 20, a video replay of this year's sold-out Ethics CLE program, will be presented at Bingham Greenebaum Doll's downtown Indianapolis office from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. This program offers two hours of CLE ethics credit.

The video replay features a presentation chaired by BGD partner James Bell and includes talks by G. Michael Witte and Dennis McKinney of the Indiana Disciplinary Commission, Barnes & Thornburg partner Donald Lundberg, and attorney Jon Pactor.

To learn more about either of these presentations or to register, visit the Indiana Lawyer events page or contact Kelly Lucas at [email protected].

Opinions Dec. 6, 2013 ILD

Indiana Court of Appeals
Tracy L. Oedzes v. Bryan S. Oedzes (NFP)
45A03-1302-DR-67
Domestic relation. Affirms denial of Tracy Oedzes’ motion for rule to show cause alleging her ex-husband violated the terms of their divorce decree.

The Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court posted no opinions by IL deadline. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana decisions by IL deadline.

Opinions Dec. 6, 2013

Indiana Court of Appeals
Everett Sweet v. State of Indiana
35A02-1305-PC-451
Post conviction. Affirms denial of Sweet’s pro se petition for post-conviction relief. He argued had he not received ineffective counsel on his motion to suppress, the state’s evidence against him would have been suppressed and he would not have pleaded guilty to Class B felony dealing in methamphetamine. This is not a permissible basis to collaterally attack a guilty plea in Indiana.

State didn’t prove woman took drug while on probation

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the revocation of a Sullivan County woman’s probation, finding the state didn’t demonstrate that Michelle Orr Carpenter took a barbiturate while on probation.

Man cannot challenge evidence underlying conviction through PCR

A man sentenced to 18 years after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine charge may not collaterally challenge the evidence underlying his conviction through a petition for post-conviction relief, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

Opinions Dec. 5, 2013

Indiana Court of Appeals
Katherine Ryan v. Larry Janovsky
45A03-1304-DR-145
Domestic relation. Reverses denial of Ryan’s petition for contempt and rule to show cause after Janovsky refused to sign a proposed qualified domestic relations order. The entry of a QDRO is not time-barred.

COA: Bank lacks standing to appeal trust terminations

Old National Bancorp cannot appeal the termination of two trusts it served as a representative of, either in the representative capacity or on an individual capacity, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Thursday. As such, the court dismissed the appeal.

Ex-wife allowed to enter QDRO 20 years after divorce

In a matter of first impression regarding when a qualified domestic relations order must be filed, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that a woman who waited 20 years after her divorce to have her ex-husband sign a QDRO for division of his pension may still be able to submit it.

Policy provisions preclude coverage in settlement of class claims

Because the “voluntary payment” and “legally obligated to pay” provisions precluded coverage, a trial court properly entered partial judgment in favor of an insurer of a distillery involved in a settlement over damages caused to nearby buildings by the distillation process.

Child Support Court being reopened in Gary

Although an appeal is pending in the Indiana Court of Appeals, the child support court that had been consolidated to Crown Point in early 2013 is moving back to Gary.

Indiana appeals $62.8 million tobacco settlement reduction

The state is appealing an arbitration panel ruling from September that reduced by $62.8 million the amount due from tobacco companies to offset Indiana’s health costs associated with treating sick smokers and tobacco users.

Opinions Dec. 4, 2013 ILD

Indiana Court of Appeals
Masoud Azimi, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Amir Mansour Azimi-Zavarehee, deceased v. Anne Bechman(NFP)
79A04-1305-CT-217
Civil tort. Affirms order dismissing Azimi’s case against Anne Bechman for damages resulting from the death of his brother Amir Mansour Azimi-Zavarehee in an accident involving Bechman.

Arick J. Pam v. State of Indiana (NFP)
82A04-1302-CR-80
Criminal. Affirms conviction of carrying a handgun without a license, enhanced to a Class C felony because of a prior conviction.

The Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court posted no opinions by IL deadline. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana decisions by IL deadline.
 

Opinions Dec. 4, 2013

Indiana Court of Appeals
Rick Deeter v. Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
43A04-1305-PL-229
Civil plenary. Affirms summary judgment in favor of Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. regarding Rick Deeter’s claim for insurance proceeds. Determines that when an insurance company has included an explicit exclusion in its policy to cover loss that results from an intentional act by a co-insured, the court will respect the parties’ right to contract and enforce that exclusion. The undisputed designated evidence shows that Callie Deeter purposefully and intentionally burnt down her home, and Farmers was within the scope of its contractual rights to deny the Deeters’ insurance claim in accordance with the intentional loss exclusion contained in the policy.

Government may appeal Conour’s 10-year sentence

Federal prosecutors who argued for tougher punishment may appeal the 10-year sentence imposed in October for former attorney William Conour who pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud.

Husband can’t recover insurance proceeds after wife burns down house

The Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday held that when an insurance company includes an explicit exclusion in its policy to cover loss resulting from an intentional act by a co-insured, the court will enforce that exclusion. Because a man’s policy included such an exclusion, he can’t recover insurance proceeds after his wife burnt down their home on purpose.