JULY 21-AUG. 3, 2010

Meet the 9 semi-finalists who want to be Indiana's next Supreme Court justice. Read how about the broad discovery order issued by a federal magistrate on social media information. Learn why the state changed how it notifies victims about changes in someone's status in the DOC system.

9 semi-finalists in running for justice spot

July 20, 2010 |

Nine attorneys remain in the running to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice after a seven-member commission narrowed
down a list of nearly three-dozen applicants earlier this month for the court opening.

Patient wins case following disclosure of HIV status

July 20, 2010 |

Considering how much information is out there on just about every individual – a simple Google search can prove that
– it’s difficult to say what is or isn’t private anymore.

Judge faces 4 charges

July 20, 2010 |

A Marion Superior judge presiding over the county’s traffic court faces four judicial misconduct charges as a result of his general handling of traffic infraction cases and one suit in particular, where the state justices have described him as being “biased.”

State changes victim alerts

July 20, 2010 |

The Indiana Department of Correction recently changed how it will notify those who register to find out where someone is in
the system, whether it’s a transfer from one jail to another, a change in status, or a legal hearing.

‘Posnerian’ wisdom featured in professor’s new book

July 20, 2010 |

It’s no secret judicial clerks help with writing opinions at some point in the process – whether it’s the
research, writing a first draft, reading and writing memos to judges on their drafts, or in some cases rewriting the judge’s
first draft or outline into a final draft.

Disciplinary rulings explore ‘knowing’ standard

July 20, 2010 |

Attorneys faced misconduct cases involving incorrect citation, agreement-signing.

Attorneys assist young entrepreneurs

July 20, 2010 |

When an attorney in a bar association’s program for young lawyers learned that a program that helps at-risk youth to start and maintain their own businesses was in transition and needed a little help, he suggested his group step in.

Hogsett tapped for U.S. Attorney post

July 20, 2010 |

When Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett received the news that he’d been tapped by President Barack Obama to be the next
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, one of his first thoughts was that this could be the next home run in
his career.

Furniture designer uses old law books

July 20, 2010 |

One Indianapolis furniture designer make benches, tables, a screen, and even a functioning chandelier out of book bindings.

Lawyer elected U.S. Libertarian Party officer

July 20, 2010 |

Mark Rutherford wants America’s third-largest political party to make inroads by showing competence at the grassroots level of government.

Anything you tweet may be used against you…

July 20, 2010 |

Instant updates on Facebook and Twitter are becoming a staple in people’s lives, and those social media networks are
becoming a more common part of the litigation process in state and federal courts.

Editorial: Concerns about budget cuts warranted

July 20, 2010 |

We believe the state of Indiana has hit bone with a budget cut instituted earlier this month.

Technology Untangled: Multifunction copier lacks key functions

July 20, 2010 |

Bour takes a look at a multifunction copier from Canon that disappointed him.

Sidebars: Despite detour, lunch did not disappoint

July 20, 2010 |

Sometimes you have to go with Plan B when it comes to finding a place to eat.

Justices consider juvenile placements

July 20, 2010 |

The Indiana Supreme Court is considering a case where a St. Joseph County juvenile judge has declared unconstitutional three
statutes involving child placements, a controversial issue that’s pitted many within the state judiciary against the
Indiana Department of Child Services for the past two years.

No issue with all legislative logrolling

July 20, 2010 |

The Indiana Supreme Court offered some clues recently about why it’s ignored repeated attempts to address the issue
of legislative logrolling, where multiple unrelated changes are stuffed into one massive bill that becomes law.

Supreme Court orders special judge for third high-profile trial

July 12, 2010 |

The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a southern Indiana judge to preside over the third trial of a former state trooper
charged with murdering his family a decade ago, and one of the initial decisions he’ll consider is whether to move the
trial outside that region.

Court reform plan starts with enhanced education proposal

July 9, 2010 |

As part of a larger court reform plan, the governing board of the Judicial Conference of Indiana wants more required education
for judges at the state appellate and trial levels.

7th Circuit upholds gun ban for domestic violence offender

July 14, 2010 |

A Wisconsin man who pled guilty to possessing firearms after he was convicted of a domestic battery misdemeanor
is not allowed
to have those firearms, even though he argued they were used for hunting.

Retired judge overturned based on bias shown on bench

July 9, 2010 |

The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a convicted child molester because of the conduct from the longtime
trial judge, who resigned from the bench in September amid a judicial misconduct investigation.

Prosecutor candidate drops out of race

July 16, 2010 |

The Democratic candidate for Gibson County Prosecutor has withdrawn from the race following his indictment on four charges,
including possession of child pornography.

Merit-selection panel formed to select new federal magistrate

July 12, 2010 |

Anyone interested in being a federal magistrate for the southern part of Indiana has until Wednesday to apply for that position.

Judiciary ready to move on appellate CMS, e-filing

July 12, 2010 |

The state judiciary is moving forward with a plan to establish an appellate case management system, which someday could entail
an e-filing system similar to what the federal courts currently have access to.

Prominent family law attorney dies

July 12, 2010 |

A well-known and longtime family law attorney in Indianapolis died July 7 at the age of 80.

Former Indiana appellate deputy clerk dies

July 20, 2010 |

A former deputy clerk for Indiana’s appellate courts died July 5 in Wisconsin from complications following a heart transplant.

Products Liability/Negligence

July 19, 2010 |

Jonathan M. Hinsey v. Better Built Dry Kilns, Inc. and DeNardi, s.r.l., a/k/a Nardi Group and Nardi Partecipazioni,
s.r.l.

Disciplinary Actions – 7/21

July 20, 2010 |

Disciplinary actions from July 21-Aug. 3, 2010, issue.

SJCBA welcomes new members

July 20, 2010 |

The St. Joseph County Bar Association hosted its annual “An Evening at the Cove” June 30 for new members of the
SJCBA at Coveleski Regional Stadium, home of the South Bend Silver Hawks baseball team.

Hickey: Common Goal

July 20, 2010 |

“Common,” as in shared by two or more people or as in done often or not rare. Common can also mean belonging to or affecting the whole of a community as in common land. These definitions capture the spirit of the members of our Bar; I witnessed this first-hand recently through an initiative called Common Goal.

The IBA’s Criminal Justice and Appellate Sections File Amicus Brief on Sentencing Issue

July 20, 2010 |

Recently, Indiana’s trial courts have begun utilizing “scoring models” to help determine a reasonable sentence. The practice of using such “scoring models” was recently challenged by a criminal defendant and his case reached the Supreme Court of Indiana.

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