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Praising new judicial selections
The Hoosier legal community is publicly praising the newest nominees for the state's federal bench as good choices, particularly for those interested in seeing a more diverse judiciary.
Talk to a Lawyer event a success
The statewide Talk to a Lawyer Today event that annually takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been hailed as the best yet by organizers. All 14 pro bono districts had at least one walk-in and/or call-in site for lawyers to answer questions from members of their communities for free.
DTCI: Intentional infliction of emotional distress
The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress ("IIED") arises when a defendant (1) engages in "extreme and outrageous" conduct that (2) intentionally or recklessly (3) causes (4) sever emotional distress to another.
Technology Untangled: Texting is not just for teens
I must admit that until recently I didn't think much of using a cell phone for sending text messages. However, since I purchased a new phone, I've started to experiment with it, and I am surprised to report that I have found some practical as well as fun uses for this technology.
Johnsen to be reconsidered for controversial national position
After her nomination to head the Office of Legal Counsel was returned to the president at the end of 2009, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington professor is expected to be renominated by President Barack Obama.
Sidebars: Pancake house offers delightful fare
When I travel, all intentions of eating healthy or not eating a lot go right out the window. When I travel with someone who has the same affinity for food, it is even worse. When I travel with my partner Jim Voyles, I make sure I wear pants with extra room because it is going to be a pig-fest all day long as it was on our recent trip to Michigan City.
Former attorney inspires new movie
Before his life became a movie script and Hollywood heavyweights took an interest in his story, John Crowley started as a rising star in Indiana's legal community.
Prosecutor denies alleged misconduct
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi denies that he violated any professional conduct rules in his handling of two high-profile murder cases, specifically in his written or spoken statements made when describing the crimes to the public.
Provision in new bill would withhold ‘big’ wins from deadbeat parents
State lawmakers want to crack down on child support collections and make it tougher for deadbeat parents to not pay what's owed.
Bill seeks to repeal placements statute
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would repeal a last-minute 2009 special session provision that gave the Indiana Department of Child Services key control in deciding whether juveniles should be placed outside the state.
Appellate case ‘purgatory’ exists in Indiana’s government center basement
Outside of courtrooms, conference rooms, and law firm offices, there's a place that most lawyers don't often see but is an essential step in the process cases go through at the Indiana appellate level.
Suspended LaPorte judge acquitted at trial
A suspended LaPorte Superior judge has been acquitted of any criminal charges involving an accidental shooting where her
head was grazed by a bullet and led to accusations that she tried to cover up details about what happened.
ACLU director discusses goals
Heading the organization charged with defending the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights is no easy feat.
IBA: Peters strives mightily in law
It's probably not surprising to those who know Steve Peters that he quoted Shakespeare while talking about his legal career. But many people might not know that Peters, a civil litigator with Harrison & Moberly LLP, was a self-professed math and English geek in high school and college.
Nominations would fill 3 U.S. District judicial posts.
A federal magistrate, a trial court judge, and a banking attorney who's served as a federal and county prosecutor are in line to be the newest additions to Indiana's federal bench.
Justices: Man not required to register
A Grant Superior judge erred in sentencing a man to register as a sex offender because that requirement wasn't in place at the time he committed his crime, rule the Indiana Supreme Court. Justices ruled Jan. 6 in the case of Gary M. Hevner v. State of Indiana, No. 27S02-1001-CR-5, which follows last year's decision […]
Editorial: SCOTUS order in Proposition 8 trial chills
It sounded too good be true, so we weren't surprised when we found out it was not to be.
Summit spurs school-focused bill
A juvenile justice summit by the Indiana State Bar Association in August has led to the introduction of a bill that would change how students are treated in schools and hopefully decrease the number of school suspensions while increasing statewide graduation rates.
Housing can cause conflicts in divorces
There is often obvious animosity between a husband and wife who are divorcing, and for those still living under one roof,
more problems can arise.