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Opinions March 13, 2012

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Shannon McComas v. Edward Brickley
United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, Judge Sarah Evans Barker.
11-2138
Civil. Reverses District Court’s denial of Brickley’s motion for summary judgment. McComas filed suit against Brickley for false arrest after the charges against McComas were dropped.
But Brickley claimed that he had probable cause to arrest McComas and qualified immunity in his role as a police officer. The 7th Circuit agreed and held the District Court erred in its determination of qualified immunity. It remanded with instructions consistent with its opinion.

Justices reprimand former Marion County prosecutor

The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi for statements he made about a high-profile murder case, and in doing so the state’s justices have set a new standard and issued a warning for prosecutors statewide: Be careful what you say.

IBA Frontlines

Read news from around the IndyBar for March 16-29, 2012.

Chinn: Law and Politics

As it always is in the winter and early spring, the workings of the Indiana General Assembly is big news. So it has been this year.

IBA: Kilies and McGoff Law Students of the Year

The annual Take a Law Student to Lunch event is a chance for the practicing bar to mix and mingle with some of the finest future lawyers in the land. To further highlight the high quality of future lawyers in our community the IndyBar’s Law Student Division will be honoring Janelle Kilies and Sean P. McGoff as Law Students of the Year.

IBA: Unanimity On Anonymity: COA Tests Anonymous Speech

Media lawyers and litigators who frequently handle defamation cases have new guidance from the Indiana Court of Appeals on whether and when a litigant can compel a nonparty media organization or Internet website to disclose the source of allegedly defamatory statements posted anonymously online.

Around IndyBar

The Indianapolis Bar Foundation Trivia night was a success! Over 120 people were in attendance for this fundraising event, held March 1st at Fox & Hound. Trivia Night’s winning team “Miss Chanandler Bong” was led by Elisabeth M. Edwards, second from left, Laura C.W. Holt, middle, and Holly J. Wanzer, second from right, all of […]

EEOC charges Celadon with discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Oppor-tunity Commission is suing Celadon Group Inc., charging that the Indianapolis-based trucking firm discriminated against candidates with disabilities who applied for driving jobs.

Nordstrom: Book offers advice on treatment of jurors

The theme of the book, “Twelve Heroes, One Voice,” is why should jurors care? Why should they care enough to let go of the natural tendency to do nothing? This question is at the heart of every trial.

Sidebars: Restaurant built on lifelong family traditions

Jennifer Lukemeyer and Fredrick Vaiana give Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles three gavels on the food but four when it comes to the motivation of those honoring Maxine and Ollie’s obvious love for their children.

McGoff: Take care of your most valuable asset

We all have excuses for not taking care of ourselves: too busy, too tired, don’t know where to begin, don’t know how to relax/de-stress. Let’s get past these excuses, one choice at a time.

Technology Untangled: Need parking or eBook? Your phone can help

With iPhones and Android smartphones, there are plenty of apps to help you navigate to where you want to go – except for that last crucial distance to an open parking spot. One of our topics in this column is a new technology that helps you find a parking spot with your smartphone. I’ll also describe how to download free eBooks.

Need parking or eBook? Your phone can help

With iPhones and Android smartphones, there are plenty of apps to help you navigate to where you want to go – except for that last crucial distance to an open parking spot. One of our topics in this column is a new technology that helps you find a parking spot with your smartphone. I’ll also […]