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Expert’s voice carries weight
Indiana Court of Appeals finds single expert can establish standard of care for legal malpractice.
Marion County judicial ‘slating fees’ subject of 2 inquiries
An Indianapolis attorney and an Indianapolis Bar Association political action committee want the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications to look into how Marion County judicial candidates contribute to political parties as part of the process in running to be a judge.
Giving fee guidance
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
AG’s office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
COA: Court erred in not granting request for change of judge
Indiana’s appellate court has reversed a trial court in denying a mother’s request for change of judge in a custody dispute.
COA reverses trial court in OWI case
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s grant of a truck driver’s motion to suppress evidence, holding that police did not violate his rights in an unusual traffic stop.
Driver’s appeal based on misinterpretation of previous COA decision
A woman convicted of Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended within 10 years of a prior infraction misinterpreted a prior case in support of her appeal.
15 apply to be Supreme Court justice
Fifteen people have applied to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, the high court announced Friday. They are vying to replace Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, who will leave the bench March 4.
Tort Claims Act does not grant immunity for reckless conduct
The Indiana Court of Appeals held the Tort Claims Act does not grant immunity to law enforcement officers who fail to exercise reasonable care while driving.
Webcasting allowed in 3 Lake County courtrooms
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced a new 18-month pilot project allowing trial court proceedings to be webcast in three Lake County courtrooms.
Appellate court orders new trial in child molesting case
A man who was convicted of Class C felony child molesting is entitled to a new trial, according to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
COA holds volunteer caretaker not entitled to damages
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s finding that a man was not entitled to damages for taking care of a blighted property.
Judge rules on summary judgment motions in IBM case
The State of Indiana may be on the hook to pay IBM $40 million in subcontractor assignment fees per the contract it had with IBM to update the state’s welfare system, a contract the state cancelled in October 2009 because it wasn’t happy with results.
IU Maurer to host federal sentencing talk
Indiana University Maurer School of Law will host 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge David Hamilton for a discussion on federal sentencing on Jan. 31. IU Maurer professor Ryan Scott will join Hamilton in discussing the comparative severity of federal prison sentences.
Appellate court upholds denial of palliative care
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed that a man is not entitled to ongoing palliative care because he failed to specify what treatment he believes he needs.
Judges uphold convictions for attempted trafficking with an inmate
The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a defendant’s argument that her Class C felony conviction of attempted trafficking with an inmate violates the proportionality clause of the Indiana Constitution.
COA: Judge didn’t err in rejecting master commissioner’s sentence
The Indiana Court of Appeals found a Marion Superior judge did not err when she rejected a master commissioner’s sentence of a man who pleaded guilty to a drunk-driving charge because the master commissioner didn’t have the authority to enter a final judgment on the sentence.
Supreme Court takes 2 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases last week, in which they issued decisions, and denied transfer to eight other cases.
Justices rule on Post-Conviction Rule 2
The Indiana Supreme Court was divided in two ways in a case involving Indiana Post-Conviction Rule 2: on what standard to use to judge the performance of PCR 2 counsel and whether a defendant should be allowed to appeal the denial of his petition to file a belated direct appeal.