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Jury acquits Indianapolis doctor charged in patients’ deaths
A former Indianapolis doctor has been found not guilty of all charges in the deaths of three people whom prosecutors said overdosed on painkillers that he prescribed.
Holcomb’s executive order expected to ‘ban the box’ in state job applications
A bill prohibiting communities from enacting their own ban the box ordinances stirred divisions in the Indiana Legislature with supporters arguing for employers’ rights and opponents citing the need for individuals to have equal opportunities for jobs. However, when Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his intention to sign Senate Enrolled Act 312, he brought some rare unity between the two sides. Along with enacting the new law, the governor also said he would sign an executive order that will essentially ban the box for state agencies.
Kagan: Supreme Court did ‘pretty darn well’ with just 8 justices
During the 419 days the Supreme Court operated with an even number on the bench, the eight justices worked to find common ground so the court could issue majority opinions. Justice Elena Kagan said she and her colleagues learned to keep talking, listening and persuading as well as being open to persuasion.
Character better predictor of lawyering success, panel says
Although Rebecca Love Kourlis sees more collaboration than in the past, she said the gap between the skills the legal profession needs in today’s market and the attorneys law schools are producing is not only widening but will be difficult for legal education to overcome.
Hammerle on …’Their Finest,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’
Bob Hammerle says "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2." is an enchanting film not to be missed.
DTCI: Corporate, in-house counsel tell why they belong to DTCI
To all corporate counsel and in-house counsel (as well as all defense trial counsel): Please consider joining DTCI if you are not already a member and attending DTCI programming, starting with the 50th anniversary annual conference in November.
Indiana Judges Association: Justice Rucker: A lifetime of substantial justice
Justice Rucker showed there are ways a court can be sympathetic without the benefit of law or procedure and benefit a party even when they don’t “win.”
Start Page: Microsoft Word for lawyers: Give me a (section) break
This article will show you how to apply two types of page numbering in one document. Future articles will build on this skill to help you craft complex Microsoft Word documents.
Indiana women trial lawyers preparing for Congressional push
A contingent of Indiana female trial lawyers will head to Washington, D.C., this month to participate in the 20th anniversary of the American Association for Justice Women Trial Lawyers Caucus lobby day.
Women IP attorneys launch central Indiana chapter of ChIPS, one of first in Midwest
At a kickoff reception April 27, about 30 women came together to network and participate in a panel discussion examining the careers of women in IP. ChIPS co-founder Emily Ward, CEO of Calla Nava and alumnae of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, was the featured guest.
Rucker retires after 26 years on appellate bench
Ask a member of the Indiana judiciary to describe former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker, and you’ll get answers such as “empathetic” or “compassionate.” And those who sat on either side of Rucker during his nearly 18 years on the state’s highest bench say the now-retired justice never let his sense of humanity outweigh the rule of law.
Travel ban judges scrutinize Trump’s Muslim statements
Federal judges on Monday peppered a lawyer for President Donald Trump with questions about whether the administration's travel ban discriminates against Muslims and zeroed in on the president's campaign statements, the second time in a week the rhetoric has faced judicial scrutiny.
Prisoner’s suit after Chanukah observation denial may proceed
A pro se Indiana inmate may proceed with his federal lawsuit claiming his First Amendment rights were violated when prison staff denied his requests to observe Chanukah with a menorah and use of the chapel at Westville Correctional Facility.
IU McKinney to host ‘Salute to Justice Rucker’
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will celebrate now-retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker’s legacy in the Indiana judiciary during a special program at the law school next week.
COA to hear oral arguments in Bloomington this week
The Indiana Court of Appeals is headed to Bloomington this week to hear oral arguments in a case involving a question of duty of care to a construction worker injured while working on an Indiana University construction project.
Last class graduates from Indiana Tech Law School
Waiting for graduation ceremonies to begin Saturday morning, Philip Davis summed up his place in the university’s history — at age 60, he is the oldest student who has ever graduated and ever will graduate from Indiana Tech Law School.
Opinions May 15, 2017
The following Indiana Court of Appeals opinion was posted after IL deadline Friday:
DS v. AR (mem. dec.)
29A05-1608-PO-1893
Protective order. Affirms the Hamilton Superior Court’s issuance of a protective order. Finds the evidence supports the trial court’s order and D.S. has not presented a case of prima facie error.