SEPT. 14-27, 2012
Courts often side with homeowners associations in disputes with residents. A legislative group is looking to make major revisions to Indiana's Criminal Code. Ex-attorney William Conour's behavior raised suspicion in former colleagues years ago.
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Sex offender registry listings subject of court appeals
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals says DOC must fix errors; The Indiana Court of Appeals recently heard an ex post facto claim.
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Lawsuits test gun restrictions at polling places, local regulations
Can you carry a gun to the ballot box? With a few narrow exceptions, the answer appears to be yes. A lawsuit filed last month in St. Joseph Superior Court could clarify further whether a 2011 law that voids local firearm regulations would make efforts to keep guns out of voting precincts illegal.
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Attorneys seek to help homeless veterans
Legal issues are often obstacles in veterans finding permanent housing.
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Conour’s colleagues questioned behavior
William Conour, until recently, was one of Indiana’s most respected and powerful personal injury attorneys, his name prominent enough to grace a law school atrium. Now he faces a federal charge that could send him to prison for much of the rest of his life.
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LSA leaves opinions at the door
In a world of partisan wrangling, the Legislative Services Agency has “jealously guarded” its nonpartisan nature.
Read MoreCCEC Work Group proposes sweeping revision to the Indiana Criminal Code
The Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Code Evaluation Commission has started another round of hearings to collect data and recommendations for revising the state’s criminal statutes. A key element of this review will be an extensive study of significant sections of Title 35 by the CCEC Work Group.
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Courts tend to side with HOAs on disputes
No one disputes that Country Squire Lakes Community in Jennings County has decayed from a pleasant welcoming place to live into a mess of broken down mobile homes where there is fear of crime. They disagree if the change is radical enough to excuse homeowners from paying dues and assessments to their homeowners association.
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Foreclosures surge as process slows
Indiana had one of the sharpest increases in foreclosure filings in July, according to RealtyTrac, which said they rose 83 percent compared with the prior month.
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Lucas: Make this the year to support civic education
Indiana lawyers will have a unique opportunity to participate in a civic education program that will cast a national spotlight on our state and legal community. The 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship will be held in Indianapolis May 9 to 11.
Read MoreFederal Bar Update: Opinion provides insight on attorney fees in FDCPA cases
Federal courts routinely determine fee petitions for prevailing parties in various fee-shifting cases. A recent opinion from Magistrate Judge Denise LaRue illustrates guiding principles here.
Read MoreCox: Avoid client problems by avoiding problem clients
In this column, basic tips for preventing legal malpractice claims and other risk management strategies will be explored. Here are this author’s Top Ten client screening suggestions.
Read MoreStart Page: Disaster! It lurks around the corner – protect data now
You are hanging by a thread and you don’t even know it. Your Internet connection is delivered by two wires that connect to a box on the outside of your office – and all that separates you from disaster is a cable removed from a jack on the wall.
Read MoreDean’s Desk: Law students benefit from alumni’s professional experience
One of the benefits of writing this column is that it gives me time to reflect on aspects of Notre Dame Law School that are known and appreciated in South Bend and among our graduates, but are perhaps not as well known to the Indiana bench and bar.
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Bankruptcy Court amends some rules, seeks comment on others
The judges in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana have amended local bankruptcy rules, with the changes taking effect Oct. 1. The court is also considering the addition of five local rules.
Read MoreMiami Circuit Judge Robert Spahr dies
Miami Circuit Judge Robert A. Spahr, 66, died Monday at his residence after a brief battle with cancer.
Read MoreNew partnership sends McKinney faculty and students back to high school
They arrived on yellow school buses as visitors Wednesday afternoon but someday the high school students may come as law students. The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy inked a partnership that will put McKinney faculty and students in Shortridge classrooms and bring Shortridge students to McKinney.
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Indiana Court Decisions – Aug. 22-Sept. 4, 2012
Read opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts.
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DTCI: Negligent infliction of emotional distress
There are few torts that have been subject to more expansion and modification in the last 20 years than negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Read MoreDTCI conference November 15-16
Join your colleagues at the Abe Martin Lodge inside Brown County State Park for a casual but informative two-day seminar. Bring your family and enjoy the park activities, including the indoor water park. 13.5 hours CLE credit (2.0 hours ethics) pending
Read MoreChinn: Checking Our Institutions
Every time I travel alone, say for an out-of-town deposition, I am conscious of those blocks of time in which you get to be alone in your thoughts. As much as the travel itself is rarely fun, I almost always find great value in those periods of “travel reflection,” especially when things prior to leaving home have been so busy.
Read MoreIndyBar Election Season Round-Up
News and commentary on the upcoming election are nearly impossible to escape at this point. Take a break from the non-stop back and forth political banter with several upcoming election-related non-partisan events and programs.
Read MoreAround the IndyBar: Welcome Bar Leader Series Class X!
Photos from the Bar Leader Series Class X kickoff.
Read MoreIBA: Metz, Zweig IndyBar Professionalism Award Winners
Chosen by the bar’s Professionalism Committee, the 2012 recipient of the Silver Gavel Award is the Hon. Anthony Metz III of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana, while the 2012 Professionalism Award will be presented to Sally Zweig of Katz & Korin PC. Both recipients were roundly praised for their professionalism by the committee, which is chaired by David K. Herzog of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.
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