ATC chairman stepping down
P. Thomas Snow, a former judge in Wayne County, is resigning as chairman of the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
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SCOTUS mulling the future of class-action suits
Defense and plaintiffs attorneys alike have their eyes on the Supreme Court of the United States, which has before it a case that some say could spell the end to class-action lawsuits in the name of contractual arbitration.
Opinions Nov. 9, 2010 ILD
The Indiana Supreme Court posted no opinions before IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jess David Woods v. State of Indiana (NFP)
18A05-0909-CR-545
Criminal. Affirms Woods’ conviction of and sentence for murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of S.M.; T.U. v. Indiana Dept. of Child Services (NFP)
27A04-1005-JT-266
Juvenile. Affirms involuntary termination of parental rights.
Emilio Rivera v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1001-CR-59
Criminal. Affirms convictions of two counts of Class D felony theft of social security cards.
The Indiana Tax Court posted no opinions before IL deadline.
Court affirms locked glove box search
Without a case on point for the Indiana Court of Appeals to follow, the state’s second-highest appellate court has followed the direction of federal rulings and national precedent on allowing police to search locked glove boxes without a warrant.
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The Indiana Supreme Court posted no opinions before IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jess David Woods v. State of Indiana (NFP)
18A05-0909-CR-545
Criminal. Affirms Woods’ conviction of and sentence for murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of S.M.; T.U. v. Indiana Dept. of Child Services (NFP)
27A04-1005-JT-266
Juvenile. Affirms involuntary termination of parental rights.
Emilio Rivera v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1001-CR-59
Criminal. Affirms convictions of two counts of Class D felony theft of social security cards.
The Indiana Tax Court posted no opinions before IL deadline.
Opinions Nov. 9, 2010
Indiana Court of Appeals
Anthony A. Parish v. State of Indiana
02A03-1002-CR-74
Criminal. Affirms Parish’s convictions of murder, Class B felony robbery, and Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license, and his sentence to an aggregate term of 86 years of incarceration. On appeal, Parish claimed a protective search of a locked glove box during a traffic stop was constitutionally improper, and therefore evidence found during the search should have been suppressed. COA concluded the protective search was permissible under the Fourth Amendment.
COA: jury should have had access to images
The Indiana Court of Appeals today reversed and remanded a jury verdict in favor of medical care providers in a medical-malpractice case involving a permanent eye injury following laser eye surgery. The appellate court concluded the trial court's evidentiary and instructional rulings constituted reversible error.
IBA: IBF – Your Local Bar’s Charitable Arm
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation has a distinct history and mission, making positive impact in the Indianapolis community through the philanthropy of thousands of IBA members.
IBA: Changes Announced Impacting Protective Order Registry
Great things are happening in Indiana in the ongoing fight against Intimate Partner Violence.
IBA: Robb to Lead Indiana Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has selected Indianapolis Bar Association member, The Hon. Margret G. Robb to succeed The Hon. John G. Baker as the next Chief Judge of the Court.
IBA: Finalists Announced for Indiana Tax Court Judge
Three finalists for Indiana Tax Court Judge, including IndyBar member Martha Wentworth, were recently announced by the Judicial Nominating Commission.
IBA: Unique ideas at heart of IBA Awards
Tireless effort, unique ideas, and a commitment to service are shared qualities within those selected to receive special honors at the Indianapolis Bar Association’s annual Recognition Luncheon.
DTCI: Be a good lawyer, but also be a good mentor
Libby Valos Moss lists what she has learned over the years in striving to be a good mentor.
DTCI: Indiana’s New Pattern Jury Instructions in Products Liability Cases
There has been great debate in the Indiana legal community about the recent changes to Indiana’s Model Jury Instructions that were revised to be written in plain English.
Federal Bar Update: Federal rule changes take effect Dec. 1
Significant rule changes are occurring to various district rules and local rules next month.
Editorial: Human trafficking is local issue
It’s a silent and devastating problem going on right under our noses, and it’s going to take courage and a willingness to ask invasive and uncomfortable questions to stop it.
Tippecanoe president supports local events
The president of the Tippecanoe County Bar Association, Randall L. Vonderheide encouraged members of that organization to attend Indiana District 4 Pro Bono Corporation’s annual meeting Oct. 27 at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Lafayette and a Nov. 4 lecture about Helen Jackson Gougar, a female lawyer from Lafayette who was the third woman to argue before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Corporate attorney serves as insurer’s litigation counsel
Crown Point attorney Shontrai Irving may be considered a success story in the legal world with multiple awards illustrating his experience in the corporate, criminal, and civil sides of the law. But that’s only one part of what he does, and while he loves the lawyering, it’s not what makes him the most proud.