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Disciplinary Actions
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission brings charges against attorneys who have violated the state’s rules for admission to the bar and Rules of Professional Conduct. The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications brings charges against judges, judicial officers, or judicial candidates for misconduct. Details of attorneys’ and judges’ actions for which they are being disciplined […]
Indiana Court Decisions
Read For Publication opinions from March 22-April 3, 2012 from the Indiana appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Firms raise funds for lung association
Indianapolis firms participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb to raise money.
Law School Briefs -4/13/12
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will welcome four new associate professors for the fall 2012 semester: Yvonne M. Dutton, Margaret Ryznar, Lea Shaver and Diana R. H. Winters.
Federal Bar Update: Uniform Case Management Plan changes
The Southern District of Indiana recently modified two sections of the court’s Uniform Case Management Plan regarding experts.
DTCI: DTCI and ITLA join forces to encourage civility
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association have joined to present a seminar on civility at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on May 24 titled “Two Parties…One Oath – A Conversation on Civility.”
Cultural background may affect mediation
Awareness and understanding ensure that mediators maintain neutrality and avoid making generalizations about other cultures’ values.
Knowing when the time is right
Mediators say the type of case can dictate when to begin the ADR process.

Start Page: Follow 5 email commandments to streamline use
You are an email sinner. Follow these 5 email commandments to turn your email messaging life around.
Gene patent case back at Circuit court
Myriad Genetics, Inc. reported on March 26 that the United States Supreme Court remanded The Association for Molecular Pathology, et al., v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al., No. 11-725, to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The Federal Circuit will now reconsider its July 29, 2011, decision, which upheld Myriad’s patents on two breast cancer genes – known collectively as BRCA 1/2
Republic airlines file federal suit against pilots union
Three airlines operated by Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. are suing a pilots union over a website they say is damaging their reputation and hindering efforts to hire pilots.
Dean’s Desk: Effective legal education depends on strong partnerships
To be effective and relevant, law education must provide students with a bridge to a legal career. Building this bridge between law schools and law practice calls for strong and successful partnerships among law schools, practicing lawyers and other professionals. At Indiana University Maurer School of Law, we are committed to the pursuit of these partnerships.
Teaching students civics lessons
Indiana programs like mock trial and yVote! educate youth on the courts and government.


Justice Frank Sullivan leaving bench to teach
Sullivan’s departure marks the Indiana Supreme Court’s third vacancy in two years.

Lawyers part of ‘super-commuter’ trend
Those who travel long distances for work say time management is critical.

Opinions April 9, 2012 ILD
Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court had posted no opinions by IL deadline. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals had posted no Indiana opinions by IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Involuntary Term. of the Parent-Child Rel. of L.J., and R.J., III; and V.A., and R.J. v. Marion Co. Dept. of Child Services and Child Advocates (NFP)
49A02-1108-JT-804
Juvenile. Affirms termination of parental rights for mother and father.
Justin Thomas v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1107-CR-660
Criminal. Holds that Thomas has not proven that a judge’s inquiry into venue constituted a fundamental error. Remands in part to correct abstract of judgment, holding sentences for both dealing in and possession of marijuana violate double jeopardy standards.
Steven W. Stockwell v. State of Indiana (NFP)
84A01-1108-CR-392
Criminal. Affirms trial court’s order revoking probation, holding Stockwell voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel at a probation violation hearing.
Lonnie Johnson v. State of Indiana (NFP)
15A05-1109-CR-475
Criminal. Affirms sentence for Class C felony robbery.
Mychael Nance v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A05-1108-CR-418
Criminal. Affirms trial court’s denial of motion to suppress evidence, holding that a warrantless search was justified, because police believed Nance’s home had just been or was being burglarized at the time they arrived.
Allen R. Stout, et al. v. Linda Zabona (NFP)
92A03-1105-CT-203
Civil tort. Affirms jury verdict and award of damages in favor of Zabona. Affirms jury’s verdict against Stout and other defendants on breach of contract and fiduciary duty.
Opinions April 9, 2012
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Involuntary Term. of the Parent-Child Rel. of L.J., and R.J., III; and V.A., and R.J. v. Marion Co. Dept. of Child Services and Child Advocates (NFP)
49A02-1108-JT-804
Juvenile. Affirms termination of parental rights for mother and father.