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Opinions Dec. 2, 2014

December 2, 2014

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Emily Herx v. Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend, Inc. and St. Vincent de Paul School
14-3057
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division.
Judge Robert Miller Jr.
Civil. Grants Emily Herx’s motion to dismiss for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Rejects the argument from the diocese for a collateral-order review, finding the church’s interest will not be irreparably harmed by waiting for the District Court to issue a final judgment.

Free lecture concludes IU Maurer’s ‘Brown at 60’ series

December 2, 2014

Award-winning author and DePauw University professor emeritus of history John Dittmer will deliver the final lecture in Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s “Brown at 60” series Dec. 3 at noon. The lecture is free and open to the public in the law school’s moot court room.

Indiana prison sued for allegedly banning journal

December 2, 2014

A journal that reports on the rights of inmates is suing an Indiana correctional facility for denying its prisoners access to the publication, attorneys announced Monday.

No advice from counsel leads to post-conviction relief

December 2, 2014

A mother’s refusal to convey her son’s threats of harm possibly saved the man from violating Indiana’s intimidation statute.

Divided panel reverses default judgment against bank

December 2, 2014

The bank that promises customers 24-hour grace overdraft protection received more than 20 days grace in an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday.

Fired nurse’s retaliation claim reinstated

December 2, 2014

A nurse fired from a St. Joseph County clinic that treated patients with sexually transmitted diseases may go forward with a lawsuit claiming her termination was in retaliation for expressing concern that treating undiagnosed patients went beyond her scope of practice.

IndyBar: Around the Bar

December 2, 2014

New admittees to the Indiana Bar gathered with seasoned pros to get the scoop on what it’s REALLY like to practice law in Indy at the IndyBar’s New Admittee Roundtable and Reception on Monday, November 17.

IBA Frontlines – 12/3/14

December 2, 2014

Read news from around the IndyBar!

Duncan: Thinking about Year-End Giving? Make a True Impact with the Indianapolis Bar Foundation

December 2, 2014

The final months of 2014 are now upon us and with the year-end quickly closing in, many of you are considering your giving options. I’ll happily take this opportunity to share my insight as to why you should put our Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the top of your list.

IndyBar: Save the Date for the 2015 Installation Luncheon

December 2, 2014

The New Year is just weeks away…Make sure to mark your brand-new 2015 calendar now for the upcoming Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Installation Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency.

IndyBar: The Evolution of Law: 50-Year Practitioners Look Back

December 2, 2014

To get a better idea of what it means to spend 50 years devoted to the profession, some of these members shared an inside glimpse at some of their best memories in the field. Read on to see what has changed and which experiences have left a lasting impression.

7th Circuit declines collateral-order review in infertility lawsuit

December 2, 2014

A Fort Wayne woman’s discrimination lawsuit against the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will continue despite the Catholic Church’s attempt to get the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene before trial and dismiss the complaint on religious freedom grounds.

378 applicants successful on July Indiana Bar Exam

December 2, 2014

The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals who passed the July 2014 bar exam.

Annual trivia contest benefits Evansville legal services

December 2, 2014

Members of the Evansville bench and bar tested their knowledge of minutiae and raised money for legal services during the Evansville Bar Association’s annual Trivia Night.

On the Move – 12/3/14

December 2, 2014

Read who’s been appointed to a board, been honored for his or her work, or opened a new firm.

Federal court rules amendments take effect

December 2, 2014

Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure amendments took effect Monday governing the appellate, civil, bankruptcy and evidence rules.

Fewer young attorneys enter graying profession, instead find alternative uses for JDs

December 2, 2014

Recent Indiana law school graduates are broadening their horizons, with many taking nontraditional post-graduate paths in the business world as the legal profession is increasingly graying.

Dean’s Desk: Educating, supporting those called to the law

December 2, 2014

The legal system plays a foundational role in a free society, and those who are called to this profession have an exciting opportunity to demonstrate their humanity while serving others.

Indiana Tech taps a Cooley dean to lead law school

December 2, 2014

Charles Cercone, associate dean of faculty and professor at Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, says the opportunity at Indiana’s newest law school is “simply unique.”

More than 3 dozen Indiana jurists retiring, leaving bench at year’s end

December 2, 2014

Five judges with a combined bench experience of more than a century are departing the Marion County courts at the end of the year, joining dozens of jurists around the state who are calling it a career.

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