Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis closed Tuesday
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana in Indianapolis will be closed Tuesday.
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The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court are closed Monday. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana opinions at IL deadline.
Opinions Jan. 6, 2014
The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court are closed Monday. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana opinions at IL deadline.
Legislators use ‘short session’ to tackle contentious measures
When lawmakers return for the start of 2014's "short session" this week, they are set to take up two high-profile measures — one to write the state's gay marriage ban into the Constitution and another that would eliminate the personal property tax paid by businesses. Increasingly inside the Indiana Statehouse, "short session" is no longer a term to be confused with an inconsequential gathering of the state's lawmakers. IBJ.com has more.
Snow and wind force court, government office closures
Bitterly cold winds and heavy snow caused numerous counties to close down their courts and government offices Monday.
IU prof turns to ADR to encourage public participation in government
The laws designed to allow members of the public to have a voice in their government are actually stifling the conversation, according to an Indiana University Bloomington expert.
Snow-tubing negligence suit may proceed
Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg must answer a federal negligence lawsuit arising from a snow-tubing accident almost three years ago that resulted in a brain injury for a child who was 10 years old at the time, a judge ruled Friday.
Appellate courts, state offices delay Monday opening
Office hours for Indiana’s appellate courts, staff and related agencies will begin at 10 a.m. Monday due to anticipated inclement weather, the courts announced late Friday.
Legislators return to Statehouse Monday
The Indiana House of Representatives and Senate will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Among the bills before the legislators this session are measures making battery against judicial officers a Level 5 or 6 felony instead of a misdemeanor; outlining when juvenile court records may not be confidential, and various probate and trust matters.
Opinions Jan. 3, 2014 ILD
The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court posted no opinions by IL deadline. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana decisions by IL deadline.
Opinions Jan. 3, 2014
The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court posted no opinions by IL deadline. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana decisions by IL deadline.
Suit spawns liquor-distribution showdown
Indiana’s largest beer distributor is mounting the latest legal challenge to the state’s arcane, Prohibition-era liquor laws.
Bloomington defends tough smoke-detector ordinance
The city of Bloomington argued in its defense of an ordinance requiring hard-wired smoke detectors in rental properties that Indiana law allows local rules to be tougher than state regulations. Bloomington property owners sued in July to block the smoke-detector ordinance after the city council passed the rule in November 2012 requiring rental property owners to install hard-wired smoke detectors by Dec. 31, 2018. Their suit argues that Bloomington's ordinance is ineffective and unenforceable because state law allows for multiple types of smoke detectors, while the city requirement would limit landlords to one type. IBJ.com has more on the lawsuit.
More than 300,000 Hoosiers apply for BMV refunds
More than 300,000 drivers have applied for refunds from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles since the agency agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging for driver's licenses. The website to file for those checks went live Dec. 15, and since then at least 304,000 people have made a refund request, BMV spokesman Josh Gillespie said.Cohen & Malad LLP brought the class-action suit in March 2013 accusing the state agency of overcharging for driver’s licenses. IBJ.com has more on the refunds.
Opinions Jan. 2, 2014 ILD
The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court did not post any opinions by IL deadline. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana decisions by IL deadline.
Justice blocks start of health law’s ‘contraception mandate’
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor late Tuesday blocked the implementation of the contraceptive coverage requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The birth control coverage was set to go into effect Jan. 1. IBJ.com has more on Sotomayor’s decision.
Opinions Jan. 2, 2014
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. Phillip Rucker
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. Judge Rudy Lozano.
Criminal. Affirms conviction of one count of wire fraud and sentence of 30 months imprisonment, one year of supervised release and $73,488.95 to be paid in restitution. In light of the admission of co-conspirator Sheila Chandler’s 11 prior convictions for wire fraud that were within the 10-year window, her 2000 conviction had very little probative value, if any. Thus, the District Court did not abuse its discretion in finding that the probative value of the remote conviction did not substantially outweigh the prejudicial effect of presenting cumulative evidence.
Judges: 11-year-old conviction had little probative value
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday affirmed the decision by the District Court in Hammond preventing a defendant from using an 11-year-old conviction to impeach a testifying co-defendant in a wire fraud case.
Hearing officer recommends 1-year suspension for Ogden
Indianapolis attorney and blogger Paul Ogden should receive a one-year suspension for email criticisms of a judge, the hearing officer in his disciplinary case has recommended to the Indiana Supreme Court. Ogden shows no sign of relenting in a matter he says is about attorneys’ free speech.
Shepard to moderate same-sex marriage debate
Retired Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will moderate a debate at Franklin College Jan. 13 on the issue of same-sex marriage.