Retirement - The Indiana Lawyer

Southern District case challenges reduction of U.S. Social Security benefits for Canadians

March 19, 2019

A Canadian woman with careers in both Canada and the United States has experienced those complications firsthand and is seeking legal redress for what she says are wrongly withheld benefits. Lorraine Beeler has sued the Social Security Administration in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, alleging her U.S. retirement benefits were wrongly reduced based on similar benefits she receives from Canada.

Social Security retirement benefits must be considered in child support, COA rules

March 1, 2019

A mother filing for child support couldn’t convince the Indiana Court of Appeals that the obligated amount her child’s father owes should be in addition to Social Security retirement benefits that he already gives the child.

Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

October 24, 2018

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, announced Tuesday in a frank and personal letter that she has been diagnosed with “the beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease.”

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor withdraws from public life

October 23, 2018

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has stepped back from public life. The 88-year-old, for more than two decades often the deciding vote in important cases, is now fully retired and no longer makes public appearances.

Monroe County Judge Ken Todd retiring after more than 40 years

October 2, 2018

As he reflects on his career before his Oct. 15 retirement, Monroe Circuit Judge Kenneth Todd says his interactions with litigants and courtroom colleagues has been the best part of his 40-year stint on the bench. “I intended to do it for one term, but I found that it was a good fit for me,” he said of his judicial career.

FedEx drivers get tentative $13.3M ERISA settlement

September 7, 2018

A proposed workplace-benefits settlement of more than $13.3 million for Federal Express drivers who were wrongly classified as contractors rather than employees has been approved by an Indiana federal judge overseeing a nationwide docket of employment suits against the delivery service.

Friends, colleagues laugh and cry during Barnes’ retirement ceremony

May 31, 2018

Two emotions ran high during the retirement ceremony honoring Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Michael Barnes on Thursday: sadness and joy. Judges and lawyers from across the state gathered at the Indiana statehouse Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to Barnes, who will leave the court on Friday.

Retiring COA Judge Barnes honored with celebration today

May 31, 2018

The Indiana Court of Appeals will honor retiring Judge Michael Barnes at a celebration Thursday afternoon, just one day before the judge will step down from the bench.

Applications open for coming Marion Superior judge vacancies

March 1, 2018

As the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee prepares to conduct its first judicial retention interviews later this month, the committee also has begun accepting applications to fill three upcoming vacancies created by the retirement later this year of judges who will not seeking retention.

Barnes’ retirement from COA caps 40 years of public service

January 23, 2018

At 70, Judge Michael Barnes could continue to serve on the Indiana Court of Appeals for another five years before facing mandatory retirement. Instead, he’s thinking young. “Age and grandchildren change one’s perspective,” he said.

Barnes to retire from Court of Appeals in June

January 11, 2018

Longtime Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Michael Barnes has announced he will retire from the appellate court bench on June 1.

Abrams: Why don’t real estate attorneys retire?

October 31, 2017

People ask me when I might be retiring. I respond, “Why would I retire? I get to work every day with my friends who are my clients, they are all sophisticated, bright and fun to be with (well, most of them). … Why would I want to retire?”

Robinson: The retirement conundrum

October 31, 2017

Lawyers routinely resolve other people’s problems, and often carry their clients’ burdens. However, lawyers may not do as well in addressing their own issues, such as preparing for a healthy and rewarding retirement.

Retired Posner had significant impact on Indiana

September 5, 2017

With more than 30 years on the appellate bench, Judge Richard Posner of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has authored some important opinions about Indiana law. He wrote the majority opinions that allowed same-sex couples to marry, enabled Syrian refugees to immigrate and required voters to show identification before casting their ballots.

COA: Dissolution court retained jurisdiction even after ex-husband’s death

August 3, 2017

A dissolution court retained jurisdiction over a case after one of the parties died because there were still outstanding issues within the dissolution decree that needed to be resolved, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Influential lawmaker Kenley retiring from Indiana Senate

July 5, 2017

State Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, on Wednesday announced that he will retire on Sept. 30 after serving Senate District 20 since 1992.

7th Circuit: Retired veteran can’t sue government for distress

June 8, 2017

A retired veteran who was wrongfully deprived of incapacitation payments during his time in the reserves cannot sue the U.S. government for distress caused by that deprivation because existing caselaw prohibits servicemembers from suing the government for injuries accrued while in the military, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Justices side with religious hospitals in pension dispute

June 5, 2017

Religious hospitals don't have to comply with federal laws protecting pension plans, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in a case that affects retirement benefits for roughly a million workers nationwide.

Rucker retires after 26 years on appellate bench

May 16, 2017

Ask a member of the Indiana judiciary to describe former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker, and you’ll get answers such as “empathetic” or “compassionate.” And those who sat on either side of Rucker during his nearly 18 years on the state’s highest bench say the now-retired justice never let his sense of humanity outweigh the rule of law.

Rucker farewell celebration Monday

May 5, 2017

A retirement celebration for Justice Robert D. Rucker, who will step down from the Indiana Supreme Court May 12, will take place at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the Supreme Court Courtroom.

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