Indiana receives settlement from Sketchers for false claims about shoe benefits
Indiana will receive more than $105,000 from Sketchers USA from a settlement for falsely claiming some of its shoes could help consumers lose weight and tone up.
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Commission names 5 COA semifinalists
After a day of interviews, the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has picked the five people who remain in the running to become a Court of Appeals judge.
SJCBA collects business clothes for Goodwill
After a month of collecting used business wear, the New Lawyer Committee of the St. Joseph County Bar Association has more than 1,000 suits, shirts, shoes and other items to donate to Goodwill.
Bankruptcy court issues order on maximum fee for Chapter 13 cases
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana Chief Bankruptcy Judge Anthony J. Metz III signed an order Tuesday changing the maximum fee allowable under Local Rule B-2016-1(b).
Attorney general sues home loan modification companies
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed five lawsuits against companies around the country he claims have scammed Hoosiers trying to keep their homes. Since 2006, the AG’s office has filed 110 suits against foreclosure consultant companies.
Dickson selected as chief justice
Acting Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has been selected by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission to be chief justice.
Court reform grant applications now available
The Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is encouraging judges to apply for the 2012 Court Reform grants. The money can be used to improve local court systems.
14 apply for Court of Appeals vacancy
Four trial judges and 10 attorneys have indicated they would like to be the next Indiana Court of Appeals judge.
Suit claims marriage statute unconstitutional
A secular group and three of its members are suing the Marion County prosecutor and clerk, claiming an Indiana statute is unconstitutional because it says that religions are the only groups with rights to have their beliefs recognized in marriage ceremonies.
AG announced Depakote settlement
Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Monday that Indiana will recoup millions of dollars in two separate settlements of multistate lawsuits against pharmaceutical maker Abbott Laboratories over illegal off-label marketing of its drug, Depakote.
Environmental law group names IU professor award winner
The Environmental Law Institute has named an Indiana University scientist and faculty member the winner of the 2012 National Wetlands Award for Science Research.
Indiana Court Decisions – April 19-May 2, 2012
Read opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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.
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.
Vacancies on federal bench will be topic of White House meetings Monday
Reba Boyd Wooden, executive director of the Center for Inquiry-Indiana, will travel to Washington Monday to meet with White House officials about the vacancy crisis in America’s federal courts.
Governor signs Lifeline Law
A ceremonial signing of Indiana’s Lifeline Law was held Friday at the Statehouse. Senate Enrolled Act 274 provides legal immunity from prosecution for those who seek medical attention for an intoxicated person.
Chief justice to be selected May 15
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will meet May 15 to vote on who will be Indiana’s chief justice. Justice Brent Dickson has been acting chief justice since Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard retired in March.