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A century of Indiana lawyers

Patrick Myers Sullivan became one of the state’s newest attorneys this spring, and in doing so a fourth consecutive generation in his family entered the legal profession.

Barnes used as excuse to challenge merit selection

We surmised it would only be a matter of time before the clamor began, but we were a little taken aback at how few days passed after the Indiana Supreme Court decision in Barnes v. State was issued before a legislator told us he would put together a proposal to change the merit selection process that’s been in place for our appellate courts for nearly 40 years.

New lawyers face tough job market

In June, the National Association for Law Placement released key findings stating 2010 was the worst job market for law school graduates since the mid-1990s. For graduates whose employment was known, only 68.4 percent obtained jobs that required bar passage – the lowest number in that category since NALP began collecting data on law graduates in the early 1980s.

End of an IPAC era

Longtime prosecutors’ council leader retiring August 1.

JLAP offers depression support for lawyers

Dedication to clients, competitiveness, and a strong work ethic are qualities that many successful lawyers share. Those same traits may put attorneys at greater risk for major depression if they end up demanding more from themselves than they’re able to give.

SCOTUS rules on Wal-Mart class-certification case

With a ruling from the nation’s highest court, an Indianapolis federal judge and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals learned they were correct in how they decided a sex-bias suit involving Rolls Royce.

COA to travel to Terre Haute to hear arguments

The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Cynthia Welch v. Shawn Young, et al., at 2:30 p.m. June 23 at Indiana State University’s Tirey Hall, Tilson Auditorium. Judges John G. Baker, Edward W. Najam, Jr., and Melissa S. May will hear the case before a group of teenagers participating in Hoosier Girls State.

Opinions June 20, 2011 ILD

Indiana Supreme Court had posted no opinions at IL deadline.

Indiana Court of Appeals
Nelson E. Rios v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A05-1010-CR-612
Criminal. Affirms sentence for two counts of Class C felony dealing in a look-alike substance.

Spencer McCombs v. State of Indiana (NFP)
38A04-1008-CR-551
Criminal. Affirms sentence following a guilty plea to Class A felony dealing in cocaine.

James Wingard v. State of Indiana (NFP)
09A02-1008-CR-890
Criminal. Affirms sentence following a guilty plea to Class A felony child molesting. On a cross-appeal from the state, the court held that the trial court did not err in granting James Wingard permission to file a belated notice of appeal.

A.N. v. J.N. (NFP)
49A02-1008-DR-851
Domestic relation. Reverses trial court’s order that children must earn telephone calls with mother during father’s parenting time and that children must cease counseling. Affirms the trial court in all other respects. Judge Barnes concurs in part and dissents in part.

Indiana Tax Court had posted no opinions at IL deadline.

The Indiana Supreme Court accepted one case on transfer for the week ending June 17, 2011, and denied 15 cases.

Cook Group board chair to speak at bar foundation dinner

The Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation will host their annual meeting and dinner July 15 in French Lick. New Fellows will be inducted, the Legendary Lawyer honoree will be announced, and Stephen L. Ferguson will address the audience.

Stephen Ferguson to speak at bar foundation dinner

The Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation will host their annual meeting and dinner July 15 in French Lick. New Fellows will be inducted, the Legendary Lawyer honoree will be announced, and Stephen L. Ferguson will address the audience.