Friday, November 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Video explains the process of Alternative Dispute Resolution (sometimes known as Mediation) to settle court cases in Indiana"
The program, "Alternative Dispute Resolution: Real Dialogue. Real Answers," was developed by the Indiana Supreme Court to give people involved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - Indiana AG joins federal-and-state task force intended to thwart mortgage fraud and other financial crimes
See the press release from Nov. 18th here. See also this Nov. 19th story from the Las Vegas Sun, headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hamilton qualified to judge"
That is the headline to this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Congress’ approval of a Hoosier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - Senate debate underway on Hamilton nomination [Updated]
Final debate is now underway for the "up or down" U.S. Senate vote on the David Hamilton nomination. Watch on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 8, 2009, Christina M. Wright of the Anderson Herald-Bulletin reported yesterday:ANDERSON, Ind. — An...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - Hamilton vote now set for Thursday
The "up or down" U.S. Senate vote on the David Hamilton nomination is now set for Thursday. Here are some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - New Bicknell City Judge Michael Edwards named "Judge of the Day" by national law blog
Remember this entry from Nov. 3rd, 2009, where the City of Bicknell finally got a judge? Their city judge, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Obama court nominee David Hamilton clears Senate hurdle: full Senate vote set for today"
Warren Richey has the story here in the Christian Science Monitor. Some quotes:In the first major showdown over the future...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - Senate debate begins on Hamilton [Updated]
At 3:13 PM Senate debate has begun on the cloture motion re consideration of the nomination of David Hamilton to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - New Parenting Time and Child Support Guidelines Booklet
The ILB is pleased to make available online the ISBA Family & Juvenile Law Section's new publication, Indiana's Parenting Time...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Changes could reshape the face of Indiana's courts"
Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today on the plan to restructure Indiana's courts. The 27-page plan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Apathy ensnarls courts, irks judges: Witnesses appear in slippers, if at all"
Rebecca S. Green had this story in yesterday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:On Nov. 3, Brandon Pierson showed up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Lugar and Sessions on Judge Hamilton
Jessia Brady of Roll Call reported at 3:49 PM this afternoon:Senate Judiciary ranking member Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said Monday that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Death Row Offender Wrinkles Waives Clemency"
A press release just issued by the Indiana Dept. of Correction:Michigan City, Indiana (November 16, 2009) - The Indiana Parole...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Cap n’ Cork owner sues state over wine laws"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – For more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "New federal courthouse dedicated in downtown Terre Haute"
Howard Greninger reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star:A new federal courthouse was officially dedicated Thursday amid federal judges, Terre...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "State suing local landlords over lead levels in home" [Updated]
Mark Wilson reports today for the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story -- some quotes:In a lawsuit filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Interesting disciplinary decision filed Nov. 3rd by the Supreme Court
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 10th, Ben Zion Hershberg reported in a Louisville Courier Journal story dated Nov. 11th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Showdown on Judicial Nominee Set for Next Week: David Hamilton's 7th Circuit nomination
David Ingram of The Blog of Legal Times has this story on the long-stalled David Hamilton nomination:Senate Majority Leader Harry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Two stories in one: Linda Pence and Timothy Morrison
"Southern Indiana U.S. Attorney Candidate Bows Out" is the headline to this entry by Andrew Ramonas in the Main Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hancock County prosecutor's post stirs fuss among GOP hopefuls"
Bill McCleery has the report today in the Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Deputy Allen County prosecutor quits over pot charge"
From a story by Rebecca S. Green in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A deputy Allen County prosecutor has resigned, about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Red Spot Paint may have to pay $26 million for cleanup"
Updating this ILB entry from August 6th, Dan Shaw of the Evansville Courier & Press is reporting this evening:A lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Funds Available to Help Those In Legal Profession Who Need Mental Health or Dependency Treatment"
A press release today from the Indiana Supreme Court begins:Judges, attorneys and law students in need of mental health or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Bill for capital cases delivered to taxpayers"
The subheading of Andy Grimm's lengthy feature in the Gary Post-Tribune today is "Lake County, state have spent combined $2.7M...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - How it is going in Valparaiso's Courthouse, what with it hosting the Marion County attempted murder trial?
James D. Wolf Jr's story today in the Gary Post Tribune is headlined: "High-profile trial proceeds despite ongoing courthouse work:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - “You can’t arrest him. He works on my car for free”
The Jeffersonville News & Tribune has this story today, reported by Matt Thacker, and headed "Former drug court officer questions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - State bar honors Allen Superior Court Judge Charles Pratt as the state’s Outstanding Judge
From this brief report in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Indiana State Bar Association named Allen Superior Court Judge Charles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "Keeping track of sex offenders is not easy"
I thought this was a great story in the Nov. 6th Greene County Daily World, reported by Anna Rochelle. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg resigns effective Jan.1, 2010 to join Barnes and Thornburg
Here is the announcement, which begins:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg will resign as head...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Calif. High Court Reflects on Brief Policy"; What About Indiana?
That first clause is the heading to this story today by by Mike McKee of The Recorder, whose report begins:Hoping...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Judge Accused of Theft"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, which quoted a story about the cost and inconvenience to the City of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Law - More on Ed DeLaney attack: $3 million bond set
Robert Annis has a report in today's Indianapolis Star about the arraignment of the accused attacker, Augustus Mendenhall....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County Judge, Purdue professor take on problem-solving courts in book"
Sohia Voravong's story in the Lafayette Journal Courier Nov. 2nd began:Becoming a registered voter, signing up for a library card,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals visits Benton Central High School
Meranda Watling reports on a Court of Appeals oral argument held at Benton Central High School in Oxford, Indiana last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pix"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 31st (which includes a link to the complaint, posted by the ILB), and this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 02, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Change of venue shifts Indy trial to Valparaiso" [Updated]
James D. Wolf, Jr. reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:VALPARAISO -- Visitors to the Porter County Courthouse this week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 01, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County officials are saying little about Nemeth case"
Erin Blasko has this report today in the South Bend Tribune. (For background, see this ILB entry from Oct. 29th.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Notre Dame sues former employee over tip
Updating this Oct. 15th ILB entry, WSBT South Bend has an Oct. 30th story by Alicia Gallegos reporting:The University of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hammond Mayor irritates judge, talks of murder case: Court had banned discussion about Hammond homicide"
Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., was on the radio Thursday and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pix"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is a story from Wed. Oct. 28th that the ILB missed, reported by Rebecca S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - "School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pix"
An AP story by Charles Wilson is already receiving national attention. A few quotes from the lengthy story:INDIANAPOLIS — Two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - Address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence who have protective orders
Eric Bradner reports in the Evansville Courier & Press:Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Friday he believes a state program...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Courts Use Collaboration Model To Try And Dial Down Emotions In Divorce Cases"
Fort Wayne WPTA-TV has this story by Jeff Neumeyer:FORT WAYNE, IN (Indiana's NewsCenter) --- The shooting death of Amy Meyer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Arguments completed in E.C. casino money lawsuit " [Updated]
So reports Dan Carden of the NWI Times in a story posted this afternoon. Some quotes: INDIANAPOLIS | Oral arguments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Trial about St. Joseph County judge's mandate order ends" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 25th, Erin Blasko reports in the South Bend Tribune in a story headlined: "Special...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Judge Accused of Theft"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th that reported that Knox County Bicknell City Court Judge David Andrew Moreland had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Clash of schools, blogs raises free-speech issues"
Updating this Oct. 17th ILB entry quoting an Indianapolis Star story that reported (and included a copy of the complaint)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - Retired St. Joseph County Superior Court William Means, 80, dies
Here is the story, written by Mary Kate Malone, in the South Bend Tribune, from Oct. 24th. Some quotes:William Means,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth issues 11th hour warning about St. Joseph County budget cuts"
Troy Kehoe reports today at WSBT South Bend in a long story that begins:With a final budget vote less than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Bondsmen bailing out of the business: Recession, Marion County judges' new policy erode pool of customers"
Here is a story from Dan McFeely of the Indianapolis Star from Tuesday, Oct. 20th that the ILB nearly missed:Bail...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Arson science on trial in Indiana courtroom: Evidence challenged in 1995 conviction"
A long and fascinating story today in the Chicago Tribune, reported by Jared S. Hopkins. It begins:Since Kristine Bunch was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge and prosecutor argue over sex offender plea"
Stan Maddux reports today for the Michigan City News-Dispatch:LA PORTE - A plea agreement by a sex offender ignited friction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - An interesting side note to yesterday's COA argument in Terre Haute
Yesterday's Court of Appeals' oral argument in the case of Brea Rice v. State of Indiana was held at Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hamilton Avenue slaying trial" continues
Updating earlier ILB entries, the "Hamilton Avenue slaying trial" continues. Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawyers clash over legality of ordinance governing Indiana “adult superstore” -- stories display some confusion, but by whom?
Harold J. Admas story today in the Louisville Courier Journal begins with a great lede:While a gallery bused in by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - Hearing Officer Appointed In Brizzi Matter
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, headed "Ind. Courts - Disciplinary complaint filed against Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Putnam County Judges ask commissioners for Court Referee"
A long story today in the Greencastle Banner Graphic, reported by Maribeth Ward, begins:Putnam County Commissioners gave their approval to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Jurors ‘missed it’ in murder acquittal, judge says"
Jason Riley reported yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that began:Senior Judge Martin McDonald on Monday said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Proposal to close Lake County courts stirs opposition"
Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times: CROWN POINT | Lake County Commissioner Roosevelt Allen, D-Gary, said closing the satellite...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - "CSI Indy? Not in Hamilton Avenue slayings case: It's unusual -- but not unheard of -- for a grisly murder case to yield no physical evidence linking a suspect to the crime"
Updating earlier ILB entries, the "Hamilton Avenue slaying trial" is now in its second week. Jon Murray and Heather Gillers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - Allen County spends for Courthouse fixes and jail cameras
Some quotes from the story by Amanda Iacone in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County Council provided the extra...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clash of schools, blogs raises free-speech issues" [Updated]
Dan McFeely and Tom Spalding of the Indianapolis Star report today in a story about free speech in high school...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Governor Appoints New Madison Circuit Court Judge"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 5th, Dave Stafford of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reported Oct. 16th:ANDERSON — Hundreds witnessed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Already, more on the DCS and the courts re who has authority relating to the placement of children in out-of-state rehabilitation and treatment programs
My friend Ed Feigenbaum, editor / publisher of the subscription only Indiana Legislative Insight, must have called out "stop the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on the DCS and the courts re who has authority relating to the placement of children in out-of-state rehabilitation and treatment programs
First, some background: The Indianapolis Star had an editorial Sept. 14th that included the following:Even given the wacky nature of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Gabriele Eye Institute pleads guilty to fraud" [Updated]
Updating these earlier ILB entries, Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth reported yesterday in a story that began:The Gabriele Eye...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Notre Dame sues former employee over tip
Alicia Gallegos reported yesterday in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND — A former catering employee for the University of Notre...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals hears blackjack card counting case
The case of Thomas P. Donovan v. Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, L.P. was argued today before a panel consisting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - 3rd day of Hamilton Ave. slayings trial wrapup
Check the Indianapolis Star trial coverage page for Day 1 and Day 2. Read Jon Murray's blog to see what...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Trockman honored for Drug Court role"
From the Evansville Courier & Press today, Lydia X. McCoy reports today in a story that begins:As an attorney, Vanderburgh...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - Couldn't this appear a little misleading? How do the numbers add up?
The ILB has not posted an entry on the Court's Odyssy/JTAC project in some time. A longer entry is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Replacing Owen County prosecutor requires tough decision: Republican Fountain was grooming Andree, a Democrat, for the job"
Laura Lane reports today ($$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times:SPENCER — When it came to fighting crime, politics didn’t much matter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Hamilton Avenue slayings case will have intense coverage
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, True/Slant, an "an original content news network" funded by Forbes Media and Velocity Interactive Group, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Hamilton Avenue slayings case will have intense coverage
Jon Murray and Robert King of the Indianapolis Star report today in a lengthy background story on the first day...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh Circuit Court juror admonished for Facebook entry during trial
The ILB has had a number of entries relating to "Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom." Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Ind. loophole lets some life sentences end early"
Supplementing its story from yesterday, the NWI Times today has a database of offenders sentenced to life in prison who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Ind. loophole lets some life sentences end early"
An unattributed story posted on the NWI Times website late this morning, headed "Ind. loophole lets some life sentences end...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, October 09, 2009
Courts - More on: The Jury is In: "Brooke Astor’s Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her "
More on Brooke Astor: "Tough and Relentless, Prosecutor Pulled No Punches During Astor Trial," Daniel Wise in the New York...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Protective orders by themselves are no panacea
This ILB entry from June 28th quoted at length from an Indianapolis Star story by Francesca Jarosz headed: "3 domestic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 09, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Courts - The Jury is In: "Brooke Astor’s Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her "
Updating this Oct. 6th ILB entry, John Eligon reports in the NY Times this afternoon:The son of Brooke Astor, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - Disciplinary complaint filed against Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi [More]
This news first appeared late yesterday afternoon in Terry Burns Indianapolis Times Blog. I checked the Roll of Attorneys for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "A memorial service will be held for Deb Hepler this Sunday October 11th" [Updated]
Message from the Indiana Legal Services Board President Paul A. Leonard, Jr.:It is with deep sadness that I report to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Evans-Koethe trial set for January"
Updating this ILB entry from July 17th that was headed "Venue changed in LaPorte County judge's case; 200 anonymous online...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Madison County courts get money for programs "
Aaron Durham reported Monday in NewsLinks Indiana:Madison County specialty courts received a grant totaling almost $1 million. A specialty court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Marion County Traffic Court in the news today
It is like siting a landfill or a nuclear plant. Updating this ILB entry from June 29th, quoting a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Governor Appoints New Madison Circuit Court Judge"
Joe Ulery reports for WIBC:Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed a new judge to replace a Madison County judge who resigned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 05, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on the Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney issues
The ILB has had many entries on the controversies involving Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney. Today the Muncie Star-Press has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 04, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Bar exam results from July exam
The list of those applicants who are successful on the July 2009 Indiana Bar Examination were posted here this morning....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 02, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Restructuring state courts"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on the Indiana Judicial Conference's 27-page plan to improve the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - More today on: A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge
Updating this ILB entry from July 1st, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today that the "Forgery case will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 01, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - NEW ILR Article on Developments in Indiana Appellate Procedure
This ILB is pleased to post this 34-page 2009 Indiana Law Review article on appellate procedure, authored by Bryan H....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Indiana small claims courts a return to debtors' prison?"
An important story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Roberta Heinman ("Special to the Courier & Press"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Spencer tearfully steps down "
This lengthy report from Dave Stafford of the Anderson Herald Bulletin - a quote:Spencer’s nearly 40 years of public service...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009
Courts - Justice Sonia Sotomayor's throws out first pitch, successfully
Video from the AP: "Justice Sonia Sotomayor was right down the middle with her ceremonial pitch at Yankee Stadium." Another...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, this afternoon KICKS 96 reports:The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has filed its response to an offer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Trial about St. Joseph County judge's mandate order ends"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune reports today:St. Joseph County residents will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - Brinkman will serve as pro temp of the Madison Circuit Court [Updated]
Supreme Court appoints Judge Pro Temp:The Indiana Supreme Court is appointing Senior Judge Jack L. Brinkman to serve as Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"
Updating this ILB entry from August 8th, Bill Engle of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy has once...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Judge Nemeth vs. St. Joseph County trial under way"
Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune has an expanded version of yesterday's story in today's paper....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning effective September 25, 2009
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, this story from the Anderson Herald Bulletin, reported by Aleasha Sandley, provides additional information: Madison Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning effective September 25, 2009
Announcement from the Indiana Courts public information office:Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning as Judge of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth vs. St. Joseph County trial under way"
The South Bend Tribune reports this afternoon:A trial is under way today that will decide whether St. Joseph County Probate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "The public can now be the judge of whether a former South Bend Police officer used excessive force while arresting a man after a high speed chase"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, in South Bend different viewers are having different (ILB - Rashomon-like?) reactions to "city...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Clark Circuit Court to hold night sessions"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 12th, Braden Lammers has a story in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune headlined "Tuesdays...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - "State raising the bar on taped interrogations: Recently adopted rule is among the most stringent in the U.S."
As noted in this ILB entry yesterday, the Supreme Court's amendment adding a new Section 617 to the Rules of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "The public can now be the judge of whether a former South Bend Police officer used excessive force while arresting a man after a high speed chase"
Reminiscent of this ILB entry from March 2nd, headed "Supreme Court Enters the YouTube Era ", is this WNDU South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Now-retired Perry educator asks that felony charges of hitting mentally disabled man be dropped"
Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A former Perry Township teacher accused of twice striking a disabled student asked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Court makes a number of rule changes
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 16th, which providing links showing the nine sets of new rule amendments (i.e. with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "County library could be endangered legal resource"
Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star has this lengthy, and important, story today that begins.Scott Vaughn hovered near a table...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Time might not be on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's side"
On Sept. 14th the ILB posted this entry, including a copy of document issued by the Supreme Court and dated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "$1.3 million Allen County Courthouse fix OK’d"
Updating this ILB item from July 17th, the ILB has located this item on the Allen County Blog, dated July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Announcement Of Strategic Plan For Indiana Judicial Branch"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today the AP reports:Trial courts and county clerk's offices in Indiana would be reorganized...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Announcement Of Strategic Plan For Indiana Judicial Branch" [Updated]
From a press release:The Indiana Judicial Conference unveiled a long-term strategic plan to improve the Indiana system of justice. “This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Revised Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines Approved by Supreme Court
In addition to the changes to the rules of evidence announced yesterday, the Court also issued an order making substantial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana malpractice cap may be challenged
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 6th, the Indianapolis Star just posted this item that begins:Attorneys for a widower who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court adds new Evidence Rule 617
Following up on yesterday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story (see latter part of this ILB entry), Niki Kelly and Jeff...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Johnson County Judges frown on casual attire in courtroom"
Jason White of the Johnson County Daily Journal reported ($$) Sept. 9th:No shoes, no shirt, no court. And flip-flops do...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Albion lawyer suspended following 2007 jailhouse ruse"
Jeff Wiehe reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:An Albion-based attorney will have her law license suspended for at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court adds new Evidence Rule 617
From the press release:The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Indiana Rules of Evidence to prohibit evidence of a suspect's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Arguments today in Central Library appeal"
As noted in this ILB entry Monday, today at 9:00 AM the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Central...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Time might not be on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's side"
This August 27th ILB entry includes this quote from the Muncie Star-Press:Supporters of the beleaguered prosecutor are presumably praying the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lesbians' petition is denied because Indiana doesn't recognize their marriage"
Jon Murray has a lengthy and comprehensive story today on the issue. A few quotes:Gay and lesbian couples from Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judge David Hamlton's still-pending nomination is focus of New Yorker story
Jeffrey Tobin has a very long article in the upcoming (Sept. 21st) issue of The New Yorker, titled "Bench Press:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: LaPorte County judge threatens attorney with jail
Updating this Sept. 6th ILB entry, the Michigan City News-Dispatch reported Sept. 11th:MICHIGAN CITY - Accused murderer Shawn Kelley's defense...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Chief Floyd County probation officer cited in sexual harassment lawsuit"
Daniel Suddeath reports in the New Albany News & Tribune in a long story that begins:Chief Floyd County probation officer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clark Circuit Court to hold night sessions"
Chris Quay has this report in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:For the first time, Clark Circuit Court will offer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Group challenges arrests of Notre Dame protesters"
Updating this June 4th ILB entry, quoting a South Bend Tribune story that began:SOUTH BEND — Just when Notre Dame...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Homeowners spin wind turbine lawsuit back to judge"
Adding to the ILB's lengthening list of wind turbine stories, Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge widens suit against concrete companies in price-fixing case: Class-action status allows contractors, farmers and do-it-yourselfers to join case"
Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star has this story today. Some quotes:The class certification could put pressure on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Murder trial delayed after defenders withdraw"
From an AP story:MARION, Ind. - A Marion murder trial was delayed after public defenders learned they wouldn't be paid....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "NY businesswoman was high-class grifter"
Charles Wilson of the AP has this lengthy story today that appears in Newsday. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dina Wein...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "And when he came to the judge, the waiter asked, 'And I suppose you want the Arrogant Bastard beer?'"
That quote from an entry Friday in Ruth Holladay's Blog. P.S. - Narrowing the field considerably, it was reportedly a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge retires from military: Maughmer plans on devoting energy to elected position"
Kevin Lilly has this long feature in yesterday's Logansport Pharos-Tribune. Some quotes:As a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Air Force,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "The defense and prosecuting attorneys were present, but the judge was not, due to personal reasons"
That line is far down in this story by David Stewart of the Bloomington Alternative about a caravan of people...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Attorney charged in hit and run: Deputy public defender faces misdemeanor"
That is the headline to this story dated Sept. 4 in the Kokomo Tribune. Scott Smith reports:Howard County Deputy Public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - LaPorte County judge threatens attorney with jail
Alicia Ebaugh reported Sept. 4th in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:La Porte Superior Court 1 Judge Kathleen Lang threatened Thursday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "'Special master' OK'd in Gabriele will case"
Updating this ILB entry from August 25th, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Howard County Judge Jessup criticizes prosecutors’ procedures
The Kokomo Perspective today has a story that begins:Editor’s note: When Superior Court II Judge Stephen Jessup presented his court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 03, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ind. Law - Continuing on with: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"; my thoughts
This week's issue of the highly-respected, subscription-only newsletter, Indiana Legislative Insight, includes this story: The Indiana Law Blog points...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System
The Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System, held yesterday in Indianapolis, is the subject of a report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Marion County Clerk’s office now accepting credit cards"
From a press release:INDIANAPOLIS – Marion County Clerk Beth White announced today that the Clerk’s office is now accepting credit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Time might not be on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's side"
So announces the Muncie Star-Press in what appears to be a "teaser" leading to an "in print only" story. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - Anonymous letter causes Knox County judge to step down from case
Jenny Peter of the Vincennes Sun-Commercial has a lengthy report re Knox County Superior Court Judge Tim Crowley's decision. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - "DNA backlogs increase in state" [Updated]
Jon Murray reports today in this story in the Indianapolis Star on DNA backlogs. A few months back, Murray reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Former Indiana attorney admits to 24 bank robberies
Updating this ILB entry from July 22, 2006, Stephanie Gattman has this very long story today in the Elkhart Truth....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Defending city police exhausts legal fund"
Two related stories today from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes from the first, by Benjamin Lanka:Legal costs of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Channel 6 finds public defender appointed upon request, with no effort at determining financial need
Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, an ILB reader send this August 22nd story from the Anchorage Daily News. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Budget battles not over in St. Joseph County"
Some quotes from about half-way through a story dated Aug. 20th by Troy Kehoe of WSBT.com, South Bend:Juvenile Justice Center...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Priest abuse case hinges on "repressed" memories"
The ILB had this most recent entry Jan. 25th on former Catholic priest Harry Monroe. Now a trial is taking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 22, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - Channel 6 finds public defender appointed upon request, with no effort at determining financial need
Indy Channel 6 News' Jack Rinehart had this report last evening. Here are some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS -- Some within the Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Courts - "3rd Circuit Appeal Challenges Judge's Outside Research in Bench Trial"; Where is Indiana on this?
Henry Gottlieb writes today in the New Jersey Law Journal:A federal appeals court has been asked to limit the right...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "A call for a moratorium on executions"
Updating this ILB entry from August 9th, Jon Murray has a story today in the Indianapolis Star headed "Activists again...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Morton retired: Have garden, will travel"
Sarah O. Wilson's lengthy Aug. 15th story in the Rochester Sentinel begins:After 30 years as judge of Fulton Circuit Court,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Defendant will serve prison time under credit restriction, a recent Indiana law that states certain crimes can't receive the usual time off for good behavior"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports in the Gary Post-Tribune, in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- A man who moved from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Dearborn Judge Introduces New Court For Addicts"
Southeast Indiana's Eagle News 99.3 FM has this story today by Mike Perleberg:(Lawrenceburg, IN) - A Dearborn County judge has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Still more on "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 13th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has a feature on Janes Payne. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Continuing on with: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom
This will be the 6th ILB entry under the heading "Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom" The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Juvenile racial disparities subject of conference"
Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Black youths in Lake County are twice as likely to be arrested than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
Picking up on this ILB entry from August 10th, where a Court of Appeals opinion pointed out that during the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Court translation services spotty, but less so locally"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today:When a Hispanic girl, 7, took the stand during a criminal trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Civil and criminal liability issues re accidental child death from sleeping with an infant
Tomorrow the Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a case where:The Parents filed a complaint in Starke Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Job losses take toll on public defender funds"
From the Johnson County Daily Journal, this lengthy story ($$) by Annie Goeller. Here are some quotes:College students and people...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 4th, Katherine A. Helm (currently clerking for a U.S. district court judge in California...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Facing foreclosure? Experts advise action: Homeowners can take steps to minimize fallout"
That is the headline to a lengthy story today in the South Bend Tribune, reported by Kim Kilbride. Debra Voltz-Miller,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Chiropractor, attorney accused of scam: Accident victim says her saga painful; federal case alleges insurance fraud"
Andy Grimm has the very long story today in the Gary Post Tribune. [Crystal Kennebrew's first visit to] "a Hammond...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "A call for a moratorium on executions"
That is the title of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Jon Laramore’s opposition to the death penalty...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Golf ball ‘tsunami' prompts lawsuit"
This story appeared yesterday in the Seymour / Jackson County Tribune.:Owners of two homes in a golf course subdivision south...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"
Updating this ILB entry from July 19th, Bill Engle of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy will face...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - Marion County potential jurors face detailed inquiries
A search of the ILB for the term "juror questionnaire" turned up a number of interesting entries. Today Jon Murray...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
Courts - "Boston attorney sues lenders, says they created ‘toxic’ products"
From the August 5th Boston Globe, this story by Jennifer B. McKim. Some quotes from the lengthy report:A Boston attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 07, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Dvorak explains delay in South Bend arson/murder case"
St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak explains the ins and outs of extradition in this story today by Jeff Parrott...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Red Spot may have to pay $26 million for cleanup" [Updated]
Dan Shaw has a report today in the Evansville Courier & Press headed "Red Spot may have to pay $26...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 06, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - Plan to move office of Starke County Prosecutor from the basement of the jail to the second floor of the court house
WKVI Daily News has this report today:Yesterday www.wkvi.com had a chance to read the perspective of Starke County Commissioner Dan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom
In this ILB entry from July 25th, I quoted from an article in the New York Law Journal that: "Attorneys...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Evansville student is among 30 participating in an Indiana Supreme Court summer program for those interested in law school"
The Evansville Courier & Press reports:Tanisha Carothers, a 2005 graduate of North High School and a 2009 graduate of Tennessee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Monday, August 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: courts want people on their best behavior"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, August 3rd, looks at court etiquette, in the second of two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 03, 2009
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Courts - Indiana's statutory history and the dangers of the controversial Google book settlement
This editorial from the July 29th NY Times, headed "Google’s Big Plan for Books ," gives a good summary of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Interview with Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Paul Mathias about JTAC
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, which published this story on July 13th, headed "Delays hurt plan to link state courts:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Law - "Finding Accurate Law Text Online Nearly Impossible"
The ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress had a panel today at the ABA's annual meeting in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Texting, tweeting tempt jurors, frustrate judges"
An AP story appearing today in the Miami Herald (and a number of Indiana papers), by Charles Wilson, picks up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - Continuing with "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"
Updating this ILB entry from July 29th, Matt Thacker of the Jeffersonville News & Tribune has a story headed: "Prosecution...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "He was trying to put her over that railing"
Updating these ILB entries from Juen and July 2007, Sue Scott of WLFI reports today in a story with video...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - “It looks like we screwed up,” said Allen Superior Court Judge John Surbeck
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The agency responsible for monitoring local criminals on home detention...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom
Updating this ILB entry from July 25th, it turns out the ILB completely missed relevant details/dicta from one recent decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, it looks like the trial will get plenty of coverage. "Road rage jury hears...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - FWJG on campaigns for judges
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and somewhat unfocused editorial today, that concludes:As long as candidates must run...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Harold J. Adams has this report today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:A Jeffersonville woman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - Greene County Courthouse lawsuit tops $1 million in legal fees and counting
From Nick Schneider's very long story yesterday in the Greene County Daily World, here is the beginning:If the Greene County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: messing with a judge is criminal"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, July 27th, looks at courtroom laws, in the first of two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom
Updating this ILB entry from July 25th, which noted that the ILB had been told that:Friday, an Indiana Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Three lawsuits may change how NCAA operates"
Mark Alesia of the Indianapolis Star reports today that: "The NCAA has spent more than $84 million defending lawsuits since...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune wrote July 25th:One of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom
It began with stories of cell phones banned in the Allen County Courthouse. That was in November of 2006. Several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - Per Jeremy Mull, Clark County's chief deputy prosecutor: "The case is highly unusual."
He continued: “I have never encountered a case similar to this one,” he said. “It is very much out of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Franklin College sues Ohio-based university"
Updating this ILB entry from July 7th, the Indianapolis Star has a story headlined "Franklin vs. Franklin copycat suit settled,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - Former Indiana Chief Justice Richard M. Givan dies at 88
Here is a story by Diana Penner in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Richard Givan, a justice on the Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "IHSAA faces Title IX lawsuit over scheduling: Former coach claims inequity in nights girls and boys basketball games are played"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here now are links to the complaint filed by Ms. Parker, along with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "IHSAA faces Title IX lawsuit over scheduling: Former coach claims inequity in nights girls and boys basketball games are played"
Nat Newell reports today in a story on the front of the Indianapolis Star sports section:Former Franklin County High School...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Delays hurt plan to link state courts: Millions spent, progress scant, and legislators growing weary"
This ILB entry from July 14th quoted from an article in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Repeating some of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "State targets prosecutor's lapsed license"
Updating these ILB entries from July 1 and July 8, Charles Wilson reports today for the AP:INDIANAPOLIS — Hundreds of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Victims still waiting for help Thousands of claims for aid from state sit unpaid" [Updated]
That is the headline to this lengthy, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans, Mark Alesia...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"
"Attorney faces contempt: Judge orders Sarah Nagy to appear in court July 29" is the headline to the story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Special prosecutor appointed on Peggy Wilder issue: Scott County attorney to look into allegations of credit card misuse"
ILB entries from early this year, inlcuded this one from Jan.17 quoting a Louisville Courier Journal story that began:A state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Venue changed in LaPorte County judge's case"; 200 anonymous online newspaper reader comments entered in evidence [Updated]
From a report today in the South Bend Tribune:LaPorte County Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe, charged with trying to interfere with the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "$1.3 million Allen County Courthouse fix OK’d"
Amanda Iacone reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County Council agreed to spend $1.3 million to repair...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Madison courthouse will come back"
Dale Moss of the Louisville Courier Journal has a column today on the restoration of the Jefferson County Courthouse in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Delays hurt plan to link state courts: Millions spent, progress scant, and legislators growing weary"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a great story yesterday that I nearly missed. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge wants local attorney to turn over drug-seizure records"
A long story in today's Vincennes Sun Commercial deals with drug forfeiture funds. (Readers will recall the long-running dispute in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Federal Judge Allen Sharp dies "
Updating preliminary coverage from July 10, the South Bend Tribune today has a lengthy story by Margaret Fosmoe, headed "Tough-minded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Marion County Deputy Prosecutor faces charge of driving car while drunk
A brief story today in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion County deputy prosecutor was arrested Saturday in Broad Ripple on preliminary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Federal Judge Allen Sharp dies "
Laura Kirtley of WLFI 18 has a preliminary report here. "Judge Allen Sharp, 77, dies at his St. Joseph County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Teen to be tried in bomb threats"
Some quotes from this story today by Anne Blythe of the Raleigh NC News & Observer:Federal prosecutors say a teenager...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "ACLU Lawsuit claims Indiana law examiners violate the ADA "
Leigh Jones reports in today's National Law Journal in a story that begins:The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "State targets prosecutor's lapsed license" [Corrected]
Updating this ILB entry from July 1st, quoted from a Gary Post-Tribune story that began:Newton County Prosecutor J. Edward Barce,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Franklin College sues Ohio-based university"
Today in the Indianapolis Star, Cindy Marshall reports:Franklin College filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Franklin University to stop the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "People Forced to Appear in Court Without Interpreters, Violating Federal Law"
From the Jan. 9, 2008 Indiana Supreme Court decision in Jesus Arrieta v. State of Indiana:American courts regularly supply interpreters...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"
So reports Tom Moor of the South Bend Tribune today in this story. Some quotes:When a death investigation is being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 06, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County courtrooms will soon be outfitted with computers and Internet access, revolutionizing judges' access to information on the bench"; a look at Rule 2.9(C) limits on independent research
Madeline Buckley today has this story in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:St. Joseph County courtrooms will soon be outfitted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 04, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Marion County Public Defender On Leave After Arrest: Lawyer Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Battery"
Jack Rinehart of INDY 6 News has this story this evening....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 02, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Kristina H. Nelson, 43, who is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - "State targets prosecutor's lapsed license"
Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Newton County Prosecutor J. Edward Barce, who is serving as special prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - Courts should operate tomorrow, no matter what
Chief Justice Shepard has issued this message:As of this hour, the General Assembly appears poised to adopt a new biennial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge
Updating this entry, Jon Murray reports this afternoon:A senior judge today asked the Indiana Supreme Court to appoint a special...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge [Updated]
Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star has the story. Some quotes:A former IMPD employee who is the wife of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Traffic Court in the news today
Updating this ILB entry from May 5th, Jon Murray reports this morning in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - St. Joe Circuit Judge Michael Gotsch has ordered County Probate Judge Peter Nemeth, who handles juvenile cases, to appear in court Thursday
Some quotes from a long story today by Dave Stephens of the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND - Two judges are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Might Indiana trial courts close after June 30th?
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | The region’s five Lake Michigan casinos would go dark, state parks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Clerk of Courts announces new hours
The Main Office of the Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court will have new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Two odd stories involving Indiana courts
Shawntaye Hopkins has a report in the Lexington Herald-Leader headed "Central Ky. family court judge faces misconduct charges." Some quotes:GEORGETOWN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Racist blogger targets federal judges in Chicago"
The Chicago Tribune's law blog, Chicago Law, had this entry last evening reporting:Hal Turner, an occasional talk show host on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Medical malpractice awards are an uncommon result in Indiana's long process"
Amanda Harmon reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Marion County juries awarded high-dollar damages in two medical malpractice cases this month,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Courts set for foreclosure change"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today about SEA 492. The story begins:Though it might be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - "ACLU sues over prayer limits at federal prison"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports:Two Muslim inmates held in a special unit at the U.S. prison in Terre Haute...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition against the Honorable Roger L. Huizenga, Walkerton Town Court in St. Joseph County
Updating this ILB entry from June 22nd, Jeff Parrot of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The commission determined that Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lebanon City Court has hired a collection agency"
From the story in the Lebanon Reporter:Chet Klene, CEO of Eagle Accounts Group LLC, and City Court Judge Tamie Morog...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition against the Honorable Roger L. Huizenga, Walkerton Town Court in St. Joseph County
Here is the release; here is the admonition. From the release:In one incident, Judge Huizenga was investigated for his actions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Wells Fargo sues Lauth executives, wives"
Jeff Swiatek has a report in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Wells Fargo Bank has sued eight principals of Carmel developer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Jeffersonville attorney Larry Wilder found asleep in trash can" [Updated]
David A. Mann reports this afternoon in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune in a lengthy story - here are some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - List posted of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements
The Supreme Court has today made available a 27-page order, file stamped May 5th, headed: "Order of suspension of certain...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - Two stories of county courthouse repairs
Bob Kasarda reported yesterday in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | It turns out the water problems at the Porter County Courthouse...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ind. Law - "Federal Judge slams Bose McKinney's actions in suit, orders it to pay half plaintiff's legal costs"
A lengthy Indianapolis Star story today by Jeff Swiatek begins:A federal judge has sanctioned the prominent Indianapolis law firm of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Justice Dept. settles lawsuit against Harrison County sheriff alleging sex discrimination
From a press release today issued by the Justice Department:“Women in the workplace have the right to earn a living...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 15, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Ex-Clark court workers sue: Two claim firings politically based"
Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, Braden Lammers writes today in the New Albany News & Tribune in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - $1 million suit targets Bloomington's Furr family, associates, and a law firm
A story today ($$) in the Bloomington Herald Times begins:A lawsuit filed in Monroe Circuit Court seeks more than $1...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - 2009 Edition of the Indiana Trial Court Administration Manual For Judges and Clerks now available
Access it here. The description:Though the Division of State Court Administration, the Indiana Judicial Center, and the Indiana Association of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm to meet with Star Editorial Board
An Indianapolis Star blog called "The Board" has this item, posted by Beth Murphy:Everyone wants an audience with the Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - Madison's Jefferson County Courthouse Fire Ruled Accidental
From the Madison Courier:The fire that severely damaged the Jefferson County Courthouse on May 20, has been ruled accidental. According...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Courts seeing more 'pro se' cases filed"
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today that "Judges and court officials say a growing number of people...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Veto of done deal could yet be undone"
Here are some earlier ILB entries on HEA 1491 and Governor Daniels veto of the bill which would abolish merit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009
Courts - Alert reader finds Judge Sotomeyer is confused by Indiana University's two law school campuses
On March 20-21, 2003, Judge Sonya Sotomeyer was at "Indiana University, Maurer School of Law" where, she writes, "I delivered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Allen County judges getting snippy: The flurry of curt e-mails about filing might have root in caseload numbers"
This column by Kevin Leininger of the Fort Wayne New-Sentinel is long, but too much fun not to read in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 06, 2009
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Ex-Clark court workers sue: Two claim firings politically based"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Two former Clark County Circuit Court employees have filed separate lawsuits...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Group challenges arrests of Notre Dame protesters"
Updating earlier ILB entries, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a lengthy story:SOUTH BEND — Just...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Justice Sullivan heading to D.C. appeals court?"
So asks Terry Burns in the blog Indianapolis Times this morning....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Updating: Training on new loan modification programs [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from March 13th, which set out the schedule for the first round of seminars available to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - Justice Rucker on judicial diversity
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times writes today about an interview he conducted o Tuesday with Indiana Supreme Court Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Courts - "Police use GPS to track suspects despite murky law"
Updating earlier ILB entries on GPS trackers, Ryan J. Foley of the AP has this long report today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge rules against Westfield on road fees"
Chris Sikich and Carrie Ritchie report today in the Indianapolis Star:Westfield might have made a costly mistake. Ruling on a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - Gary paper praises Gov. Daniels for HEA 1491 veto
Here is the editorial in the Gary Post-Tribune today:The Lake Superior Court system as we know it today was created...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: 7th Circuit judges comment on female attorneys' attire
More re the topic of this ILB entry yesterday, today from John Schwartz of the NY Times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 22, 2009
Ind. Court - "County records likely ruined in Madison fire"
From the Louisville Courier Journal this morning, an AP story:MADISON, Ind. -- A fire that heavily damaged the 154-year-old Jefferson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Pastrick civil trial likely called off"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Dan Hinkel of the NWI Times reports:HAMMOND | A lawyer for former East...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison goes up in flames, roof collapses
Updating this ILB entry from early this morning, Ben Jackey of WLKY has this story. A quote:Decades of history may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit judges comment on female attorneys' attire
Really. Read the entry and comments at the WSJ Law Blog. A quote:Some esteemed federal judges in Illinois, it seems,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Federal Judge asked to rule on fate, costs for Pastrick: Former East Chicago mayor, co-defendant Fife face racketeering charges"
Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- Former East Chicago mayor Robert A. Pastrick likely will never have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison goes up in flames, roof collapses
Here is the story from WLKY.com, along with video, and a slideshow, that shows the total destruction of the historic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - "New rule on St. Joseph Superior Court bonds likely to be permanent"
Updating several earlier ILB entries, the most recent posted yesterday, this story today in the South Bend Tribune by Alicia...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Emergency "bonding-out rule" signed Thursday by the judges of St. Joseph Superior Court
Updating earlier ILB entries from May 16th and May 17th, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune has a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Emergency "bonding-out rule" signed Thursday by the judges of St. Joseph Superior Court
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today Sue Lowe reports in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND — There were two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Emergency "bonding-out rule" signed Thursday by the judges of St. Joseph Superior Court
Pablo Rios reports today in the South Bend Tribune:Before a new emergency rule was signed Thursday in St. Joseph Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - David Happe to succeed Hopper as Madison County judge
Shawn McGrath reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:Madison County’s newest soon-to-be judge was defending a client against theft charges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Disciplinary Commission Complaint: Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney violated conduct rules
Updating this ILB entry from May 9th, here is a link to the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's 16-page complaint for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009
Courts - Still more on: NY high court rules police need warrants for GPS trackers
Updating ILB reports from Tuesday and yesterday (including a link to the opinion), Sewell Chan reports today in the NY...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Library will try to revive claims in fraud case"
Updating earlier ILB entries on the Indianapolis Central Library lawsuits, the Indianapolis Star reports today:The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on Daniels' veto of HEA 1491
Ed Ronco has this report in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:Gov. Mitch Daniels has vetoed a bill that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Law - Governor acts on HEA 1491 - St. Joseph Superior Court Judges; 6th COA panel [Updated]
Governor Daniels this afternoon has acted to veto HEA 1491. Here is the Governor's veto message:The current method of selecting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - Arguments before full 7th Circuit in mezuzah case may put Judge Wood and Williams in spotlight
Mike Robinson of the AP has this story today in the Washington Post. The long story begins:CHICAGO -- When a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "U.S. attorney vows to keep prosecuting corrupt pols"
Dan Hinkel reports today in the NWI Times:GARY | Acting U.S. Attorney David Capp joked Monday about the two metaphors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Diane Wood featured today in NY Times article
Neil A. Lewis writes today in the NY Times, in a long article that begins:WASHINGTON — When President Bill Clinton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on the suspension of La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe
Updating this ILB entry from May 9th,, the Supreme Court has now posted the documents, both filed May 8th --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judge Grant Hawkins returns to bench after 60 day suspension
Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion Superior Court judge returned to the bench today after serving a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Greenwood City Court is the first city court in the state to install the Indiana Supreme Court's computerized case management system
That is from this press release issued today by the Court -- it begins:"The Greenwood City Court is the first...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Galveston planning a town court" to bring money to the town
See the story by Ken de la Bastide here in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune. Some quotes:GALVESTON — The town of Galveston...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Expecting jurors not to be tempted by a mountain of information just fingertips away is a national issue, one local court officials must deal with as well"
So writes Stacey Stumpf of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in this opinion piece. More:“We have strict rules of evidence,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - Michigan City paper calls for Judge Koethe to resign
From this editorial today in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe has been indicted,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on the suspension of La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe
Updating earlier entries, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch writes today:LA PORTE - The Indiana Supreme Court suspended with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - Disciplinary Commission Complaint: Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney violated conduct rules
Joy Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a lengthy story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS -- The good news for Delaware...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has recommended that a La Porte County judge who was indicted Thursday with a felony be suspended from her job with pay"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Pablo Rio is reporting in the South Bend Tribune:The Indiana Commission on Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Grand jury indicts LaPorte judge who was shot, her husband" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Pablo Rios of the South Bend Tribune has a report that adds this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor: No criminal charges against McKinney"
Joy Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE — A special prosecutor has cleared Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Grand jury indicts LaPorte judge who was shot, her husband"
Breaking news from the NWI Times:A LaPorte Superior Court judge who was wounded by a gunshot in her home in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: A Marion County public defender caught in child solicitation sting
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19, 2008, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A former Marion County public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Re the Appellate Clerk's docket, has the other shoe finally dropped?
This ILB entry from April 1st began:Almost exactly one year ago, on April 2, 2008, the ILB posted a note...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - Marion County Traffic Court in the news today
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a story today about the scrapping of the plan to move the court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - "A case for veto of court-expansion bill"
The ILB has had a long list of entries on HEA 1491, the bill now pending the Governor's signature, that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County reportedly suspends bench warrants for delinquent parents [Updated]
Following up on this ILB entry from Feb. 6th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star today continues his reporting on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 04, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Jury still out on Lake County judge's request to move into old courthouse"
Kathleen Quilligan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Although a Lake County judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 03, 2009
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on yesterday's post on the St. Joe judges selection bill
In this post yesterday I suggested:Rather than a new, unnecessary sixth panel of the Court of Appeals, if we are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 02, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Conferees agreed to version of St. Joe judges selection bill; my thoughts
Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, HEA 1491 is now ready for submission to the Governor. The new panel of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 01, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - "State investigating Judge Spencer: Allegations stem from Ward murder trial"
From the Anderson Herald Bulletin, a story by Stephen Dick that begins:Judge Fredrick Spencer of Madison Circuit Court is under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Hamilton sails through 2nd hearing"
So reports Maureen Groppe / Gannett News Service today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:WASHINGTON -- Despite Republicans' insistence that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Conferees agreed to version of St. Joe judges selection bill [Updated]
Updating this entry from last evening, the Senate has now adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1491. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - Conferees agreed to version of St. Joe judges selection bill [Updated]
So reports Ed Ronco for South Bend's WSBT. Here is the story (BTW - no CCR is available yet online,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Environment - Indiana Court of Appeals named as a Law Office Climate Challenge Partner by the ABA
From a release issued yesterday:NDIANAPOLIS – The Court of Appeals of Indiana is pleased to be named as a Law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Ind. Courts - Proposed changes to the Rules for Court-Administered Alcohol and Drug Programs
Check here for more information....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks in South Bend and Fort Wayne
Here are some earlier ILB entries on the St. Joe County judges' election issue. This entry from April 2nd contained...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Rolls-Royce faces sex-bias suit by two Indy managers"
Jeff Swiatek, business reporter for the Indianapolis Star, had a long story Thursday about the "Lawsuit of two Indy managers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hamilton Co. lawyers offer brief in U.S. strip-search case"
Updating this ILB entry from April 18th, on the oral argument before the SCOTUS in the case of Safford Unified...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Justice O’Connor argues against electing judges in St. Joseph County"
Jeff Parrot reports this afternoon in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND — Although she fears it might already be too...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit Nominee To Go Before Senate Judiciary Again"
CQ Politics' Keith Perine reports that David Hamilton will make a second appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Monroe County public defender’s office faces allegations"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Andy Graham of the Bloomington Herald-Times has this follow-up story ($$) today. Some quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lake County criminal judge seeks federal judgeship"
From the NWI Times, a story by Dan Hinkel:Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez has told U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Monroe County public defender’s office faces allegations"
Andy Graham of the Bloomington Herald-Times has this story ($$) today. Some quotes:The Monroe County Public Defender’s Office has made...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - Further updating "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"
Updating this ILB entry from April 19th, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch writes today in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Could 2009 bring a third Camm trial?"
This January 5th ILB entry quoted from a New Albany/Jeffersonville News & Tribune story that began:David Camm is still waiting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "St. Joe County judges' election bill gets Senate OK;" plus some observations from the ILB
Updating this ILB entry from April 16th, which included this paragraph about the language in HB 1491 (currently in conference...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - Results of the February 2009 Indiana Bar Exam
The names of those who succeeded are available here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - Updating "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot" [Updated]
Updating five earlier ILB entries, the AP is reporting:A LaPorte County grand jury has been impaneled to investigate the December...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Courts - Even more on: Indiana decisions cited in Coleman-Frankin Senate dispute
Supplementing these three earlier ILB entries, a long story yesterday on the Minnesota Senate election, reported by Patricia Lopex of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Killer wins judge's permission to marry in jail"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting a story in the Gary Post-Tribune, today's NWI Times has a slightly different...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Killer wins judge's permission to marry in jail"
From a brief story today in the Gary Post Tribune reported by Ruth Ann Krause:Despite facing hundreds of years in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - Clark County Circuit Court's focus turns to mental health cases
A long and interesting story by Matt Thacker in the New Albany News & Tribune begins:It took Clark County Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Doing the Old Courthouse justice: Bar association raises more than $230,000 for renovations"
Jimmy Nesbitt reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The Evansville Bar Association has raised more than $230,000 to renovate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Prosecutor Mark McKinney faces more accusations
Rick Yencer has this story today in the Muncie Star-Press....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "St. Joe County judges' election bill gets Senate OK"; plus some observations from the ILB [Revised]
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from yesterday, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune has a lengthy story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Senate passes bill to abolish merit selection of judges in St. Joseph County [Updated]
HB 1491, which would abolish merit selection of judges in St. Joseph County, plus create a 6th panel for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Court of appeals deliberating on mayor's election"
A companion to this entry from earlier today is the editorial in today's Muncie Star-Press headed "Lawsuit's continuation not in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Court of appeals deliberating on mayor's election"
Updating this ILB entry from Monday, the Court of Appeals yesterday heard oral argument in the Muncie mayoral challenge. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - NYT editorial lauds 7th Circuit nominee, Judge Hamilton
Today the NY Times has an editorial that begins:President Obama has done well with his first judicial nomination — David...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Jury begins deliberations in Central Library fraud lawsuit"
Updating earlier ILB entries, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:LEBANON, Ind. -- Attorneys...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Wisconsin's diploma privilege under attack
Updating this ILB entry from April 11th, Ashby Jones of the WSJ Law Blog wrote yesterday, in an entry that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - A story that leaves you wanting to know more
The Decatur Daily Democrat has a story today that certainly leaves you wanting more, but apparently there is no more:Adams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lake County judges shouldn't be elected"
An editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune:A bill pending in the state Senate would, if approved, change judicial procedures in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Indiana bankruptcies soar 41% in year"
An AP story posted to the Indy Star site begins:As the economy foundered, bankruptcies in Indiana soared 41% from March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Election of all St. Joseph superior court judges / Creation of 6th district COA panel
HB 1491 passed second reading in the Senate yesterday and is on the calendar today (p. 6) for a final...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Law - Election of all St. Joseph superior court judges / Creation of 6th district COA panel
HB 1491, about which there are many ILB entries (here is a list), is on the Senate 2nd reading calendar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lake County prosecutor declines interest in judgeship, U.S. attorney post"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reports this afternoon in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County Prosecutor Bernard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - What is a cogent argument?
Indiana Appellate Rule 46 sets out the requirements for the arrangement and content of briefs. Appellant's brief shall contain an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - Significant changes to Indiana’s Child Support Rules and Guidelines under consideration
From a release by the Indiana Judicial Center:The Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking comments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Uncontested foreclosure cases on the rise in Lake County"
Here is a long list of earlier ILB entries on the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Today Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #13
Committee meetings ended last week. April 15th is the last day for 3rd reading of bills in the opposite house...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge pledges quick decision in Liberty Township hospital case"
Updating this ILB entry from March 7th, Vivki Urbanik of the Chesterton Tribune reported April 9th: A Porter County judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 11, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Indiana files lawsuits against 5 out-of-state foreclosure consultants"
Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star reports:Five more out-of-state home foreclosure consultants face lawsuits by Indiana's attorney general, who accuses...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Fight over Inlow funeral to be heard by state Supreme Court" at 9 AM today
Erika D. Smith, who reported yesterday in the Indianapolis Star on the upcoming oral argument, today reports at length on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Proposal to switch to elected judges in St. Joseph Co. advances"; concerns about Lake judges being next
Updatng ILB entries from April 9th and earlier on April 9th, Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - Senate version of budget would make changes in JTAC funding and control
SECTION 115 (see p. 168 of the PDF) of the Senate version of the budget, just out, cuts the Court's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Proposal to switch to elected judges in St. Joseph Co. advances"; concerns about Lake judges being next
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times writes today:Lake County might soon be the only Indiana county that does not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Fight over Inlow funeral to be heard by state Supreme Court" at 9 AM today
You may have read about it here in the ILB's "Oral Arguments this Week" ... Today Erika D. Smith of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Proposal to switch to elected judges in St. Joseph Co. advances"; concerns about Lake judges being next
Updaitng yesterday's ILB entry, WNDU South Bend has this report:It was a close call, but a proposal to switch to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hammond federal court to take in $1.8 million"
From the NWI Times:HAMMOND | The United States Courthouse in Hammond has been picked to receive $1.86 million in federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on proposal to end merit selection of St. Joe County judges
This ILB entry from April 5th began:The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote this Wednesday on whether to send...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney
Updating this ILB entry from March 5, 2008, WTCA (Marshall County) reports, in a story by publisher Carol Anders:Two charges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Maryland Public Defender Calls Drug Courts Unconstitutional
Last Saturday I posted this ILB entry on drug courts, the new proposed Marion County rule re ex parte communications...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - Filling Indiana's federal court vacancies
Jon Murray has two good stories this morning about federal court openings, in the Indianapolis Star. The first, a lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #12
April 15th is the last day for 3rd reading of bills in the opposite house (meaning that there are only...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on proposal to end merit selection of St. Joe County judges
The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote this Wednesday on whether to send House Bill 1491 to the full...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - Gov. Daniels to consider six for Madison County vacancy
Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reports:Fifteen attorneys applied to become the new judge of Madison Superior Court 4,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 05, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Attorneys host Justice O'Connor to tout merit selection of St. Joseph judges"
Ed Ronco reports today in the South Bend Tribune:A former U.S. Supreme Court justice is throwing her voice into the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Re the Appellate Clerk's docket, has the other shoe finally dropped?
The entry from earlier today has been updated with some Q & A thanks to Kevin Smith, Clerk of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County"
Updating this ILB entry from March 12th, Ed Ronco is reporting this afternoon in the South Bend Tribune under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Re the Appellate Clerk's docket, has the other shoe finally dropped? [Updated]
Almost exactly one year ago, on April 2, 2008, the ILB posted a note from a attorney-reader, raising the alert...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins today
Yesterday the ILB asked if anyone had update information about the state workers' lawsuit -- the bench trial began March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins today
The ILB reported on March 10th that the $8.5 million settlement had fallen through and that the state workers' lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Indianapolis Central library lawsuit begins in Boone County courtroom
Updating this ILB entry from March 14th, Jon Murray reports today on the Indianapolis Star site in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments from judges, attorneys and the public as it considers proposed rule amendments governing Alternative Dispute Resolution"
A release from the Court this evening begins:The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments from judges, attorneys and the public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #11
The second half of the legislative session is well underway this week. April 15th is the last day for 3rd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Courts - Still more on: "The Indianapolis Museum of Art wanted its Caravaggio back"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, where I wondered whether the IMA's Caravaggio, the Sleeping Cupid, was still tied...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Courts - Yet more on: "Pa. judges accused of jailing kids for cash" [Updated]
The ILB's most recent entry on this scandal is here, from Feb. 14th. This afternoon the AP is reporting:ALLENTOWN, Pa....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - "New judge appointed for Wayne County"
Bill Engle reports in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story that begins:Hagerstown native Chuck Todd will take his seat on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Op-ed piece on merit retention by State Bar President Bill Jonas
Indiana State Bar Association President Bill Jonas has written a long and thoughtful op-ed piece on judicial retention. You...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit targets Lake County polluters" [Updated]
The AP's Charles Wilson has this story today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS | Ron Kurth grew up in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge Mary Harper is researching what information jurors are required to provide to attorneys"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the ILB received this note last evening from an Indiana deputy prosecutor:Ms. Oddi, In response...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judge Hamilton hearing set for April 1st
The Blog of Legal Times reports this afternoon in an entry that begins:The next possible battle in the judicial confirmation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge Mary Harper is researching what information jurors are required to provide to attorneys"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- A county judge is researching protection of jurors after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Porter County Courthouse cleared of mold"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- The fifth floor of the Porter County Courthouse is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Court addresses increase in people representing themselves"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo said the increasing number...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 23, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: David F. Hamilton, selection of President Obama for 7th Circuit [Updated]
The Blog of Legal Times posted this more detailed entry on Judge Hamilton on March 20th. It includes a scanned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #10
The second half of the legislative session is well underway this week and bills are being heard in second house...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 22, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawyer sanctioned over delayed release"
From the Indianapolis Star:The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of an Indianapolis attorney whose client sat in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Obama's pick for Indianapolis judge would fill spot once saved for Hammond federal judge" [Updated]
That is the headline to an unattributed NWI Times story that begins:President Barack Obama nominated an Indianapolis-based federal judge to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Is Bankruptcy the Answer? – Part 1"
This story by Sarah Platt appears on the WNDU South Bend website. A quote:Compared to the other 50 states, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Justice Department Settles Allegations of Disability Discrimination Against Town of St. John, Indiana"
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued this press release:WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department today announced a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "McKinney won't have to repay DTF money"
Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: David F. Hamilton said to be selection of President Obama for 7th Circuit [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, it is no longer "said to be." Here is the official White...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Settlement avoids judicial mandate action in Hammond
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Money didn't provoke the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Training on new loan modification programs
Updating this ILB entry from March 13th, which set forth the known dates of upcoming foreclosure seminars, tomorrow evening's session...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - David F. Hamilton said to be selection of President Obama for 7th Circuit
Neil A. Lewis reports today in the NY Times:WASHINGTON — President Obama is expected to name his first candidate to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Indianapolis Law Firm to Enforce the Employment Rights of Indiana Army National Guardsman [Updated]
A press release today from the U.S. Department of Justice:WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice today filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Hebron police getting high-tech cameras for cars"
Phil Wieland reports today in the NWI Times:The department is getting cameras for each of its eight squad cars through...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Several attorneys expected to apply for Madison County judgeship
Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin writes today in a story that begins:ANDERSON — The speculation has been rife....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Morgan County prosecutor writes from Afghanistan
The ILB was delighted to receive this e-mail this morning:Marcia, Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #9
Not much to speak of again this week. The second half of the legislative session is underway and a few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Girl sues Lebanon Schools for right to wear tuxedo to prom"
Updating this ILB entry from March 12th, Indy 6 News is reporting:LEBANON, Ind. -- A Lebanon High School senior girl...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawyer arrested after not completing community service"
A brief story today from today's Richmond Palladium-Item:Lawyer Eric S. Crockett, 1619 N. Centerville Road, was arrested Thursday on a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawyers have loaded the Hammond federal court docket with lawsuits claiming debt collectors are working outside the law"
Dan Hinkel reports in a developing story on the NWI Times site, headed "As debt load rises, so do abuses."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins
Updating this ILB entry from March 10th, the Indianapolis Star has this brief item today:A Marion Superior Court judge won't...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Central library lawsuit begins in Boone County courtroom
Updating this ILB entry from March 9th, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The first week of testimony in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - More mold found at Porter County courthouse
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | The county is again responding to a mold problem at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Angry Lake County judge jails missing juror"
Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Lake Superior Court Judge Clarence Murray sentenced a 20-year-old Schererville man to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - Yet more on: Training on new loan modification programs [Updated]
Updating earlier ILB entries on training and CLEs available to Indiana attorneys for education on how to handle mortgage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - Disciplinary Commission Panel to review complaint against Delaware County Prosecutor McKinney
Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission will decide whether Delaware County Prosecutor Mark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court denies petition for writ of mandamus
This Order, State of Indiana v. Madison Superior Court No. 3, dated March 6th, was posted on the Indiana Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - County Council lays off two employees in the Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office
From the Boonville Standard / Newburgh Register, a report by Timothy Young includes these quotes:The day that has been lingering...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - Fraud Investigation by State Securities Office, and a Mis-step
Yesterday Secretary of State Todd Rokita's office sent out a press release announcing:Investigators and attorneys from Indiana Secretary of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "More and more finding themselves in bankruptcy court"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on Judge Basil H. Lorch's busy federal bankruptcy court in New Albany, Andy Grimm has a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune has this story today. Some quotes:SOUTH...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Girl sues Lebanon Schools for right to wear tuxedo to prom" [Updated]
So reads the headline to this story by Andy Gammil, on the lengthy front-page of today's Indianapolis Star. The story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Star story on Hawkins suspension has really poor headline [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star has just posted online a brief story by Jon Murray on the suspension of Marion Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court decides two attorney disciplinary cases today
In the Matter of Kevin W. Marshall; and In the Matter of C. Jerome Smith is an 8-page per curiam...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Vigo County judge connecting to jail with video system"
Howard Greninger reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star in a story that begins:With a touch of his finger, Vigo...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "More and more finding themselves in bankruptcy court"
Dale Moss of the Louisville Courier-Journal writes today on Judge Basil H. Lorch's federal bankruptcy court in New Albany. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Training on new loan modification programs
Updating this ILB entry from March 7th on the first of 30 training seminars on mortgage loan modification programs, NPR's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Gov. Daniels fills Courthouse commission"
From a Department of Natural Resources press release today:Gov. Mitch Daniels and Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard have announced the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court makes two temporary judge appointments [Updated]
Two press releases: The first, "Indiana Supreme Court Selects Judge Michael Witte to Serve as Temporary Judge in Wayne County",...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins today
A very brief item today in the Indianapolis Star reports:In Marion County, the state workers' lawsuit is set for a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Central library lawsuit begins today in Boone County courtroom
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story headlined "Taxpayers have huge stake in trial of Central...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 09, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #8
Not much to speak of this week. The second half of the legislative session is underway. Two civil law bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Six may seek U.S. attorney's job"
That is the headline today to this story by Andy Grimm in the Gary Post-Tribune. The NWI Times had a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 08, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge pledges quick decision in Liberty Township hospital case"
On Nov. 15, 2008, the ILB had an entry headed "Judge rules she will stick with hospital zoning suit." The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Training on new loan modification programs
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, which announced:"An Update on Foreclosure Prevention through Loss Mitigation and Loan Modifications," sponsored...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 07, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections."
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this latest one from Feb. 25th, WNDU South Bend has this brief report:St. Joseph County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 06, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Settlement ends ongoing DTF forfeiture litigation"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 2th headed "Two stories today in continuing, and confusing, Delaware County saga," it seems...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney
From the Pilot News, a story by Carol Anders that begins:PLYMOUTH — Criminal charges were filed Tuesday by the State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - Be prepared to move fast if transfer is granted
Monday morning I looked at the Supreme and Appellate Court online calenders and made up the Monday ILB entry, "Upcoming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Terre Haute Lawyer Arrested for Drunk Driving Again"
Jon Swaner reports at MyWabashValley.com:A Terre Haute attorney previously arrested for drunk driving was arrested by police once again for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Muncie mayoral election dispute set for oral argument
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 24th, that includes links to earlier related stories, plus court filings ... "Mansfield v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment as it Considers Clarifying What Constitutes Pro Bono Work and a Rule Change Regarding Change of Venue
The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the public as it considers changes in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments concerning whether custodial interrogations in criminal investigations should be electronically recorded
From the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments from the bench, bar and public concerning (1)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #7
This is the mid-session review:We have reached the halfway point of the session. This installment is a series of topical...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Monroe to launch new truancy court"
A brief item today by Bob Zaltsberg of the Bloomginton Herald-Times:Monroe County will announce Friday that it has launched a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Training on new loan modification programs
"An Update on Foreclosure Prevention through Loss Mitigation and Loan Modifications," sponsored by Indiana Legal Services, Inc. the Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Settlement avoids judicial mandate action in Hammond
Susan Brown has this report today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | City Court Judge Jeffrey Harkin and the City Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - "What happens when a judge dies?" [Updated]
From the Anderson Herald Bulletin, this story by Justin Schneider, supplementing yesterday's story on the sudden death of longtime Madison...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Longtime Madison County Judge David W. Hopper is dead after an apparent heart attack late Tuesday night"
From the Anderson Herald Bulletin, this story:ANDERSON — Longtime Madison County Judge David W. Hopper is dead after an apparent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - Two stories today in continuing, and confusing, Delaware County saga
Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports here under the heading "McKinney asks appeals court to stop possible citation." The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - S0uth Bend Tribune editorial opines on judicial mandates
For background, see these earlier ILB entries titled "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - Muncie mayoral election dispute set for oral argument
The Muncie mayoral election dispute has been set for oral argument by the Court of Appeals, sua sponte, for April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, Ed Ronco reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Retired judge will fill in: March 9 is Snow's last day on bench"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 10th headed "Governor will pick Judge Snow to lead Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Judge gets tough in Marion County traffic court"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy front-page story today subheaded: "Marion County drivers are put on notice:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #6; and more about the increase in the automated record keeping fee
[Note: Several readers have expressed to me an interest in how to research legislative history. This is a start. If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 21, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court Hires Director of Appellate Court Technology
A press release today announces that:The Indiana Supreme Court has named Robert Rath as the first-ever Director of Appellate Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Charges filed against Senior Judge Walter P. Chapala"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29, 2008, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City Post-Dispatch reports in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ind. Court - Proposed constitutiuonal amendment to judicial article set to be heard in House committee [Updated]
HJR 9, a proposed constitutional amendment introduced by Rep. Craig Fry, which was originally assigned to the Committee on Courts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Colleagues praise Lake prosecutor's commitment"
Marisa Kwiatkowski's story today in the NWI Times begins:CROWN POINT | John Evon's list of memorable criminal trials spans decades....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 16, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #5
Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Feb. 13th -- a good way to keep on top...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Courts - Still more on: "Pa. judges accused of jailing kids for cash"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, the NY Times this morning reports in a story by Ian Urbina with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Clark rejects raise for clerk: Circuit judge and council square off again"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 10th, Matt Koesters reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:Clark Circuit Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney files appeal of judge's rulings"
Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Courts - "Trial scheduled in racketeering lawsuit against Pastrick, aides"
Just posted by the NWI Times:A federal judge on Friday set May 26 as the start of a trial in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Cass Circuit Court Judge Leo Burns, a self-taught Civil War historian, jumped at the chance to talk about Lincoln"
Kevin Lilly of the Logansport Pharos-Tribune reports today in a story that begins:A special guest visited Miss June Cotterman’s fourth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County."
Ed Ronco reports today in the South Bend Tribune:A bill to elect Superior Court judges in St. Joseph County won...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - Merit selection problems for Lake and St. Joseph County Courts
This afternoon Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times is reporting:[Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond] said she doesn't expect to get a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Governor will pick Judge Snow to lead Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission" [Updated]
The Richmond Palladium-Item reports today, in a story by Bill Engle, that:Wayne Superior 1 Court Judge P. Thomas Snow is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Inmate delays continue, Gary judge wants answers"
Lori Caldwell has a report today in the Gary Post Tribune that begins:GARY -- Seven people arrested this weekend should...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clark rejects raise for clerk: Circuit judge and council square off again"
Ben Zion Hershberg has this report today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:After a lengthy and sometimes angry debate,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Harlington Wood Jr. to be memoralized May 8th
The 7th Circuit has announced:Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook announced that the United States Court of Appeals will be sitting in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Local officials vie for ND Ind. U.S. attorney post"
Dan Hinkel and Marisa Kwiatkowski report in the NWI Times today:HAMMOND | A Lake Criminal Court judge, a Democratic insider...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - Bill to elect St. Joe Superior Court judges moves out of committee
Ed Ronco reports in the South Bend Tribune:A bill that would require that St. Joseph County Superior Court judges be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #4
Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Feb. 6th -- a good way to keep on top...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 31st, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a story headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - Marion County reportedly suspends bench warrants for delinquent parents
This ILB had this entry Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, thanks to a WTHR Ch. 13 story. Today Jon Murray of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Suggestions on how you can use Doxpop more productively in these economically challenging times"
This month's issue of the Doxpop Docket includes a feature article headed "Getting the Best Value Out of Doxpop." It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Logansport indecent exposure case dismissed again"
Kevin Lilly's report in the Pharos-Tribune begins:For a second time, the Cass County prosecutor’s office had to dismiss a case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Gwin takes over as Clarksville town judge"
Matthew Ralph reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:With family present and a handwritten sign on a refreshment table...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - “Think B4UDrive” DVD is the brainchild of Steuben Circuit Court Judge Allen Wheat
Jeff Wiehe reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, in a story that begins:Just like real life, it begins...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "You can't arrest me, you're a referee"
Indiana courts, but of the hardwood variety. Ken Kosky reports in the NWI Times:An angry fan who attacked a referee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Crows invade Fulton Co. Courthouse trees"
From the AP:ROCHESTER, Ind. — A large flock of crows is creating a mess around the Fulton County Courthouse. For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Yet more on Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16th, quoting a story from the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:A ruling on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ind. courts - "Hudson gets 60 years for abducting attorney"
Updating this ILB entry from July 10, 2008 headed "Anderson police remain on the lookout for a man believed to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Marion County reportedly suspends bench warrants for delinquent parents
That according to this WTHR 13 Eyewitness News report by Sandra Chapman. Some quotes:Indianapolis - Arrest warrants have vanished for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #3
Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Jan. 30th -- a good way to keep on top...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections"
Updating this entry from Jan. 28th, the original story from Troy Kehoe from WSBT TV Mishwaka has been updated. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - Updating "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"
Updating earlier stories, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reported Jan. 28 in a story that begins:LA PORTE -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Marion County could have 3 death-penalty trials this year"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has this story today that begins:A delay Thursday in the Hamilton Avenue slayings case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - "County's protective order projects starts"
Diane Krieger Spivak reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:CROWN POINT -- Lake County's four domestic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections"
So reads the headline to this story by Troy Kehoe from WSBT TV Mishwaka. Some quotes from the lengthy story:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clark County contracts collections for docket fees"
Matt Koesters of the New Albany / Jeffersonville News & Tribune reports:Clark County officials hope to collect more than $800,000...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications files charges against Judge Thomas Felts of Allen Circuit Court
From a release this afternoon by the Indiana Court:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed charges against Judge Thomas Felts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - New chief judge of St. Joseph Superior Court interviewed
Pablo Ros of the South Bend Tribune reports:Judge Michael P. Scopelitis of St. Joseph Superior Court has been selected as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - Documents show church knew of abuse, Indianapolis Star reports
The name "Harry Monroe" has appeared in a number of earlier ILB entries, including most recently this one from April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #2
Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Jan. 23rd -- a good way to keep on top...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - New probate case number classification added 1/1/09
Rule 8 of the Administrative Rules lists all of abbreviations which are available for court cases. In the probate area:ES...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - Lawrence County accepts a grant for the local Drug Court
Bob Bridge reports in the Bedford Times-Mail:The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning voted unanimously to accept a grant for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judge Daniel C. Banina, Miami Superior Court, admonished
From a release today, issued by the Supreme Court:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Home Place annexation ruling may be years off"
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star wrote on Jan. 9th:Geist and Fishers have a preliminary decision on their annexation battle,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Old courthouse in Crown Point hit by money woes"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 18th, Kathleen Quilligan of the NWI Times writes today:CROWN POINT | Although the Old...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Old courthouse in Crown Point hit by money woes"
Kathleen Quilligan of the NWI Times writes today:CROWN POINT | One of the city's most famous landmarks is having money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Attorney jailed again in fatal crash case" [Updated]
Updating this most recent entry in the ILB, from Sept. 23, 2008, quoting a story which ended:Charges were filed after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Stiil more on Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases
Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a lengthy story that begins:A ruling on whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Some opinions not available [Updated]
I've received this note from Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer:Thought you may want to know there is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - Senate Judiciary committee reassigns Court bills during hearing
Kelly Lynch of the Martinsville Reporter-Times reports today:The Senate Judiciary committee spent much of its Wednesday morning meeting sending bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - A report on yesterday's annual State of the Judiciary address
See yesterday's ILB entry for links to the video and text. Today Eric Bradner of the Evansville Couirer & Press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - State of the Judiciary Address today at 2 PM [Updated]
Here is the news release. It includes a link to watch the event live. [Updated] Here is the text of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - State of the Judiciary Address tomorrow afternoon
The event will take place Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 2 PM. Here is the news release. More tomorrow....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "New Randolph commissioners want to change courthouse plans -- again"
The Randolph County Courthouse is in the news yet again -- here is a long list of earlier ILB entries....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "MSNBC to air series focused on Lake Juvenile Court"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A 17-year-old girl brought her baby...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Gary court, clerk fight for jobs"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9th, Jon Seidel reports today in the NWI Times:GARY -- Attempts to eliminate the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clark County judges seek new courtroom for magistrate"
Matt Thacker reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:The judges of Clark County Circuit Court and Superior Court No....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Home Place annexation ruling may be years off"
Carrie Ritchie has a "where are we in this" story today in the Indianapolis Star. It begins:Geist and Fishers have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - Title IV-D Court moving to Vigo Community Corrections building"
A story today by Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star begins:Title IV-D Court, which deals with cases of non-payment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Gary court, clerk fight for jobs"
That is the headline to this story today by Christine Kraly of the NWI Times.GARY | A pair of officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"
More today on yesterday's ILB entry on the complaint filed by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission against Madison County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 08, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Floyd County's newest judge a history maker"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 29, 2008, Chris Morris reports today in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Court of Appeals of Indiana will begin webcasting most oral arguments held in its Statehouse courtroom
In answer to the ILB question yesterday re the announcement of new Court of Appeals webcasts:The news release is silent,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Officials unveil Vigo County Courthouse renovation"
Updating this Aug. 2, 2008 ILB entry that included a quote from the Terre Haute Tribune-Star that began "Nearly four...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"
An AP story today begins:ANDERSON, Ind. - Madison County Prosecutor Thomas J. Broderick Jr. denies that he committed misconduct when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - "After shooting, LaPorte County judge sworn in"
Updating this entry from Jan. 1st and this one from Dec. 30th, the South Bend Tribune reports today in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals of Indiana will begin webcasting most oral arguments held in its Statehouse courtroom
From a news release:Starting in January, the Court of Appeals of Indiana will begin webcasting most oral arguments held in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - Fulton County Bar Association honors Judge Douglas B. Morton
Ted A. Waggoner of Rochester sends along this invitation:Please join the Fulton County Bar Association for a Reception honoring Douglas...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Could 2009 bring a third Camm trial?"
That question is asked by Chris Morris of the New Albany/Jeffersonville News & Tribune in a story Jan. 3rd:David Camm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 05, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Girl sues IHSAA to play baseball"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th, which included a link to the 15-page complaint, an AP story today reports:BLOOMINGTON,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 04, 2009
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "She's the best trial judge I've ever practiced in front of"
That is a quote from from Jon Murray's story today in the Indianapolis Star, headed "Marion County Judge Patricia Gifford...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 03, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Ex-law partners take oaths as judges" in Delaware County
From a story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Douglas Walker:There might have been a bittersweet element to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Marriage vows words of day at Porter County Courthouse"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- If you ever thought it might be fun to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 02, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Reports of judges sworn in in Allen and Tippacanoe counties
Amanda Iacone has this brief report in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Dorothy Schneider has this report in the Lafayette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"
"Officials release 911 tape in judge-elect's shooting" is the headline to this story today in the NWI Times, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Year-end annexation results in Hamilton County and Jeffersonville
Hamilton County. "Determined Geist group won't end annexation fight: Residents vow to appeal after judge gives Fishers OK to add...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Bradford sworn in for last term as Porter County judge"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- The first swearing-in ceremony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Judge Robert Barnet Jr. issues final sentence
Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- Convicted felon Darin Joe Wooten had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Greene Superior Court Judge Dena Benham Martin took her oath of office on Tuesday morning"
"Looking on at left are the couple's two daughters, six-year-old Edan and three-year-old Ande." See the great photo here, via...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - "No respite in store for Delaware County prosecutor in '09"
Jou Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:After a year of upheaval for the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Two Jeff annexations hang in the balance"
An unattributed story today in the LCJ has these quotes:Two areas that Jeffersonville had sought to annex this year could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - Changes in Marion county courts [Updated]
Jon Murray has a useful story today in the Indianapolis Star on the upcoming changes to Marion County courtrooms:A massive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 24th, Stan Madddux, correspondent to the NWI Times, reports today under the headline "Special...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Floyd County's newest judge a history maker"
Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:She's a new judge in a new court -- and she...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Wieser's hat in ring for U.S. attorney"
Mark Kiesling, columnist for the NWI Times, writes today in a column that begins:Since 1981, every U.S. attorney for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - Further follow-up on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, which began:Updating this ILB entry from March 16 (which contains links to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 28, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Accused Schererville attorney withdraws law license"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 18th, and this entry from Oct. 23rd headed "Attorney Crabtree charged with embezzling $1...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Delaware County prosecutor ordered to repay lawyer fees, seized money
Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney and a deputy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot" [Updated]
Stan Maddux, a NWI Times correspondent, reports today:LAPORTE | LaPorte County Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Evans remained hospitalized Tuesday after being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Delaware County Judge Barnet prepares for life after the bench
John Carlson reports in the Muncie Star-Press in a long story that begins:If your image of a typical jurist springs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Madison Superior Court 2 Judge Jack Brinkman retiring
Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin has a story today on some of retiring Judge M Brinkman's cases, although,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases set for Jan. 8"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier & Press has a lengthy report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Drug forfeiture cases go to trial next week"
Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:The trial to determine whether Delaware County Prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases set for Jan. 8"
Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in a brief story in the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:A judge today set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Bruns appointed Muncie City Court judge"
Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today IN A STORY THAT BEGINS:Veteran attorney William Bruns was appointed Friday by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Economy forces plan shifting local court costs to state to the slow track
Most of the state's papers today have stories on the local government overhal proposed by the Governor and his blue-ribbon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Marion County Judge Grant Hawkins petitions court not to remove him"
Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star on the 41-page Petition for Review filed by Judge Grant W. Hawkins...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 19, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Has statute of limitations for theft passed because the theft occurred in September 2002, not in January 2003?
That question is the focus of a story today by Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:An Allen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Accused Schererville attorney withdraws law license"
Andy Grimm reports today in the Chicago Tribune in a story that begins:A Schererville attorney charged with stealing money from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court names Maggie L. Smith to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
From a release today that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court named Maggie L. Smith to the Committee on Rules of Practice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals law clerk receives "tomorrow's leaders" award
See Bryan Corbin's story today in the Evansville Courier & Press that reports: "Christina Ladan Clark, 26, received one of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Delaware County's "Secret DTF deals now in open"
The third story in as many days this week in the Muncie Star-Press, aimed at giving an overview of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Veolia accused of failing to read meters regularly and overestimating usage"
Updating this ILB entry from April 24th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the headline "Veolia Water...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "New Albany attorney sentenced to year in prison for sexual battery"
This ILB entry from Oct. 24th quotes a Harold J. Adams story in the Louisville Courier Journal that begins:A New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Who are the players in the DTF controversy?"
Finally, a crib sheet to the players in the Muncie Drug Task Force investigations, supplementing the ILB's long list of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Carmel City Court judge
A brief press release today from the Governor:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Brian G. Poindexter as judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Pam Tharp of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- Franklin County's fight to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - Legislator / attorney wants trial postponed
Deborah Sederberg reported yesterday in the Michigan City Post-Dispatch:MICHIGAN CITY - The state legislature trumps even a murder trial, East...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - Even more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties
Adding to the list of ILB entries on the Rockies Express Pipeline project making its way across our state, Jason...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 13, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Lawyers and judges urged to sign up to host a statewide birthday bash for Abraham Lincoln
Note this line: "The deadline has been extended beyond the original December 15th date." That is part of this press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Former Allen Superior Court Judge Norman Baker dies at 73
Holly Abrams and Becky Manley have the report in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It begins:Former Allen Superior Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Noblesville City Court to hear Westfield cases"
Chris Sikich reports in the Indianapolis Star:NOBLESVILLE -- Westfield residents who violate city ordinances -- from speeding to other minor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "State's high court hears school funding challenge"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has an editorial today taking a contra view on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 08, 2008
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "State's high court hears school funding challenge"
The Bedford Times-Mail has an editorial today on the school finance case argued earlier this week before the Supreme Court....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 07, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge Cecile Blau passes Clark County Drug Court to Judge Jerry Jacobi"
Jerod Clapp reports today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, in a story that begins:After more than six years of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - Fink named Vanderburgh Circuit Court magistrate
Libby Keeling reports in the Evansville Courier & Press:A woman who is no stranger to the work of Vanderburgh Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 04, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Clerks find ways to shuffle county history"
Jane Huh of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Organizational skills are a prerequisite for those who work at county clerk offices,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Indiana prosecutor is under investigation for alleged misconduct in forfeiture cases"
That is the headline to a long story, dated Nov. 25th, reported by Mary Spicuzza in the national blog Asset...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Miami Superior Court judge
From the news release:INDIANAPOLIS (December 2, 2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Daniel C. Banina as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - "A statewide court system?"
Reprinted with permission from the Dec. 1, 2008 issue of Ed Feigenbaum's Indiana Legislative Insight, the lead story:For at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 01, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Local judicial posts in question in Obama administration"
Dan Hinkel reports today in the NWI Times:A presidential nomination of a Hammond-based judge to a federal appeals court has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Lake County spent bulk of state grant on uncertified interpreters"
So reports Marisa Kwiatkowski in this story today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Certified Spanish interpreter David Araujo said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - In Indiana the judiciary is held – publicly and appropriately – to a high standard.
That is the conclusion of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:An Allen Superior Court judge’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court suspends Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins with pay [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 21st, wherein the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications asked the Court to immediately suspend...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Court posts video for people considering representing themselves in family law cases
From a release just issued by the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration has released an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - "IU Center for Urban Policy and the Environment to study court reform"
From an IU press release dated Nov. 24:INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana University Center for Urban Policy and the Environment (CUPE)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Girl sues IHSAA to play baseball"
Charles Wilson of the Associated Press has this story this morning. Some quotes:Being a girl hasn't kept Logan Young from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judge Kirsch honored
Judge James S. Kirsch was awarded the Paul H. Buchanan Jr. Award of Excellence at the Indianapolis Bar Association/Indianapolis Bar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 24, 2008
ind. Courts - Court's FY 2009-2011 request to the State Budget Committee
The ILB has obtained a copy of the Indiana Court's biennial budget request to the State Budget Agency / State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Retiring Clark County judges were tough but caring"
The Louisville Courier Journal has a column today by Dale Moss that begins:Cecile Blau and Steve Fleece lock up criminals....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on: God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Nov. 21, here is an interesting item from the Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Mishawaka attorney accused of misconduct
Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a long story that begins:State legal officials have accused a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Ceremony marks construction of new federal courthouse"
Brian M. Boyce reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star in a story that begins:TERRE HAUTE — A crowd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on recommendation for Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today:A Marion Superior Court judge whose court mishandled a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Allen County Judge Scheibenberger to be suspended for three days
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story today, under the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on recommendation for Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal
On Nov. 7 the ILB posted the 70-page "Master's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations to the Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Allen County Judge Scheibenberger to be suspended for three days
Updating this long list of ILB entries, including the most recent from Sept. 10th headed "Panel to rule on Allen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the heading "BMV gives in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Steuben County Council to cut supplemental salaries from judicial positions
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 15th, WLKI News, Angola, is reporting today:After hearing from members of the judicial community...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines
Following on Monday's entry headed "Court upholds “God” license plate judgment", there are several more local stories today relating to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Case of the mysterious parking placard solved"
Tom Spalding and Heather Gillers report today in the Indianapolis Star:The meter always read "expired." But the champagne-colored Toyota sedan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Another story on 'Salacious' affidavit results in jail time for client Hinds, attorney Denney"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 13th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:Local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Court seeks a Business Continuity Planner and a Court Archives Specialist
Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration has posted two positions:The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 17, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Steuben County Council to cut supplemental salaries from judicial positions
WLKI News, Angola, is reporting today:A special meeting for the Steuben County Council has been scheduled for Wednesday morning so...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge rules she will stick with hospital zoning suit"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune: VALPARAISO -- The corporation that now owns Porter hospital can...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Jurists honor Judge Jonathan J. Robertson II
The Jackson County/Seymour TribTown had this story Thursday by Aubrey Woods. Some quotes:BROWNSTOWN - Memorial services often tend to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 15, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Officer Tasered by Noblesville court suspect"
Chris Sikich has a report this afternoon in the Indianapolis Star. A quote:[Joshua P. Lindsey] was in a holding cell...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge tells prosecutor to repay $18,000"
In the long-running Delaware County battle over handling of drug forfeiture funds, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Longtime Marion Co. judge Deiter dies" [Updated]
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon in a story that begins:Marion Superior Court Judge Charles J....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Approximately 72% of the voters statewide asked that the three justices be returned to the bench
A release today from the Indiana Courts reports on the results of the retention election on November 4th. The release...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Park ban on sex offenders challenged: Man can't watch son play baseball"
Updating this ILB entry from August 26th, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports that a ruling has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - Legislative panel advises against electing judges
Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:A state legislative panel has recommended that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Panel recommends Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Will Higgins has this report today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:The panel said it would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 08, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Frustration with the Appellate Clerk's Office Operations
In response to this ILB post of Nov. 6th, the ILB received this note earlier today from Kathryn Dolan, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Panel recommends Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal
First, here is the 70-page "Master's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations to the Supreme Court," in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Speculation on U.S. attorney pick swirls"
Andy Grimm reports in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:HAMMOND -- President-elect Barack Obama has named his chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Paul Buchanan Jr. dies at 90 [Updated]
Ted Evanoff's story today in the Indianapolis Star begins:Paul Buchanan Jr., a legal force in Indianapolis for decades as a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - 2007-2008 Annual Report of the Indiana Supreme Court
The 2007-2008 Annual Report of the Indiana Supreme Court is now available online. It is 3 MB, so be aware,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Making sense of court fees
In the second half of this ILB entry from August 3rd, there is a discussion of Indiana court fees, ending...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court receives international award for information systems
A press release issued today begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has been recognized by the Information Integrity Coalition (IIC) for providing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Frustration with the Appellate Clerk's Office Operations
Some attorneys are reporting problems filing, or accessing information, at the Appellate Clerk of the Court's office. From a note...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Courts - More on: "An 'Orgy of Negativity' in Michigan Judicial Race"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Detroit Free Press is reporting today, in a story by Zachary Gorchow:Diane Hathaway...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - Reports on some local court races
From the LCJ, a report by Harold Adams:Democrats swept four contested judgeships in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties last night,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on Marion County early voting case
The Court of Appeals has just issued this ruling:HAVING REVIEWED THE MATTER, THE COURT FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on Marion County early voting case
Updating this ILB entry last updated late this morning, Jon Murray has posted on the Indianapolis Star site a good...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 03, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "LaGrange farm sued over heifers: Manager says Ohio company knew cows it bought were sterile"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a fascinating story Oct. 30th that the ILB nearly missed:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judgment call: 3 justices are on the ballot"
An article today by Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star:Hoosier voters will have a chance to throw out a majority...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 02, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - Answers to questions on the JTAC case management system
JTAC, the Indiana Supreme Court's Judicial Technology and Automation Project Committee, has a blog with occasional entries - access it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 01, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "Marion Co. GOP seeks ballot scrutiny"; NAACP foreclosure suit
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:Marion County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Marion Co. GOP seeks ballot scrutiny"
Earlier today the ILB posted "There are rumors of an early voting suit being filed in Marion County this morning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - More about today's Lake County early voting oral arguments
Names of the three Court of Appeals judges who will be on today's panel have been released by Chief Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - Charges filed against Senior Judge Walter P. Chapala
From a just-issued release:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed formal charges of judicial misconduct against the Honorable Walter P....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Appeals court visits Ball State"
Sean Armie reports in the Ball State Daily News:The Indiana Court of Appeals offered students a glimpse at the judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court won’t halt molest trial"
Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reports:The Indiana Supreme Court denied Tuesday a defense attorney’s emergency request to stop...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - La Porte Superior Court 2 judge contest
Dave Hawk reports in the Michigan City News-Dispatch, in a story that begins:The Republican running for La Porte Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Merit selection of Lake Superior judges supported by court commission"
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Commission on Courts voted 9-0 Monday in support of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Seated Porter County judges raise big bucks"
Bob Kasarda reports today in a NWI Times story that begins:VALPARAISO | The two incumbent judges seeking re-election have raised...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Five Lake County judges are seeking retention on the November ballot"
Marisa Kwiatkowski writes today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura, Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - Preliminary thoughts about Indiana not-for-publication opinions; isn't it time to abolish all distinctions?
[Here are some of my thoughts; a Res Gestae paper may follow. Comments would be appreciated.] Over two years ago...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Fight over Boone Co. turbines headed to court"
Richard Essex of WTHR 13 Eyewitness News had this interesting report Sunday:Lebanon - A lawsuit between two Lebanon neighbors is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Attorneys battle to become judge of new Floyd County court"
Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune has this report:Two New Albany attorneys are facing off to become...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh judicial candidates evaluated by peers
Libby Keeling of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in a story that begins:The three candidates for election Nov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Constitutionality of federal sex offender law argued before 7th Circuit Friday
Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:A Michigan City man who is challenging the constitutionality of the federal sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints St. Joseph Superior Court judge"
Just released from the Governor's office:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Margot Fisher Reagan of South Bend as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "The big-dollar race in Greene County politics has proven to be that for the seat of Superior Court Judge" [Updated]
That is the headline to this story in the Oct. 22nd edition of the Bloomfield Free Press:BLOOMFIELD - The big-dollar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "New Albany attorney sentenced to year in prison for sexual battery"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 26th, Harold J. Adams of the LCJ reports today:A New Albany attorney must report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge sues Hammond City Council"
Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | City Court Judge Jeffrey Harkin has sued the Hammond City Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Terre Haute Attorney Arrested"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 16, 2007, Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today :TERRE HAUTE —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Attorney Crabtree charged with embezzling $1 million"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Bill Dolan reports today under the headline: "State seeks to suspend attorney's license." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Newcomers vie for Adams Superior Court bench"
Becky Manley reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the race for 26th District Superior Court judge in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Ex-Monroe County prosecutor assigned to DTF case"
Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- A special prosecutor will now decide...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Voters clamor to cast ballots after 4 p.m. deadline"
A ruling in the "early voting" case is expected later today, but meanwhile Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Attorney Crabtree charged with embezzling $1 million"
Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- A federal grand jury has charged Schererville attorney William Crabtree with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Evansville editorial endorses all 3 candidates for one Superior court judgeship
From today's editorial in the Evansville Courier & Press:Three Evansville lawyers, each with experience in a specific area of law,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Hearing set in early voting case
Updating this ILB entry from late yesterday, both NW Indiana newspapers today report that they expect a ruling shortly, perhaps...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Hearing set in early voting case [Updated]
Updating this entry from Oct. 17 re the hearing in the early voting case being set for 10 AM today,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Delaware County judicial races are the big money contests locally"
Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press, in a story that begins:Delaware County judicial races are the big money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Hearing set in early voting case
From a release just issued by Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer:Special Judge Diane Kavadias Schneider has set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judicial candidates for Porter County Superior Court"
The NWI Times has extensive coverage on the Porter County Superior Court races today. It begins:In addition to offering stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Peers laud Lake judge"
From the Gary Post-Tribune, a story that begins:Lake Superior Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak Jr. was named Judge of the Year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Special judge appointed in early voting case
Updating this entry from yesterday linking to the Supreme Court order appointing Diana K. Schneider as special judge in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Special judge appointed in early voting case
Updating this entry from earlier today, here is the partially hand-printed, file-stamped order appointing Diana K. Schneider as special judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on appellate judges up for retention
I have created a new ILB category, Judicial Retention. Clicking on it will lead to all the ILB entries about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More re judicial evaluations
A reader has pointed me to a May 5, 2005 article by Leonard Post of The National Law Journal, headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - Special judge appointed in early voting case
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, the Supreme Court, which is on the road today, hearing an oral argument...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County Bar Association has released results from its 2008 Judicial Survey"
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a story that begins:The St. Joseph County Bar Association has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - Latest on Lake early voting case
We learned last evening that it would be up to the Supreme Court to name a new judge in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Reactions vary to trustee's court plan"
From the Indianapolis Star today, a long story by Cathy Kightlinger, who writes:Lawrence Township Trustee Mike Hobbs' plan to privatize...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Voters will settle contested judgeship races in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties Nov. 4th"
Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Voters will settle contested judgeship races in Clark, Floyd and Harrison...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Update on: New judge sought in Lake early voting case
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon; the 3 p.m. deadline in the Lake County case of Curley v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - New judge sought in Lake early voting case
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:A change of judge has been requested...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judges receive 'yes' votes from bar members"
The ISBA has just issued this press release:INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 15, 2008) -- The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) has completed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Albion attorney faces theft charges
Len Wells reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a story that begins:An Albion attorney who also serves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Testimony shows paper trail leads nowhere in DTF seizures"
Updating the Oct. 13th ILB entry, Rick Yencer's Muncie Star-Press story today begins:Muncie police routinely disposed of money and guns...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Update on: Judge Arredondo orders early voting locations to open [Updated]
Updating the reports from this morning, Josh Kalven of Progress Illinois reports:The dispute over early voting in Lake County, IN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Five state-appointed jurists face retention vote Nov. 4"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today on the state judges up for retention by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties
On Sept. 14 the ILB posted an entry that began:The ILB has had a number of entries about the Rockies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 3 judgeship on ballot
A story in the Muncie Star-Press today reported by Rick Yencer begins:Veteran Democratic Muncie City Court Judge Linda Wolf talks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Senior Judge Jonathan J. Robertson has died
Senior Judge Jonathan J. Robertson died yesterday at the age of 76. The message came accompanied by this note:Judge Robertson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Status of: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County [Updated]
Updating the most recent ILB entry, from Saturday, where U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen was quoted by two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Delaware prosecutor reconstructs the record to comply with new rules"
From the Muncie Star-Press today, a story by Rick Yencer begins:New rules governing the seizure and forfeiture of money and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Court observers suspect it will be the future president naming one or two federal judges"
"Tumult of presidential politics blocks local federal judge moves" is the headline today to this story by Bill Dolan in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Legal Aid closings in Fort Wayne; 50 year anniversary in Evansville
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:By the end of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, both the NWI Times and the Gary Post Tribune report today that U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court orders hundreds of pages of sealed documents in a pending case to be open and available for public inspection
This brief report appeared Friday evening on the Chicago Tribune website (see yesterday's ILB entry here):The Indiana Supreme Court on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Ex-court official is disciplined"
This brief item appears today in the Indianapolis Star (see yesterday's ILB entry here):The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday accepted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, here is the 51-page package of documents, headed by the Supreme Court "Order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Ex-official is again a wanted man"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, Bob Kasarda off the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:VALPARAISO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - 2008 Indiana Judicial Candidate Information via Indiana Right to Life
Indiana Right to Life has its own website on the appellate jurists up for retention November 4th. Access it here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Juvenile drug court opens in Porter County"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- The Porter County Juvenile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Update on the sealing of records in the Clerk of the Courts Office
Readers may recall a series of ILB entries last spring, decrying "the total disappearance of some cases from the Clerk's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen yesterday vacated Lake County Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Follow-up on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"
Updating this ILB entry from March 16 (which contains links to a number of earlier entries), Tim Evans of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission
"Judge faces rare disciplinary hearing: Marion County judge and court commissioner accused of mishandling case of man cleared of rape"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judicial races in Monroe County
Laura Lane reports today ($$$) in the Bloomington Herald Times on a judicial candidates debate. Some quotes:Most of the questions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Information about appellate jurists on the November ballot
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 2, a press release posted late yesterday on the Court website, announces: "New Website...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission
Updating this ILB entry from April 10th, the Indianapolis Star has a brief item today:A two-day hearing will conclude today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judicial race in Delaware County
Rick Yencer reports today in a story in the Muncie Star-Press that begins:MUNCIE -- Restoring confidence and credibility in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Lake judge criticizes county policies that are affecting the services of his East Chicago courtroom
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:EAST CHICAGO | Lake County Superior Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Well, now three judges are involved: (1) Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins - who granted a restraining order last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judicial race in Spencer County
Libby Keeling reports in the Evansville Courier & Press in a story that begins:The Spencer County prosecutor and a Rockport,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judicial races in Vanderburgh and Vigo counties
Vanderburgh County - Libby Keeling has a story today in the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:Two local magistrates who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 05, 2008
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Courts - "Campaign-finance reform urged for Michigan Supreme Court races"
Lynn Turner reports in the Kalamazoo Gazette: KALAMAZOO -- More than $20 million has been spent in Michigan Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Attorney wants new venues after judge allegedly curses client"
Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reports in a story that begins:An Anderson attorney wants a new venue for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - Information about appellate jurists on the November ballot
At the Commission on Courts meeting August 28th, as noted in this Sept. 1st ILB entry:Judges Terry Crone and Cale...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Group calls for merit selection of Lake County judges"
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:Representatives of the Lake County Bar Association and local officials will testify Friday before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Why It Mattered That Lincoln Was a Lawyer"
A free 1.5 hour CLE offered by the Indiana Supreme Court this Friday, Oct. 3, from 3-4:30. Or you can...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you."
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 26th on the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants, where I commented:I'm told that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Interpreters in courtrooms a money issue"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- On Oct. 20, Vietnamese-born Len Huynh will stand trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Porter County to get juvenile drug court"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- The Porter County Juvenile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Finances a factor in capital punishment"
Doulgas Walker has a long story today in the Muncie Star-Press on the use of the death penalty in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - Two Hoosiers on the 7th Circuit? [Corrected - Three Hoosiers]
Maureen Groppe of the Star Washington Bureau is reporting:WASHINGTON -- President Bush has nominated Indiana judge Philip P. Simon to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008
Courts - "If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you."
The Brennan Center on 9/16/08 published the 46-page "Eligible for Justice: Guidelines for Appointing Defense Counsel.". From the description:For more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge to resume Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force hearings"
Rick Yenser has another report today in the Muncie Star-Press on issues surrounding the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Ex-official is again a wanted man"
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:VALPARAISO | Just a few weeks after spending...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Review and Public Hearing of Proposed Reentry Court Rules"
The Problem-Solving Courts Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana has written proposed Reentry Court Rules and will submit these...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol related charges
Updating this ILB entry from July 24th, the Indianapolis Star reports today:A former state attorney's trial in a fatal drunken...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Geist lawyers backing out"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 19th, the Indianapolis Star reports today:Some Geist residents are now without legal representation in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Gary Judge targets court costs
Lori Caldwell reports in the Gary Post-Tribune:To meet Mayor Rudy Clay's 20 percent budget reduction this year, [Gary City Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Newspapers fight anonymous poster identity subpoenas"
This story from the Sept. 11th edition of The Indiana Publisher, published by the Hoosier State Press Association:Two Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County losing money on jurors they send home"
From a lengthy story Sunday in the South Bend Tribune, Pablo Ros' report begins:At least 700 county residents have been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Former Clerk to Chief Judge Baker joins Indy firm
Tiffany Stochel of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:The law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - New federal judge, William Lawrence, feted in Mooresville
Nick McLain reported Sept. 20th in a long story in the Mooresville-Decatur Times that begins:Maybe they put something in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: The first "help desk" -- for the newfangled "book"
The "mainstream media" has just picked up on the "Big Monk" YouTube video, first noted in the ILB on Sept....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Man arrested after attack on lawyer in Jefferson County Courthouse"
Brian Jones, writing for the Madison Courier, reports today:A Madison man was arrested on a charge of battery Wednesday afternoon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Geist lawyers backing out"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, today John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star reports:FISHERS, Ind. -- Town officials on Thursday defended the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judge Stephen M. Jessup, Howard Superior Court 2, admonished [Updated]
From the Indiana Courts, this release:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued today a Public Admonition of Judge Stephen M....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Helping voters judge the judges"
From an editorial today in the South Bend Tribune:The St. Joseph County Bar Association is undertaking an effort that ought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Allen Court tickets phone-ban violators
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:If you bring a cell phone or other electronic device...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judge George B. Hoffman, Jr. has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Legendary Lawyer Award
Via a press release from the Indiana Courts:Judge George B. Hoffman, Jr. has been selected by the Fellows of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Courts - Yet more on: DOJ moves to improve immigration judges, after months of criticism
Updating this ILB entry from August 31st, Pamela A. MacLean of The National Law Journal reports today under the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Geist lawyers backing out"
That is what the headline reads today, to John Tuohy's story in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Legal proceedings in Fishers'...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - St. Joseph Judicial Nominating Commssion submits 5 nominees to Governor
From a release just issued:Indianapolis, September 15, 2008 . . . The St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Com-mission today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: The first "help desk" -- for the newfangled "book"
Don't miss this ILB entry, posted this weekend. And congrats also to the high-powered producer of this little gem. For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "The versatility of Judge Samuel Barnes Gookins"
Mike McCormick writes today for the Terre Haute Tribune Star about Samuel Barnes Gookins. A few quotes:Newspaper editor and publisher,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties
The ILB has had a number of entries about the Rockies Express Pipeline making its way across Indiana. The next...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - The first "help desk" -- for the newfangled "book"
A YouTube video. Great acting! But the big monk seems a little slow....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Deborah A. Rigi suspended pendente lite
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Andy Grimm of the Gary Post Tribune has a story today that begins:Just two weeks before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Panel to rule on Allen judge's outburst"
This story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, by Rebecca S. Greene, reports that:The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge rules on Winchester courthouse variance"
"[N]o setback ever was needed" Today, from the Muncie Star-Press:WINCHESTER — A special judge has finally settled the issue of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Deborah A. Rigi suspended pendente lite
Among the newly posted Supreme Court orders is this one, dated Sept. 4, re former Lake County judge Deborah Riga....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Issues re the expedited appeal regarding juvenile placement and / or services
One of the items on the agenda of this week's 2008 Indiana Judicial Conference is titled "HEA 1001 Progress Report."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Adopts 2009 Judicial Code of Conduct"
A press release dated Sept. 8th announces:The Indiana Supreme Court is adopting a new Code of Judicial Conduct. Indiana is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - "What time is it? Check the courthouse clock"
Nick Schneider of the Greene County Daily World reported yesterday:The clock on the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield is working...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Dearborn Superior Court Judge Michael G. Witte honored
Dearborn Superior Court Judge Michael G. Witte will be the 2008 recipient of the Indiana University Asian Alumni Association's Distinguished...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Public Interviews to be Held for St. Joseph Superior Court Vacancy"
From a press release issued by the Indiana Courts:The St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission will interview candidates for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Lake commissioner backs proposal to prune public defender staff"
Bill Dolan has this report today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | Support is growing among Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe's historic courthouse and its "twin" in Quincy Illinois
David Smith of the Lafayette Journal & Courier has a long feature story today on the history of the Tippecanoe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County lawyers set out to judge judges"
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a lengthy story:If you step up to the ballot box...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Old Crown Point jail has historic, architectural significance"
Kathleen Quilligan of the NWI Times has a nice story today, complete with some cool old photos:CROWN POINT | If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Rep. Foley again urges changes in Judicial Nominating Commission
In this ILB entry from August 29th I promised to provide details on three items discussed at the Aug....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Grant County Superior Court 2 closes doors
Updating this ILB entry from August 23rd, Maribeth Holtz of the Grant County/Marion Chronicle Tribune had a story Sept. 5th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "State supreme court wants documents about McKinney pay"
Updating this ILB entry from August 27th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:As many as 35 drug forfeiture...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - "The town court judge in Yorktown doesn't take her job lightly"
John Carlson of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a long story that begins:The town court judge in Yorktown doesn't...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Commission on Courts discussion of judicial mandates
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, where several speakers, including Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, suggested that a solution to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - Report on status of the Court of Appeals
Cheif Judge John Baker testified at the Aug. 28th Commission on Courts meeting about the case load of the Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - Commission on Courts discussion of judicial mandates
In this ILB entry from August 29th, I wrote that I had attended the August 28th meeting of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 05, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County re-entry court judged positive"
From a story by Laurie Wink in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:After five months in operation, the re-entry court established by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County prosecutor's budget targeted"
Nancy Sulok reports today in the South Bend Tribune:County officials aimed their budget ax at the prosecutor's office Wednesday night,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - "New judge sought in Valpo hospital lawsuit"
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Landowners seeking to block the construction of a new Porter hospital...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Court - Posey County Circuit Judge James Redwine writes book on 1878 lynchings
Rich Davis of the Evansville Courier & Press has the story. Some quotes:MOUNT VERNON, Ind. — One night in October...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Monday, September 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - Indiana appellate judges create retention website
As I wrote in this ILB entry on Friday, an item on the agenda of the Commission on Court's meeting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Lake County civil courts to switch to random filing system"
An interesting story today in the NWI Times, reported by Marisa Kwiatkowsli:Calvin Hawkins was slated to be a traveling judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - If approved, new local rule would give co-defendants the same judge
Pablo Ros of the South Bend Tribune has a long story today that begins:SOUTH BEND — On July 21, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Lake County judges shy away from exclusive contracts in wake of corruption scandals"
Joe Carlson and Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times have an enterprising report today looking at current counseling services contracts....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties [Updated]
On Thurs., Aug. 28th the ILB had an entry quoting a story about Rockies Express Pipeline suing Decatur County in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - Two stories today on impact of latest report of weighted caseload measures
Matt Thacker of the Jeffersonville/New Albany News & Tribune reports today: "Clark County has busiest judicial officers in state," a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Shelby County court records available via online firm"
From a long report by Bettina Puckett, staff writer for the Shelbyville News:The computer age has roared into Shelby County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - Issue of trying youth in juvenile court or as an adult
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star takes a long look today at the issue of trying youth in juvenile court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - Report on Thursday's meeting of the Commision on Courts
Last Friday, Aug. 22nd, I attended the meeting of the Commission on Courts to testify about the Indiana Code. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet again on "Landowner calls move by pipeline company as intimidation"
Updating this June 11th ILB entry (see all ILB entries on "pipeline" here), Jason Thomas of the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Courts - More on: "Bankruptcy Filings Near Million Mark for 12-Month Period Ending June 30, 2008"
Supplementing this ILB entry yesterday is a story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by John Russell and Ted Evanoff,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge Wayne Lennington could face criminal charges"
The ILB has had a number of earlier entries about former Delaware Circuit Court 5 Judge Wayne Lennington. Today the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "State supreme court wants documents about McKinney pay"
A story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer, begins:MUNCIE — The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Court scuffle puts new alert system to test"
Updating this story from yesterday, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Courts - "Ever-More-Expensive Court Races Heading Higher "
Three of Indiana's five Supreme Court justices will be on the ballot this fall. But they do not have opponents....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "ACLU suit targets state welfare fixes"
This ILB entry from May 20th reported on a suit brought in Marion County by the ACLU. Today the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Park ban on sex offenders challenged: Man can't watch son play baseball" [Updated]
This report Aug. 9th in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune concluded:Judges with the Jeffersonville City Court have twice denied exemption...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "Fight delays manslaughter trial"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Rebecca S. Green and Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette report today:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Fight delays manslaughter trial"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported early this afternoon in a brief story that begins:A fistfight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - AG files suit against Countrywide Mortgage, joining other states
A press release issued today by Attorney General Carter begins:Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has filed a lawsuit against the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Huntington Courthouse turns 100
Becky Manley reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:As the Huntington Courthouse’s south clock tower’s gears ticked into the future,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Grant County Superior Court 2 closes doors
Updating this ILB entry from August 18th, Maribeth Holtz of the Grant County/Marion Chronicle Tribune had a story yesterday about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Goats OK in Fortville backyard
Remember the story from earlier this month (see Aug. 13th ILB entry here). Today the Indianapolis Star reports under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 1 today (and 9 NFP)
For publication opinions today (1): In Yolanda Rice, as Guardian and Next Friend of Dagoberto Lozez v. Albert Harper, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Report issued Monday by Delaware Circuit 2 Judge Richard Dailey
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today's Muncie Star-Press story is headlined "Report brings secret deal to light: Prosecutor Mark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judge Felts pleads in OWI case [Updated]
Niki Kelly has just reported via the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website:Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts pleaded guilty Thursday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judges defend proposed budgets as mandates"
Nancy J. Sulok writes today in the South Bend Tribune:Lurking in the background of the court budgets for next year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Report issued Monday by Delaware Circuit 2 Judge Richard Dailey
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 19, Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Delaware...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Carroll County judges' 2009 spending requests
Today's edition of the weekly Carroll County Comet reports, in a story by Debbie Lowe:Carroll County Council met Friday for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - Doxpop now provides access to Court information in half of all Indiana Counties
Doxpop (Indiana court records online) has announced:The Shelby County Courts have become the newest local government information providers in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - Report issued Monday by Delaware Circuit 2 Judge Richard Dailey
Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today: Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney acted deceitfully in using confidential settlements to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - SLAPP-type lawsuit filed against several members of Allen County Plan Commission
A lengthy editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:A lawsuit filed by a developer against three individuals serving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Randolph County seeking judge's opinion on zoning law for courthouse annex"
Updating this ILB entry from July 22, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Randolph County will ask...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Federal Grant Brings $1 million to Supreme Court for E-Ticket Program"
Here is the press release that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has been awarded a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Grant County Superior Court 2 closes doors
From Saturday's Grant County/Marion Chronicle Tribune, a story by Brett Wallace:Friday was the last day Judge Randall Johnson said he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "New Albany attorney’s career in jeopardy after felony plea"
Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune reports today:A New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Haughee's appeals all are denied"
Updating this ILB entry from July 2, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today in a story that ebgins:VALPARAISO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - JTAC Odyssey Case Management System expanded
From a press release:The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to invest an additional $1.1 million to acquire a computer system...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Porter County judges seeking higher pay for their court workers"
Vicki Urbanik reported yesterday in a lengthy story in the ChestertonTribune:Porter County’s judges are seeking higher pay for their court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - "System brings video arraignment to LaGrange County courts"
From WTHD 105.5, serving NE Indiana, comes this story by Tim Murray, complete with photo and audio, but check it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - Goats OK in Fortville backyard
Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star reports:A Hancock County judge has ruled that a Fortville town ordinance does not prohibit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Floyd County judge upset with renovation plans"
Chris Morris reports this afternoon in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Glenn Hancock didn’t attend Tuesday night’s Floyd County Council meeting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Motion filed to pull driver’s license in judge’s drunken driving case"
Rebecca S. Green reports this evening in a story posted on the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website that begins:Marion County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on Delaware County Courts drug forfeitures and related matters
The last story the ILB posted on the Delaware County courts' drug forfeiture and related issues was Aug. 8th. Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge sentences absent juror to serve as a warning to others"
So reports Bill Dolan today in a story today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | A judge bent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh County major drug prosecutions may fall next year due to budget constraints
Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story that begins:The number of major...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Outburst response filed by Judge Scheibenberger"
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:An Allen Superior Court judge doesn't deny the allegations of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Lake County Council "frowns on unchanged budgets from county judges "
Budget time and the annual questions of county budgeting for the judiciary, illustrated by this entry from Aug. 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 11, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - LaPorte Circuit judge announces he will reject any future plea agreement to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor
Stan Maddux reports today for The Michigan City News-Dispatch:LA PORTE - In his nearly 20 months on the bench, La...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - Lake Criminal Court drug defendants bargain for lesser sentences
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today in a long story that begins:CROWN POINT | More than 96 percent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Attorney Michael 'Mick' Alexander seeks delay of trial, new judge"
Updaing this entry from yesterday, Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press that begins:MUNCIE -- A Jay County judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Update on: Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Harold J. Adams reports today in the LCJ:New Albany attorney Anthony Wallingford pleaded guilty yesterday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Jeffersonville's ban on sex offender in park to be tested again
This ILB posting yesterday quoted a Harold J. Adams report in the Louisville Courier Journal that began:A judge said he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Stop making judges run for office, Lake County commissioners argue"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 5th, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Bar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Jeffersonville's ban on sex offender in park to be tested again
Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal, in a story that begins:A judge said he will decide...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Attorney Michael 'Mick' Alexander seeks delay of trial, new judge"
So reads the headline to this story today by Douglas Walker in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:Former Delaware County Prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judge Dailey on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 7th, the Muncie Star-Press today has an unattributed story headed "Dailey says not his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case
Updating earlier ILB entries, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reported Aug. 7th in a story that begins:In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Lake County Council "frowns on unchanged budgets from county judges "
John Byrne reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:CROWN POINT -- The Lake County Council is ready to put several county...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation
The most recent ILB entry on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County was Aug. 6. Today Rick Yencer of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on the authority of magistrates and master commissioners
In Invol. Term. of Parent-Child Rel. of A.P., M.P., and S.P., and Mary Palmero v. Marion Co. Dept. of Child...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation
This column by Larry Riley in the Muncie Star Press attempts to give an overview of the issues. This article...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Change of venue in Kalab Lay murder trial [Updated]
Evansville's Kalab Lay murder trial (see earlier ILB entries here) has been moved to Clark County, about two hours east...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Blood test put judge's alcohol at twice limit"
So reports Rebecca S. Green in this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:With the results of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Stop making judges run for office, Lake County commissioners argue"
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:No judges in Lake County should run for election in political campaigns, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation
Two stories today by Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press, updating this ILB entry from Aug. 2nd: "Reed, Winkle spar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - " 'Dead' woman sues Porter hospital"
James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:VALPARAISO -- The very much alive Jackson Township woman declared dead...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "It's time to open up our Hoosier courts to cameras: Technology has changed the meaning of having a public trial"
An excellent editorial today in the Fort Wayne News Sentinel:The Indiana Supreme Court should just decide one way or the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - Sound Bend Tribune starts new series on sentencing by St. Joe County courts
The South Bend Tribune had a series in the fall of 2006 titled "Judging the Judges." The last story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - Security will be beefed up at the East Chicago courthouse
Lori Caldwell of the Gary Post-Tribune writes today:Every hearing for a protective order has potential for an emotional, sometimes hostile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Jurors tend to be younger in summer"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story this morning that begins:Oh, the sights of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - Distribution of cases when two judges facing charges
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story today about the distribution of cases in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 03, 2008
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Officials unveil Vigo County Courthouse renovation"
Crystal Garcia reports today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star:Nearly four years and more than $13 million later, the 19th century...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge orders arrest of no-show juror"
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A judge ordered the arrest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - Both Clark County judicial nominees certifed by State Election Board
The ballot dispute in Clark County appeals to be resolved. See the most recent earlier ILB entry here, from Aug....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation
The most recent ILB entry on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County was July 30. Today Rick Yencer of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still continuing with "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
Updating this ILB entry from July 29th, on the upcoming Indiana Election Commission hearing Friday in Indianapolis (set for today)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 01, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court will again allow documentary filmmaker Karen Grau, of Calamari Productions, access to the Lake County juvenile court
From a release today on the Courts siter:The Indiana Supreme Court will again allow documentary filmmaker Karen Grau, of Calamari...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - Debra McVicker Lynch selected to replace retired Magistrate Judge V. Sue Shields
A release posted today by the Clerk of the USDC in Indianapolis announces:The United States District Court for the Southern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - Two new stories today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation
The most recent ILB entry on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County was July 24. Today Rick Yencer of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Courthouse Girls" movie to air soon on your local PBS station
So reports Bill Richmond of the Winchester News-Gazette. Some quotes:A documentary on the Courthouse Girls calendar saga will make its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - Attorneys' lounge now available in the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse (Indianapolis Division)
Here is the announcement....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Both sides claim free speech rights in battle over sex shop"
The ILB has had at least a dozen entries on Spencer County's court battles to restrict an adult business, 231...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - Continuing with "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
The most recent ILB entry on this issue was July 20th, quoting Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "City Judge, Crown Point at odds over health insurance"
Diane Krieger Spivak reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:CROWN POINT -- City Judge Ken Jeffirs wants the city to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Advocates Against Domestic Violence Blame Denial Of Protective Order For Woman's Death"
Today's editorial in the Indianapolis Star is headed "Before tragedy strikes, courts must be tougher." Some quotes:Kerry Hyatt Blomquist, legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Selection of Judges in St. Joe County
The South Bend Tribune has an editorial today on its county's system for selecting judges:There is strong evidence that St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Electronic e-filing in criminal cases tested in White County; Lake County to do civil e-filing
A press release Wednesday from Doxpop LLC announces:Doxpop LLC, CSI, and Proslink Inc. in cooperation with Judge Robert Mrzlack, Clerk...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge orders drug task force to return $25,000"
Continuing his reporting on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press writes today: The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on Pan Am Plaza lawsuit
Updating this ILB entry posted yesterday, Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:A lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne paper editorial on "Judging the Judges"
With two of its county judges facing unrelated charges, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and thoughtful editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Judge Felts pleads not guilty"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today under the headline "Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol related charges
On May 11, 2007 the ILB posted an entry on two young attorneys - Teresa Perry of Evansville, who was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "Activist lawyer works to keep city honest"
Updating this ILB entry from June 29th, quoting from a John Ketzenberger column in the Indianapolis Star about local attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - John Newman, records manager, is retiring July 25th
A press release issued today via the Courts site begins:The Indiana Supreme Court is saying good-bye to the longtime Director...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge Felts pleads not guilty"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette attended the initial hearing in Marion County Superior Court this morning and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Unsolved Tippecanoe County Courthouse bombing nearly ten years old
Updating this ILB entry from May 29th, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Advocates Against Domestic Violence Blame Denial Of Protective Order For Woman's Death"
See the Advance Indiana entry here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Probable cause affidavit gives details of Allen County judge's arrest"
Jeff Wiehe of The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel posted details last evening (7:41 pm) of "a newly released Marion Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Despite protest and possible legalities, Randolph to build courthouse annex"
When last we hear of the Randolph County Courthouse project, it was July 16th and the Muncie Star-Press had thrown...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts arrested in Indy
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts was at work Monday handling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Union County receives $7,000 from Public Defender Commission
From a press release on the Indiana Courts site....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Tax accounting trio unsung heroes in region's public corruption fight"
Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune has an interesting report today featuring the FBI tax accountants behind the Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Procedure not followed in slander lawsuit, say attorneys"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported July 19th in a story that begins:A Tippecanoe County judge will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Trouble in paradise? "Lawsuits flying in Ogden Dunes"
Joe Carlson reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:OGDEN DUNES | The calls of gulls and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on handling of drug forfeiture cases in Delware County
Another long story today by Rick Yencer in the Muncie Star-Press about the Delaware County drug forfeiture cases. Today's story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - "After trials, one Lake County town judge changes practices"
Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:LOWELL | After hearing in recent federal trials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
Updating this ILB entry from July 9th, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes:A squabble over who should...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Hamilton County may need new juror questionnaire envelopes
A reader has sent me the envelope to a mailing from the Hamilton County Administrator of Courts. The envelope states...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts arrested in Indy
Updating this entry from earlier today, Rebecca S. Green of Fort Wayne's morning paper, the Journal Gazette, now has this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Case in jeopardy because of typos"
Kevin Lilly, Logansport Pharos-Tribune news editor, reported Friday:A typographical error might have jeopardized the prosecutor’s case against a man accused...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts arrested in Indy
Jeff Wiehe of The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reports this morning:An Allen County judge charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge proposes rules aimed at DTF 'ethical concerns'"
Continuing his reporting on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press writes today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Scheibenberger faces ethics, misconduct charges"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the Supreme Court has now posted a press release on the chages filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judge to significantly broaden extent of drug forfeiture probe
Updating this ILB entry from July 13th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:Delaware...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Randolph County Courthouse plans still up in air
The Muncie Star-Press has had enough. In an editorial today headlined "It's time for courthouse saga to come to an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
Updating this ILB entry from July 8th, Ben Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "Scheibenberger faces ethics, misconduct charges"
Rebecca S. Green's report in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette yesterday afternoon is expanded in the version published in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge of the Day: Deborah Riga"
Above the Law ("A Legal Tabloid") yesterday featured former Schererville town judge Deborah Riga as its "Judge of the Day,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Scheibenberger faces ethics, misconduct charges"
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette this afternoon in a story that begins:The Indiana Commission on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Suit challenges U.S. Steel power lines along lake"
Joe Carlson of the NWI Times had an interesting story Monday about efforts to rid the Lake Michigan lakeshore of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Three justices and at least one appellate judge up for retention this year
Updating this ILB entry from July 1, all incumbent appellate judges up for retention this year have now filed to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ind. Courts - A second Delaware County judge wants answers re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:The Muncie-Delaware...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Updating "Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie"
Updating these three recent ILB entries, the earliest dated June 21st, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:The Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "Former Schererville judge to be sentenced today"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times:Former Schererville Town Judge Deborah Riga was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Former Schererville judge to be sentenced today"
Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Exactly 25 months after Deborah Riga pleaded guilty to using her...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Randolph County Courthouse plans still up in air
Updating this ILB entry from July 3rd, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Even with two new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court names former TV journalist as Public Information Officer
Today's press release begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has named a former television journalist to serve as its Public Information Officer,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
The controversy continues. Ben Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Citing errors in the nomination process, the chairman of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: COA will hear oral arguments today in dispute over Terre Haute mayor's office
Arthur E. Foulkes of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today on yesterday's oral arguments before the Court of Appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case
Updating this ILB entry from May 28th, the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Harrison Superior Court Judge Roger Davis has set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting a story from the Louisville Courier Journal that began:Questions have been raised about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Monday, July 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Longtime public defenders withdraw in Delph case"
So reports Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin in a lengthy story that begins:Nearly four years after prosecutors brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Three justices and at least one appellate judge up for retention this year
This July 1st ILB post reported that:Three of the five members of the Supreme Court: Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - Monroe County Courthouse nearly razed in the 1980s
"County courthouse at center of celebration" was the headline of a July 2 story ($$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times:The star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judicial candidate's registration in question"
Ben Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Questions have been raised about whether Clark County Democratic Party Chairman Rod...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Clark County on forefront of juvenile treatment"
Tara Hettinger of the Jeffersonville Evening News & Tribune reports in a story that begins:Clark County Superior Court Judge Vicki...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Warrick County Drunk Driving and Drug Court and the Youth Substance Abuse Program
Lydia McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:In the 33 years that Warrick County Judge Keith Meier has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Courts - Still more on: Hamilton Ohio Naked Prosecutor
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18, 2006, the Cincinnati Enquirer has a story July 3rd by Janice Morse that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - Story lauds Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Pat Harrington
"Prosecutor on fast track to fulfill his promises" is the headline to a lengthy story today in the Lafayette Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 05, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - Porter County prepares to start juvenile drug court
Vicki Urbanik reports in the Chesterton Tribune in a story that begins:Porter County juvenile court officials are awaiting state approval...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - St. Joseph Prosecutor Dvorak claims his attorneys aren't receiving comparable pay to public defenders
Pablo Ros reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a lengthy sstory - some quotes:For most in St. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 03, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Division of State Court Administration Seeks Director of Appellate Court Information Technology"
The Courts Site has posted this job notice. A quote:The Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is seeking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Haughee's appeals all are denied"
Two new stories today on former Lake County deputy prosecutor Michael B. Haughee (see list of earlier ILB entries). James...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "United States Senate Confirms William T. Lawrence as District Judge"
Updating this ILB entry from June 27, the USDC for the Southern District of Indiana has posted this press release...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - Three justices and at least one appellate judge up for retention this year
In 2006 one Supreme Court justice, Frank Sullivan Jr., and five Court of Appeals judges, James S. Kirsch, Terry A....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Accused officers' drugs cases at risk"
This story, first posted by the Indianapolis Star online yesterday morning (see ILB entry here), is now in an expanded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - Indiana Court Times, May/June 2008, is available online
The Indiana Courts website announces today that the 20-page May/June issue of Indiana Court Times is available online....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Accused officers' drugs cases at risk"
Reported this morning by Vic Ryckaert of the Indianapolis Star, a story that begins:After an Indianapolis police officer appeared in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge takes on new role as deacon" [Updated]
Here are some quotes from a story today by Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald Times ($$):Monroe Circuit Judge Marc...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie
Updating previous ILB entries, the most recent being this one from June 24th, Douglas Walker of the Muncie Star-Press has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Daniel Groves, Sr. (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 12-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:In this successive appeal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "United States Senate Confirms William T. Lawrence as District Judge"
Updating yesterday's ILB on-the-spot entry about the Senate vote, the USDC for the Southern District of Indiana has this morning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - Nominee to SD Indiana seat being voted on this afternoon
The nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge William T. Lawrence to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for Indiana's southern district...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Ind. Courts - Files from Kalab Lay tragedy released by state child welfare chief
Here are earlier ILB entries on the Kahlib Lay death, from reports in the Evansville Courier & Press. Today Libby...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Johnson County Prosecutor talks about his office's temporary housing
The Indianapolis Star has posted a video interview conducted by Amy Bartner with Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner. See also...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie
Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today on the Muncie controversy, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Courts - Even more on: "New judge's hires stir up controversy"
"Pay raises for court workers rescinded" is the headline to Ben Zion Hershberg's story today in the Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Johnson County court cancelled
In a long and interesting story headlined "Prosecutor back in action shortly after flood," Ryan Trares of the Johnson County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Indy public defender wants clients to pay their fees
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today that few defendants in Marion County actually pay the standard public defendant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "$13.65M courthouse renovation project nearing completion"
Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Trib-Star has a long story today, complete with a number of photos, on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Conseco legal war drags on"
J.K. Wall reports today in the Indianapolis Business Journal in a long story that begins:Conseco Inc. won another round in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ind. Courts / Ind. Gov't. - More on: Corruption in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from June 16th, Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today under the headline "What About...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "State's voter ID law faces challenge" again
The Indianapolis Star has posted a brief, unsigned story reporting that:A former City-County Council member and former Democratic party...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Nominations sought for Judges Association annual awards for “Excellence in Public Information and Education”
A release announces:The Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards for “Excellence in Public Information and Education,”...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Rumors swirl about possible new federal judge"
Bill Dolan writes today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Neither the White House nor U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Mayor owes $16,000 in legal costs from recount proceedings"
Some who read the ILB's June 14th entry headed "COA will hear oral arguments July 8 in dispute over Terre...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "New judge's hires stir up controversy"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Clark County Council has scheduled a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "County juvenile court shows off pioneering mental health diversion program"
Vicki Urbanik of the Chesterton Tribune reported yesterday in a long story that begins:Juvenile court officials from throughout Indiana gathered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Special prosecutor named in attorney's fatal DUI case
Updating this entry from Oct. 27, 2007, the Indianapolis Star has a brief report today:A recent ruling by a Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "New judge's hires stir up controversy"
Updating this entry from yesterday, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today under the headline "Clark council may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Judicial Nominating Commission to consider St. Joseph vacancy
Updating this entry from June 10th, a new press release announces:Any St. Joseph County lawyer who wishes to be considered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008
Ind. Courts / Ind. Gov't. - Corruption in Lake County
Both Northwest Indiana newspapers have stories today focusing on corruption in Lake County. Joe Carlson of the NWI Times writes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "New judge's hires stir up controversy"
Updaitng this ILB entry from June 14th, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on Supreme Court's case management system plans
Updating this ILB entry from May 11th on the status of the Supreme Court's case management system, the Court's working...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Media barred from Lay custody trial"
The Evansville Courier & Press has a lengthy editorial today on the Court of Appeals grant of a motion for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 15, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "New judge's hires stir up controversy"
Melissa Moody of the New Albany News&Tribune reports today in a story that begins:New Clark County Circuit Court Judge Abe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 14, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Illinois keeps list of lawyers private"
That is the headline to this story by Bruce Rushton in the Springfield Illinois State Journal-Register. Here in Indiana our...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "'Mick's' bribery charge disputed"
A story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer, begins:MUNCIE -- Attorney Michael J. "Mick" Alexander was not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Indiana 6th in nation in juveniles locked up"
Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Indiana ranks sixth among states with the most juveniles locked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - ACLU sues city in federal court over homeless [Updated]
Jon Murray has this just-posted story in the Indianapols Star. Some quotes:The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - "LaGrange Courts to upgrade recording system"
From the Goshen News:LaGrange County Council members approved the purchase of a new digital audio recording system for the county...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - Steuben County public defender office has problems
WLKI News, Angola, is reporting:The attorney who oversees Steuben County's public defender program told the County Council yesterday that another...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Landowner calls move by pipeline company as intimidation"
Updating this June 8th ILB entry, two stories by Jason Thomas of the Indianapolis Star. "Pipeline builder sues land owners"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - Judicial Nominating Commission to consider St. Joseph vacancy
From a release today:Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr., who chairs the St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Familiar names suspended from practice
It turns out a correction is in order. Yesterday the ILB posted this entry and soon thereafter posted a comment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Media barred from Lay custody trial"
Kate Braser reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The news media is being barred from attending court proceedings related...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - "On graduation day, a diploma and a cleared criminal record"
Daniel Human of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today in a story that begins:As Rachel Love walked up to a woman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Robert Cantrell found guilty on all charges
Updating this ILB entry from last weekend, stories today on what's next. Joe Carlson's story in the NWI Times is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Clark County attorney works for State Department as a contract lawyer
Updating yesterday's story, today Ben Zion Hershberg and Rick Rojas of the Louisville Courier Journal report:After two years of working...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Johnson County court cancelled
Updating this entry from Monday morning, the Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Brendan O'Shaughnessy and Jason Thomas:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Familiar names suspended from practice
Ed Feigenbaum's Indiana Legislative Insight ($$$) for June 9, 2008, contains these interesting items re attorneys suspended for failure...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 09, 2008
Ind. Courts - Johnson County court cancelled
From :The Indy Channel, 6 News:Cleanup will take months in Franklin. Officials in Johnson County scheduled a meeting Monday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 09, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Ind. Courts - New Family Resource Center opening Monday in the Indy City-County Building
Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:The scenario happens too often: A divorce or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 08, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - Morgan County attorneys accept accolades
Aaron Blevins reports today in this story in the Martinsville Reporter-Times. A few quotes:Several local attorneys were awarded for their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Riga: Cash payments hid Cantrell money trail"
Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports again today on the Cantrell trial in Lake County federal court in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Haughee requests prison transfer"
Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:A former Lake County prosecutor, Hebron councilman and attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Intricate political web unravels at Cantrell trial"
Updating the most recent ILB entry, from June 3rd, Joe Carlson of the NWI Times has a story today headed:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Search for the front of the Randolph County Courthouse continues"
Updatng this ILB entry from May 28th, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER, Ind. -- The search for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Township assessor sues over loss of duty"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a lengthy story:The Huntington Township assessor sued a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Intricate political web unravels at Cantrell trial"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry is this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, reported by Andy Grimm. Headed "Witnesses tell of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Federal courthouse construction starting this summer" in Terre Haute
Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today:Construction is expected to start in July or August on the new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Former South Bend lawyer released from federal prison"
An item posted on the South Bend Tribune web site:SOUTH BEND -- A once-prominent Michiana lawyer is out of federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Intricate political web unravels at Cantrell trial"
Supplementing this ILB entry from Saturday, Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune has a long background story this morning on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Ind. Courts - Protection orders in Lake and Porter Counties
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times has a story today headed "Protection orders rise in Lake, but drop in Porter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 01, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Bloomington Attorney Charged in Securities Scam"
From a press release issued today by the Indiana Secretary of State's office: Bloomington police arrested attorney Phillip Chamberlain overnight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Unsolved Tippecanoe County Courthouse bombing nearly ten years old
Updating this May 10th ILB entry, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a story that begins:For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - Who am I? Why am I here?
Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Where is the front of the Randolph County Courthouse? The answer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: "McShurley vs. McKinney feud lands in Indiana Supreme Court"
"Allegation a 'disbarment offense'" is the headline to Muncie Star-Press reporter Seth Slabaugh's story today, updating this ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Four eye Clark judicial post: Governor's appointee will fill rest of term" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from May 22nd, which included this quote from the LCJ:Floyd County Deputy Prosecutor Abe Navarro, 36,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Courts - "GE Suffers a Redaction Disaster"
So reads the headline to an instructive (but not instructive enough, see below) story today by Douglas S. Malan of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Attorney's meth case ends in six-year prison sentence"
The ILB has had a number of entries on Teresa Perry, the young Evansville attorney charged with meth-related offenses. Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - "McShurley vs. McKinney feud lands in Indiana Supreme Court"
Nick Werner reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a lengthy story that includes these quotes:MUNCIE -- The feud between...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 7, 2007, headed "New Albany lawyer charged ," Harold J. Adams of the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ind. Courts - Carroll County Comet reports resolution of judges' issues today
The Carroll County Comet is a weekly paper that comes out every Wednesday. Today it has several interesting front-page stories,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judicial Commission Admonishes Carroll Circuit Court Judge Currie"
Posted today on the Indiana Court website:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued today a Public Admonition of Judge Donald...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - Transforming juvenile justice in Marion County
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy story today that begins:Far fewer youths file into Marion County's juvenile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Interim Legislative Committees to study court issues
Updating this ILB entry from May 23rd, here is more detailed information from Legislative Council Resolution 08-01 (as adopted May...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Clark's chief deputy prosecutor to retire"
Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins:William Clifton Grimes has spent more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 26, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on "Supreme Court hears appeal of ex-trooper's murder convictions"
Updating yesterday's entry, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has this longish report today on yesterday's oral arguments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Interim Legislative Committees to study court issues
Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune reports today:Whether St. Joseph County judges should be elected will get a closer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Carroll County judges find their voice
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, May 22nd, which reported that negotiations were underway, today the Lafayette Journal & Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Four eye Clark judicial post: Governor's appointee will fill rest of term"
So reads the headline to a story by Ben Zion Hershberg in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:As Clark County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Special judge named to preside over bribery case"
From a story today by Rick Yencer in the Muncie Star-Press:A special judge has been named in the high-profile bribery...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Judge passes first confirmation hurdle" to SD Indiana seat
Maureen Groppe of the Star Washington Bureau reports that "the nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge William T. Lawrence to serve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: Carroll County judges find their voice
Updating this ILB entry from May 6th, the Carroll County Comet's reporter, Debbie Lowe, had a story May 14th headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department to list active warrants online
From a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department is partnering with a Fort Wayne-based company...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Setback requirement deals setback to Randolph County courthouse project"
Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- The Randolph County Board of Commissioners was denied a zoning variance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - "ACLU suit targets state welfare fixes"
The AP's Ken Kusmer reports today in a widely-published story:Problems with Indiana’s landmark automation of welfare eligibility have cost some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuits dismissed as fast as inmates can file them"
Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:Though nearly all of them fail, new civil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 19, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Former Dubois judge sworn in" to seat on the Court of Appeals
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports on the ceremony yesterday in a story that begins:In a ceremony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 17, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County superior court judge Michael Morrissey is one of the few Indiana judges who uses ignition interlocks"
Bob Segal of Indianapolis Eyewitness News 13 reports:Indiana is not doing what many other states have done to reduce their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - Update on "Lawrence County Judge Found Dead In Home"
Following up on the ILB's most recent entry on this story, from Nov. 6, 2007, Laura Lane of the Bloomington...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008