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COA affirms denial of motion to dismiss in wrongful death case filed after drunken driving crash
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Wednesday a lower court’s decision to deny a motion to dismiss a claim that two restaurants negligently furnished alcohol to a driver who crashed into another vehicle, resulting in the death of another driver.
Man’s petition to determine heirship should be granted, Court of Appeals affirms in estate case
A trial court ruled correctly in granting a man’s petition to determine if he was an heir to the estate of a man who he claimed was his father, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Wednesday.
In 5th appeal, COA affirms denial of PCR petition filed by man whose sentenced was slashed
A man whose sentence was previously reduced to less than half of the original term could not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the denial of his post-conviction relief petition was erroneous.
No bones about it: COA rules children don’t have authority to take mother’s dog to father’s home
The children of divorced parents can’t take their mother’s dog to their father’s home during his parenting time, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled in reversing a trial court’s order.
Bill revoking National Guard members’ ability to demand court martial headed for final Senate vote
A bill changing the process for calling a court martial within the Indiana National Guard is one step closer to passage.
COA upholds burglary conviction after man takes father’s truck
A man who took a truck belonging to his deceased father from his ex-wife’s house has failed in his attempt to overturn his felony burglary conviction at the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Indianapolis bus driver charged with strangling student
An Indianapolis school bus driver faces charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor battery after allegedly attacking a middle school student that she stopped from exiting her bus at a stop that wasn’t his.
Warrant issued in fatal shooting outside Indianapolis mall
An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for a 19-year-old Indianapolis man charging him with voluntary manslaughter and battery in a shooting at an Indianapolis shopping mall that killed another teen and injured a man.
Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent
A class action lawsuit is being filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, its CEO and its chief financial officer, saying the company didn’t disclose the risks that future interest rate increases would have on its business.
Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US
First Amendment rights had been stable in America for decades, but in recent years, many states have reverted to the anti-speech tactics employed by people like Sen. Joe McCarthy during the “Red Scare” of the early 1950s.
Johnson: IN employers rethink policies to compete with other states
Indiana’s laissez faire approach to employers makes our state a business-friendly place to operate. However, in recent years, our neighboring states have enacted laws that mandate greater benefits and protections than those available to many Hoosier employees.
After effects: Post-COVID, bar pass rates dip for first-time takers in 2022 as scores level out
The American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently released pass rates for first-time test takers in 2022, showing a 9 percentage point drop from 2020 and a slightly smaller decline from 2019 before the pandemic.
Halfway point: A look at key legislation in 2nd half of 2023 session
Here is an update on key legislation affecting not only lawyers, but all Hoosiers statewide. Updates are as of March 10.
Proponents of increased juror pay bill point to better engagement
As it stands now, the pay to show up for jury selection is $15 per day. Those chosen to serve on a jury earn $40 per day, which comes out to $5 an hour for an eight-hour day. Legislation making its way through the Statehouse would double that pay.
Ochoa: Recognizing IU Maurer alumnae who have made a difference
From their seats in the Kathleen and Ann DeLaney Moot Court Room, admitted students look to the front of the room where they see the portraits of four trailblazing alumnae who have made indelible marks on the judiciary.
Web Exclusive: Cameras in court: The people behind new order allowing cameras at judge’s discretion
After decades of pilot projects and repeated denials, a rule change effective May 1 will enable requests to become reality: cameras in Indiana trial courtrooms.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Service Charge: Your Law Firm Isn’t a Bank, So Stop Acting Like It Is’
Law firms have traditionally extended credit to clients by billing in arrears. But let’s be honest: That’s not a client-facing model.
Loeffler and Trachtman: What COVID taught us about remote work, accommodations
Employees whose requests for work-from-home accommodations were previously denied as unreasonable pushed back after the pandemic, citing the ability to perform job functions at home as well as — or in some cases better than — in the office.
One admission for all: Push for standardized federal bar admission gaining traction
A proposal submitted to the Judicial Conference’s Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure last month provides for the creation of a “Bar of the District Court for the United States.”