Indiana Court Decisions: Sept. 21-Oct. 4, 2023
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Trimble: A few things on the minds of lawyers everywhere
The issue of remote work remains an issue, but after more than a year of remote work, some answers have materialized, and now a number of other concerns have surfaced about the future of our profession.
Years in the making: Notre Dame Law professor publishes book focused on laws of 18th century British Empire
Publishing a book is a feat of its own, but for University of Notre Dame Law School Professor Christian Burset, that feat was more than a decade in the making.
Hammerle on… “Golda” and “The Little Mermaid”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Golda” and “The Little Mermaid.”
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Mark Stoner
Learn about Marion Superior Judge Mark Stoner.
IndyBar: Real Stories of Depression Among Lawyers
On Sept. 20, the Indy Bar HEAL Committee (Helping Enrich Attorneys Lives) and JLAP (Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program) co-sponsored a unique, free seminar, “Depression and Lawyers: Real Stories.”
Williamson: Maintaining DEI programs after recent SCOTUS decision
When making employment and promotion decisions, employers may continue to promote DEI initiatives. The key is to focus on the underlying causes of disadvantage rather than explicitly focusing on race.
IndyBar: Response to Criticism of the Marion County Courts
| From IndyBar and Rebecca Geyer
The Indianapolis Bar Association has learned of recent public statements made by Doug Carter, Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, in a television interview regarding the Marion County criminal justice system and the Hon. Judge Jennifer Harrison.
Jury’s $3.1M damages award for Marion in project dispute was not excessive, COA affirms
A jury’s damages award of more than $3 million against a financial firm involved in a lengthy legal battle with the city of Marion was not excessive, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Tuesday.
Opinions Oct. 10, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Wiley R. Jones v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-739
Criminal. Reverses Wiley Jones’ sentences for six counts of possession of child pornography as Level 5 felonies. Finds Counts I through VI constitute a single episode of criminal conduct and are subject to the limitation in Ind. Code § 35-50-1-2(d). Remands to the Floyd Superior Court with instructions to resentence Jones consistent with this opinion.
Man convicted of child pornography possession needs to be resentenced, COA rules in reversal
A man’s possession of six child pornography images on one date constituted a single episode of criminal conduct, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Tuesday in reversing a trial court’s sentence and remanding the case for resentencing.
Man didn’t have right to confront informant at trial in meth case, COA affirms
A man convicted for dealing in methamphetamine didn’t have his rights violated when the trial court admitted evidence of the drug deals and denied his continuance motion, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled in affirming a lower court’s decision.
ND Law School gets $3M grant to defend Mexican nationals in criminal cases
Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic received a $3 million grant from Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to defend Mexican nationals in criminal cases in the United States.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in key case about gerrymandering
A South Carolina case about gerrymandering – the drawing of legislative district lines to maximize political power – that could affect voting rights around the country will be one of the cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during its upcoming term.
Nearly two-thirds of serious mental health needs unmet in Marion County, report says
Nearly two-thirds of Marion County residents who needed treatment for a serious mental illness did not receive it in the past year due to lack of psychiatrists and therapists, along with other factors, a new study says.
New senator chosen in caucus
Greg Goode will replace outgoing state Sen. Jon Ford in Senate District 38 after winning a Saturday morning caucus vote.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
With the UAW strike now in its fourth week, electric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to union negotiations with the automakers.
IU McKinney symposium focused on public health, housing, environmental issues
| IL Staff
The IU McKinney School of Law plans to hold a daylong symposium devoted to public health, housing and environmental issues later this month.
Hispanic Heritage Month CLE looks at immigration experience
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana hosted a continuing legal education event Friday to learn more about the immigration experience.
Southern District denies dismissal motion in Anderson redistricting lawsuit
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss an electoral redistricting lawsuit that alleges Anderson’s city council districts violate constitutional and statutory rights.