Youth incarceration continues as advocates pursue reform efforts
A new report from a national sentencing reform nonprofit is highlighting continued concerns about youth offenders housed in adult facilities, rather than juvenile centers.
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IndyBar: Let’s Talk Books!
| From IndyBar and Emily VanTyle
If you haven’t heard, the Women and the Law Division (WLD) of the IndyBar has a quarterly book club, and we invite you to join!
State’s abortion ban reaches Indiana Supreme Court on constitutional question: Opposing sides vow to continue fighting after ruling
After a whirlwind of judicial and legislative activity, Hoosiers could soon have resolution on the question of abortion in Indiana.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Attorneys say inflation causing banks, clients to ‘sharpen pencils,’ but projects, investments moving ahead
Between interest rates, labor shortages, supply chain issues, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the aftereffects of COVID-19, debtors and creditors are facing some uncertainties, attorneys say.
Maley: Notable January rulings from Indiana federal judges
During January, Indiana federal judges issued multiple informative opinions on common procedural issues.
Jurkiewicz: Deposit account security interest can overcome garnishment
As long as the bank takes appropriate steps in response to the garnishment paperwork, the bank’s perfected security interest in the deposit account will defeat any interest asserted by the judgment creditor.
Trimble: Plaintiff v. defendant: What does the ‘v.’ mean to you?
I have friends and acquaintances in the bar and the judiciary who have expressed concern that the polarization of our society has begun to spill over into how lawyers and their clients behave in litigation.
Hammerle on… “The Fabelmans” and “Babylon”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Fabelmans” and “Babylon.”
Notre Dame Law grad helps wrongfully convicted man go free
Walking out into the cold Minnesota winter air after nearly 25 years in prison wasn’t something Thomas Rhodes thought would happen. But thanks in part to a recent Notre Dame Law School grad, that’s just what Rhodes did.
Indiana Court Decisions: Jan. 12-25, 2023
Read Indiana appellate court decisions for the most recent reporting period.
Web Exclusive: Building bridges: New IN Southern District Magistrate Judge Klump excited for new challenges
While working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Kendra Klump saw firsthand the gaps between her colleagues and policymakers. Those challenges inspired the Wisconsin native to go to law school.
IndyBar: Special Masters a Special Solution
| From IndyBar and Finis Tatum
The Indiana Commercial Court Rules and a trend in the commercial courts provide judges with the discretion to appoint a special master to address and resolve discovery nightmares before they even begin.
IndyBar: Geyer Takes the Helm
| From IndyBar and Rebecca Geyer
On Jan. 26, 2023, the Indianapolis Bar Association celebrated the installation of its 145th president, Rebecca Geyer. The following is the address she gave to the nearly 200 members, family and friends in attendance.
IndyBar: Apply Now for Leadership Program
IndyBar’s Bar Leader Series Class XX applications are now being taken until Feb. 28.
‘Best of both worlds’: IU McKinney program designed with flexibility in mind
In the post-COVID world, flexibility has emerged as the name of the game. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is tapping into that flexibility by launching Indiana’s first part-time hybrid J.D. program.
6 finalists named for Marion Superior Court vacancies
| IL Staff
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee announced Tuesday two panels of three nominees to fill the judicial vacancies left by retired Judges Sheila A. Carlisle and Steven R. Eichholtz.
Homeowner denied emotional distress damages for economic loss caused by fireworks
A Johnson County homeowner whose garage ignited after a firework hit her property in the middle of the night will not receive any damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress caused by the accident.
COA grants new post-conviction hearing after clerk error
The Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed the denial of a post-conviction relief petition on Tuesday, ordering a new hearing after subpoenas weren’t issued to two attorneys who had worked on the appellant’s case.
COA upholds stalking conviction, sentence
A man who stalked his high school crush for years despite repeated warnings has failed to convince the Court of Appeals to overturn his felony conviction or two-year sentence.
Default judgment upheld in Steuben Co. property dispute
A group of Steuben County residents seeking to overturn default judgment in a lakefront property dispute failed in their bid to convince the Court of Appeals to allow them to intervene or to order the trial court to set aside the default judgment.
