Disciplinary Actions – Feb. 17-March 1, 2012
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Start Page: Exploring alternatives to using email
Email is war – you are a prisoner. Your inbox, once littered with annoying spam, now delivers a super-abundance of information. The torrent defies your effort to organize, classify, prioritize and respond to those that are critical versus those that are merely interesting. Bad news: it’s only going to get worse.
Hartig steps down as legal aid director
After 25 years of service, Sue Hartig stepped down from her role as executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Evansville Feb. 3.
Indiana Court Decisions Jan. 26-Feb. 8, 2012
Read For Publication opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Lawyers sweat it out in ethics CLE
Sneakers, shorts and T-shirts aren’t what most attorneys typically wear to continuing legal education sessions. But on Jan. 30, lawyers put on their workout gear and hit the gym for a one-hour CLE on ethics.
Dean’s Desk: Value and delivery in law school education
Valparaiso University Law School Dean Jay Conison writes that criticizing law schools is the new national pastime.
DeGroote: The new social network – return to the bar
With more demands on my time, I find myself less involved in the state, local, and firm activities and social events. Apparently, I am not alone.
Badger: Free speech over the Internet put to the test
Free expression in this country has withstood repeated assault during times of political upheaval.
Lucas: Is diversity within the judiciary important?
Editor Kelly Lucas wants to know whether the racial or gender diversity of candidates should be considered when evaluating candidates.
Ruling leads to questions about pregnant women’s rights
The Indiana Court of Appeals was asked on interlocutory appeal to determine whether the Marion Superior Court erred in denying bail for Bei Bei Shuai, a woman being held on charges of attempted feticide and murder.
Nurses-turned-attorneys have unique insight
Attorney Lorie Brown was a nurse for 12 years before becoming a lawyer. Now, she hopes to help nurses avoid some of the common mistakes that could land them in litigation.
Dollars for donors
9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision raises concerns about bone marrow donation.
Justice applicant pool reflective of Indiana
The percentage of women in the semi-finalist group to be the next state justice decreased as compared to the state’s population.
Running toward a stable life
Attorneys volunteer with a nonprofit that helps homeless people get back on their feet.
Justices take environmental, land rights appeals
The Indiana Supreme Court accepted two civil cases last week on transfer, in addition to the two-high profile appeals involving legislative fines against lawmakers and Secretary of State Charlie White.
Opinions Feb. 13, 2012 ILD
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court had issued no decisions at IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Ayoade Adewopo v. State of Indiana (NFP)
41A05-1107-CR-380
Criminal. Affirms conviction of class A misdemeanor domestic battery on grounds that evidence was sufficient for the trial court to sustain the conviction.
Rashad A. Bentley v. State of Indiana (NFP)
82A04-1106-CR-288
Criminal. Affirms the 80-year aggregate sentence for defendant convicted of felony battery with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness, finding that the trial court’s sentencing order was appropriate given the defendant’s highly dangerous nature.
Opinions Feb. 13, 2012
Indiana Court of Appeals
Bloomington Magazine, Inc. v. Mark Kiang d/b/a Mikado Restaurant, Sunbeam Corp., and Truffles 56 Degrees Incorporated
53A05-1012-SC-790
Civil. Reverses trial court’s order denying a motion to set aside judgment in favor of Mikado Restaurant Sunbeam Corp. and Truffles 56 Degrees. Finds that the trial court abused its discretion in denying a motion for the judge’s recusal and request for a special judge in light of one of the attorney’s past involvement as the judge’s 2008 election campaign chair. Remands the case for proceedings consistent with this appellate decision.
Appellate court orders hearing on judge’s impartiality
The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that a Monroe Circuit judge abused her discretion in denying a motion to recuse in a small claims case that involved an attorney who previously served as the judge’s election campaign committee chair.
AG’s office, state bar partner for statewide food drive
Attorney General Greg Zoeller, the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry have announced details of the fourth annual March Against Hunger food drive.