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COA: Court erred in admitting probable cause affidavit
A trial court should not have admitted a probable cause affidavit that contained multiple layers of hearsay at a probation revocation hearing, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Wednesday.
Court: CHINS fact-finding hearing required by due process
The Indiana Court of Appeals disagrees with the state Department of Child Services that fact-finding and dispositional hearings in a child in need of services case are interchangeable. The appellate panel has ruled a Marion County father’s due process rights were denied because he didn’t receive the opportunity for a fact-finding hearing.
Township board OKs court move
The Center Township Board on Sept. 21 approved a plan to move the township’s small claims court from the downtown Indianapolis City-County Building to the Julia M. Carson Government Center despite a judge’s objection.
Unique court marks 10th anniversary
The state’s only community court marks its 10th anniversary this year with a celebration planned for Sept. 29.
Questioning judicial campaign contributions
The American Bar Association urges states to adopt recusal rules because of judicial fundraising concerns.
COA affirms lower court in shoe-killing case
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a post-conviction court’s determination that a man convicted of kicking another man to death cannot appeal his conviction.
Bar foundation names ‘legendary lawyer’
The Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation have chosen Leslie Duvall as the 2011 Legendary Lawyer. On Sept. 27, Indianapolis firm Lewis & Kappes will hold a ceremony in his honor.
First Wednesday to discuss bullying
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion panel on Sept. 7 will tackle the issue of bullying.
Attorney general wants State Fair class action dismissed
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General filed a motion Monday in Marion Superior Court to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit filed as a result of the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair.
Class-action lawsuit filed over State Fair stage collapse
A class-action lawsuit filed by an Indianapolis law firm is the largest legal action to arise so far from the collapse of a concert stage at the Indiana State Fair.
COA sides with Live Nation in naming dispute
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the Murat Temple Association’s claim that Live Nation Worldwide violated terms of its lease agreement.
Attorney named as new Julian Center leader
The Julian Center, a nonprofit providing counseling and other services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other life crises, has announced that Melissa Pershing will be the center’s new executive director.
Protective Order Pro Bono Project launches pro se clinic
The Protective Order Pro Bono Project, which provides pro bono legal assistance to indigent victims of domestic violence in Marion County to obtain and enforce protection orders, is starting a pro se clinic this month.
Partner pay rises despite economic recession
Partners at Indianapolis’ largest law firms are enjoying healthy pay increases despite the tough economic times.
First Wednesday event to discuss use of force by police
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion on Aug. 3 is “POLICE: Use of Force – Crossing the Threshold.”
DOJ: No charges against cops involved in arrest of Indianapolis teen
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it’s closed its investigation into whether federal criminal civil rights charges should be filed against the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the arrest of Indianapolis teenager Brandon Johnson. Johnson claimed officers used excessive force while trying to arrest him.
Hail creates firestorm for State Farm
Hailstorm damages more than property, resulting in $14.5 million defamation verdict against the insurer.
A century of Indiana lawyers
Patrick Myers Sullivan became one of the state’s newest attorneys this spring, and in doing so a fourth consecutive generation in his family entered the legal profession.
Early intervention for juveniles
A new law, along with pilot programs, encourage alternatives to keep kids out of courts.