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Sharon McGoff writes about why our bodies need vacations and how to take one.
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Sharon McGoff writes about why our bodies need vacations and how to take one.
Wandini Riggins writes about Indianapolis attorney Kenan L. Farrell and his work with the arts community.
Economics are one reason why lawyers postpone withdrawal from practice.
An attorney’s inquiry on a listserv led to the Indiana State Bar Association ethics opinion.
Attorneys who handle estate planning say questions remain about the future of the federal estate tax.
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.
Relaxed admission requirements by states could remove barriers to employment for lawyers who must move when spouse relocates.
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.
Mark Massa was robed as the 107th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court in an investiture ceremony held Monday in the Supreme Court Courtroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana opinions by IL deadline.
Indiana courts posted no opinions Friday.
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.
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.
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.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Tax Court posted no opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Gregory Foster v. State of Indiana (NFP)
02A04-1107-PC-398
Post conviction. Affirms denial of petition for post-conviction relief.
Travis Moore v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1109-CR-807
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement.
Indiana Court of Appeals
M.O. v. Indiana Dept. of Insurance, Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund
53A05-1112-PL-682
Civil plenary. Affirms conclusion that Indiana Code 24-4.6-1-101 (1993), with its 8 percent interest rate, applies to payments to M.O, a successful malpractice claimant, and that interest began to accrue on the 15th day of the month following the end of the claim period in which the claim was filed with the Patient’s Compensation Fund.