IBA: Zore and Keele to Change Courts
The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee recently approved the reassignments of Judge Jerry Zore to Marion Probate Court,
and Judge Mike Keele to Civil Division Court 7.
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Lawyer-owned bar opens in Indianapolis
The Ball & Biscuit had its soft opening at 331 Massachusetts Ave. in Indianapolis June 24.
Law doesn’t infringe on free speech
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled June 24 on the case of Doe v. Reed, No. 09-559, in which Terre Haute
attorney James Bopp Jr. was the lead attorney on the case that pitted free speech versus public disclosure of ballot petition
supporters.
Judicial pay case gets ABA support
The American Bar Association wants the Supreme Court of the United States to take a case that asks whether congressional denial
of cost-of-living adjustments for federal judges compromises judicial independence and violates the Constitution.
Evansville bar preps for anniversary
Leading to its 100th anniversary in less than a year, the Evansville Bar Association has been making preparations to celebrate
the anticipated completion of The Randall T. Shepard Courtroom.
Federal Bar Update: Permissible fishing in discovery process
John Maley writes about how one recent discovery order is interesting and has potential broader significance beyond the dispute
between the parties.
DTCI: Practicing law can be gratifying, even in summertime
Recently, in a moment of self-reflection, I found myself thinking about what I find gratifying about practicing law.
What’s a patent worth?
The question of “What is my patent worth?” is never an easy one to answer, according to intellectual property
attorneys and others who specialize in helping patent holders determine what they should expect for a patent.
Editorial: Next choice for Indiana Supreme Court must be a woman
The future is now for the high court.
Renovations under way at federal courthouse
As attorneys and judges continue filing and litigating cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana,
a renovation project is underway and adding new life into the federal courthouse in downtown Indianapolis.
Navigating the patent process
Attorneys in the intellectual property arena waited for “the case” to come down during the past year, but what
they got June 28 was anything but the landmark decision so many lawyers expected.
In-house counsel for Vectren Corp. finds role appealing, challenging
Few TV shows highlight the glamour of being a corporate lawyer, but Josh Claybourn in Evansville sees the appeal and says he couldn’t have found a better place to utilize his legal skills.
Law camp teaches teens about profession
Twenty-four high school students spent two weeks at the only law school camp for teenagers in Indiana.
Indiana’s freedom fighter
A 90-year-old Indianapolis attorney couldn’t have predicted his legal career of more than 60 years would include handling
many controversial clients, including the Ku Klux Klan and conscientious objectors of the Vietnam War.
Justices uphold state’s voter ID law
Voters will still need to have valid photo identification to be able to vote in person in Indiana elections.
Could Indiana adopt a law like Arizona’s?
Immigration attorneys and victims advocates are reading up on the Arizona illegal immigrant law and bracing themselves for
what a similar bill in Indiana could mean for their clients.
Appellate court openings spark discussion about experience
Whether someone has worn a black robe before joining an appellate court is a discussion that often surfaces whenever one of
those judiciary posts opens in either the state or federal system.
High court opening process wasn’t public 25 years ago
The nearly three-dozen attorneys who’ve applied to become the state’s newest justice sets a record for the past
25 years, but it falls short of the number who’d applied for an Indiana Supreme Court post a quarter century ago.
Opinions July 2, 2010 ILD
The following opinions were posted after IL deadline Thursday.
Indiana Supreme Court
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B. Carter v. State of Indiana
49S04-0903-PC-102
Post conviction. Affirms denial of petition for post conviction relief. While the instruction that attempted murder required
a knowing step toward an intentional killing was substandard, it is apparent that the jury was told what the law required.
Today’s opinions
Indiana Supreme Court had posted no opinions at IL deadline.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Clifton
Mauricio v. State of Indiana (NFP)
02A03-1002-PC-130
Post conviction. Affirms denial of petition for post-conviction relief.
C.M.M.
v. D.D.F. (NFP)
09A04-0910-CV-564
Civil. Affirms denial of father C.M.M.’s petition for hearing and modification of prior order based on actions of children.
Indiana Tax Court had posted no opinions at IL deadline.