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Complicated code, preparer error could cause problems with immigrants’ tax returns
An Indianapolis television station ran a series of reports in May about a “loophole” in the law that allows undocumented immigrants to claim tax credits for children living in other countries. But the reports – which relied on an anonymous tax preparer as a key source – failed to disclose the role of some tax preparers in filing bogus tax returns.
Hogsett lifts US attorney’s public profile
One expert says federal prosecutors have become more visible across the country.
The men behind the law school names
Mickey Maurer and Bob McKinney have provided financial support and guidance to the Indiana University law schools with the hope their alma maters continue to achieve new milestones.
Federal Bar Update: 6-month update on changes to removal statutes
As readers will recall, the Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 took effect Jan. 6. Since the act took effect, it has been cited by name in 13 reported decisions, most of which simply deal with the effective date of the act.
Big-firm attorneys find comfort zone in practice outside the office
Technology gives attorneys the ability to work almost anywhere, but working from home carries tradeoffs for the attorney and the firm.
DTCI: Protection of drug and alcohol treatment records
Lawyers representing plaintiffs and defendants in civil tort actions will eventually be challenged with protecting their client’s alcohol and drug treatment records from disclosure.
Technology Untangled: Samsung 7-inch tablet fills a portable niche
Today we will review the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. The first two things that caught my attention were the low $250 price and the small 7-inch size.
Zero tolerance in schools could lead to problems for students in future
Indiana’s effort to study juvenile justice issues has stalled as the group waits for the governor to appoint a chair.
COA finalists named
Marion Superior Judge Robert R. Altice Jr., public defender Patricia Caress McMath and Madison Circuit Judge Rudolph R. Pyle III have been chosen as finalists for the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Opinions June 4, 2012 ILD
Monday’s opinions
7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court posted no opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
R. Bruce Wallace v. Alliance Environmental, Inc. and Ruth Brown (NFP)
49A04-1111-CC-665
Civil collection. Affirms trial court’s recalculation of damages to Brown for Wallace’s breach of fiduciary duty.
KMC Real Estate Investors, LLC, George L. Alcorn, David Berry, David Britt, Abdul G. Buridi, Jeffrey Campbell, Keith Carter, et al. v. RL BB Financial, LLC (NFP)
10A05-1109-MF-501
Mortgage foreclosure. Affirms summary judgment in favor of RL BB Financial in its suit seeking to enforce each doctor’s individual guarantees.
Alfonso Menchaca v. Elias Terrazas (NFP)
45A03-1109-PL-415
Civil plenary. Affirms partial summary judgment for Terrazas in an action to seek repayment of amount Menchaca owes Terrazas pursuant to a promissory note and remands for further proceedings.
Opinions June 4, 2012
Indiana Court of Appeals
R. Bruce Wallace v. Alliance Environmental, Inc. and Ruth Brown (NFP)
49A04-1111-CC-665
Civil collection. Affirms trial court’s recalculation of damages to Brown for Wallace’s breach of fiduciary duty.
SCOTUS rules in favor of Indianapolis in sewer dispute
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled Monday that the city of Indianapolis did not violate the Federal Equal Protection Clause when it refused to refund money to residents who paid the in-full assessment up front for sewer work.
Tax Court denies bid to dismiss medical supplier’s refund suit
A medical supplier’s lawsuit seeking a refund of sales taxes its customers paid to purchase dialysis equipment will go forward, the Indiana Tax Court ruled.
Lawmakers to be part of panel for contraception talk
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s brown-bag discussion about contraception will include two state lawmakers.
Symposium to focus on Islamic law and ethics
Local scholars, lawyers and religious practitioners will debate and discuss the role of sharia – Islamic law and ethics – in American life at a symposium organized by the newly established Center for Interfaith Cooperation and the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
More than 300 attorneys suspended for CLE, fee violations
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended the licenses of 302 attorneys who failed to pay registration fees and/or comply with continuing legal education requirements.
7th Circuit affirms lower court in elaborate mortgage fraud case
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a District Court’s conviction and sentence for a man who defrauded buyers and lenders in northern Indiana.