DTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review
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On the Move – 2/3/12
See who’s been promoted or honored recently in the Indiana legal community.
BGBC: Calculating lost profits requires analysis
Computing the lost profits of a business as a result of a wrongful act is a complex task. And many times, the question to ask is: “But for” a wrongful act, what would the profits be? What would the value be?
Indiana Judges Association: Zen and the art of case management
So over many years, I found a kind of “sub-wisdom.” It came not from law study or research, but rather from living with real world cases.
Technology Untangled: Intel WiDi laptops provide wireless HDTV display
Stephen Bour looks at using WiDi for law firm and courtroom presentations.
Litigation training in short supply
Fewer jury trials leave young lawyers looking for experience outside of court.
Indiana State Bar Association to produce more CLE
A new initiative changes the roles of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum and the Indiana State Bar Association.
Expert’s voice carries weight
Indiana Court of Appeals finds single expert can establish standard of care for legal malpractice.
Marion County judicial ‘slating fees’ subject of 2 inquiries
An Indianapolis attorney and an Indianapolis Bar Association political action committee want the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications to look into how Marion County judicial candidates contribute to political parties as part of the process in running to be a judge.
Lawyer sees Super Bowl as moment to showcase inclusiveness
Attorney Greg Fehribach is looking forward to Super Bowl XLVI, when thousands of visitors to Indianapolis will make their way through downtown, thanks in part to infrastructure he helped design. For Fehribach, who uses a wheelchair as a mobility aid, the hallmark of any great city is its ability to offer everyone the same experiences.
Giving fee guidance
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
Opinions Jan. 30, 2012 ILD
7th Circuit Court of Appeals had issued no opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court had issued no opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Fletcher Coleman and Dorothy Coleman v. Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, Inc., and Northeast Neighborhood Council, Inc. (NFP)
71A05-1106-CT-300
Civil tort. Affirms trial court’s denial of the Colemans’ motion to strike portions of Northeast Neighborhood’s Revitalization Organization’s affidavits, finding no genuine issues of material fact exist.
Term. of the Parent-Child Rel. of J.S., minor child, and T.S. (Father) v. Indiana Dept. of Child Services, Scott County Office (NFP)
72A01-1107-JT-329
Juvenile. Affirms termination of father’s parental rights.
Anthony A. May v. State of Indiana (NFP)
35A02-1107-CR-697
Criminal. Affirms conviction of and sentence for Class C felony nonsupport of a dependent child.
Andre Perry v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1105-CR-438
Criminal. Affirms convictions of and sentences for Class B felony unlawful possession of a firearm, three counts of Class B felony criminal confinement and one count of Class C felony robbery.
Kristen Leach v. Steven Leach (NFP)
39A01-1108-DR-332
Domestic relation. Affirms trial court’s order granting custody of children to father.
Jesse C.E. Rayford v. State of Indiana (NFP)
01A02-1106-CR-554
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy, but remands for resentencing, holding that the combined term of imprisonment and period of probation should not exceed one year.
Opinions Jan. 30, 2012
Indiana Court of Appeals
State of Indiana v. Johnnie S. McCaa
56A04-1107-CR-341
Criminal. Reverses trial court’s grant of McCaa’s motion to suppress evidence, holding that due to the unusual circumstances of an initial traffic stop, police did not err in asking McCaa to drive his truck to another location, where he ultimately failed field sobriety tests.
AG’s office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
COA: Court erred in not granting request for change of judge
Indiana’s appellate court has reversed a trial court in denying a mother’s request for change of judge in a custody dispute.
COA reverses trial court in OWI case
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s grant of a truck driver’s motion to suppress evidence, holding that police did not violate his rights in an unusual traffic stop.
Driver’s appeal based on misinterpretation of previous COA decision
A woman convicted of Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended within 10 years of a prior infraction misinterpreted a prior case in support of her appeal.
Governor signs human trafficking bill
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed Senate Enrolled Act 4, which more clearly defines human trafficking and strengthens penalties for that crime. The new law is effective immediately.