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IndyBar: Construction and Conversion Deadlines in the Time of COVID-19: Check Your Loan Documents

June 24, 2020 | From IndyBar

Since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the United States in March 2020, many developers and borrowers with real estate construction or rehabilitation projects underway are faced with the critical question of whether they can adhere to the construction, conversion and other deadlines set forth in the project’s loan documents. Here are some key items to review if COVID-19 may cause the project to miss a critical deadline.

Letter to the editor: Attorneys’ oath demands action

June 24, 2020

In light of excessive police violence, I call on my fellow barristers, who took the same oath as I, to begin living that oath. “I will never reject, from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the defenseless, the oppressed or those who cannot afford adequate legal assistance; so help me God.”

Dreyer: Judge John Baker — A ‘listening’ kind of justice

June 24, 2020 | David J. Dreyer

As his judging life comes to a crossroads, Judge John Baker sees similarities between his first days in small claims court and his last days now on the Court of Appeals.

IndyBar: Creating a Financial Plan to Get Through a Market Recession

June 24, 2020 | From IndyBar

With the choose-your-own apocalypse nature of today’s new cycle, it’s hard for young attorneys to prioritize financial health. To that end, James Munder of Northwestern Mutual gave a great presentation last month on creating a financial plan to get through a market recession.

Councilman who called Black Lives Matter protesters ‘uneducated’ resigns

June 23, 2020 | Associated Press

A northeastern Indiana county councilman has resigned days after he sparked outage by saying during a council meeting that Black Lives Matter protesters were “uneducated” and lamented that they “breed.”

Ex-Valpo student gets probation for filming students showering

June 23, 2020 | Associated Press

A former Valparaiso University student has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to secretly filming male classmates showering and using the bathroom and posting the videos online.

Sharply divided Supreme Court sides with smartphone owner in self-incrimination case

June 23, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A harshly split Indiana Supreme Court has ruled 3-2 in favor of a woman who was found in contempt for refusing to unlock her smart phone in a criminal investigation. A majority of the high court reversed the contempt order, holding in a landmark ruling that forcing her to unlock her iPhone would violate her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

7th Circuit rejects sentence appeal as ‘way short of due diligence’

June 23, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of a man’s claim that he is entitled to resentencing, concluding that his request was much too late.

Second round of interviews announced for coming COA vacancy

June 23, 2020 | IL Staff

Seven semifinalists vying for the Indiana Court of Appeals judicial vacancy left by retiring Judge John Baker will be interviewed in person by the Judicial Nominating Commission on July 1. The interviews come after 13 applicants were interviewed remotely earlier this month.

David reappointed as ex-officio Indiana Bar Foundation board member

June 23, 2020 | IL Staff

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David has been reappointed as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Indiana Bar Foundation.

Poll: Nearly all in US back criminal justice reform

June 23, 2020 | Associated Press

Americans overwhelmingly want clear standards on when police officers may use force and consequences for officers who do so excessively, according to a new poll that finds nearly all Americans favor at least some level of change to the nation’s criminal justice system.

Officials halt central Indiana county’s needle exchange

June 23, 2020 | Associated Press

Commissioners in a central Indiana county have failed to extend the county’s needle exchange, halting local efforts to prevent the spread of diseases among intravenous drug users by providing them with clean needles.

Biden campaign commits to 3 debates, one in Indiana

June 23, 2020 | Associated Press

Joe Biden’s campaign said Monday that the presumptive Democratic nominee would commit to participating in three debates, including one in Indiana, and slammed a push by President Trump’s advisers for an additional debate as an “effort to change the subject.”

Trump administration extends visa ban to non-immigrants

June 23, 2020 | Associated Press

The Trump administration on Monday extended a ban on green cards issued outside the United States until the end of the year and added many temporary work visas to the freeze, including those used heavily by technology companies and multinational corporations.

7th Circuit orders resentencing in career offender’s bank robbery, carjacking

June 22, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A man convicted of armed robbery will again have his sentence reconsidered after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found a district court failed to sufficiently justify why it deviated from his sentencing guideline range by more than 37 years.

COA affirms driver waived claims of error in car accident case

June 22, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury’s verdict in a car accident dispute, finding the driver determined most at fault has waived his claims of error.

Battery convictions sustained for man who burned child

June 22, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A man convicted of burning his girlfriend’s child could not convince the Indiana Court of Appeals on Monday that his several convictions of battery subjected him to double jeopardy.

Supreme Court rules SEC can recoup money in fraud cases

June 22, 2020 | Associated Press

The Supreme Court on Monday preserved an important tool used by securities regulators to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases.

Prosecutor: South Bend 1-year-old fatally shot by 4-year-old

June 22, 2020 | Associated Press

A young child who was fatally shot in South Bend was struck after the accidental discharge of a gun by a 4-year-old sibling, prosecutors said Friday.

COVID-19 relief in Indiana appellate courts extended

June 22, 2020 | IL Staff

Relief from deadlines in court cases affected by the coronavirus pandemic has been extended by a joint order of the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals issued Friday.

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