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Court skeptical of challenge to Obama’s climate change plan
Two out of three judges on a federal appeals court panel are expressing doubts about a legal challenge to the Obama administration's far-reaching plan to address climate change.
Court must consider man’s self-defense claim at new bail hearing
A defendant accused of murder must be allowed to present evidence and witnesses at a bail hearing in an endeavor to rebut the state’s burden that the defendant likely committed murder, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Thursday. Since that did not happen in James Satterfield’s case, the judges remanded the matter for further proceedings.
Judges order home invasion sentence lowered
Noting that a defendant who broke in to an elderly couple’s home and beat the husband would have received a lesser sentence if he had actually killed the victim, the Indiana Court of Appeals ordered Jeffrey Hunt’s 120-year sentence revised.
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic leader brings creativity to job
Just the third executive director since the clinic opened in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis in 1994, Chris Purnell was officially named to the top job in February.
Courts will have a central role in interpreting Indiana’s amended RFRA
Even before Gov. Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 101, even before the firestorm of protests started and the nation turned its attention to Indiana, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act appeared to be on its way to court.
‘Candid talk’ on women in law
Attorneys Bernadette Catalana and Kelly Odorisi faced jaw-dropping experiences on their paths to success, like being called “cupcake” by a judge, or being told to “act more like a man” when clearly treated differently because of their gender.
Judging how Indy elects judges
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posed tough questions for the state’s defense of the pay-to-play, power-sharing system of judicial slating in Marion County.
Opinions April 6, 2015 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Kelli Alvarez f/k/a Kelli Galanos v. Horizon Bank, N.A. (mem. dec.)
46A03-1404-CC-129
Collection. Affirms summary judgment in favor of Horizon Bank.
Jeffery W. Moore v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
60A05-1407-CR-349
Criminal. Affirms 20-year sentence for conviction of Class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor.
Opinions April 6, 2015
Indiana Court of Appeals
Demetrius L. Grant, and Vickie O. Grant v. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co.
49A05-1404-MF-139
Mortgage foreclosure. Reverses and remands a grant of summary judgment in favor of Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., and remands with instructions to dismiss the case. By refiling a suit that had been dismissed under Trial Rule 41(E) for failing to prosecute, the bank violated the rule and the doctrine of res judicata, since dismissal under T.R. 41(E), unless otherwise specified, operates as a judgment on the merits and dismissal with prejudice.
Pence objection blocks adoptees’ birth-record access, advocates say
Gov. Mike Pence’s objections to a bill that would open the birth records for hundreds of thousands of adult Hoosiers thwarted chances it will pass the General Assembly this session, according to proponents who said they have been informed the bill will receive no further hearings in the House of Representatives.
Reversal: Bank’s refiled foreclosure ‘disingenuous,’ ‘improper’
A bank won summary judgment in a refiled mortgage foreclosure suit against a bankrupt couple after its first complaint was dismissed, but the Indiana Court of Appeals slapped down the trial court ruling Monday and dismissed the case.
New Albany council to weigh in on religious objections law
The revision of Indiana's religious objections law isn't stopping a southern Indiana city from considering a measure condemning the statute.
Court: NYC woman can serve divorce papers via Facebook
Social media continues to make headway into the legal system. A judge has given a New York City woman permission to file for divorce from her elusive husband via a Facebook message.
Groups aim to further expand gay rights at state level
Gay rights advocates are hoping to parlay the momentum from their legislative victories in Indiana and Arkansas this week into further expanding legal protections for gays and lesbians in those states and others.
Firm’s annual event promotes bike safety
Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson is presenting its 5th annual “Pedalpalooza” later this month, an event that promotes healthy lifestyles and bike safety.
Nineteen counties split nearly $243K in family court grants
Family courts around Indiana will receive $242,911 in grant money to support projects, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday. A total of 19 counties will each receive grants of $4,000 to $35,000.
Humane Society blasts ‘shameful’ canned hunting bill
The Humane Society of the United States is opposing a bill in the Legislature that would allow canned hunting of deer, elk and other mammals inside fenced enclosures, saying it would sanction and expand a “shameful industry.”
Zoeller launches campaign against sex trafficking
Indiana officials are launching a statewide awareness and education campaign against child sex trafficking.
Lawyer puts name on Assembly Hall entry
Bloomington attorney Ken Nunn will donate $2 million for the renovation of Assembly Hall at Indiana University, where a new south entry plaza will be named Ken Nunn Champions Plaza when the renovated Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall opens in fall 2016.