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Opinions March 25, 2014

March 25, 2014

Indiana Supreme Court
Joanna S. Robinson v. State of Indiana
20S04-1307-CR-471
Criminal. Affirms trial court’s denial of Robinson’s motion to suppress. Agrees with trial court in giving deference to deputy’s testimony that he initiated the traffic stop after observing Robinson drive off the roadway twice even though the video from the deputy’s in-car camera only shows Robinson weaving onto the fog line. Rucker dissents, asserting giving credit to the deputy’s testimony over the video amounts to reweighing evidence.

Two traffic stops and two motions to suppress result in two different rulings

March 25, 2014

A pair of opinions from the Indiana Supreme Court examines two Terry stops made by police officers and through opposite rulings emphasizes law enforcement must have reasonable suspicion to pull over a driver.

Indiana among 20 states joining ‘Four Loko’ settlement

March 25, 2014

A maker of caffeinated alcoholic beverages including such brands as “Four Loko” accused of marketing its products to promote the misuse of alcohol and appeal to underage drinkers has settled a complaint brought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and joined by 19 other state attorneys general, including Indiana’s Greg Zoeller.

Vehicle forfeiture order affirmed despite state’s yearlong delay

March 25, 2014

A convicted cocaine dealer failed to convince a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals that summary judgment forfeiture of his yellow 2004 Hummer was a violation of trial rules, even though the state’s motion for summary judgment was in response to a court show cause order due to case inactivity for more than a year.

IU Maurer professor argues ACA contraception mandate benefits women’s health and economic stability

March 25, 2014

Another battle over the Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court of the United States today as the justices hear two cases challenging the contraception coverage mandate in the health care law.

COA voids rehabilitation maintenance ordered after divorce

March 25, 2014

An ex-wife was not entitled to rehabilitation maintenance from her former husband that was approved after the dissolution of their marriage, a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

IndyBar Frontlines – 3/26/14

March 25, 2014

Read news from around the IndyBar!

Duncan: You can make an impact with the IBF

March 25, 2014

The Board of Directors and Committee Chairs of your Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) are hard at work steadfastly planning another great year for the IBF. While the planning efforts are in full swing, we need your help to make our initiatives a success in 2014.

Appeals court vacates lesser drug conviction as double jeopardy

March 25, 2014

A Paoli man convicted of multiple drug offenses had a lesser conviction vacated Tuesday by the Indiana Court of Appeals. The court let stand other convictions for which he was sentenced to an aggregate 16 years in prison.

IndyBar: ‘The Best Style “Handbook”’ For Lawyers and Judges (Part II)

March 25, 2014

George Orwell rejected the notion that “we cannot by conscious action do anything about” the decline of language, and he believed instead that “the process is reversible.” The essay’s capstones, the subjects of this Part II, were his diagnosis of the maladies that afflicted writing, followed by his six curative rules.

IndyBar: Participating in the IndyBar Diversity Job Fair

March 25, 2014

Roxana Bell writes about what it’s like to attend the IndyBar Diversity Job Fair as a student participant and as a practitioner.

Start Page: Make the most of your 24 hours with workflow planning

March 25, 2014

Lawyers are hardworking professionals. But, most feel like there is more work to get done than is possible in the 24 hours everyone has each day.

Adams: Is Indy Rezone long overdue or cutting edge?

March 25, 2014

David Adams writes that unless you are a land use lawyer, you may not know that there are some very interesting things happening with Indianapolis’ city zoning ordinance and associated development regulations.

Statehouse says yes to meth house database

March 25, 2014

The methamphetamine bill that passed during the 2014 session turns attention away from the ingredients and to the contamination left behind by active meth labs. House Enrolled Act 1141 establishes an online database where potential homebuyers and renters will be able to see if their property was the site of a lab.

Court of Appeals changes from minority to majority approach in construction contract dispute

March 25, 2014

A fire during a renovation project that devastated a southern Indiana courthouse ignited a dispute between the county and the contractor that persuaded the Indiana Court of Appeals to reverse course and adopt a new approach to interpreting construction contracts.

On the Move – 3/26/14

March 25, 2014

Read who’s joined new law firm or recently been honored.

Former GM plant endorsed for criminal justice complex

March 25, 2014

As leaders’ support tentatively coalesced around a preferred site for a new Marion County Jail and Criminal Justice Complex just west of downtown Indianapolis, they got an earful from neighbors opposed to the plan.

Innocent co-insureds looking for protection

March 25, 2014

Advocates in Indiana fighting for “innocent co-insured” protections say they will continue to ask the Legislature to create a new law after court challenges fall short.

Indiana Court Decisions – March 5-18, 2014

March 25, 2014

Read recent appellate decisions from Indiana courts.

DTCI: Women In The Law

March 25, 2014

Join us April 17 for lunch at Osteria Pronto at the JW Marriott at 11 a.m. for the launch of the DTCI Women in the Law Section.

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