Indiana Judges Association: Is it time for an electoral college for judges?
Some people just do not like judges. But according to Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Charles Geyh, most people do – at least up to a point.
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Inbox: Balancing the scales of justice
A letter from Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller on his brother, a well-known criminal defense attorney.
Shepard receives ICLEF award
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum recently gave Randall T. Shepard, former Indiana chief justice, an award for his contributions to continuing legal education.
McGoff: Go on vacation
Sharon McGoff writes about why our bodies need vacations and how to take one.
Terms of Art: effecting viral social change
Wandini Riggins writes about Indianapolis attorney Kenan L. Farrell and his work with the arts community.
More attorneys choosing gradual retirement
Economics are one reason why lawyers postpone withdrawal from practice.
Lawyers should stay away from ‘daily deals’
An attorney’s inquiry on a listserv led to the Indiana State Bar Association ethics opinion.
Indiana’s inheritance tax phasing out
Attorneys who handle estate planning say questions remain about the future of the federal estate tax.
‘Hologram’ performance by Tupac creates legal questions for IP lawyers
Fans raved about the "hologram" Tupac Shakur's performance at Coachella. For intellectual property lawyers, Tupac’s virtual return to the stage raises some interesting questions.
New bar group advocates for military spouse JDs
Relaxed admission requirements by states could remove barriers to employment for lawyers who must move when spouse relocates.
Child Advocates has been the voice of children for 30 years
As Court Appointed Special Advocate for Marion County, Child Advocates is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having assisted more than 75,000 children since its inception. Today, the organization advocates for every child involved in a Marion County abuse or neglect case – more than 5,000 annually – with the help of more than 400 volunteers.
Massa investiture ceremony held Monday
Mark Massa was robed as the 107th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court in an investiture ceremony held Monday in the Supreme Court Courtroom.
Opinions May 7, 2012 ILD
7th Circuit Court of Appeals had posted no Indiana opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court had posted no Indiana opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Luis Ramos v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A04-1103-CR-138
Criminal. Affirms sentences for felony murder and Class A misdemeanor possession of a handgun without a license, but remands for correction of sentence, holding sentences were to be served consecutively, not concurrently.
Raymond S. Schmitt v. State of Indiana (NFP)
71A03-1108-CR-368
Criminal. Affirms revocation of probation.
Richard Williams v. State of Indiana (NFP)
48A02-1107-CR-635
Criminal. Affirms revocation of probation.
In Re the Marriage of: Tasha Rose v. Melvin Rose (NFP)
56A03-1109-DR-416
Domestic relation. Affirms trial court’s grant of father’s motion for modification of custody, visitation and child support.
Juan De Dios Orozco-Mitchel v. State of Indiana (NFP)
02A04-1107-CR-365
Criminal. Affirms sentence for Class A felony conspiracy to deal in cocaine or narcotic drug.
Opinions May 7, 2012
Indiana Court of Appeals
Luis Ramos v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A04-1103-CR-138
Criminal. Affirms sentences for felony murder and Class A misdemeanor possession of a handgun without a license, but remands for correction of sentence, holding sentences were to be served consecutively, not concurrently.
ICADV calls for workshop proposals
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeking workshop proposals and presenters for its 30th annual Fall Conference, scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10, 2012. The deadline to apply is June 1.
Justices to decide case questioning health care costs charged to uninsured patients
Indiana’s high court will hear arguments Thursday in Allen v. Clarian Health Partners, Inc., 955 N.E.2d 804 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011), vacated.
Disbarred attorney accused of forgery
Rodney P. Sniadecki, a sole practitioner in South Bend who was disbarred by the Indiana Supreme Court in 2010, has been indicted on three counts of forgery.
Opinions May 4, 2012 ILD
7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana opinions by IL deadline.
Indiana courts posted no opinions Friday.
Munster ranks fifth in national competition
A team of students from Munster High School took fifth place among 56 teams in the We the People National Finals in Washington, D.C., April 27 through May 1.