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Justices asked to revisit Indian family law
At least one Indiana Court of Appeals judge believes the state’s highest court should revisit how it applies a three-decade
old statute to tribal Indian family adoption issues inside Indiana.
Pizza chain sued for Rockwell-themed ads
The owners of the rights to Normal Rockwell art are suing a Michigan-based pizza company for re-creating a famous painting to sell pizzas during the holidays.
Justices order new trial based on traffic judge’s conduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has set the stage for a judicial disciplinary action against a Marion County Traffic Court judge
for his courtroom conduct on a speeding and suspended license case last year.
Opinions – June 9, 2010
Indiana Supreme Court
Walker
Whatley v. State of Indiana
49S02-0908-CR-379
Criminal. Affirms Whatley’s conviction of and sentence for Class A felony dealing in cocaine because he was arrested
within 1,000 feet of a church that provided services to youth on a regular basis. A jury could properly find that the nearby
church was a “youth program center” because it provided a building or structure that on a regular basis offered
recreational, social, or other programs or services for persons less than 18 years of age. Justices Boehm and Rucker dissent.
Senate votes on federal magistrate’s nomination
By now, Indiana may have its newest federal judge in the Southern District of Indiana. The U.S. Senate was scheduled to vote on the confirmation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson at 5:30 p.m. June 7, which came after the deadline for this story. Confirmation approval meant that a woman who’s been on the federal […]
Justices differ on defining ‘youth program center’
Two Indiana Supreme Court justices objected to affirming a man’s drug sentence for possession within 1,000 feet of a
“youth program center” because the church that ran the programs wasn’t easily identifiable as regularly
running programs for kids.
IBA: Did You Know?
When the federally funded Legal Services Corporation was formed 36 years ago, its goal was to ensure that all Americans have access to a lawyer and the justice system for civil legal issues regardless of their ability to pay.
IBA: Disaster Recovery Planning Can’t Afford to Wait
Lawyers are known for giving advice that helps clients plan, but when it comes to planning for a disaster and recovery, legal professionals need to take their own advice and create a plan.
IBA: Building a Network for New Attorneys
Many say the first year of practice is the most stressful of any lawyer’s career.
IBA: Troubled Times Increase Need for IOLTA Concept
Although income generated from IOLTA accounts has declined precipitously in the recent recession, it is important to maintain support for the IOLTA concept.
IBA: MPRE Course is Like Free Insurance
For nearly ten years now a passing score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) has been required for admission to the Indiana Bar.
IBA: Website to Provide Info About Appellate Judges on Retention Ballot
Indiana’s Appellate Courts are once again providing voters with a simple avenue for learning about judges who are on the November retention ballot.
IBA: Lawyer Referral Service to Reduce Fees and Upgrade Services
Last week the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Board of Directors approved a plan that provides for a reduction in Lawyer Referral Service member fees while increasing marketing efforts and adding online reporting of referrals made.
IBA: Babbitt Selected to Lead Bar Foundation
Robin Babbitt was recently selected by the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) as its 2011 President.
DTCI: The broad scope of MDA preemption
In a series of decisions culminating in Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc., federal courts came to recognize that the
Medial Device Amendments preempted not only traditional products liability claims such as those based on an alleged defect
or implied warranty but also causes of action premised on theories such as consumer fraud.
Disciplinary Actions – 6/9
Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission actions from the June 9 Indiana Lawyer.