Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - A new, easily searchable, appellate docket!
Remember the dread appellate online docket? Where you have to carefully type in a case number, filling one box at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Attention turns to Indiana Supreme Court justice in Rockport plant case"
Indianapolis Star business reporter Tony Cook posted this long story online this evening. Here are some quotes:As the Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - "ACLU of Indiana Files Suit Against FSSA: Changes to Medicaid Waiver program put Hoosiers 'at grave risk of immediate and irreparable harm.'"
From a news release:Last Friday, the ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 17, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Judgment time in ballot case: 4 to be sentenced Monday"
Madeline Buckley's story today in the South Bend Tribune begins:SOUTH BEND -- Once a prominent force in local politics, with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - Attorney claims Logansport officials falsified documents
A story today by Mitchell Kirk of the Pharos-Tribune begins:The attorney representing a woman who filed a lawsuit against Logansport...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 16, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Ind. Courts - "3 charged in sophisticated bid to change Purdue grades" [Updated]
Sophia Voravong reports today in a long story in the Lafayette Journal-Courier. Some quotes:On paper, Roy Chaoran Sun was a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 14, 2013
Ind. Courts - Are pre-transfer oral arguments becoming the new norm for the Supreme Court?
Of the twenty cases set for oral argument yesterday by the Supreme Court for the upcoming for September to December...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 14, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - Muncie City Court judge Dianna Bennington featured
Although the story today by Larry Rley in the Muncie StarPress seems unduly focused on the judge's family life, IMHO,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - Fixing the Vigo County courthouse dome
Jon Swaner of WTHITV 10 reports: Preventing water damage: that's the goal of a request recently made by the Vigo...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Briefs in Rockport/Leucadia case
See this June 6, 2013 ILB post for links to the Oct 30, 2012 opinion of Court of Appeals and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - How effective are protective orders?
Updating this June 6th ILB entry, headed "St. Joe Deputy prosecutor resigns over decision on slain girl's father," quoting a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 10, 2013
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: If a justice is going to recuse him/her self, should that be announced when review is granted? [Updated at 6:30 PM]
Updating this ILB post from June 7th, that explored the question of recusal and when it should be publicly announced,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 09, 2013
Ind. Courts - A new state judicial building being talked about by some
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long story today on the possibility of a new state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 09, 2013
Ind. Courts - Tipton County court transcript lost in the mail
The ILB has had a number of entries on unfinished, lost, and even taken, court transcripts. Today the Kokomo Tribune's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 09, 2013
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Thomas Stefaniak to become new Lake Juvenile Court judge" And what about Allen County?
Updating this ILB entry from June 1st, now that Lake Criminal Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak is moving into the vacant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 08, 2013
Friday, June 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - If a justice is going to recuse him/her self, should that be announced when review is granted?
The Supreme Court voted yesterday to grant transfer in the Rockport coal gasification case. No break-down of how the justices...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 07, 2013
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor sought in Lebo, Gilliland case"
Matt Fritz reports in the LaPorte Herald-Argus:La PORTE — La Porte County officials are calling for a special prosecutor to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - St. Joe "Deputy prosecutor resigns over decision on slain girl's father"
Christian Sheckler reported late evening for the South Bend Tribune:St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak said today a deputy prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 06, 2013
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - More errors corrected in the 29-page suspension order posted May 31st
Updating this ILB post from yesterday (June 4th), the Supreme Court has now issued a second order, filed June 4th,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Warrick County fills new magistrate post"
Rich Miller of Warrick 14News had this item yesterday:The Warrick County courts have appointed Jacob Zach Winsett to fill the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Court funds spark debate at Jeffersonville council meeting"
From a story by Braden Lammers in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune: Minor changes to the city of Jeffersonville’s salary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Summaries of select bills or portions of bills of interest to the judiciary that were signed into law in the 2013 legislative session"
The Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update for the 2013 legislative session has a final installment....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Gingerich Waiver Hearing On Hold"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB posts, Deb Patterson reports today for Stacy Page Online, out of Kosciusko County,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - A half-dozen new disciplinary orders posted
The Court has now posted six new disciplinary orders, all filed May 30th. Also posted is an order amending the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Major Repairs Needed At LaGrange Courthouse"
From WLKI in NE Indiana, this report today:(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County faces some major repairs to the courthouse in LaGrange....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Monday, June 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Would-be robber shot dead: Resident fires on pair who attacked him on his porch"
Archie Ingersoll has a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that begins:A man outside his south-side home almost...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Lesbian mom had tough fight for custody"
Updating this entry from earlier today, where the ILB wrote:The ILB does not yet have the cites to the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - St. Joseph Superior Court Chief Judge Michael Scopelitis retires after 13 years on bench
This long story, with photo, \ by Madelline Buckley is available on the South Bend Tribune web site. Some quotes:During...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Lesbian mom had tough fight for custody"
Today's Indianapolis Star has a long story by Dana Hunsinger Benbow, headed "Mom recounts fight for custody after coming out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 03, 2013
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Thomas Stefaniak to become new Lake Juvenile Court judge"
On May 17th the Supreme court ruled in the dispute over who was eligible to fill the Lake County Juvenile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 01, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on: "What’s important when you have two people with disabilities is you don’t treat one as inherently more important than the other”
The headline is from a May 10, 2010 ILB post quoting a NYTimes story about Emily Kysel. Today Jon Murray...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 31, 2013
Ind. Courts - Court posts 29-page annual list of attorneys who have failed to comply with certain requirements
The heading to the 29-page order is ORDER OF SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN ATTORNEYS FOR FAILURE TO PAY ATTORNEY REGISTRATION...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 31, 2013
Ind. Courts - Ind. Courts - "Changes In Store For Marion County Small Claims Courts"?
The ILB had many entries in 2012 on the problems with the Marion County small claims courts and the work...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 31, 2013
Ind. Courts - "High court to revisit feud over fate of Paula’s diner"
Yesterday's Supreme Court oral argument in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Neal A. Summers, et al. (See...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 31, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor might ask that latest DUI be admitted in David Bisard trial"
Updating this most recent ILB entry from May 9th, John Tuohy's story in this morning's IndyStar story reports:The Marion County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Ind. Courts - CJ Dickson makes appointments to the Commission on Improving the Status of Children
Chief Justice Dickson appoints Justice Rush and Susan Lightfoot to the Commission on Improving the Status of Children (IC 2-3-36)....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Allen court using QR codes to aid potential jurors"
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in story that begins:FORT WAYNE – Allen Superior Court will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Frequent filer in Indianapolis court system represents himself: This outspoken Russian emigré is notorious among local judges"
Tim Evans' lengthy story appears on the front-page of today's Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:[Gersh Zavodnik] has filed more than 100...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Ind. Courts - 7-day John Myers PCR hearing concluded Thursday
Updating this most recent ILB entry from May 22nd, Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times reports today in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Ind. Courts - There’s Nothing Sinister About Home Security Cameras
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law The Court of Appeals heard oral...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Appellants Have Been Striking Out at Oral Arguments on Whether to Grant Transfer"
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law This January 28, 2013 post noted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Myers’ attorney tells how he took the murder case"
This April 26, 2013 ILB entry is the last in the "comprehensive coverage of the John Myers PCR hearing, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Suit claims "BMV Indiana overcharged millions of Hoosiers for driver's licenses" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from March 7th, Rafael Sanchez of WRTV 6 reports:INDIANAPOLIS - In response to a class-action lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - Marion County civil courts' current cases are now available [Updated]
Marion County civil courts' current cases are now available for public access via the Odyssey Case Management System for Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Porter County Veterans Treatment Court lauded for successes"
See the story here in the NWI Times, reported by Joyce Russell. Some quotes:The two-year-old program, run by Porter Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Indiana court rulings make it harder to prosecute child abusers, advocates say"
That is the headline to this long article by Matthhew Tully of the Indianapolis Star, which I believe will appear...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - "The National Right to Work Foundation has filed unfair labor practice charges against Domtar Paper Co. and a local union, alleging they violated Indiana’s right to work law"
Chris Sikich's story this afternoon at IndyStar - some quotes:The foundation lobbied Indiana to pass the landmark legislation in 2012....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - Henry Circuit Court Judge Mary Willis featured in this month's Court Times
See the article here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Convenience Stores Pursue Legal Action to be able to Sell Cold Beer"
From the press release:INDIANAPOLIS (May 14, 2013) – Executives and members of the Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Ind. Courts - Today: Formal Swearing-In Ceremony Scheduled for U. S. Bankruptcy Judge James M. Carr
From the news release:INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (May 13, 2013): The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Some Brown County Residents Protest Courthouse Remodel Bonds" [Updated]
Referencing this ILB post earlier today, a reader writes:I just wanted to provide the following comments to your post about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Some Brown County Residents Protest Courthouse Remodel Bonds"
Looking at the photo accompanying this article made me realize I'd never seen (or perhaps never noticed) the Brown County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - Highlights of the Court of Appeals’ 2012 Report
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law The Indiana Court of Appeals’...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court hears appeal at Merrillville High School " [Updated]
A long story this evening in the Gary Post-Tribune, by Karen Caffarini, that begins:MERRILLVILLE--Approximately 400 area students Thursday received an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 09, 2013
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - The Supreme Court happens to be in Merrillville tonight [Updated]
When I read the story just posted about the failure of talks between Lake Superior judges and magistrates to reach...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Lake Superior judges, magistrates fail to reach deal over Juvenile Court vacancy"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reported in the NWI Times late this afternoon:Lake Juvenile Court Magistrates Glenn Commons, Jeffery Miller and Charlotte Peller...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - Transfer Grants in Criminal Cases, A Summer Break, and Brewington Speculation
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Transfer Grants in Criminal Cases Someone...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - "One-third of former super lawyer's assets missing; feds want bond revoked"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries, Tim Evans reported today for the IndyStar that:Federal authorities have asked a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Judge Fee Pitches Renovated Courtroom To Commissioners"
Updating this ILB entry from April 3, WLKI 100.3 reported Monday, May 6, in an item headed "Commissioners Put Off...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - "A Toolkit for Helping Children"
From the new issue of Indiana Court Times, a long article by Elana Salzman - some quotes from the start:Juvenile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Monday, May 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Problem-solving courts law allows more to use for minor crimes "
Matt Mikus reports briefly in the Gary Post-Tribune:House Enrolled Act 1016 would allow those who are either sentenced to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 06, 2013
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Ind. Courts - February Indiana bar exam results
"The following is a list of those applicants who were successful on the February 2013 Indiana Bar Examination. "Not all...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 02, 2013
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - Marion County Civil Courts Moving to Odyssey, some service delays anticipated
Per tweets of the Marion County Clerk Beth White @MCCOindy April 30:Marion County's Odyssey civil case conversion starts on 5/3....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - Two Magistrate Positions open for Hendricks Superior Court
Here is the notice....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - Allen County Superior Court candidates tout experience
Updating this ILB post from April 26th, identifying the three finalists for the Allen County Superior Court vacancy, Rebecca S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 28, 2013
nd. Courts - "Lawsuit against malpractice program certified class action"
From Tim Evans' long report in the Indianapolis Star April 26th:A state medical malpractice insurance program has accumulated more money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Justice Loretta Hogan Rush said judges 'bring all our life experiences' to the bench"
The Richmond Palladium-Item this weekend has a long, interesting feature on Justice Loretta Rush, reported by Louise Ronald. A sample:As...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - "David Bisard, awaiting trial in 2010 fatal alcohol-related crash, is arrested on a new DUI charge"
The most recent ILB entry on David Bisard is from March 8 and is headed "Indianapolis police Officer David Bisard's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 28, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Myers’ attorney tells how he took the murder case"
That is the headline of the long story today presenting continuing comprehensive coverage of the John Myers PCR hearing, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 26, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Eight applicants announced for upcoming Allen County judicial position
Updating this April 10th ILB entry, as reported here in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Three finalists for the seat of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 26, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Bei Bei Shuai talks with RTV6 about murder, attempted feticide charges in rat poison death case"
Story and video here, Derrik Thomas reporting....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Wendy Owings apologies to Marilyn Behrman at John Myers' hearing"
That is the headline of the story today presenting more comprehensive coverage of the John Myers PCR hearing, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Cost Of Sullivan Court Room Goes Up Again"
So reports WIBQ, Terre Haute. More:It seems like an unwritten law of construction. What ever you build, it will cost...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "John Myers' appeal of his murder conviction in Jill Behrman's killing begins Tuesday"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Laura Lane reports today in the (subscription only) Bloomington Herald-Times in a long story that begins:MARTINSVILLE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Wabash College lawsuit raises questions about who polices fraternity hazing"
Updating this ILB entry from April 17th, today the Supreme Court held a rare traveling argument, in Richmond. Brian Zimmerman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Ind. Courts - "John Myers' appeal of his murder conviction in Jill Behrman's killing begins Tuesday"
Laura Lane reports today in the (subscription only) Bloomington Herald-Times in a story that begins:John Myers has spent more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Ind. Courts - "David Camm case: Lawyers accuse each other of delays" [Updated]
From Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier-Journal, this story, including a brief video with the attorneys. Some quotes:ROCKPORT, IND. —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 20, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: How open, or isolated, are attorney-client meeting rooms?
Updating the ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, an attorney writes:Good question you’ve raised about the layout of DOC conference...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - How open, or isolated, are attorney-client meeting rooms?
Updating this April 10th ILB entry headed "Senior judge banned from judicial service," which included this link to the Lisa...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court receives certified question from 3rd Circuit re racino slots
This April 5th ILB post reported that the 3rd Circuit had sent this 3rd Circuit Petition for Certification of Question...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - Allen Co. Judge extending hope to meth addicts
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long editorial column this morning by Gina Zimmerman about Allen Superior Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Wabash College lawsuit raises questions about who polices fraternity hazing"
Brian Yost v. Wabash College, which will be argued before the Supreme Court Tuesday, April 23rd, at Indiana University-East (Richmond),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Bills affecting judges which didn't make it
Updating yesterday's ILB entry about the three judges' bills which died in 2nd house committtee, a reader writes to remind...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - Bills affecting judges which didn't make it [Updated]
Three bills concerning the judiciary and their current status: SB 103 - Would change appointment of nonattorney members to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - Tennessee takes a different approach
Much of the controversy over the Indiana Court's long efforts to impose a single, new automated case management system (CMS)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 15, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Presently 5 states have a tax court within the judicial branch to hear tax matters"
So writes Bill Raftery in this April 11th post in Gavel to Gavel. Indiana's tax court is one of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 14, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - "'Phase out' of Marion County mental health court concern to many"
Kara Kenney of WRTV 6 has the story, with video. A few quotes: The Marion County mental health court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Charlie White case gets new judge"
Updating this ILB entry from early this morning, a longish story by Carrie Ritchie has just been posted on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 12, 2013
Ind.Courts. - "With Police in Schools, More Children in Court"
There is a timely article today in the NY Times, reported by Eric Eckholm. It begins:HOUSTON — As school districts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 12, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Senior judge banned from judicial service" [Updated]
Updating earlier ILB entries:Ind. Courts - More on: Disciplinary charges filed against senior judge Updating this ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - Eight applicants announced for upcoming Allen County judicial position
Updating this ILB entry from March 24th (which has iiinternal links to earlier stories), the Supreme Court press office announces...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - "No charges for van driver in buggy crash that killed 3"
This story today by Archie Ingersoll in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:A grand jury in Adams County has declined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Monday, April 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments by the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure for Public Comment
Written comments are due by June 5th. There are several interesting proposals. Here is the list. I admit I did...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Mulberry resident follows sovereign citizen doctrine"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier had a good story April 1st that the ILB missed earlier. Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "A different court for vets?"
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette about Allen County's consideration of creating a veterans court....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 08, 2013
Friday, April 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Gammage appointed St. Joe Circuit Court magistrate"
Quotes from a story Madeline Buckley reported April 3rd in the South Bend Tribune:In a way, obtaining a judgeship has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 05, 2013
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - FWJG opines on the Lake County judge selection bruhaha
But in a good way. Here are some quotes from the editorial:The Supreme Court’s push for Lake County officials to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 04, 2013
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Judge Fee Pitches Renovated Courtroom To Commissioners"
From WLKI 100.3, this story Monday:(ANGOLA) - Steuben Superior Court Judge William Fee asked County Commissioners on Monday to get...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Legislators messing with St. Joe merit selection"
That is the headline to this editorial in today's South Bend Tribune that makes several good points:Indiana's General Assembly members...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Magistrate named for vacancy at Allen court"
Recall this ILB post from Feb. 28th, headed "Longtime Allen Superior Court Magistrate Marcia L. Linsky resigned Tuesday." The post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Former Lake clerk about to lose law license"
Bill Dolan's report today in the NWI Times begins:State officials have begun the process of suspending the law license of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ind. Courts - A Review of the First Quarter of 2013 at the Indiana Supreme Court
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law During the first three months...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ind Courts - Court’s Interest in Child Cases Not Always Matched By Speed in Their Resolution
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Appellate Rule 21(A) requires expedited consideration...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Monday, April 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - "New judge to hear retrial of boy, now 15, sentenced to prison as adult for murder"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on the Paul Henry Gingerich case, Robert King reports this evening at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 01, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Ind. Law - Bills of interest to the judiciary heard in committee during Week 12 of the General Assembly
Here is the twelfth weekly installment of the Indiana Courts' Legislative Update for the 2013 legislative session. It was available...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - Pence names Steven L. Hostetler to the St. Joseph Superior Court [Corrected]
Yesterday the ILB reported that the St. Joseph County Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission had added a name to its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Judge's view of Lake Juvenile Court dispute is no love letter"
That is the headline to this story posted last evening in the NWI Times, reported by Bill Dolan. It begins:CROWN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ind. Courts - John Maciejczyk to replace Hurley as one of the five finalists for the June vacancy
Those who have been following the filling of two different vacancies on the St. Joe Superior Court know that two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ind.. Courts - "Incoming St. Joseph Superior judge has passion for children's cases"
Updating this ILB entry from March 25th, the South Bend Tribune has this report on incoming judge Hurley, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Ind. Courts - Hilarious! "Hitler" reacts to Lake County judicial transfers
From Twitter:Marisa Kwiatkowski @nwi_MarisaK Worth watching: An absolutely hilarious parody of the controversy surrounding the Lake Juvenile Court vacancy http://youtu.be/oDCvnEONhn0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - Gov. Pence appoints Elizabeth C. Hurley to the St. Joseph Superior Court
Here is the press release:Indianapolis - Governor Mike Pence today announced the appointment of Elizabeth C. Hurley to the St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Ind. Courts - FWJG on the changeover in the Allen County Superior Court judgehip dealing with civil family law and juvenile criminal law
Updating this ILB entry from March 5th (which is well-worth rereading), the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has two stories today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Questions about vacancies on the St. Joseph Superior Court
Updating this ILB entry from March 20th, which reported that a question had been raised as to whether the St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Ind. Courts - Charlie White files petition for PCR
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here is the petition for post-conviction relief filed by Charlie White in Hamilton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 22, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Charlie White files for post-conviction relief"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the ILB has heard from several readers who read in full Tim Evans' story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 22, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Charlie White files for post-conviction relief" [Updated]
The headline to the WRTV6 News Alert is "Former Secretary of State Charlie White claims attorney Carl Brizzi didn't provide...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Order judges to obey merit selection law"
Following up on his March 17th editorial, Doug Ross editorializes today in the NWI Times:The Indiana Supreme Court now has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Ind. Courts -"Magistrates sue their judicial bosses over Lake Juvenile Court succession"
The battle continues over who will fill the Lake County juvenile court vacancy created by Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ind. Courts - Questions about vacancies on the St. Joseph Superior Court
Governor Pence has now received two sets of five names to fill two different vacancies on the St. Joseph Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutors do 'not believe $3,500 per month in car payments is reasonable or consistent with an individual being provided counsel at public expense.'”
Tim Evans reports this afternoon in the online IndyStar in a story that begins:An Indianapolis attorney accused of bilking clients...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on SB 103, changing the Judicial Nominating Commission law
According to reports, questions were raised in the House Committee on Judiciary this week on the constitutionality of Senate Bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ind. Courts - Waiting game on school choice ruling
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ran this brief editorial item yesterday:Speaking of the Supreme Court, Thursday will mark four months...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - Update on mandatory judicial retirement legislation
The ILB has posted before on SB 124, which would abolish any retirement age for Indiana appellate court judges. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Lake County Bar Association rates federal judges, magistrates"
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times today reports on the Lake County bar association rankings of the nine federal judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Gideon's promise often broken: Guarantee of adequate legal defense suffers"
Some quotes from Tim Evans' long, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star:Today is the 50th anniversary of a landmark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Jury consultants looking to expand"
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has a long story in the paper's business section that told me a lot...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Are Indiana Judges Required to be Nice to Lawyers and Litigants?"
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Media accounts of the abrupt resignation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Gary-based child support court move to Crown Point reignites controversy
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 7th, the NWI Times has this editorial today, by Doug Ross, headed "Move court,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Lawyer challenges certification of breath test machines"
Updating this ILB entry from March 1st, Susan Brown has a report today in the NWI Times headed "Area lawyers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court won't stop Lake Superior Judge Nicholas Schiralli from becoming the next Lake County Juvenile judge
In a story that may surprise many, Bill Dolan reports late this afternoon in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Arizona and Indiana: changing merit selection by statute, not constitutional amendment?"
See this post from Bill Raftery of Gavel to Gavel. It begins:I’ve noted before the sort of odd situation going...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - Another story about Lake County juvenile court seat
Michael GOnzalez [sic.] of the Gary Post Tribune has just posted this story. Some quotes:CROWN POINT- Retiring Lake County Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Judges, of all people, should respect the law. This is Lake County at its ugliest."
The quote is from a March 13th editorial in the NWI Times, written by Doug Ross: Lake County's judicial selection...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 15, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ind. Courts - Technology improvements re Indiana appellate courts
A note went out this afternoon from the Court's Office of Technology to appellate practitioners:Dear Appellate Counsel – I am...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ind. Courts - "State legislators overreached their authority when they passed a law prohibiting judges from transferring to a different court unless they have gone through merit selection, Lake Chief Judge John Pera wrote Monday
That is the beginning of Marisa Kwiatkowski's latest story on filling the Lake County court vacancy created when long-time Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Pence backs merit selection for new juvenile court judge"
Following on this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, Dan Carden has now posted a story on the NWI Times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe Public Defenders Office to hire immigration coordinator
According to this brief story from WLFI 18: The County Council voted to allow the office to hire an immigration...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - Filling county court vacancies, particularly juvenile court judgeships
Updating this ILB entry from March 5, 2013, the Supreme Court has announced today:The Allen Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - Updating "Teacher Fired After Receiving Fertility Treatments"
Updating these earlier ILB entries, Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A federal judge allowed the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - "David Camm lawyers, prosecutor argue over Charles Boney testimony in next murder trial"
The latest news on the upcoming third trial of David Camm is reported today in a long story by Grace...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - Lake County death penalty trial budgeted at $750,000
Susan Brown writes today in the NWI Times in a long story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County officials say...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Ind. Law - Bills of interest to the judiciary heard in committee during Week 9 of the General Assembly
Here is the ninth weekly installment of the Indiana Courts' Legislative Update for the 2013 legislative session. These are bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Outgoing Lake County judge questions process of filling juvenile court vacancy"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times has a follow-up story today. Some quotes:Chief Judge John Pera...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Outgoing Lake County judge questions process of filling juvenile court vacancy"
Absolutely fascinating must-read story this morning by Marisa Kwiatkowski in the NWI Times. Some quotes:Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 09, 2013
Friday, March 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Indianapolis police Officer David Bisard's trial set for October"
Jack Rinehart of WRTV6 has video and the story here this evening. It begins:FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The trial of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Fort Wayne lawyer admits DWI, gun charges"
Jeff Wiehe reports the story late this afternoon at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website. It begins:A local public defense...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Two Indianapolis attorneys facing criminal charges: Marion Co. Prosecutor files unrelated cases for estate theft, tax evasion"
Here is the news release from Marion Co. Prosecutor Terry Curry....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutors seek limits on spectators at Bei Bei Shuai rat poison death trial"
In a brief AP story today, Charles Wilson writes:Prosecutors want an Indianapolis judge to bar courtroom spectators from wearing buttons...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 08, 2013
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Ind. courts - Suit claims "BMV Indiana overcharged millions of Hoosiers for driver's licenses"
Tim Evans story this morning at IndyStar.com also includes a link to the 20-page complaint. From the story:The class action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - Formal Swearing-In Ceremony Scheduled for U. S. Bankruptcy Judge Robyn L. Moberly
From the news release:INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (March 7, 2013): The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 07, 2013
Ind. Courts: Is It Too Early to Ask: Did Governor Daniels Reshape the Indiana Supreme Court?
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Today marks Justice Rush’s three-month anniversary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 07, 2013
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: "Prominent Floyd attorney Rick Fox charged with drunken driving"
Grace Schneider has a story this evening on the Louisville Courier Journal site that includes:Floyd County Attorney Richard “Rick” Fox...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - Comprehensive Rules for Electronic Filing in the Courts?
A brief article in the latest issue of Court News reports:[T]he Division of State Court Administration has convened a temporary,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - Must read article on Chronological Case Summary (CCS) Records
This Sept. 26, 2012 ILB post linked to a Court Times article on Chronological Case Summary and Record of Judgments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - 2011-2012 Annual Report of the Indiana Supreme Court
The 56-page 2011-2012 Annual Report of the Supreme Court is now available online. Although caseload statistics were released on Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Former Harrison County prosecutor pleads not guilty to welfare fraud"
Grace Schneider has the complex story in the Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Allen County Judicial Nomination Commission to meet to choose new judge for the first time since 2000
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19th, this item today from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Tracy Warner explains why...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Ind. Courts - How does the Marion County Clerk make special judge assignments?
That was apparently the objective of a formal complaint (13-FC-64) to the Indiana Public Access Counselor, resulting in this March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 02, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Ind. Law - Bills of interest to the judiciary at the mid-point of the 2013 General Assembly
From this week's post of the Indiana Courts' Legislative Update for the 2013 legislative session:We have reached the mid-point of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Lawyer challenges certification of breath test machines"
So writes Indianapolis Star reporter Tim Evans this morning, in a front page story that begins:Breath tests administered to drunken-driving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Judge could issue ruling on BSU-Hiatt dispute this month"
Remember the takings case involving Ball State and Hiatt Printing? From this Nov. 18, 2012 ILB post, headed "Should a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 01, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Disciplinary charges filed against senior judge
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 25th, re the filing of disciplinary charges against Lisa Traylor-Wolff, a senior judge serving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Longtime Allen Superior Court Magistrate Marcia L. Linsky resigned Tuesday."
That is from the FWJG report. Jeff Neumeyer and Eric Dutkiewicz have much more, including much video, at INCNowTV, reporting:At...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - Justice Rush: "I'd love to have a filthy house case now"
A story today by Leigh DeNoon of the Public News Service begins:INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Indiana's newest Supreme Court Justice, Loretta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor Terry Curry [still] hasn't decided whether to drop the murder charge against Bei Bei Shuai "
The AP's Charles Wilson is reporting this afternoon that "Prosecutor Terry Curry hasn't decided whether to drop the murder charge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - Do you have to have been a judge to be named a senior judge?
The details of Indiana's senior judge program are set out at the end of this ILB post from Feb. 15th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - Disciplinary charges filed against senior judge [Updated]
The Supreme Court press office has announced:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Lisa Traylor-Wolff, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Law - Daniel Schuetz, public defender and attorney with Franklin law firm, dies at 38
The Franklin Daily Journal has a brief story here. Some quotes: An attorney with a Franklin law firm died over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Horse Racing Commission unhappy with ALJ contract
Indiana Gaming Insight's (subscription only, quoted with permission) newsletter for the week of Feb. 25, 2013, which subscribers received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - New parenting-time guidelines focus on parent cooperation. Update is state’s 1st since 2001"
Rebecca S. Green has a long and useful story in the Feb. 24th Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Changes proposed to automated record keeping fee used by the Court to fund JTAC project
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the Courthouse News Service had an interesting story on Feb. 22nd, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - Changes proposed to automated record keeping fee used by the Court to fund JTAC project
HB 1393, proposing to increase the automated record keeping fee, is on third reading in the House on Monday. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Outgoing juvenile court judge needs additional weeks to tie up loose ends"
Updating earlier ILB posts on Judge Bonaventura's appointment by Gov. Pence as the new Department of Child Services (DCS), Bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - Some general principles regarding Indiana grand juries
Re grand jury transcripts, as referenced today in this post, I asked Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Ind. Courts - Allen County Judicial Nomination Commission to meet to choose new judge for the first time since 2000
An editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, written by Tracy Warner, supplements this announcement from last Friday. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Status of law professor at issue in William Hurt trial"
A few quotes from Mark Wilson's long, Feb. 16th story in the Evansville Courier & Press:The legal director for Northwestern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 18, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - Les Shively, the latest appointee to the Vanderburgh Superior Court bench
Updating this brief mention from Jan. 11th, see Mark Wilson's feature article today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Longtime Allen Superior Court Judge Stephen M. Sims will be retiring at the end of April"
So reported Rebecca S. Green in the FWJG last Friday. More:Sims, who is in his late 60s, has served as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ind. Courts - Former Clerk of the Indiana Supreme and Appellate Courts Dwayne Brown, dies at 50
Here is the obituary from the Feb. 15, 2013 Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Senior judge program sparks many objections"
That is a headline from a 2007 story in the Louisville Courier Journal, about Kentucky senior judges, reported by Andrew...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne "Divorce attorneys come up with unique concept to handle divorces"
WANE.com Ft. Wayne has this story today about:Destination Divorces ... a new way to go through a divorce. Skipping the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2013
Ind. Courts - Bisard trial moving to Fort Wayne, Judge Hawkins withdraws
Tim Evans reports in the Indianapolis Star:[At a hearing Thursday morning] Marion Superior Court Judge Grant Hawkins announced Bisard’s trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ind. law - More on: Issue of a county’s right to apply health code regulations on sewage disposal systems
Updating this Feb. 10th ILB entry, today's FWJG has an editorial on the same topic. Some quotes:Discharging raw sewage onto...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "3 Democrats file suit challenging redistricting plan approved by Mayor Ballard"
Tim Evans and Jon Murray report today in the Indianapolis Star:Three Democratic members of the City-County Council filed a lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ind. Courts - How to change retirement age for appellate court justices and judges?
Art. 7, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana reads in part:Section 11. Tenure of Justices...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Changes to merit selection commissions advance in Indiana & South Dakota"
The blog Gavel to Gavel, which reviews state legislation affecting the courts, reported today:Merit selection commissions may very well be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ind. Law - Bills of interest to the judiciary heard in committee during Week 5 of the General Assembly
Here is the fifth weekly installment of the Indiana Courts' Legislative Update for the 2013 legislative session. Particularly interesting to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - La Porte County Problem Solving Court doubles in size
Matt Fritz has the story in the LaPorte Herald Argus. It begins:La PORTE — In a matter of a few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Prominent Floyd attorney Rick Fox charged with drunken driving"
Here is the story by Harold J Adams in the Evansville Courier Journal. It begins:Prominent New Albany attorney Richard “Rick”...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - "He took money from orphans, from widows, from people whose lives were devastated"
That is a quote from a lengthy, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans. The headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Friday, February 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - Applications available for vacancy on St. Joseph Co. Superior Court
The vacancy on the St. Joseph Superior Court will occur on June 3, 2013, when Judge Michael P. Scopelitis retires....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 08, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Sex offender who bought alcohol for minor ordered to walk outside courthouse with sign" [Updated]
WRTV6 has this brief report this morning. The ILB is currently unable to find out the name of the judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 08, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - State legislator appears to represent the State of Indiana in lawsuit
Interesting article on a forfeiture action posted this morning on Eagle Country 99.3 FM website. Some quotes:(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Gary-based child support court move to Crown Point reignites controversy
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 2nd, Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reports today:CROWN POINT | Lake County commissioners...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 07, 2013
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Vacates Grant of Transfer in NFP Case Argued Last Week
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today the Supreme Court issued an order dated February 4th unanimously vacating the grant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Monday, February 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Little-understood grand jury system under debate"
That is the heading to this lengthy story by Virginia Black in the Sunday, Feb. 3rd South Bend Tribune. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - Two Justices Ask, “Why is This a Supreme Court Case?,” at Recent Oral Argument Involving an NFP Decision
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Appellate Rule 57(H) makes clear that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 04, 2013
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Ind. Courts - Gary-based child support court move to Crown Point reignites controversy
Bill Dolan's NWI Times story on Jan. 29th reported:CROWN POINT | The Lake Juvenile Court judge is moving her Gary-based...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 02, 2013
Friday, February 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - Indiana Roll of Attorneys Site much improved
Check it out here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 01, 2013
Ind. Courts - Who will fill Lake County Judge Bonaventura's juvenile court vacancy?
Bill Dolan has this story in today's NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | One of about a dozen Lake Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 01, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County public defender accused in prostitution sting
Updating this brief ILB entry from Jan. 18th, John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star reports today:The Marion County Public Defender...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Reflecting on Forty Years of Merit Selection in Indiana"
The most recent issue (Vol. 46, No. 1) of The Indiana Law Review is now online. It covers the presentations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Transfer Statistics From the Chief Justice Dickson-Led Indiana Supreme Court"
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law This post from July 9...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ind. Courts - Remarkable Unanimity at the Indiana Supreme: August-December 2012
This analysis is from Ind. University-Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor Joel Schumm. The last five months of 2012,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Standards Governing Electronic Media, Still Photography, and Personal Computing Devices at Supreme Court Oral Arguments"
The Supreme Court has posted an order, filed Jan. 23, headed "Standards Governing Electronic Media, Still Photography, and Personal Computing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Nominating Commission Names Five Finalists To St. Joseph County Superior Court"
From an INCourts news release:The St. Joseph County Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission announced five finalists to fill an upcoming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Ind. Law - Bills of interest to the judiciary heard in committee during Week 3 of the General Assembly
Here is the third weekly installment of the Indiana Courts' Legislative Update for the 2013 legislative session. A number of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - Kansas legislature may consider changes to its Missouri Plan-type method of judicial selection
John Hanna of the AP has a long analysis today, here as published in the Columbus Republic, headed "GOP conservatives...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 28, 2013
Ind. Courts - A Spike in Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Whether to Grant Transfer (But Only in Criminal Cases)
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law In recent months the Court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 28, 2013
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Ind. Courts - Two stories today about problems for prosecutors
"Prosecutor says he may have to drop charge against mother accused of killing newborn" is the most recent story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Indd. Courts - A fresh look at: "Center Twp. Trustee is attempting to move the location of the Center Township of Marion County small claims court"
The ILB has been following this matter since Scott Olsen's 2011 IBJ story, posted Sept. 19th of that year. His...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Ind. Courts - Former Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge J. Douglas Knight dies unexpectedly
Judge Tim Crowley, Knox Superior Court 1, Vincennes, sends news of the passing of Judge J. Douglas Knight, a former...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Justice Loretta Rush urges 16 Tecumseh Junior High girls to be true to themselves"
Nice story in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Mikel Livingston. A quote:The event, planned to take place monthly, gives...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Glitches with the Clerk of the Courts' email notification system?
Bill Groth, the attorney quoted in the initial ILB Jan. 23rd post, notes today:It’s now been 4 days since I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - Ex longtime Indiana Super Lawyer now represented by public defender
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries on William F. Conour, including this one with the criminal complaint, this one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Glitches with the Clerk of the Courts' email notification system?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 23rd, another reader, Gary L. Miller, who returns to a seat on the Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Chief justice praises change, seeks more"
Here is Niki Kelly's coverage in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette of Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Dickson's State of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ind. Courts - State of Judiciary speech at 2 today
You may watch it here. Or you may watch it later - here is the public broadcast schedule....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Ind. Courts - " Judge switches up trial process; says problems caused by late plea agreements made in jury trials" [Updated]
Caitlin Huston reports in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune in a long story that begins: Cass Superior II Judge Rick Maughmer is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - Still more on "End-of-life case splits family"
Supplementing this ILB entry from Jan. 17th, the Indianapolis Star on Jan. 18th published this op/ed from attorney/physician David Orentlicher...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2013
Ind. Courts - Appeals Court Judge Elaine Brown featured
With the naming of Judge Pyle, Judge Elaine Brown is no longer the newest member of the Indiana Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Ind. Courts - Marion County public defender accused in prostitution sting
Michael Boren of the Indianapolis Star posted this story this afternoon....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 18, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Pleaded or Plead: Which is More Prevalent in Indiana Appellate Opinions?
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law The defendant pled guilty or the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration looking for staff attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, is seeking applicants for a staff attorney position to manage programs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Ind. Courts - Any four-fers or even three-fers in Indiana? [Updated]
Remember this post headline from Dec. 26th: "Ind. Courts - Who will replace Magistrate Graham who replaced Judge Rush who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ind. Courts - "End-of-life case splits family"
Yesterday and today Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star has featured an end-of-life battle involving Paul G. Smith of Carmel,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 14, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Ind. Courts - "If drivers refuse a breath test, we’re drawing your blood. And if you refuse that, we’re going to get a warrant. And if you refuse that you’re going to jail."
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Three more Allen County drivers are cooling their heels in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Ind. Courts - Marion Superior Court Judicial Vacancy
The ILB would have posted Gary L. Miller's name earlier today, but has been waiting for the official word from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2013
Ind. Courts - Marion Superior Court Judicial Vacancy
The ILB has received word of the selection made by Governor Daniels to fill the vacancy on the Marion County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Ind. Courts - Amended order amending parenting time guidelines
The Supreme Court has posted a 33-page order, filed Jan. 7, 2013, titled "Amended Order Amending Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Ind. Courts - Some reassignments for Marion County Courts, effective Jan. 1st
The following Marion County court room assignments were approved by the Executive Committee at its meeting 11-16-2012. They were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Monday, January 07, 2013
Ind. Courts - Even more on: "ACLU of Indiana Challenges Marion County Judicial Election System"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 29th, re Common Cause Indiana v. Indiana Secretary of State, which included links to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2013
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - Indiana attorneys plead guilty ...
"Elkhart attorney pleads guilty to theft" is the heading to this story by Sharon Hernandez in the Jan. 4th Elkhart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Indy woman's suicide attempt, baby's death spark national cause"
Providing useful additions to this very long list of ILB entries on the Bei Bei Shuai case, Carrie Richie of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 06, 2013
Ind. courts - "Judge Alevizos tells bank robbery suspect he's to blame for his heroin addiction"
Stan Maddux reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:LAPORTE | A LaPorte bank robbery suspect on Friday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 06, 2013
Ind. Courts - Two significant trial court school rulings in December
The NWI Times had this Dec. 31st story by Carmen McCollum that began:The Indiana Department of Education intends to appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 06, 2013
Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Skadden attorneys may face sanctions for failing to cite Wigod in TPP case"
Recall this March 11, 2012 ILB entry, headed "7th Circuit gives Chicago homeowner OK to sue lender over HAMP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Judicial Qualifications Commission Files Misconduct Charges Against St. Joseph Probate Court Judge Peter J. Nemeth
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 14, 2012, referencing disciplinary charges filed that day against then-St. Joseph Probate Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - More reactions from attorneys on the Court's 3-phase pilot project
Here is a response from another Central Indiana practitioner:I hate the idea of a video transcript. First, I can read...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on "Price of justice for David Camm: $3.3 million and rising fast"
Re my post yesterday, a reader writes:Very interesting indeed, but I think the State is still just seeking LWOP--not the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - Some reactions from attorneys on the Court's 3-phase pilot project
The ILB yesterday asked for attorney comments on the Court's 3-phrase pilot project to speed-up and modernize the appellate process....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - Marion Superior Court Judicial Vacancy
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 3rd, we are still waiting to learn of Governor's selection to fill Judge Moberly's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - Briefs in the Berry v. Crawford legislative fines case
IMHO, yesterday's oral argument in Berry v. Crawford is not to be missed. Watch it here. And the ILB is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - Here is how CJ Dickson closed the oral argument this morning
As I promised this morning, I now have Chief Justice Dickson's closing words at the conclusion of the oral argument...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Supreme Court hears legislative pay case this morning
In addition to this official response from House Speaker Bosma, Indiana House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath from Michigan City has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Details about the video transcripts project; ILB call for attorney reactions
I've received several good responses already from attorneys who have had experience with one of the three approaches either here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Price of justice for David Camm: $3.3 million and rising fast"
Really eye-opening story today, illustrating the high costs of the death penalty to one Indiana county, by Grace Schneider of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Details about the video transcripts project; ILB call for attorney reactions
This ILB entry from Sept. 27, 2012 compiled all the information then available to the ILB on the Supreme Court's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court hears legislative pay case this morning
Apparently Rep. Bosma is not considering compomise. Here is his news release:Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) sent out the following...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court hears legislative pay case this morning
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning re CJ Dickson's call for compromise, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Benjamin Diener, a first-time judge, has taken the bench on Carroll County Circuit Court"
That is the headline from this story yesterday by Caitlin Huston in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune. The long story begins:DELPHI —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "ACLU of Indiana Challenges Marion County Judicial Election System"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 1, 2012 (which includes a link to the complaint, filed in federal court),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Rush takes oath as newest Indiana Supreme Court justice"
Eric Weddle of the Lafayette Journal Courier has an initial story here. A quote:The heavy contingency of Lafayette and Tippecanoe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Justice Loretta Rush investiture ceremony this morning
Justice Rush taking the oath from Governor Daniels. Photo here. Justice Rush and her four children. Photo here. Indiana's only...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 28, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - Reminder: Formal Investiture Ceremony for Justice Rush set for Friday, Dec. 28
As posted here on Dec. 19th, tomorrow at 10:00 AM the formal oath of office for Justice Loretta Rush will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Who will replace Magistrate Graham who replaced Judge Rush who replaced Justice Sullivan on the Supreme Court?
The answer (from the Lafayette Journal Courier this afternoon):Lafayette lawyer Crystal A. Sanders has been named the new Tippecanoe County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Sketches evidence of court reporter's keen eye"
Great story this weekend by Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier about the late 1960s-early 1970s courtroom sketches made...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth gives his parting words: He pulls no punches about DCS, openness, and how we let our kids down"
Virginia Black of the South Bend Tribune had a very long story/interview Dec. 23rd with St. Joseph County Probate Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Electronic filing mandatory in SD Indiana effective Jan. 1, 2013
See the notice here of that change, plus others....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Local closings because of snow storm
Official word:The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals of Indiana and Tax Court are closed today, December 26th. Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Ind. Decisions - January set to be a relatively busy month for Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court has scheduled a baker's dozen (i.e. 13) oral arguments for January 2013, starting off at 9...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 24, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - "David Camm's lawyers hint at defense in third murder trial"
A lengthy story by Grace Schneider posted this evening on the Louisville Courier Journal website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Formal Investiture Ceremony for Justice Rush set for Friday, Dec. 28
From a news release:The robing ceremony and oath administration for Loretta Rush as Indiana’s 108th Justice will take place on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - "The Disappearing Jury Trial in Indiana: Some Thoughts (and Stats) on the Past Five Years"
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Last year in courts across...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - Is bloodhound evidence admissible in Indiana?
No, ruled Porter County Superior Court Judge Alexa this week. Kevin Nevers reported Dec. 14th in the Chesterton Tribune: Prosecutors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 15, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Responses to: A New Unwritten Policy on Late Brief Filings at the Indiana Court of Appeals?
The ILB has received several responses to Prof. Schumm's post from earlier today. A Marion County judge writes:Re: late filing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - A New Unwritten Policy on Late Brief Filings at the Indiana Court of Appeals?
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law I attended a legal writing conference...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals hears Duke Energy ice storm appeal
From Bloomberg BusnessWeek, this AP report by Rick Callahan on yesterday's oral argument. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Upcoming COA oral argument in Duke v. IURC
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 5th, the oral argument begins shortly - at 1:30 PM. Watch the webcast here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - 2010 Notre Dame sexual assault case news again
For background see these ILB entries from 2010-2011. Melinda Henneberger, a Washington Post political writer, wrote this very long entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Upcoming COA oral argument in Duke v. IURC
The Indiana Court of Appeals has issued this news release on the upcoming oral argument:Duke Energy and IURC to argue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "A Court that Cares: Judge Granger answers call of duty with special court for veterans"
On Nov. 29th the ILB quoted from a story in the Evansville Courier & Press on the Vanderburgh County's Veterans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Monday, December 03, 2012
Ind. courts - More on: Applications to replace Judge Moberly open until Nov. 30th [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 15th, applications closed Friday and the ILB is attempting to obtain the list of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Couple charged with neglect after police found kids in box truck out of jail, thanks to Texas couple"
Tanya Spencer reports at noon for WRTV6 in a story that begins:A Texas couple came to the aid of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2012
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - "COA decision could have impact on local case involving armed zoo patron"
Mark Wilson reported yesterday in the Evansvile Courier & Press:EVANSVILLE — The outcome of another case before the Indiana Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Refusing blood test order gets DWI suspect 90 days"
Rebecca S. Green reported in the Saturday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:FORT WAYNE – James Osenkowski Jr. will be spending the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 02, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Judge rules against county in Madison Courthouse fire damage lawsuit"
Evan Shields of the Madison Courier reports:A Scott County judge on Monday ruled in favor of the defendants in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - "When drug, alcohol and legal problems converge, Veterans Treatment Court helps vets sort things out"
Mark Wilson has a long feature story this morning in the Evansville Courier & Press on the Vanderburgh County's Veterans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - " Judge stalls on decision in Anderson church bankruptcy case: ‘Life Legacy’ financing plan at center of dispute "
Great story today by Maureen Hayden of CNHI, here in the Anderson Herald Bulletin. The long story begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Members...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Governor names Tippecanoe Superior Court 3 judge, replacing J. Rush
Updating yesterday's announcement, Chris Morisse Vizza and Justin L. Mack have a long story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Use of Notices of Additional Authority
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Notices of Additional Authority: Is there...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Governor names Tippecanoe Superior Court 3 judge, replacing J. Rush
Just released:INDIANAPOLIS (November 26, 2012) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Faith Graham as judge of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 26, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for the 1st District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Yesterday the ILB reported that:[T]he election results are now in for the attorney member who will represent the 1st District...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for the 1st District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Updating this entry from August 3, 2012, the election results are now in for the attorney member who will represent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court to hear oral argument in the school voucher case Wednesday morning [Updated twice]
The ILB post from earlier today has now been updated with the addition of the Supreme Court briefs of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals temporarily stays trial court order compelling newspaper discovery: Court orders hearing at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Supreme Court courtroom
From a news release just received:INDIANAPOLIS – The Court of Appeals of Indiana has temporarily stayed a trial court’s order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court to hear oral argument in the school voucher case Wednesday morning [Updated 3 times]
Tomorrow the Supreme Court hears oral argument in the case of Teresa Meredith et al. v. Mitch Daniels, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Public Admonition to Fremont Town Court Judge Martha C. Hagerty
From a release issued today by the Supreme Court:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - A day, and ultimately, a year, in the life of one Indiana juvenile court
On Dec. 10, 2011 Dave Bangert of the Lafayette Journal Courier had a very long column on a day in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - Should a highly respected Indiana trial judge, who was a star athlete for Ball State in the late 1970s, preside over a case involving the school?
The question is presented in this fascinating opinion piece in today's Muncie Star Press, by Larry Riley, who teaches English...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 18, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Ind. Courts - Monroe County "Courthouse now shinier and more solid after major makeover"
Dawn Hewitt reported Nov. 16th in the Bloomington Herald Times ($$) in a story that bgeins:Monroe County’s iconic, grand old...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Surbeck 1st Hoosier to win Rehnquist award"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 14th, Brian Francisco reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Who placed an audio recording of a Marion County Superior Court hearing onto YouTube?"
Amos Brown III asks in the Nov. 15th Indianapolis Recorder:What I’m hearing in the streets Who placed an audio recording...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Ind. courts - Applications to replace Judge Moberly open until Nov. 30th
Supplementing this ILB entry from Oct. 24, the Governor's judicial appointments webpage announces:Marion Superior Court Judicial Vacancy The Governor’s Office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judge Theobald was Knox County Superior Court Judge for more than 20 years
The ILB has received this note:Greetings: I am sorry to report the death of the Honorable Edward C. Theobald, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Assignments for the Supreme Court justices
The Supreme Court announces this morning:Much of the Work of the Indiana Supreme Court is accomplished through the efforts of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - "What’s in store for the next judge of Tippecanoe Superior Court 3?"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier has a long story today looking at the potential successors for now-Justice Loretta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - Election results for county judicial races
These are from the Secretary of State, and are not officially final. Right now the ones I'm looking at are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - When will Justice Rush be on the ballot for retention?
The Indiana Constitution provides in part at Art. 7, Sec. 11:Section 11. Tenure of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - Unofficial results of Supreme and Appellate retention votes
Here are the results from the SOS site, last updated November 7, 2012 (02:31 AM). District Question Yes No...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune editorial endorses Appeals Court Judges Michael P. Barnes, Paul D. Mathias and Nancy H. Vaidik
From the editorial, which was published Nov. 3rd:Barnes, who was prosecutor for more than 20 years in St. Joseph County,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Something’s fishy about how we pick Marion County judges"
This letter appears in the IndyStar "Letters to the Editor" today:Thank you to the ACLU of Indiana and Common Cause...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Monday, November 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Striking a Balance: Lawyer and Bar Association Commentary on Incumbent Judges and Elections
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law In the absence of any sort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "ACLU of Indiana Challenges Marion County Judicial Election System"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 2nd, here are several more items of interest:A Nov. 3rd editorial in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - New juvenile court magistrate in Lake County
The NWI Times today has this story by Susan Brown that begins:CROWN POINT | The loss to the Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2012
Friday, November 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Justice Rush to assume duties November 7th
As the ILB reported in this entry on Oct. 26th, a news release this morning from the Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2012
Ind. courts - Indianapolis Star endorses Justice David
Today's Indianapolis Star editorial section contains an editorial endorsing the retention of Supreme Court Justice Steven David, along with two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "ACLU of Indiana Challenges Marion County Judicial Election System"
Updating yesterday afternoon's entry, a front-page Indianapolis Star story this morning, reported by Michael Boren, mostly defends the current system:You...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2012
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "ACLU of Indiana Challenges Marion County Judicial Election System" [Link to complaint repaired]
From a just-issued news release:Indianapolis - Marion County voters have less influence than they may think about which judges are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "2012 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Judge Margret G. Robb"
Very nice article by Marc and Matha Allen in the Indianapolis Business Journal. A sample:As the first woman judge to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "A troubling effort to politicize courts"
That is the headline to an article by Ruth V. McGregor, retired chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "State court judges may be least known candidates on the ballot "
That is the heading of an Oct. 31st story by CNHI Statehouse Bureau chief Maureen Hayden that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Most...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - Column argues in favor of the federal (lifetime) model for appointment of Indiana appellate judges
SPEA professor Sheila Kennedy's blog post this morning is headed: "THIS is Why Judges Shouldn’t be Elected." It begins by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Three St. Joseph Superior Court judges are up for a retention vote on the Nov. 6 ballot"
Thus begins an endorsement editorial in the Oct. 27th South Bend Tribune:Voters will be asked to decide whether Judge Jerome...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - The Honorable Robert H. Staton Intramural Moot Court Competition: Final Argument Announcement
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 7th, the Statehouse Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Indiana will be the site of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Tea Party takes to air with anti-Justice David ad
A reader tells me he has heard the ad this morning on WIBC. Now you can listen to it too,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Ticket Scofflaw Judicial Candidate Under Fire In St. Joseph County "
Advance Indiana has this post this morning that begins:South Bend attorney Andre Gammage is the Democratic candidate for probate judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "COA raises questions in case that sent 12-year-old to prison for 25 years"
Here is Robert King's Indianapolis Star story on the Gingerich oral argument yesterday. (For ILB background, start here.) Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: COA Oral argument in Paul Gingerich case today
Coverage of the Paul Henry Gingerich oral argument today by Charles Wilson of the AP, whose story is headed "Paul...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - COA Oral argument in Paul Gingerich case today at 11 AM [Updated]
Here are the briefs, view the webcast here at 11 AM, or later via the archive. Here is a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Trial courts’ caseload slips for a 3rd year"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on yesterday's press conference (photo here) held by Chief Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: 2011 Judicial Service Report available
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here is a photo of Chief Justice Dickson in the Supreme Court library...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - 2011 Judicial Service Report available [Updated]
From the Supreme Court news office:Today at 1 p.m. in the State House Law Library on the 3rd floor, Chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh Superior Court candidate says "his campaign is not buying votes with Facebook giveaways of prizes such as an iPad and event tickets"
See Mark Wilson's long story today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Some quotes:The Vanderburgh Superior Court candidate defended the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Two candidates vie for Cass County Circuit Court position"
Caitlin Huston has the long story in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune. The subhead: "Democrat Leo Burns running for re-election against Republican...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Tammy R. Davis, a candidate for judge of the Franklin Circuit Court."
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here was the immediate response of one long-time IndyStar political reporter on Twitter:Mary Beth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Third David Camm trial set to start Aug. 5, 2013 in Lebanon
From Grace Schneider's early version for the Louisville Courier Journal:According to court records released Friday morning, the trial will start...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Tammy R. Davis, a candidate for judge of the Franklin Circuit Court."
From the beginning of the lengthy release just issued by the Supreme Court:The charges stem from allegedly misleading statements Ms....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Justice Rush to assume duties November 7th
Brittany Tyner of WLFI Lafayette reports: A Tippecanoe County judge will soon be the newest member of the Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - State bar ass'n urges a "yes" vote for the two Supreme Court justices and four COA judges on Nov. ballot
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has an opinion piece from Erik Chickedantz, a Fort Wayne attorney, who is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Are you ready for your closeup? Supreme Court videocasts to be broadcast in high-definition
Alas, (updating this post from earlier today) my anticipation that future Supreme Court videocasts are to be broadcast in high-definition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judge Moberly to join Bankruptcy Court
Via Indpls Bar Assoc @IndyBar Just in: Marion Superior Ct. Judge Moberly cleared to join U.S. Bankruptcy Ct. for S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - Former COA Chief Judge Sanford M. Brook now an actor
Here is the lengthy Oct. 21st story in the South Bend Tribune, reported by Andrew S. Hughes. It appeared in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - Are you ready for your closeup? Supreme Court videocasts to be broadcast in high-definition
Today's 3 oral arguments before the Supreme Court will be broadcast in high definition. Here is a low definition photo...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Atheist Group Argues In Court For Right To Perform Weddings"
Brandon Smith, ICPM, reported yesterday:A secular organization, the Center for Inquiry, argued in federal court Monday that Indiana’s marriage statute...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Incumbent judges merit re-election"
That is the headline to a detailed editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Some quotes:In Vanderburgh County, it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Merrillville Town Court shuts the book on new civil cases"
Re the ILB post from yesterday, a reader writes: "Can they really declare they won't take any [new] civil filings?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Merrillville Town Court shuts the book on new civil cases"
Reminiscent of this story yesterday headed "Roanoke town court will no longer handle traffic tickets," the NWI Times' Chas Reilly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: New Justice Steven David retention website
Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story this evening following up on Justice David's new website, first mentioned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Libertarian running for Marion Superior Court?
Updating this ILB entry from last evening, the Indianapolis Bar Association sent out a clarifying email to members late this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - New Justice Steven David retention website
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David, who is running for retention by the voters in the November general election, now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court sets date for legislative fines case
Niki Kelly reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette "Political Notebook" blog:The dispute about legislative fines finally got a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Roanoke town court will no longer handle traffic tickets"
Steve Clark reports at the HuntingtonCountyTab:Traffic violations in Huntington County will now be filed exclusively through the Huntington Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - Libertarian running for Marion Superior Court?
The ILB this evening saw a copy of an email sent out today by the IndyBar titled "IndyBar Supplemental Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Ind. Courts - updated table of Indiana Supreme Court retention votes
Based on the tables linked to in this Oct. 15th ILB entry, the ILB has created an updated table of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Courts - "Indiana Farmer Tackling Monsanto's Seed Policy Gets A Day In Supreme Court"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 10th, and this one from Oct. 5th, NPR's Dan Charles posted this story yesterday....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: New rule causes concern among many senior judges
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 25, 2012, the Supreme Court today has issued an order recinding the Sept. 7,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judge Vaidik is the only COA judge up for retention whose district is statewide
I printed out my ballot today (you can do that via the Indiana Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) Public Information...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Timing is everything"
Tracy Warner, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial writer, has this entry today in his column:Both the Indiana Supreme Court and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Lawyers rate Lake judicial candidates; Vasquez, Villalpando score high"
The NWI Times story begins:CROWN POINT | Two Lake Superior Court judges up for retention during the November election were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Indiana justice challenged over contentious ruling " [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12, where I said I was:attempting to locate or compile all the retention results...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - Here are the results of the ISBA Judicial Retention Evaluation
Supplementing the Judicial Retention 2012 website, the ISBA has just this afternoon released the results of its ISBA Judicial Retention...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - Putnam Co. school board election challenged in federal court on basis of one-person, one-vote
Here, from an ACLU of Indiana news release last Friday:Indianapolis - Even the smallest units of government must conform to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 14, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Indiana justice challenged over contentious ruling " [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday evening, the subscription newsletter Indiana Legislative Insight has this item in its issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit holding oral arguments today at IU-Mauer Law School in Bloomington
See the announcement here. Some quotes:The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will hear oral arguments in three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - ISBA members, tomorrow is your last day to participate
Be sure to submit your responses for the ISBA Judicial Retention Evaluation before COB tomorrow (Friday). Completing the yes/no form...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana justice challenged over contentious ruling "
Charles Wilson of the AP has this story this evening. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana Supreme Court justice who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Bei Bei Shuai hearing today
Updating yesterday's entry, Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story today detailing yesterday's hearing. It concludes:Marion County Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - Adams County Courthouse woes are continuing
This story in the Decatur Daily Democrat by Jannaya Andrews describes in detail extensive problems with the masonry repair. For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai hearing today
A brief item this morning by Charles Wilson of the AP reports:Defense lawyers Wednesday will try to persuade a judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Retention election lets voters decide whether to keep, dump judges"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 7th, from an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Allen County voters...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Monday, October 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Local cases point out dangers of Internet: Portability of devices adds to risk for kids"
In Sunday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is a long story by Rebecca S. Green, using as its focus two local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Biomet Hip Implant Lawsuits Consolidated to Indiana Federal Court"
A news release from a plaintiffs' firm announces:Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) October 07, 2012 A panel of federal judges has issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 08, 2012
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - ND Ind. federal judge reportedly nods off during trials
So writes NWI Times columnist Mark Kiesling today in an article headed "Order in the court -- I'll have a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Retention election lets voters decide whether to keep, dump judges" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 3rd, Dan Carden reports today on Indiana's state and local retention election. Some quotes:Retention...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2012
Friday, October 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Bunker Hill Town Court judge, clerk ordered to repay $37K in missing court funds"
Kara Kenney of WRTV 6 News has the story here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 05, 2012
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action
According to a Sept. 22, 2011 story in the ILJ, "Trustee Eugene Akers’ plan to move the court [is] against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Federal Judge "asked to clarify Indiana's definition of retardation"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 15th, the AP is reporting that:SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A federal judge has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2012
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Ind. Court - Justice David reportedly faces retention challenge
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 17th, which was headed "Two members of the Indiana Supreme Court and four members...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - Franklin Circuit Judge writes for trial management benchbook
John Estridge, editor of the Brookville American-Democrat, has a long story today about Judge Clay Kellerman’s chapter in a new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Courts - "G.O.P. Aims to Remake Florida Supreme Court"
From the NY Times today, this report by Lizette Alvarez. Some quotes from the lengthy story:MIAMI — In a bid...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judges and lawyers from several counties in NW Indiana honor Chief Judge Margret G. Robb
Rob Earnshaw of the NWI Times reports today:Judges and lawyers from several counties in Northwest Indiana celebrated Margret G. Robb,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Elkhart County officer reverses stance on fingerprint evidence used in murder conviction"
Amanda Gray of the Goshen News reported Sept. 28th: A convicted murderer may see a new trial if a conviction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Aqua argues jury should decide value: State’s justices to decide next step"
Yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Utility Center, Inc. v. City of Fort Wayne. Watch the oral argument...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Interesting oral argument on administrative procedure
Yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of St. Joseph Hospital v. Richard Cain. Here was the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - Details about the video transcripts project now released
Little has been made officially available about the "pilot project for audio/visual recordings in lieu of paper transcripts in preparation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Justice-designee Rush is hiring law clerks
Anticipated openings: Two openings fall of 2012. Accepting applications through November 5, 2012. More info here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: New rule causes concern among many senior judges
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, a former county judge writes this morning:I am not a Senior Judge even though...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Chronological Case Summary and Record of Judgments and Orders
Useful article today in Indiana Court Times, written by Thomas Q. Jones and Lilia G. Judson. A sample:A CCS entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - New rule causes concern among many senior judges
The ILB has learned that several trial court judges and senior judges are concerned over a proposed change to Admin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Civility key to notable Lafayette legal community"
Chris Morisse Vizza reports for the Sunday Lafayette Journal Courier that begins:The Tippecanoe County Bar Association now has three members...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 22, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - LaPorte county officials discuss veterans court
Matt Fritz reports in the LaPorte Herald Argus on LaPorte County's effort to get its own drug court. Some quotes:In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - Current vacancies in county courts
There are three vacancies currently listed on the Governor's Judicial Appointments page:Madison County Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy The Governor’s Office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - Floyd Superior Court to consider next week if William Clyde Gibson III is competent to be tried for triple murder
Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal reports:A judge has scheduled a hearing next week to discuss two key elements...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Green paper filing, is it out of control?
Last week I wrote about my unsuccessful efforts to obtain a copy of a petition in the Charlie White...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - “If ever a defendant has shown rehabilitation, it is the defendant in this case.”
That is a quote from Justin Suits' defense attorney. The AP story is headed "Parents upset at release of killer."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Teacher Fired After Receiving Fertility Treatments"
Updating these ILB entries from April, 2012, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Two national organizations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Judges revise ‘parenting time’ rules in custody cases"
Maureen Hayden reports today in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — After two years of review, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Ind. Courts - Two members of the Indiana Supreme Court and four members of the Court of Appeals of Indiana are up for retention in the November general election
History of Indiana's Judicial Retention Websites In 2006 the ILB created the first Indiana Judicial Retention website. Here is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2012
Ind. Courts - Relying on Not-Yet-Certified Indiana Appellate Opinions
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law Is it ever too soon to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - Federal Judge "asked to clarify Indiana's definition of retardation"
Dave Stephens, reporting for the South Bend Tribune, wrote in a story dated Friday, Sept. 14th that begins:SOUTH BEND —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Jail records coming to smartphones"
Ron Wilkins reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:If you need to know who’s in the Tippecanoe County Jail or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Indiana legislators ask federal judge to allow them to defend state's immigration law"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 9th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazettle has an editorial today about Attorney General Zoeller’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind Courts - Still more on: Brief of Charlie White in appeal of his trial court criminal conviction
Updating earlier entries today (here is the most recent), Carrie Richie of the Indianapolis Star has this report, posted at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind Courts - More on: Brief of Charlie White in appeal of his trial court criminal conviction
Updating this ILB post from earlier this afternoon, the COA granted a Davis Petition on Friday, so the appeal has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind Courts - Brief of Charlie White in appeal of his trial court criminal conviction
Here is the brief of Defendant/Appellant Charles P. White, filed Sept. 4, 2012 with the Court of Appeals. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Sunday, September 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Indiana legislators ask federal judge to allow them to defend state's immigration law"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 5th, and this Sept. 6th entry with the filings from the 3 state senators,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 09, 2012
Friday, September 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Two local 'legal celebrities' honored at reception"
A brief story, with video (after long ad), today by Brittany Tyler of WLFI 18:LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Two local "legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 07, 2012
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana legislators ask federal judge to allow them to defend state's immigration law"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here are the documents filed in the USDC for the SD Indiana.Motion of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - "14-year-old killer tried as adult to receive hearing that could send case back to juvenile courts"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19, 2012 on "What life is like for a 14-year-old killer tried as an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2012
Ind. courts - "David Camm's attorneys ask Indiana Supreme Court to free him while he awaits third trial"; and a word from the ILB
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, which includes a link to the Petition for Writ of Mandamus, Harold J Adams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2012
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Can Digital Recordings Save Money for Courts? "
Maggie Clark, Stateline, explores that question in a long Sept. 4th article in Government Technology. Some quotes: While there surely...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Attorneys for former State Trooper David Camm file a writ of mandamus with the Indiana Supreme Court asking that he be released from custody while awaiting trial.
Here is the 9-page Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed September 4th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Ex post facto application of sex offender requirements for offenses committed outside Indiana and the applicability of the federal law, SORNA, to Indiana cases is at issue before the COA
Updating this ILB entry from September 4th, the much-anticipated oral argument did take place at 1:00 PM today at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Changes In Store For Marion County Small Claims Courts"
Norman Cox of WRTV 6 reported last evening in a story and video: Circuit Court Judge Louis Rosenberg has proposed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "While We Wait: Some Thoughts on the Changing Indiana Supreme Court"
Commentary by Joel Schumm, professor at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law The three finalists for the vacancy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - Both sides rest in John Walker Lindh lawsuit
Updating this ILB entry from August 28th, Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story today. A few quotes:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - This is very strange ....
This story/announcement appeared in the August 29th Brookville American-Democrat:On September 6, at 7 p.m., the Franklin Circuit Court and Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Disputes erupt inside, outside Vigo courthouse during hearing in homicide case" [Updated]
From a brief "breaking news" story in the Terre Haute TribStar:TERRE HAUTE — The Vigo County Courthouse and Terre Haute...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "John Walker Lindh Sues For Prison Prayer Group"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is the latest AP story from Charles Wilson. A few quotes:[John Walker] Lindh testified Monday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - "John Walker Lindh Sues For Prison Prayer Group"
Carrie Johnson and Margot Williams have an NPR Morning Edition story here. Some quotes:On Monday, Lindh will come out of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Problems relating to Office of the Clerk of the Appellate Courts?
Okay, of the four issues listed in this post, as updated by this post, #1. Annual Attorney Registration, is working...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judge Pyle to take oath of office on August 27th
From the Court of Appeals:INDIANAPOLIS – Judge Rudolph R. Pyle III will take the oath of office as the newest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "'I guess it's their way of saying goodbye and don't let the door hit you on the way out,' Nemeth said." [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here now is a copy of the 9-page charging document in In re...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Realignment shows court is adjusting to reality of meth era"
From the Evansville Courier & Press, an editorial about changes in the Vanderbergh County courts. Some quotes:And now comes the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - " "I guess it's their way of saying goodbye and don't let the door hit you on the way out," Nemeth said."
That is a quote from this story in the South Bend Tribune by Madeline Buckley. As reported in this ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judicial Qualifications Commission Files Misconduct Charges Against St. Joseph Probate Court Judge Peter J. Nemeth
From a news release from the Indiana Courts:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against St. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Allen Superior Court Judge John F. Surbeck the William H. Rehnquist Award."
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a long story that begins:The National Center for State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Decision delayed on venue for David Camm's third trial in family's murder"
Grace Schneider reports in the Louisville Courier-Journal:ROCKPORT, IND. — Finding a county courtroom north of Indianapolis in which to hold...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Problems relating to Office of the Clerk of the Appellate Courts?
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, I've received notes from two readers: 1. Annual Attorney Registration. I checked just now and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 09, 2012
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - Problems relating to Office of the Clerk of the Appellate Courts?
A number of issues have been brought to the attention of the ILB recently. Here they are, in no particular...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - Steuben County revises cell phone ban for Courthouse
From WLKI 100.3, this brief item dated August 7th:(ANGOLA) - Steuben County Commissioners on Monday adopted a revised ordinance covering...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Court Reporters See Their Numbers Dwindle"
A second story today from the WSJ Law Blog, this one by Chelsea Phipps. Some quotes:“You need a well-designed, well-integrated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Monday, August 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - Reminder: Governor to swear in new chief justice this morning
Justice Brent Dickson will be formally sworn in as Chief Justice of Indiana. From the news release: A formal, public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 06, 2012
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - 2012 Court Costs/Fees Chart
Here it is, all in one place, 28 pages. From the Indiana Judicial Center....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Lake County judges rebuff new nepotism law"
Bill Dolan reported yesterday in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County judges are declaring their independence from the state's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 05, 2012
Friday, August 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - Prosecutor Henderson reappointed to prestigious Rules Committee
Indiana Courts has just tweeted:The highest court reappointed Jessie Cook, Keith Henderson, & Christopher Scanlon to the SC Committee on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - Nominations open for the 1st District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Yesterday all members of the Indiana bar in the 1st Judicial District in good standing, received this "Notice of Election"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2012
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - The best of both worlds re access to a statewide network of trial court dockets?
In March of 2005 the ILB posted an entry headed "Has the state-wide case tracking 'wheel' already been invented in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 02, 2012
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Governor to swear in new chief justice Monday"
Brief story by Dan Carden of the NWI Times, with nice photo of the Chief Justice. For more details, see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - Was this Justice Sullivan's last day on the Supreme Court?
From the May 30th Court press release announcing applications were "available for a position on the State's highest court":The position...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana judge refuses to dismiss misconduct charge against state's former utility chief"
AP story here. It begins:A judge has refused to dismiss an official misconduct charge against Indiana's former top utility regulator....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - Cass County courts put new phone system in place
Caitlin Huston reports today in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune:A new telephonic appearance system in the Cass County courts might mean less...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Local courtroom one of three in state testing video transcripts"
Plainfield Attorney Cara Wieneke sends a note re this morning's entry:I read your article on the video transcripts this morning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Local courtroom one of three in state testing video transcripts"
Supplementing the July 25 ILB entry quoting WRTV6 "on the pilot project that will soon begin in select courtrooms around...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Dickson To Be Sworn In As Chief Justice of Indiana on August 6th
From the news release:A formal, public oath ceremony to swear-in Brent E. Dickson as Chief Justice of Indiana will take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - Watch Judge Carr L. Darden's retirement cermeony here
Watch the retirement ceremony here, right now, live - 10 AM, July 25. It will be archived if you miss...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Lake Juvenile magistrate's promotion 'bittersweet'"
So reports Susan Brown today in the NWI Times: CROWN POINT | For longtime Lake Juvenile Court Magistrate John Sedia...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - Indiana inmate "Greg Ousley Is Sorry for Killing His Parents. Is That Enough?"
Yesterday's NY Times Magazine had a lengthy article by Scott Anderson titled "Greg Ousley Is Sorry for Killing His Parents....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - "NWI Times reporter wins award for coverage of children's issues"
The Indiana Judges Association has awarded its 2012 Commendation for Excellence in Public Information and Education to NWI Times investigative...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Court of Appeals retirement ceremony July 25th to honor Judge Carr L. Darden"
The COA has issued this news release:Judicial career spans 24 years on Municipal, Superior and Appeals courts INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Former Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge, Thomas Lockyear, has died at the age of 79."
From the Tristatehomepage:Governor Robert Orr appointed Lockyear as Superior Court Judge in 1985, replacing Randall Shepard, who went on to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - St. Joe Commissioners reject pay raises for deputy prosecutors
Erin Blasko reports in the South Bend Tribune that: The county Board of Commissioners on Wednesday voted to veto a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - New official photos of our current Supreme Court
On the bench. Justices standing....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai rejects plea offer
Charles Wilson of the AP reports this afternoon:A Chinese immigrant who Indiana prosecutors say ate rat poison while eight months...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - The Bisard story continues
Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries, here are two stories on yesterday's court hearing: From the Indianapolis Star,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "A day in CHINS court" with Judge Bonaventura
Check out Marisa Kwiatkowski's long story dated July 8, 2012 in the NWI Times. Some quotes:A recent Times investigation found...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Two justices and four appellate judges must stand for retention this year
On June 21st, the ILB posted this entry, which reads in part:Who must stand for retention in 2012, if they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Long Odds for a Grant of Transfer in Not-For-Publication Civil Cases
Re this July 9th analysis by Prof. Schumm, a reader writes:I just wanted to thank you for posting Professor Schumm's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Deadline nears for Gary Supreme Court justice to seek another term"
Updating yesterday's entry, Justice Rucker has now filed notice with the Secretary of State, indicating his intention to stand for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Deadline nears for Gary Supreme Court justice to seek another term"
The ILB has been following this matter closely (see June 30th entry) and this evening Dan Carden has posted this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - Notice of appeal now to be filed with Clerk of Appellate Courts rather than with the trial court clerk
That is from an article by Judge Barbara Brugnaux* in the July issue of Indiana Court Times. A quote:The amendments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - "David Camm release hearing Monday afternoon"
So reports Harold J. Adams on the Louisville Courier Journal website posted late this morning. Some quotes:David Camm could find...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - Married 19 years: Judge Mary R. Harper, Porter Circuit Court and Judge David L. Chidester, Porter Superior Court #4
This article by James F. Maguire in the July issue of Indiana Court Times focuses on Porter County Judges Harper...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2012
Friday, July 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - Delaware County public defender system
Larry Riley, an English prof at Ball State, wrote a column for the Muncie Star-Press about Delaware County government, including:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2012
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Jud. Qualifications Comm. publicly admonishes St. Joseph County Magistrate Barbara Johnston
The Judicial Qualifications Commission has issued a public admonition against St. Joseph County Magistrate Barbara Johnston. Here is a copy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2012
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Public officials need to operate in public"
From an editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The dispute's origin was a search warrant served two Thursdays ago...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Two justices and four appellate judges must stand for retention this year
As reported in this June 21st entry, of those who must stand for retention on this November's ballot if they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Law School for Journalists set for Friday, July 20th
The third annual Law School for Journalists, co-sponsored by the Indiana Judges Association, Indiana Broadcasters Association and Indiana State Bar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court pioneered same path as Title IX"
This letter from Indiana Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr. appeared in the June 26th Indianapolis Star. A quote:In 1972, the same...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Child abuse: How can we tell?"
The South Bend Tribune continues its focus on child abuse this Sunday with two stories by Virginia Black. The first...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - One reporter's "toughest tweeting challenge"
From an article in the Indianapolis Star today by reporter Carrie Ritchie - some quotes:Earlier this year, I tweeted the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Case filed by ACLU yesterday against BMV poses interesting administrative law / rulemaking question
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, this press release from the Indiana ACLU gives background on the complaint:Indianapolis -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - Two justices and four appellate judges must stand for retention this year
Two justices and four appellate judges must stand for retention this year. That is, if they wish to be retained...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - Case filed by ACLU yesterday against BMV poses interesting administrative law / rulemaking question
In a complaint filed yesterday in Marion County Superior Court, White v. Indiana BMV, the Indiana ACLU contends that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Report just released from IU on "How fiscal constraints affect the Indiana judiciary and access to justice"
Here is the 12-page report, I haven't reviewed it yet, but have looked at the conclusion:Elected leaders and officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - PCR attorney said she owes much credit to Henry Karlson, a law professor and legal scholar, who provided expert testimony in Neirynck's appeal on the standard of care for a reasonable attorney
Quotes from Mary Kate Malone's long, excellent story this week in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- To the extent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "St. Joe County tax funds to pay for new courtrooms"
Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, Eric Blasko of the South Bend Tribune reported June 13th:SOUTH BEND -- The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 16, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Jury clears Lake County clerk in false arrest suit"
An Illinois woman unsuccessfully sued the Lake County Indiana Clerk's office, as reported in this NWI Times story by Bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Over a dozen challenges filed in federal court to Indianapolis smoking ban
Updating this ILB entry from May 29th, David Barras reports this afternoon for WISHTV 8:INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - 24-Hour News 8...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Adams County Courthouse expansion outlined
Jannaya Andrews reports in the Decatur Daily Democrat:Once again Dave Sholl of Schenkel & Schultz Architecture was in front of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Steuben judiciary leaders request more help"
Jim Measel reported this morning for WTHD 105.5 (NE Ind.):ANGOLA - The Steuben County Council heard various members of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "School bullying case heads to trial"
Some quotes from a story this afternoon by Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:FORT WAYNE – A settlement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Approval by IURC of construction of a coal gasification plant and a 30-year contract for a state agency to purchase its output is now pending before the Court of Appeals
This ILB entry from Nov. 22, 2011 is headed "Gasification plant gets green light, NIPSCO rates could go up." A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Durham Faces Trial Over Fair Finance Co"
Bloomberg News has a backgrounder today. The long story begins:Timothy S. Durham, a onetime political fundraiser and chief executive officer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Nomination Forms Available for Journalist and Judge Excellence Awards"
This court news release from June 8, 2012 begins:The Indiana Judges Association (IJA) is accepting nominations for the 2012 Commendation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "LaPorte prosecutor under investigation"
Updating this ILB entry from April 4, 2012, this story yesterday in the NWI Times, also by Stan Maddux, begins:LAPORTE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Businessman is accused of helping run a Ponzi scheme to defraud Fair Finance investors"
The trial of Indiana attorney Tim Durham began Friday in federal court with jury selection. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson is presiding....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson and possible serial murder case
Updating this ILB entry from May 23, 2012, yesterday Andrew Wolfson of the Louisville Courier-Journal reported:Accused serial killer William Clyde...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2012
Friday, June 08, 2012
Indiana Courts - Report on the seminar: "Demystifying the Judicial Selection Process"
Yesterday afternoon I attended the 1.5 hour CLE on "Demystifying the Judicial Selection Process" put on by the ISBA. These...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 08, 2012
Monday, June 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "St. Joe County tax funds to pay for new courtrooms"
Eric Blasko of the South Bend Tribune reports today:SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph County plans to spend $8.1 million on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Missing master key may mean Miami County courthouse changes"
WISHTV 8 had a brief report last evening, at worst every door in the courthouse may need to be rekeyed....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 04, 2012
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - Final tally, Marion County Superior Court
From the Secretary of State Election Results, Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012 (Last Updated May 27, 2012 at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Allen County jury duty questionnaire going electronic"
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:FORT WAYNE – If you receive a postcard from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 03, 2012
Friday, June 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Two school employees accused of having reason to believe the relationship was happening and not reporting it to law enforcement or child protective services between August 2007 and October 2008"
Updating this ILB entry from May 26th, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today:LAPORTE | A former LaPorte High...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - Indiana Justices getting ready for their closeup
New photo of the new Supreme Court getting ready for their photoshoot -- from the Indiana Courts website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 01, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Sex offenders fight for right to use Facebook"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Judge Tanya Walton Pratt held the hearing this morning and Charles Wilson of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - Two Bankruptcy Judge Positions in SD Indiana open
From the announcement:The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit is now seeking applicants for two bankruptcy judge positions for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Sex offenders fight for right to use Facebook"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, referencing Charles Wilson of the AP's long story, an Indiana case was one of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Hancock County prosecutor called to active duty
Here is the message Hancock County Prosecutor Michael Griffin posted today:I am being called to active duty with the U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Over a dozen challenges filed in federal court to Indianapolis smoking ban
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star writes today in his IndyStar politics blog:I ran a search of federal court records...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Demystifying the Judicial Selection Process"
Updating this ILB entry from May 21st, here are more details on the upcoming CLE program, set for Thursday, June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Two school employees accused of having reason to believe the relationship was happening and not reporting it to law enforcement or child protective services between August 2007 and October 2008"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Matt Fritz of the LaPorte Herald-Argus reports:On Thursday, an attorney representing the girl, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State ends dispute over child welfare testimony"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today that:After months of haggling with Allen County prosecutors about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Knox City Court In Jeopardy Due To Funding Problems"
"Ben" reported May 25th for WKVI:When members of the Knox City Administration appeared before the Starke County Council Monday night...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Missing Muncie funds spark investigation: Indiana State Police are looking into the possible theft of money from the city clerk's office"
The story by Keith Roysdon and Douglas Walker in today's Muncie Star-Press begins:MUNCIE -- State police have been asked to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Two school employees accused of having reason to believe the relationship was happening and not reporting it to law enforcement or child protective services between August 2007 and October 2008"
The story today in the NWI Times is headed "Family sues LaPorte schools for up to $18.7 million in sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2012
Courts - Long Reuters article examines incleasing use of Tax Courts by the various states
Nanette Byrnes of Reuters reports in a lengthy survey article, here as published in the Chicago Tribune. A few quotes:[Until...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - While "Pulaski County Bell Tower Worsens With Each Toll Of The Bell," Randolph County Courthouse Dedication This Week
"Ben" at K99.3 FM reports:Pulaski County Maintenance Director Morry Demarco told the commissioners this week that with each toll of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Ind. courts - More on: Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson and possible serial murder case [Updated]
Updating this lengthy ILB entry from May 1st, Rick Callahan of the AP is now reporting:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - Grant County judges order a dress code
Attorneys practicing in Grant County courts have received a notice and order, filed May 22nd. Here is the cover:Attached is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai has been released from jail on bond [Updated]
Updating this long ILB entry from May 20th, various news sources, including WRTV 6 are reporting this morning that Ms....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - Notre Dame sues feds over requirement to provide insurance coverage for contraceptives [Updated]
Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune has the story this afternoon. The long story begins:SOUTH BEND — The University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Demystifying the Judicial Selection Process"
A news release sponsored by ISBA, Women in the Law and Improvements in the Judicial System Committees:Curious about the process...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Court to set bond for Indianapolis woman in baby's death"
A brief AP story last Wed., May 16th reported that a "bond hearing for 35-year-old Bei Bei Shuai" was set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court Facing Another Possible Vacancy"
From WCSI:The Indiana Supreme Court could soon face its fourth vacancy in two years, and its third in six months....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Court to set bond for Indianapolis woman in baby's death"
A brief AP story today begins:A judge this week will consider how high to set bail for an Indianapolis woman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Courts - "Acting Indiana Chief Justice Dickson picked as state high court's 1st new leader in 25 years"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports this afternoon:INDIANAPOLIS — A panel voted Tuesday to make longtime Justice Brent Dickson Indiana's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Ind. Courts- Commission Selects Brent E. Dickson as Chief Justice of Indiana
From the Court's news release:The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission voted to appoint Justice Brent E. Dickson as the Chief Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - Selecting the next Chief Justice of Indiana
Attorney Cara Wieneke of Plainfield is attending the Judicial Nominating Commission this morning and sending back occasional reports. Refresh your...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Ind. Courts- "Court observers see Indiana's acting chief justice as leading candidate for permanent post"
Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story this afternoon about tomorrow's upcoming selection by the Judicial Nominating Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Special court programs handle veterans in trouble"
Harold J. Adams has this long story in today's Louisville Courier Journal about Veterans Court, which are:... part of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "New Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice To Be Chosen Tuesday"
Stan Jastrzebski of Indiana Public Media reports on the upcoming meeting of the Judicial Nominating Commission tomorrow where a new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana high court expected to stay business friendly"
An AP story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Worth reading....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "IndyCar tabs retired Indiana Supreme Court justice to hear Chevrolet appeal"
Updating this ILB entry from May 3rd, MotorAuthority.com is reporting this evening "INDYCAR Turbo Decision Upheld, Honda Prevails." Anne Proffit's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court reviews process used to close puppy mill"
Indiana Department of State Revenue v. Virginia Garwood, et al., argued yesterday before the Supreme Court (see here and here)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - Stories on two of the oral arguments today before Supreme Court
WRTV 6 has a story and video on the Garwood case here. WISHTV 8 has a story and video on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Tax Court has Three Oral Arguments On-Line, Two Scheduled "
The Indiana Tax Reporter blog is reporting this evening that the Tax Court, like the rest of the Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Gammage to face Fox in St. Joseph County probate judge race"
Margaret Fosmoe reports today in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- Garnering 46 percent of the votes, Andre Gammage won...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - Slates prevail in Marion County judicial races
Jon Murray is now reporting from his Star blog:UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): The party slates held ironclad. With nearly 92 percent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Waiting on results for Marion Superior Court judges"
Jon Murray gives a good set-up for the upcoming election results in the Marion County judges races at his IndyStar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Disbarred lawyer charged with forgery"
The ILB has a number of entries relating to disbarred attorney Rodney P. Sniadecki. In a story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony for new Justice Mark S. Massa today
From the news release:Mark Massa will be sworn-in as Indiana’s 107th Justice at 2 PM on Monday, May 7th in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2012
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - "The system by which judges are 'elected' to the Marion County Superior Court is broken."
That is the beginning of an editorial yesterday in the Indianapolis Star. More:That's because in reality political bosses, not the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 06, 2012
Friday, May 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - Re: Payment of Marion County Judicial Slating Fees
Here is a letter dated April 23, 2012 from Adrienne L. Meiring, Counsel to the Indiana Commission on Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "GOP Chairman Kyle Walker Sends Out Contemptible Mailer Attacking Republican Judicial Candidates "
That is the heading to this post this morning from Paul Odgen, one of the several unslated candidates running for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - "IndyCar tabs retired Indiana Supreme Court justice to hear Chevrolet appeal"
From the AP, via the Washington Post, some quotes from this unattributed story:INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar has tapped a retired Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2012
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts submits its report
Carrie Ritchie reports in today's Indianapolis Star on the Marion County Small Claims Task Force report. Indy 6 TV has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts submits its report
Eric Berman of WIBC has this story on today's press conference, along with audio and a photo....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts submits its report
The Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts has issued its 33-page report. The report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ind. courts - Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson and possible serial murder case [Corrected]
Tara Schmelz of the New Albany News & Tribune reported last Friday that a third body had been found "in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Long-time Indiana Super Lawyer allegedly misappropriated more than $2.5 million in client funds for his own use
Updating these ILB entries (here and here) from Friday, April 27th, the Indianapolis Star today has a brief story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - New Chief Justice to be selected May 15?
The ILB has not seen this anywhere else. WCSI News/Talk (Columbus) is reporting:Nearly two months after Randall Shepard‘s retirement, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - February 2012 Indiana Bar exam results
Available here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - "A group of Evansville churches' push to double the capacity of Vanderburgh County's drug treatment courts program"
Mark Wilson had the story yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press. More from the long story:Instead of one giant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Long-time Indiana Super Lawyer allegedly misappropriated more than $2.5 million in client funds for his own use
Here is the criminal complaint in the case of U.S. v. Conour. It begins:AFFIDAVIT I, Douglas E. Kasper, being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - Long-time Indiana Super Lawyer allegedly misappropriated more than $2.5 million in client funds for his own use
WRTV 6 has a brief noon story here. They say:William Conour, 64, turned himself in and made an initial appearance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Teacher Fired After Receiving Fertility Treatments"
Updating this ILB entry from April 25th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, in its "First Take" column today, reports:The Hoagland...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Marion County Small Claim Court Task Force report to be released May 1st
From an Ind. Courts press release:The Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts will release its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Recordings of court proceedings made by court reporters are public records"
Here is an informal opinion from Joseph B. Hoage, Indiana Public Access Counselor, dated Jan. 26, 2012. The issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Appellate Clerk announces an entirely new docket by the end of the year
That was to be the end of 2011, according to this Nov. 7, 2011 ILB entry, quoting from an article...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Teacher Fired After Receiving Fertility Treatments" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday afternoon, which includes the complaint, ABC News/Good Morning America has a feature story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - "A schoolteacher claims in ND Ind. that the Diocese of FtW-SB and St. Vincent de Paul School fired her and called her a "grave, immoral sinner" because she and her husband were trying to have a baby through in vitro fertilization"
That is the lede to this story today in Court House News, written by Joe Harris. Read the details at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Bartholomew Co. Prosecutor Bill Nash is campaigning against Superior Court 1 Judge Chris Monroe and supporting Monroe’s opponent in the Republican primary"
That is the lede to a $$ story by Chris Schilling in the Columbus Republic. More:Nash, a Republican, has mailed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Probation revoked for former Gibson County, Ind., attorney William Wallace"
Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on former Gibson County attorney William Wallace. Here are some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Movement of Bisard blood sample violated court order"
That is the heading of WRTV's story last evening by Richard Essex and Jeremy Brilliant. It follows on this ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Judge hears arguments on how much former prosecutor can help in David Camm murder case"
Harold Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The special judge presiding over the third murder trial of David Camm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Two bars sued in death of Wea Ridge student"
Sophia Voravong and Mikel Livingston report today in the Lafayette Journal Courier on a Dram Shop Act "lawsuit was filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - Suit in federal court "questions the training of and standards for drug-detection dogs."
Pam Tharp has the long story in the Muncie Star-Press. A few quotes:A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Determination and persistence evident in one judge's history
Last week I attended the afternoon session of the Indiana Law Review Symposium, "Reflecting on Forty Years of Merit Selection,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judicial ethics questions raised in Lake County trial
You'll need to read the whole story to follow, but Bill Dolan's report today in the NWI Times begins:CROWN POINT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Delaware Judges order council to accept budget The mandate would restore pay and give judges control of the budget"
Updating this ILB entry from March 16th, Keith Roysdon of the Muncie Star-Press is reporting, in a story headed "Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - "A ‘voice’ for stalking victims: Women tell of fear, uncertainty, push for system changes"
Rebecca S. Green has this long story in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. A sample:Advanced computer and Internet technology...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Friday, April 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - Check out final summaries of 2012 acts of interest to the judiciary
Check out the final (April 5th) installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2012
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "State audit questions Clark court's fees"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Braden Lammers has a very long and detailed story today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2012
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case
Updating this entry from April 3rd, here are some good stories today on yesterday's closing arguments:Niki Kelly, FWJG - "IBM,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor appointed in ballot petition case"
A brief story in the South Bend Tribune reports that:SOUTH BEND — The county prosecutor has stepped aside in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "State audit questions Clark court's fees"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal in a lengthy story:The Indiana State Board of Accounts has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte prosecutor under investigation"
Here is the story, reported by Stan Maddux in the South Bend Tribune. It begins:Allegations of misconduct by LaPorte County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has posted a story on this morning's final arguments in the State v. IBM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case
Good news, finally some press coverage of the IBM suit! IBM/IN closing arguments to begin momentarily. You wouldn't believe the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case
Via a news release from Marion Superior Court:Indianapolis, Ind. -- Closing arguments for the consolidated trial involving counter-lawsuits by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "New Lake Superior Court judge interviews scheduled"
Bill Dolan reports in the March 29th NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County lawyers have six weeks to take the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Marion County Prosecutor: I'm Running Again In 2014: Terry Curry talks about budget, other issues in wide ranging interview"
Ray Steele has this WIBC interview....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Sen. Richard Lugar to fight registration ruling today" in Circuit Court
Here is a brief story by Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star. A quote:In their appeal, the Lugars claim that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe Circuit Court closing for Judge Thompson memorial"
Sophia Voravong writes today in the Lafayette Journal Courier in a story that begins:As the story goes, it was a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Juror spends night on courthouse bench "
The Gary Post Tribune has the story today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor Hermann worries complaint could discourage attorneys from part-time post: Rule could restrict lawyers' work in private practices"
Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story that begins:A misconduct complaint filed with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Widow waits years for action in malpractice lawsuit"
Sophia Voravong's long story in the Sunday Lafayette Journal Courier looks at the length of time involved in bringing a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Daniels says the current state system for appointing judges works in Indiana, but calls the Marion County slating system for judicial selection a travesty"
See IndyPolitics, it has the 5 minute audio....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - Terre Haute federal court site on list of those targeted for closing
Thanks to How Appealing for pointing to this AP story headed "Feds consider closing some courtrooms." A quote:Documents obtained by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - "CAUTION: Now Entering Grey Area: Indiana Judges’ Use of Internet Information"
That is the title to an article by Gary Price, Lewis & Kappes, and Ellen Winternheimer, 2011 summer associate at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana wraps up its case in IBM lawsuit"
As reported in this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting the Indianapolis Star, yesterday the State wrapped up its case against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Audit Reveals Questionable Practices In Small Claims Court: Funds Possibly Misappropriated, Auditors Say "
WRTV6's Kara Kenney reported last evening. Here are a few quotes. This is also a video:INDIANAPOLIS -- A recently released...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana wraps up its case in IBM lawsuit"
Updating this ILB entry from March 9th, Carrie Ritchie reports this evening in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Dual role of Marion County small claims court judges raises flags"
A story in the Indianapolis Star yesterday, reported by Carrie Ritchie, is subheaded "Judges who also work as attorneys lead...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: CJ Shepard approves judicial branch raises
Updating this ILB entry from March 16th, here is the Order approving the statutory adjustment, filed March 16, 2012....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 19, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Retiring Indiana chief justice to be honored Monday"
Brief story in the Indianapolis Star. From a Court news release:Governor Mitch Daniels and American Bar Association President, William T....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Delaware Judges order council to accept budget The mandate would restore pay and give judges control of the budget"
As has happened in the past with several other counties, including St. Joseph and Clerk, a number of Delaware County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard approves judicial branch raises
From the Court's press office: In accordance with Indiana statutes, the state budget director and Chief Justice have approved for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Work of Appellate Clinic Students Pays Off for Clients"
From the IUPUI News Center:Two Robert H. McKinney School of Law students enrolled in the law school’s Appellate Clinic recently...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - Further Update on IDCS v. South Bend Tribune [Updated at 3:04 PM]
The ILB hasn't received the AG's press release, but Tim Evans at StarWatch is writing, quoting the PR:INDIANAPOLIS – A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - Update on IDCS v. South Bend Tribune
The ILB has learned that the Tribune and AG Zoeller (representing DCS) have resolved their issues, so there will be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh Co. Superior Court makes history with Friday vote"
Jeffery Smith reports in a brief story for WFIE 14 News:The Vanderburgh County Superior Court made history with their vote...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune required to remove published story that was based on records released by trial court order
Late yesterday afternoon the ILB read and posted the first few paragraphs of a story that had been then just...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - "David Camm attorneys ask that prosecutor be barred from helping replacement"
Updating this long list of earlier David Camm entries, Harold Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports:The legal wrangling over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: What has become of the State-IBM trial in Marion Superior Court?
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Carrie Ritchie reports today in the Indianapolis Star, in a story headed "In court, state and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - Comment on a number of proposed rules until May 9th
An opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the Rules of Court: The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: What has become of the State-IBM trial in Marion Superior Court ?
Updating the ILB entry from March 6th, @Carrie Richie of the Indianapolis Star just tweeted:At trial 4 lawsuits over cancelled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Mock trial provides training on coutroom tactics for younger attorneys"
Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:EVANSVILLE — Possibly more attorneys worked on the case being tried...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Task force hearing tonight on Marion Co. small claims court"
Carrie Ritchie writes for the IndyStar:A task force that’s reviewing Marion County’s small claims court system will hold its final...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Lugar residency ruling appealed"
Brian Francisco posted the story this morning at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette site. It begins:Two people have appealed the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - Two-year clerkship opens with Court of Appeals Judge Baker
The ILB won't be posting all these openings, but this sounds like a great opportunity for the right person:Two-year clerkship...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - What has become of the State-IBM trial in Marion Superior Court ?
"State-IBM trial over canceled welfare contract began yesterday" was the heading to this Feb. 28th ILB entry quoting stories from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Job Opportunity - Director of Trial Court Management
Just received this info:Hello Indiana Judges and Lawyers, The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, is seeking applicants...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Judge Simon sets hearing on RTW TRO for next Monday, March 5 at 1 pm in federal court in Hammond [Updated]
Updating this very brief Feb. 28th ILB entry, Michelle Quinn reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - Authoritarian vs. clinically based drug courts
"Courts balance drug punishment vs. treatment" is the headline to this story by Mark Wilson in the Sunday Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Small-claims court task force hears public's complaints"
Updating this post about the then-upcoming public hearing at Pike Twp. Small Claims Court, which took place last evening, William...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Charlie White oral argument
Watch the oral argument in Charlie White v. Indiana Democratic Party, streamed live from the Supreme Court courtroom at 9:00...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Much going on tomorrow (Wednesday), including public hearing at Pike Twp. Small Claims Court
As the ILB noted on Feb. 24th:There are TWO BIG oral arguments next Wednesday, Feb. 29th. Not only the Charlie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Judge Simon sets hearing on RTW TRO for next Monday, March 5 at 1 pm in federal court in Hammond
See the Reuters story here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - State-IBM trial over canceled welfare contract began yesterday
"State, IBM blame each other as trial involving Indiana's canceled welfare contract begins" is the headline to Carrie Ritchie's Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - "State-IBM trial over canceled welfare contract begins today: Millions of dollars at stake in dueling lawsuits"
"Opening arguments will begin at 9 a.m. today in Marion Superior Court" reports Carrie Ritchie in this story in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary
Check out the eighth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Is juvenile system too closed? Some suggest laws meant to protect kids result in too much secrecy."
Yet another story this Sunday in the South Bend Tribune focusing on the Indiana's current juvenile system. The one by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor appointed for Camm trial: Stan Levco is former Vanderburgh County prosecutor"
Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune has the breaking story here. Some quotes:NEW ALBANY — Spencer County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, the first public hearing was last evening at the Pike Twp Small Claims...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Convicted sex offender challenges lifetime Facebook ban: Federal lawsuit seeks access to social media for sex offenders"
Recalling yesterday's ILB post on the ACLU suit filed in federal court here, here are two posts yesterday from national...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard honored in House
ILB sometime-stringer Ed Feigenabaum sends this note:Are you watching the CJ tribute on the floor? Rep. Truitt just revealed that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Elkhart judge reverses himself on fine against bicyclist"
This story by South Bend Tribune columnist Nancy J. Sulok was first published in 2002, and republished today. It begins:ELKHART...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - Justice Rucker's son runs for Ohio Supreme Court
From a story by Julie Carr Smyth in the Dayton Daily News:COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two experienced judges from far-flung corners...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Convicted sex offender challenges lifetime Facebook ban: Federal lawsuit seeks access to social media for sex offenders"
Russ McQuaid has the Fox59 story here. Some quotes (there is also a video):An Indianapolis sex offender has filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar has just tweeted:The small claims court story really...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"
Updating ILB entries from Feb. 14th and 16th, and particularly this July 18, 2011 ILB entry quoting a must-read WSJ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Proposed changes to the Parenting Time Guidelines available for review"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, a story today in the Evansville Courier & Press by Mark Wilson provides...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary
Check out the seventh weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"
Updating this Feb. 14th ILB entry announcing the creation of the task force, hearing have now been scheduled. Below are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Marilyn A. Moores reflects on her year in Afghanistan with the Nat'l. Guard
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 6, 2012, which linked to a story by Judge Moores, here is a Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"
A press release from the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court has created a task force to review the practices the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard retires March 4th. Then what happens? Some thoughts
CJ Shepard is retiring effective March 4th, 2012. This month the Supreme Court is hearing several high profile cases:the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - Charlie White attorney reportedly has mild heart attack [Updated]
WRTV 6 is reporting Carl Brizzi had mild heart attached, but expected to be released tomorrow. Impact on deadlines for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Courting controversy: Judges to have a say in range of policy matters"
A very long and essential editorial today by Tracy Warner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette surveys the important Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary
Check out the sixth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2012
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court to hear legislative fines case"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which includes a link to the order, here is Chris Sikich's story today in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Ind. Courts - Busy day, Supreme Court agrees to hear legislative fines case [Updated]
Niki Kelly of the FWJG tweets:So now the ISC has three major cases going; legislative fines; Daniels deposition in IBM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - Marion County Judge Marilyn A. Moores reflects on her year in Afghanistan with the Nat'l. Guard
From Indiana Court Times, this don't miss story begins:Taking a year off from the bench of the Marion County Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Courts - The status of bills of interest to the Judiciary
This week's Legislative Update, published by the Indiana Judicial Center, marks the end of the first half of the session...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Friday, February 03, 2012
Indd. Courts - "Milwaukee attorney banned from federal courts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana."
The 7th Circuit decision from Feb. 2, 2012 is In Re: Bridget Boyle-Saxton. Today Bruce Vielmetti of the Milwaukee Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012
Ind. Courts - "WLKY Investigates: Paying For Prosecutor’s Problem"
A fascinating story from WLKY.com, Louisville, relating to Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson. Recall that Henderson:... the lead prosecutor in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - Expedited Super Bowl court deemed success
Watch this evening's story on WRTV 6. A sample:A first-of-its-kind court aimed at expediting complaints against those found in violation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - Yet more on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 29th, today the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial on the Supreme Court's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact"
Read the long article from the Legal Intelligencer here. (Thanks to Appellate Daily)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Ind. Courts - Star's Carrie Ritchie reports from Charlie White trial this evening
And we have a jury for #CharlieWhite. Way sooner than expected!— Carrie Ritchie (@CarrieRitchie) January 30, 2012 Opening statements, evidence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Even more on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced
"Indiana to experiment again with cameras in the courtroom: 3 Lake County civil courts will take part in a pilot...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Update on: Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9th, the ILB has just received this information from a reliable source re the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary
Check out the fourth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Gaming raid leads to lawsuit: Ban on Internet setups called unconstitutional"
That is the headline to a lengthy story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S. Green....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the pilot project will involve:... a pilot project for video and audio coverage via webcam of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced
That is the headline to this ILB entry from earlier today announcing a press conference tomorrow by Chief Justice Shepard....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Courts - A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced
Notice just received:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will announce details of a pilot project allowing web cameras in several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Judge Punishes Jury Dodger With Shame"
See the story about Lake Criminal Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak Jr. in the Chicago blog, Chicagoist....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - Long-time judge Charles C. Daugherty dies at 89
Here is the obituary from today's Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Courts - State of Indiana v. International Business Machines Corp. is now scheduled for oral argument for Monday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Here is the Supreme Court's order, filed Jan. 9, 2012, granting the emergency petition to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Indianapolis attorney allegedly stole about $600,000
"Lawyer Charged With Cheating Alzheimer's Patient" is the headline to a WRTV 6 story today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - Indiana judges in the news
Breaking story from South Bend Tribune: "St. Joseph County Probate Court Judge Peter Nemeth, 70, announced this morning he is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Former Martinsville city court clerk charged in missing money case"
The long story today ($$), reported by Keith Rhoades, in the Bloomington Herald-Times begins:MARTINSVILLE — After a nine-month investigation, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Tippecanoe judge issues cellphone, camera ban for upcoming trial"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 5, 2012, Sophia Voravong reports today in a story headed: "Judges pull back on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Courts - “We let it go too easily to say we need total confidentiality to help the kids,” he said. “I really disagree with that. I think transparency protects the kids.”
A Dec. 2, 2011 Louisville Courier Journal story by Deborah Yetter was headed "Courts - "Kentucky officials agree to produce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Ind. Court - Clark County seeks special property tax; Judge Wentworth hears appeal on property levy
Ben Zion Hershberg has the story in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes from the beginning of the long, involved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 21, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Ind. Law - Court's legislative update for 2012 - Week 3
The Indiana Judicial Center's legislative update for the 2012 session has been updated to include week #3. Scroll though to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9, 2012, re the Indianapolis Bar Ass'n.-conducted survey to rate those of the 20...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Indianapolis attorney allegedly stole about $600,000
Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star has now filed a detailed story - a quote:[P]rosecutors charged Stacy H. Sheedy, an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - What's going on with Charlie White's legal actions?
The Civil Action. Currently waiting for the Supreme Court to act on the motion for emergency transfer to the Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Courts - Indianapolis attorney allegedly stole about $600,000
From the start of the noontime WISH TV story:An Indianapolis attorney and accountant faces charges stemming from allegations she stole...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Judge Magnus-Stinson to Receive Buchanan Award"
Announcement here, at the IBA site....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Courts - Death penalty a costly choice
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a long Sunday story on the Indiana Public Defender Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
State, federal, local courts and government offices are closed today, Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Three Monroe Circuit Court judges whose terms expire at the end of 2012 intend to seek another six-year term."
So reports Laura Lane in the Jan. 11, 2012 Bloomington Herald-Times. "They are: Judge Marc R. Kellams, Judge Frances (Francie)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Law - “I figure authors missed the day (in law school) when the First Amendment was discussed”
That is a quote in the Bloomington HeraldTimes today from Sen. Vi Simpson. As Dawn Hewitt reports in the story:Simpson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - New judge will begin work with a murder trial
From the Walker/Roysdon Report in Sunday's Muncie Star-Press:Alan Wilson, recently appointed as judge of Delaware Circuit Court 2 by Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Valpo law students help 'right an injustice'"
Susan Emery had this story in Saturday's NWI Times. Some quotes:VALPARAISO | A team of Valparaiso University law students has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Courts - "'What are you guys doing? I’m a physician,' he reportedly told the officers"
That quote from this Jan. 14th story by Archie Ingersoll of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - the story began:FORT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ind. Courts - Bad headline, bad lede
From ABC News this evening, a story headed "Federal Judge Upholds Indiana's School Voucher Law, that begins:A federal judge in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ind. Law - Court's legislative update for 2012
The Indiana Court's legislative update for the 2012 session has been updated to include week #2. Scroll though to see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Bill would give county councils more control of funds generated by user fees"
Use of probation fees has been a subject of contention between county government and county courts. Today Ben Zion Hershberg...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Warrick Drug Court offers a second chance at life"
Nathan Blackford posted this story yesterday afternoon on the Evansville Courier & Press website. A few quotes:The program, which started...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Angie's List sues upstart rival, alleges theft, fraud"
Bruce C. Smith has the story this evening in the Indianapolis Star. It begins:Indianapolis-based consumer rating service Angie’s List filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Justice Steven David should expect some resistance during his visit to Columbia City next week"
So reported Benjamin Lanka in this brief article in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's "Political Notebook" today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Aide in prosecutor’s office back on job after pot run-in"
Updating this ILB entry yesterday on Matter of LeBeau, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: "Justice Shepard reflects on court achievements in final address"
Adding to this entry and this entry from yesterday, here is Charlie Wilson's AP story. The Indianapolis Star has a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Chief Justice Shepard reflects on court achievements in final address"
Eric Bradner has posted this story re today's address on the Evansville Courier & Press website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year
Updating this ILB entry from Monday, Jan. 9th, add one more name, Clayton Graham, who was added sometime after the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Never seen so many robed judges in one place "
Chris Sikich of the Indianapolis Star posted that comment and this photo this afternoon during the State of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard's final State of the Judiciary address today at 2:00 PM
From the release:Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard, will address a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Retired Judge William G. Conover, 86, of the Court of Appeals of Indiana died Monday"
From a news release just issued by the Indiana Court of Appeals:INDIANAPOLIS – Retired Judge William G. Conover of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ind. Courts - More county judges elect to retire
Yesterday the ILB listed four Marion County judges who have decided not to run for office in 2012. Here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year
Twenty Marion County Superior Court judges' terms expire in 2012. Here is the list, arranged by party but otherwise...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Ind. Courts - Marion County Court Requiring Renewal of Attorney Access Cards
Per the Indianapolis Bar Ass'n. website, this information:The Marion County Court Administrator’s Office has announced the renewal schedule for attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 07, 2012
Friday, January 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: Appellate Clerk announces an entirely new docket by the end of the year
Per this announcement from Nov. 7, 2011, the ILB is eagerly watching for the promised new appellate docket, to replace...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2012
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Indy Star subject of age discrimination suit
"Former Indianapolis Star columnist’s age discrimination claim set for jury trial in U.S. District Court on April 24" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Attorneys say drunken driving retrial would be double jeopardy"
This story yesterday by Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post-Tribune may be of interest....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "St. Joe. Courthouse cell phone ban met with surprise"
Recall the stories several years back on the Allen County cellphone ban? See, for instance, this ILB entry from March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - Ordinance Courts?
Masson's Blog has a post today on HB 1066, which would "allow a city, town, or county to establish an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Clark County courts have new names: consolidation takes efect"
Matt Thacker has the story here, in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune. Some quotes:Clark County’s court consolidation took effect with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe judge issues cellphone, camera ban for upcoming trial" [Updated]
Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A Tippecanoe County judge is banning visitors from using cellphones, cameras and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Monday, January 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Hurley appointed St. Joe magistrate judge"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 24, 2011, headed "Search is on for new magistrate judge in Mishawaka," Mary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Acting Hammond city court judge takes bench"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 20, 2011, headed "Jeffrey A. Harkin, Judge of Hammond City Court, is hereby suspended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "'Teen Mom' Star Violates Probation "
Updating two earlier ILB entries, Abbey Doyle of the Anderson Herald Bulletin had this long story Dec. 23rd, headed "'Teen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - Appellate rule changes effective Jan. 1, 2012
Thanks to the ISBA for posting this 9-page article by Maggie Smith of Frost Brown Todd LLC titled "Recent Amendments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Wallace case pending before disciplinary board"
Adding to a long list of ILB entries referencing "William R. Wallace," the most recent being from Oct. 7, 2011,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ind. Law - A second challenge to Indiana's 2011 immigration law filed last week in federal court
This time it was in the ND Indiana. Readers will remember that the suit filed immediately after the end of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 26, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on"Judge hears school-voucher lawsuit"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Tom LoBianco of the AP reported late yesterday on the proceeding:An Indianapolis judge plans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge hears school-voucher lawsuit"
From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A Marion Superior Court judge is set to hear arguments today in a lawsuit challenging...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Trial in Delaware County on suit that seeks to overturn smoking ban there
Douglas Walker's long story from today's Muncie Star-Press reports:The lawsuit was filed in July -- by the Delaware County Licensed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action
Mary Milz of WTHR 13 had a report last evening on the news the ILB broke on Dec. 14th, with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: "'Teen Mom' Star Violates Probation "
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Plainfield attorney (and ILB supporter) Cara Wieneke writes:You mean you don't watch? I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - Judges Ass'n. annual judge and journalist awards announced
In a news release dated Dec. 15th, the Indiana Courts announced:Community Relations Committee Awards: The Indiana Judges Association recognizes a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 14th, the 3-page, Dec. 9, 2011 Order Appointing Special Judge is now available....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "'Teen Mom' Star Violates Probation "
I don't watch this show and actually hadn't even heard of it, but I saw this story from WRTV6 last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "More on: Broker, 2 attorneys are indicted on multiple fraud counts"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Derrick Thomas of WRTV6 had a story this evening (video not yet available,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Real estate deal leads to charges: Broker, 2 attorneys are indicted on multiple fraud counts"
That is the headline to the story in today's Indianapolis Star, reported by Jon Murray. But the giant photo leading...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action
From an Order issued Dec. 9th by the Supreme Court:Each justice has had the opportunity to review the trustee's motion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Accused drunk driver testifies in his own defense "
Ruth Ann Krause reports in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:A Valparaiso man on trial in a fatal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Reactions to this afternoon's oral argument
Shortly after today's oral argument concluded, AG Zoeller released this statement, headed "Attorney General’s statement on appellate hearing in attempted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai oral argument worth watching
Outstanding oral argument just concluded in Bei Bei Shuai appeal. If you missed the live feed, you may watch it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
iND. cOURTS - "1.8 Million New Cases Filed in Indiana Trial Courts in 2010"
The latest set of Indiana court statistics is now available. Here is the press release. Here is the link to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Editorials on CJ Shepard's successor
An editorial in the NWI Times, headed "Continue working on Shepard's legacy," reviews the CJ's successes, finding that "Indiana's judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Online commenter IDs may be divulged" says story
Yesterday's oral argument before the Court of Appeals in the case of Indiana Newspaper, Inc., D/B/A/ The Indianapolis Star (for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Inside family court: Drama, tears and a sadly typical day"
Dave Bangert's long story in the Sunday Lafayette Journal Courier begins:So where do you start in telling about a Wednesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Justice Shepard has been one of Indiana's best and brightess"
From the Evansville Courier & Press today, an editorial tribute to Justice Shepard. It begins:When Randy Shepard first appeared on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Fort Wayne problems collecting parking fines: talks of city court
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 5th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ran this editorial today. Some quotes:City leaders are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Who will be the next Chief Justice of Indiana? [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, I've already read/viewed erroneous reports that "the Governor appoints the Chief Justice"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Statement from AG Zoeller about Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard’s retirement announcement"
Just released from Attorney General Zoeller:"I was privileged to have been present at the investiture of Chief Justice Shepard in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Who will be the next Chief Justice of Indiana?
In a Dec. 12, 2006 ILB entry headed "Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard has filed for re-appointment as Chief Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Statement from Governor Daniels about Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard’s retirement announcement"
Just released from Gov. Daniels:“Most Hoosiers recognize the historic place Randy Shepard will always hold in Indiana judicial history. What...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard Will Retire from Supreme Court
Here is the press release, just issued. Some quotes:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will leave after a quarter century...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Announcement from the Supreme Court
Expected any time now ... Perhaps a retirement? Yes, Chief Justice Shepard Will Retire from Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Bei Bei Shuai Appeal set for Dec. 13th; Briefs posted by ILB
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 4th, which makes available to the public both the merit and numerous amicus briefs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "School To Pay $100K In Bullying Lawsuit: Family Claims District Didn't Protect Student "
WTHR 6 is reporting this evening:BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. -- A central Indiana school district will pay $100,000 to settle a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne problems collecting parking fines: talks of city court; duplicate license plate numbers
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 23, 2010, headed "Fort Wayne officials decide not to pursue city court," Benjamin Lanka...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2011
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai Appeal set for Dec. 13th; Briefs posted by ILB
Updating a long list of ILB entries on Bei Bei Shuai, the suicidal woman changed with feticide, the Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 04, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - "In his post-swearing-in speech, Justice David said his loyalty to 'the rule of law' would trump partisanship, politics and public pressure"
That is a quote from a story by Maureen Hayden of CNHI, published here in the New Albany News &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - The authoritative voice of the court?
The Lafayette Journal Courier story quoted by the ILB in an entry earlier today included this quote re the authority...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - Court Times article results in shut down of Tippecanoe Court Services charitable program
"Charitable Contributions: When Sentence Conditions Raise Ethical Concerns" was the heading to an article dated Oct. 31, 2011 in Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - " Greenwood Chief Executive wants larger share of court revenue"
A short item from QMix 107.3 News this afternoon:Mayor-Elect of Greenwood Mark Myers wants more money from city courts to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - "ACLU Indiana Defends U.S. Citizen Illegally Detained in Anticipation of Possible Deportation"
From a news release just received:Indianapolis - The ACLU of Indiana today filed a complaint on behalf of a United...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "An Illinois Court Weighs in on the Protection of Anonymous Internet Message Board Speech"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today as it relates to an Indiana case on protecting the anonomity of Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Courts - "An Illinois Court Weighs in on the Protection of Anonymous Internet Message Board Speech"
Julie Hilden has posted a long article for Justia's Verdict - some quotes:When you post an anonymous message on an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County Courthouse window project end in view"
Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier has the story today, along with photos. A quote: "It’s costing the county...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - Marion County judge receives public admonition from Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications
From the press release:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition to Marion Superior Court Judge Rebekah...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lazy judge" rule changed, effective Jan. 1st
From an article by Tom Carusillo in Indiana Court Times, headed "A New Process for Withdrawing Jurisdiction Due to Delay...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County tests video conferencing in court"
Dorthy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today that:Video conferencing equipment that is being added at the county courthouse,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - More name changes being processed in Indiana courts
Virginia Black has an interesting story in the South Bend Tribune about more people going to court to change their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Charitable Contributions: When Sentence Conditions Raise Ethical Concerns"
That is the heading to an article dated Oct. 31, 2011 in Indiana Court Times, authored by Adrienne Meiring, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Murder trial delayed as judge weighs confession's legality"
From a story yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Douglas Walker:NEW CASTLE -- The trial of a convicted felon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Murder trial delayed as judge weighs confession's legality"
From a story yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Douglas Walker:NEW CASTLE -- The trial of a convicted felon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Slaying suspect needs lawyer"
Recall the Nov. 4th ILB entry about the Mooresville man, Edward C. Zaragoza, charged with felony murder but without an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Search is on for new magistrate judge in Mishawaka"
Mary Kay Malone has the story today in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:MISHAWAKA — Calling all lawyers: St. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - Are traveling trial courts the next thing?
"Starke Circuit Court Goes on the Road" is the headline to this story by "ted" at K99.3 WKVI FM. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Alexandria mayor says city will not replace court judge"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 20th, Sam Brattain of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reported Nov. 19th in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Former Principal Wants Failure To Report Case Tossed: Penn State Case, Paterno Cited In Court Brief"
Updating this ILB entry from March 8, 2011, headed ""Ex-Muncie Central principal charged over handling of rape case"," WRTV6's Joanna...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 19, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court heard oral arguments in South Bend yesterday
The oral argument in Andrew Conley v. State of Indiana was heard yesterday at Indiana University – South Bend, followed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Fire postpones sentencing in murder case"
Jeff Wiehe reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:BLUFFTON – A large fire in Bluffton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "When did rape stop being rape?"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which quoted a South Bend Tribune story headed "South Bend schools finalist left last job in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "When did rape stop being rape?"
Recall this Aug. 7, 2011 ILB entry about the Muncie Central incident where "School officials did not call police in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - "USA Swimming sued over sex assault" [Updated]
ESPN has posted this AP story about the suit filed Thursday in Marion County Superior Court. Here is the initial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - Court task force to address problems with current judgment docket system
An Indiana Court Times article today by Jeffrey Wiese reports:A high profile working group has been formed to review the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court agrees to permit bulk distribution of and also remote access to the records of those courts using the Odyssey case management system
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 14th, and this follow-up from Sept. 15th, the Oct. 2011 edition of Doxpop Docket...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Appeal of Bei Bei Shuai bond denial
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the Clerk's docket is now accessible and has provided this additional information:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Appeal of Bei Bei Shuai bond denial awaiting completion of briefing
Updating a long list of ILB entries on Bei Bei Shuai, the suicidal woman changed with feticide, including this post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Monday, November 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Appellate Clerk announces an entirely new docket by the end of the year
"Long-Awaited Changes to Clerk of Courts Website Are Finally Coming" is the heading to this article by state Court Clerk...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 07, 2011
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Disciplinary charges have been filed against the Hammond City Court Judge, Jeffrey A. Harkin
Updating this ILB entry from June 30, 2011, Bill Dolan reported this weekend in the NWI Times, in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Emotions run high at trial"
Story by Mary Kate Malone of the South Bend Tribune about a contentious trial - it begins:SOUTH BEND - The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "South Bend attorney to be sentenced in fraud case"
Megan Bastedo reported for WNDU News Friday evening via a brief story that began:A South Bend attorney will be sentenced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Friday, November 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Journalists Learn About the Courts"
Here is an article by Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer, in the most recent issue of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Simon sues State of Indiana to force sales tax collections from Amazon.com"
Dana Hunsinger Benbow has the story here in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Simon Property Group today filed a lawsuit against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Mom sues Franklin Township schools over bus fees: Mom's suit says charge violates state constitution"
That is the headline to an Indianapolis Star story reported by Carrie Ritchie. Some quotes:Lora Hoagland struggles to get her...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - Chesterton: "Restraining order issued in Saturday deck collapse"
This Oct. 26th report in the Chesterton Tribune, from Kevin Nevers, has some interesting parallels to the State Fair stage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "EFF and Five News Organizations Ask Indiana Court to Protect Anonymity of Indy Star Commenter"
Updating this ILB entry from July 9, 2011, the Court of Appeals has now granted and set a date for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Former deputy prosecutor Sean Persin to be sworn in as Tippecanoe magistrate"
The story is in the Lafayette Journal Courier. A quote:http://www.jconline.com/article/20111024/NEWS/110240307/1001/news...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - Allen County Judges, magistrates dealt pay cut: County Council prunes probation staff; sheriff cries foul"
From Vivian Sade of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County Council approved pay cuts Thursday for 19 county judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Unfortunate story at Indy 6News
Headed "Ethics Scandal Zaps Former Duke Energy Attorney:Scott Storms Stripped Of Law License, Fined," the story from last evening concludes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Tell City attorney pleads guilty to disorderly conduct"
A brief story in the Perry County News reports:TELL CITY – A Tell City attorney arrested last year pleaded guilty...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Alexandria mayor says city will not replace court judge"
Sam Brattain reports in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Mayor Jack Woods said on Wednesday that he does not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Treatment of suicidal woman who killed her infant is protested"
Updating this long list of ILB entries on Bei Bei Shuai, the most recent of which was July 28, 2011,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - AK Steel challenging constitutionality of tax measure that applies only to aging steel mills in the northern part of the state
Mark Wilson has the somewhat complicated story today in the Evansville Courier & Press. A few quotes:AK Steel will continue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th, which began: "The ILB has received some reader reaction to Article 39 ...",...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Indiana's first African American federal judge 'had the great fortune to have great mentors'"
Grace Schneider has this feature story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:Tanya Walton Pratt acknowledges she was in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard Dailey retired Friday
Here is the long story from yesterday's Muncie Star Press, reported by Douglas Walker. Some quotes:MUNCIE -- After more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals names DeAgostino as communications director
From the news release:INDIANAPOLIS – The Court of Appeals of Indiana has contracted Martin DeAgostino as Communications Director for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Yesterday and again this morning the ILB posted about the meeting of a legislative interim committee looking at the expungement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Less than half of Lake County's drunken drivers are convicted of that charge"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Oct. 9th, quoting from a long investigative story in the NWI Times, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - Interesting tweet ...
A tweet this evening from the Lafayette Journal Courier courts reporter:Sophia Voravong Something I'll never understand: Why can 5 of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge: City Court in Crown Point making money "
Carrie Napoleon of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:CROWN POINT — It may appear the city court is running in the red,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Hogsett brings more muscle to crimefighting: U.S. attorney boosts Evansville efforts"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has the long story today -- some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS — After one year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Less than half of Lake County's drunken drivers are convicted of that charge"
That is the headline to a long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Marisa Kwiatkowski.From a side-bar:This is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2011
Friday, October 07, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court determines "best practices" not appropriate for formal rulemaking
In early January the Attorney General issued a press release and filed a 7-page petition with the Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Blogger Jailed; Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Judge"
Updating this story from April 28th and this one from March 11, 2011, Eagle Country 99.3 FM has an Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011
Ind. Court - Asphalt plant lawsuit and statute of limitations issue
Interesting story yesterday by David A. Mann of the Jeffersonville News and Tribune. Some quotes:JEFFERSONVILLE — Motions for summary judgment,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on David Camm's oral argument Tuesday before the COA
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here are the video reports from two stations that give a brief taste of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2011
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: COA oral argument in David Camm interlocutory appeal
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Oct. 4th, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier-Journal has this report today -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Gibson attorney pleads guilty to pornography, obstructing justice charges"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 4th, Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:PRINCETON, Ind. — Attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "A new clock tower was lifted into place atop the Randolph county courthouse on Monday"
Great photos of the clock tower being lifted in place accompany this comprehensive story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: COA oral argument in David Camm interlocutory appeal on Tuesday, Oct. 4th
Today is the oral argument before a COA panel on the most recent David Camm appeal. As noted before, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Randolph County Courthouse clock involved in crash"
The good news is the clock survived the crash. But the news yesterday was "Randolph County waiting on weather to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 01, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - Community Court of Indianapolis hopes community service has impact on minor lawbreakers
John Tuohy reports in today's Indianapolis Star about the Community Court of Indianapolis, now celebrating its 10th year. Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - Greene County approves final BANs courthouse refinance payment
Updating this June 23, 2011 entry headed "Settlement offer is on the table in 8-year-old courthouse project legal fight," Nick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - Adams County court security a growing concern
So reports J. Swygart in this story dated Sept. 29 in the Decatur Daily Democrat. Some quotes:The location of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Randolph County Courthouse clock involved in crash"
After dozens of stories about the Randolph County Courthouse and whether it should be torn down, abandoned, or restored, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Audit says $310,325 missing from Merrillville Town Court"
Dan Carden has the story this afternoon on the NWI Times site, along with a link to the SBA audit....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Problems were discovered when the courthouse exterior was probed by fiber-optic cameras earlier this year"
A story Saturday in the Lafayette Journal-Courier, accompanied by a great, back-to-the-60s, LSD-like photo, reports:Cracks and other weaknesses on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 25, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - More than 400 applicants passed the July 2011 Indiana bar exam.
From the press release:The two-day written exam was given in July 2011. Of the 536 applicants who sat for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Knox City Council Considers Discontinuing City Court"
Updating this ILB entry from August 27, 2011, a Sept. 21st story from K99.3 WKVI FM, headed "Knox City Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Delaware County jury to decide circumcision case"
From a long story by Doug Walker in the Sept. 18, 2011 Muncie Star-Press: A Delaware Circuit Court 4 jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more reason to support the ILB?
Apparently the Indianapolis Star is cutting back on its coverage. Current (until today) courts reporter Carrie Ritchie tweeted this morning:Courts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Small claims court could move from City-County Building"
Scott Olson has a long report here, in the IBJ. It begins:The Center Township trustee is pushing to move the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - " Judge predicts issues with leaner Cass County budget"
In the Logansport Pharos Tribune yesterday, this story by Kelly Hawes - some quotes:Cass Superior Court II Judge Rick Maughmer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "No-shows plague jury trials in Indiana, Kentucky"
Harold J. Adams has the long story in today's Louisville Courier Journal. A few quotes:Though it is unusual for a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - Public Comments Being Accepted as Court Considers Possible Changes to the Senior Judge Program
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments from the public, bar and bench on possible changes to the senior judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Ind. Judges Ban Court Employees' Facebook, Twitter Postings"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 15th, here is the "Social Media and Social Networking Policy for Chambers’ Staff," for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court agrees to permit bulk distribution of and also remote access to the records of those courts using the Odyssey case management system
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, see also this entry in the Doxpop blog, discussing the order....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Ind. Judges Ban Court Employees' Facebook, Twitter Postings"
That is the headline to this story by Stephanie Rabiner on the national FindLaw Strategist website, that warns: "Get ready...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Within the last five years between $988,000 and $1,040,000 may have been paid to managers and workers who ran the post’s bingo games"
Archie Ingersoll has the story in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:FORT WAYNE – Five people were charged Wednesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court agrees to permit bulk distribution of and also remote access to the records of those courts using the Odyssey case management system
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court voted to make Odyssey bulk data available to third party vendors. Attached is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Knightstown judge sues to save town court"
On Feb. 21, 2011, the ILB posted this entry headed "Knightstown council wants new judge to be an attorney." On...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 12, this from an editorial today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Looks as if Greater...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Children to testify by closed-circuit TV in molest trial"
Mark Wilson has the story today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Some quotes:Two children won't have to directly face...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - Lawsuit filed challenging a labor provision of this year's budget bill on constitutional grounds
On August 31, AFSCME Council 62 filed a lawsuit challenging two chapters of the budget and appropriations bill (HEA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Appeal Filed On Big Long Lake Pier Ruling"
From WLKI, Friday, September 9th, 2011:(LAGRANGE) - A group of lake front property owners has petitioned the Department of Natural...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part I
Nearly 50 years ago, on Halloween night, October 31, 1963, a massive explosion rocked the State Fair Fair Coliseum in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - Clerk of Court will now again allow attorneys to pay their annual registration fee by check
Some of us were irked to learn that the new requirement that Indiana attorneys pay their annual registration online prohibits...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - New SD Ind. Magistrate Judge LaRue to be sworn-in tomorrow
From the press release:The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced that a formal swearing-in ceremony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Legal error delays work at Union County Courthouse: General Assembly's failure to set common wages as stalled courthouse drainage project"
Updating this ILB entry from August 18th, where the Richmond Palladium-Item reported:LIBERTY, Ind. -- An omission by the Indiana General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series providing hard-to-find background information on the 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Ind. Courts- Plowman bribery trial starts this week in federal court
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star's report here. A quote:Former City-County Councilman Lincoln Plowman's trial this week on federal bribery...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Did Martinsville boy know gun that killed his brother was loaded?" [Updated]
Charles Wilson of the AP reports on the bench trial underway today in Martinsville. A quote:Testimony began today before a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Delaware County courts' new social media policy discussed
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 5th, which includes a link to the Sept. 1st story headed "Delaware Circuit Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Monday, September 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - New court sought; new programs proposed
"New court for families sought: County awaits state decision on grant application" is the heading of a story by Mary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 05, 2011
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Just months after the Evansville Bar Association unveiled the restored superior courtroom inside the Old Courthouse in Downtown Evansville, it is at risk for water damage"
Some quotes from the story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Richard Gootee:The potential problem was first...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Gibson attorney pleads guilty to pornography, obstructing justice charges"
For background start with this ILB entry from Feb. 9, 2011. Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - Deaths, retirements
J. Patrick Endsley, United States Magistrate Judge, Retired, died Sept. 1, 2011. Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard Dailey, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Sept. 2nd, here are a number of stories: An editorial from the Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"
So reports Bill Engle today in the Richmond Palladium-Item. More from the story:They filed a lawsuit late Thursday in Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court adopts social networking policy
Here is the two-page policy, signed by all five Delaware Circuit Court judges. It begins:The code of Judicial conduct requires...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Dean Kruse accused of felony theft"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Angela Mapes Turner, who reported the lengthy Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Clark County's property-tax lawsuit to be heard Oct. 28"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports this afternoon in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Indiana Tax Court has scheduled a hearing on Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Dean Kruse accused of felony theft"
Rebecca S. Green has a brief report this afternoon in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, to be expanded in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Fifth fair lawsuit now pending"
WISH TV has posted this story this morning....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Pretrial diversion: Is it a judicial tool or a revolving door? Prosecutor's office gets much of its funding from fees paid by underage drinkers"
That is the headline to a great story in the Sunday Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$), reported by Laura Lane. (As this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Dean Kruse still faces many legal battles: Auctioneer has made good on many debts in effort to get license back"
A lengthy feature story in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Angela Mapes Turner, on former state Representative...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Knox City Council Considers Discontinuing City Court"
From K99.3 WKVI FM, dated Aug. 26th:The Knox City Council is considering doing away with the Knox City Court. Following...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Defense seeks to suppress video in Martinsville 11-year-old’s murder trial"
From a story dated August 23 in the Martinsville Reporter-Times (no reporter identified):Statements made by Nathan Butler, 11, related to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge Fundraiser Offers 'Favorable Ruling' For Donations"
The ILB is late reporting this. First there was the story last Friday - here is coverage from 6News' Derrik...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - Updated story on: "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison"
The Indianapolis Star has an updated version this morning of Jon Murray's story, first posted last evening. Some quotes:The Rush...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison: Experts question appropriateness of felony charge after student placed sex doll in school bathroom"
Updating this ILB entry from July 5th, and its update from the same day, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Legal setting for state fair stage collapse claims
Two stories from the IBJ outline the limits on claims: "Damage cap limits state's potential losses from concert tragedy" by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Feature on Clark County probation officer
Dale Moss of the Louisville Courier Journal has a feature story on Denise Poukish, a probation officer for Clark Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuits filed on behalf of couple in State Fair collapse seek at least $60M: Partners attended Sugarland show, but only one left fairgrounds alive"
That is the headline to this lengthy Indianapolis Star story today, byline Jon Murray. Some quotes:Friday, as two investigative consultants...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuits seek fairgrounds injunction"
WISH TV is reporting briefly on two suits filed in LaPorte County:... asking a local judge to issue an injunction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - ACLU sues in federal court "to block South Bend from spending $1.2 million to buy a Family Dollar store and selling the property for $1 to the local Roman Catholic diocese"
So reports the AP's Tom Coyle today in a story published in the Chicago Tribune. Some quotes:"We hope to protect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Plea deal reached in former Harrison sheriff Mike Deatrick's sexual-battery case"
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Grace Schneider has this story in today's Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Legal error delays work at Union County Courthouse: General Assembly's failure to set common wages as stalled courthouse drainage project"
Pam Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story that begins:LIBERTY, Ind. -- An omission by the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: "You can't keep a good building down": The Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison reopens
Updating this ILB entry from August 8th, WHAS11.com reports:MADISON, Ind. -- More than two years after a three-alarm fire heavily...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Corydon attorney arrested for manufacturing meth"
Matt Thacker reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:CORYDON — A Corydon attorney was arrested early Tuesday morning accused...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Cost of capital cases doesn't add up to the price paid by victims"
That is the headline to this editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Less than a week after a Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - Charlie White trial postposed again
Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar has the story - some quotes:Secretary of State Charlie White's criminal trial has been postponed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - "IMPD Officer David Bisard's trial could be delayed another year."
Deanna Dewberry of WISHTV had this story late last evening. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - IMPD Officer David Bisard's trial could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge hears pros, cons in voucher suit"
Niki Kelly has good coverage today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette of yesterday's hearing yesterday on a preliminary injunction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Vouchers before the bench August 11th
Expanded coverage by Charles Wilson of the AP of this morning's hearing on the voucher law challenge is now available....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Vouchers before the bench August 11th
Charles Wilson of the AP reports: A judge says he won't rule until next week on a request to block...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: The Indiana Public Defender Commission’s annual report for 2010-2011 is now available online
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this editorial today, headed "Eight years later, county still reaping...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Vouchers before the bench August 11th
Updating this ILB entry from August 8th, Indy6News reports this morning under the headline "School Vouchers In Demand As Lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Changes Proposed to Marion Criminal Law Local Rules"
See the Indianapolis Bar Association blog's entry here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Appeals court will be asked to consider release of grand jury transcript in homicide case"
So reports Sophia Voravong today in the Lafayette Journal Courier. The issue is "whether suspects charged with murder in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - The Indiana Public Defender Commission’s annual report for 2010-2011 is now available online
Access it here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - "You can't keep a good building down": The Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison reopens
Peggy Vlerebome of the Madison Courier has the happy story, along with a striking photo apparently taken over two years,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - Vouchers before the bench August 11th
From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's "The Week Ahead" column this morning:Indiana’s new voucher law goes before a judge in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lake Judge Stefaniak said he would not tolerate lawyers using race as an excuse to exclude whites from a jury"
That is a quote from a long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Bill Dolan, and headlined "Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "A year later, crash still reverberates: Bisard case changed many things, but the grief remains"
The heading is from a long story Saturday by Jon Murray in the Indianapolis Star. Read it here. For background,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "When did rape stop being rape?"
Recall the Muncie Central incident where "School officials did not call police in after the victim reported having been raped...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Seeking death penalty in Indiana is expensive, often unsuccessful"
Some quotes from Mark Wilson's very long story (that I can't even begin to summarize) in the Sunday Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Old drug forfeiture cases never die, nor fade away"
An article by Ball State prof Larry Riley in the Sunday Muncie Star-Press, relating the circumstances of one "drug forfeiture"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "How's trial going? Ask the 'shadow jurors'"
From Mary Kate Malone's long story in Saturday's South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND - With $10 million on the line in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Another document in the Meredith voucher law challenge
Updating the July 21st ILB entry headed Still more on "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law," which included links...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Porter County judges face increased caseloads"
Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper had guest commentary in the Sunday NWI Times, explaining the the average caseload increase...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Clark County officials hope suit will solve fiscal crisis"
In a lengthy story this weekend, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reported:Clark County officials hope a lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - Appeal of Bei Bei Shuai bond denial awaiting completion of briefing
As noted in this ILB entry from June 28, 2011 (one month ago), on June 6th, the day that "Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Late payment fee OK'd for violations"
From a brief item in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- Beginning Monday, a late payment fee of $25 will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - How does the death penalty appeals process work? [Updated]
If you are not an attorney, or do not do criminal or death row appeals, the process can be confusing....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Judge Robert H. Staton dies at 86 [Updated]
From today' obituary in the Indianapolis Star:Judge Staton had a distinguished career as an attorney, jurist, and author. He was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law" [Updated]
Okay, good news. Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the ILB has received and is posting the documents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - Long-time Kosciusko County judge dies at 83
From the Warsaw Times-Union:Long-time local judge Hon. Charles R. “Bob” Burner, who sat on the first bench of the Kosciusko...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Murder witness faces contempt trial: Prosecutors using unprecedented tactic to seek lengthy sentence"
From the July 20th New Albany News & Tribune, a long story by Matt Thacker. Some quotes:JEFFERSONVILLE — The cousin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law"
Reading Carrie Ritchie's story today in the Indianapolis Star, that begins "Two Indianapolis mothers are trying to join the state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Commissioners close Jackson courthouse: Air conditioning system fails"
The Seymour Tribune reports this morning:Jackson County Board of Commissioners closed the courthouse in Brownstown on Thursday because of air...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - Law School for Journalists
I spent the day at the 2nd annual Law School for Journalists, put on by the Indiana Courts. I met...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "In Debt Collecting, Location Matters"
If you couldn't access the $$$ WSJ story the ILB wrote about early yesterday on the Pike Twp. small claims...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Courts - "Ohio voters to decide issue of judges’ age"
By Indiana statute, appellate court judges must retire at age 75. Until this year's legislative session, many trial court judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "In Debt Collecting, Location Matters"
That is the headline of a $$$ lengthy WSJ story today by Jessica Silver-Greenberg. The dateline is Marion County Indiana....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Courts - "Feds, states in dispute over court interpreters;" and more from Indiana
Dave Collins of the AP has this very long story today. Here are some quotes:HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Annie Ling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: AG sues LaGrange County Clerk
Updating this July 13th ILB entry that quoted a long press release from Attorney General Zoeller, here is a long,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Legal challenges can cost taxpayers: Suits involving Medicaid, immigration have been filed"
Referencing this story from earlier today, a reader commented:This afternoon I noticed the article concerning some pending lawsuits possibly affecting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "It is not too late for prosecutors to dismiss this case."
That is a quote from the final paragraph of this op/ed today in the Indianapolis Star, authored by David Orentlicher...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - AG sues LaGrange County Clerk
From a long press release issued yesterday:INDIANAPOLIS - Today Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a civil suit against the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Court's gag order on Choate case far-reaching"
Susan Brown reported last evening for the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake Criminal Court Judge Diane Boswell's order "gagging" people...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - "When Judge Fran Gull recently took a 19-year-old drunk driver’s guilty plea, she asked the teen whether she knew her plea could affect her immigration status"
How the 2010 SCOTUS decision in Padilla v. Kentucky is being implemented in Indiana is the subject of a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Paoli Peaks sues landowner's heirs over trees: Ski resort says dispute actually is about rent"
Bruce C. Smith reports today in the Indianapolis Star - Here are some quotes:The trees on the hills of popular...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - "EFF and Five News Organizations Ask Indiana Court to Protect Anonymity of Indy Star Commenter"
From a lengthy March 3, 2011 story by Mikel Livingston of the Lafayette Journal Courier:A pair of recent court rulings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011
Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Incest charges refiled in ’02 Huntington case"
Rebecca S. Green reported July 7th in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Nearly 10 years after prosecutors dismissed a case against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Jeffrey Weisheit likely to get new lead defense attorney on Friday"
This story is an interesting commentary on death penalty representation requirements in Indiana. Mark Wilson reports in the Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Community Pharmacies files to enjoin FSSA 38% dispensing fee reduction
Updating this ILB entry from last Sunday (which includes the the complaint and the supporting brief, both filed July 1,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "IUPUI’s Center for Criminal Justice Research lands $405,000 grant to review effectiveness of Indiana’s criminal justice programs"
That is the headline from a news release received yesterday (that doesn't seem to be available online) that begins:Indianapolis—The Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 07, 2011
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County prosecutor, judges, sheriff receive bump in pay"
On June 17th the ILB posted this entry, that began:Updating this ILB entry from May 2, and the update from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Brizzi reports that disciplinary charges against him may be dropped
Updating this ILB entry from June 30th, here finally is a copy of hearing officer Judge Charles D. O'Connor's 15-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison: Experts question appropriateness of felony charge after student placed sex doll in school bathroom"
Updating this entry from this morning, Jon Murray of the IndyStar has now posted the 7-page charging document in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Federal Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the naturalization ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday, July 1, 2011"
Here, thanks to the Indiana State Bar Association, are photos of last Friday's annual naturalization ceremony. This is a festive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison: Experts question appropriateness of felony charge after student placed sex doll in school bathroom"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today about a Rushville incident that has led to national...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - Bail bond article from Evansville Courier & Press
Mark Wilson's informative story is available here in the Evansville C&P. Some quotes from the lengthy report:While state law dictates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 04, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "In an unusual move in a private lawsuit, the state of Indiana has weighed in on the side of WellPoint, joining its call for dismissal"
That quote is from a lengthy, front-page, above-the-fold story in today's Sunday Star, reported by Jeff Swiatek. More:Two shareholder lawsuits,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - Community Pharmacies files to enjoin FSSA 38% dispensing fee reduction
From the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance press release:This afternoon, the Community Pharmacies of Indiana and Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy filed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 03, 2011
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Notre Dame acts in two high-profile cases ILB has followed
"Notre Dame making changes to sexual assault response" is the heading to this long, detailed WISH TV/AP story. It begins:SOUTH...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 02, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law" [Updated]
Niki Kelly has the story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:The Indiana State Teachers Association filed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 01, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Courts - "Justice Ginsburg reflects on term, leadership role"
Joan Biskupic of USA Today has a nice interview with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - a sample:Ginsburg's new status on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - Disciplinary charges have been filed against the Hammond City Court Judge, Jeffrey A. Harkin
Here is the long news release from the Indiana Courts. A quote:Two of the three counts of misconduct include allegations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Brizzi reports that disciplinary charges against him may be dropped
Update - The ILB is attempting to obtain a copy of the hearing officer's recommendation in the Carl Brizzi matter....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - Brizzi reports that disciplinary charges against him may be dropped [Updated]
See the WISH TV story here. See this Oct. 20, 2009 ILB entry headed "Hearing Officer Appointed In Brizzi Matter."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - What might come down this week from our Supreme Court?
June 30th marks the end of our Supreme Court's fiscal and reporting year. What opinions might we see this week?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana's new expungement law
"Mercy for DWI driver overturned: Justices say Noble court lacks power"; Indiana's new expungement law" was the heading on an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - Concluding "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "
The ILB has a long list of entries on this story, which first broke in the April 10, 2010 WSJournal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Daniel Wilkes sentencing retrial ...
Updating this ILB entry from June 22nd, the appeal hearing of Daniel Ray Wilkes’ death sentence continues in Evansville and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Settlement offer is on the table in 8-year-old courthouse project legal fight"
That is the headline to this long "breaking news" story posted by Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor, on the Greene County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - Judges Association looking for nominations for annual award
Here is the press release. It begins:The Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for the 2011 Commendation for Excellence in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court adds new Evidence Rule 617
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 16, 2009, Thomas P. Sullivan, a partner at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - Extra info about Rotunda Filing in Indiana
IU Prof. Eric Rasmusen sends along this blog entry (see the original here):This is a quickie webpage with some extra...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Daniel Wilkes sentencing retrial ...
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries about the case of Wilkes v. State of Indiana, Mark Wilson of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - What about a Supreme Court petition for rehearing?
On June 16, 2011 the Supreme Court responded to a petition for rehearing in Charlie White, et al. v. Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Federal court challenge of Ind. immigration law begins"
Heather Gillers has expanded coverage this morning in the Indianapolis Star of yesterday's immigration law challenge before federal Judge Barker....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Federal court challenge of Ind. immigration law begins" [Updated twice]
Updating Friday's ILB entry, Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star posted this story at few minutes before the 2 pm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Fountain County in quandary over courthouse's murals"
A long story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Mikel Livingston, begins:Historic murals on the walls of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Allen Superior Court officials told the Allen County Council on Thursday that they would like to explore the idea of using technology to help the public maneuver through the court-system maze"
Vivian Sade has this interesting story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - some quotes:The idea for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - Surprise filing by US DOJ may extend timetable in Planned Parenthood case
Updating this entry yesterday, which includes a link to the US DOJ brief, Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "IU audit: 1 in 3 cocaine tests in criminal cases bad"
Updating yesterday's entry, here is Tim Evans full, front-page story in this morning's Indy Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "ACLU files suit over new immigration law"
Updating this ILB entry from May 26th, and this update from June 10th, Charles Wilson of the AP reports this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - "IU audit: 1 in 3 cocaine tests in criminal cases bad"
Looking forward to reading the full story in the Indy Star tomorrow. Tim Evans reports this afternoon that:Nearly one of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Judges Crack Down On Social Media Use Inside Courtrooms: Juror Caught Tweeting During Court Cases"
Updating this ILB entry from June 16th, it turns out there is an entire blog called Juries, with an entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Chevron and federal administrative agency v. state agency
Re the surprise brief filed last evening by the US DOJ, the AP's Ken Kusmer is now reporting:U.S. District Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: New budget bill puts judges' and prosecutors' pay raises in Chief Justice's court
Updating this ILB entry from May 2, and the update from May 8th, Chief Justice Shepard has now posted an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Chevron and federal administrative agency v. state agency
Updating this ILB entry from June 15th, Ken Kusmer of the AP reports on a brief filed last evening by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Judges Crack Down On Social Media Use Inside Courtrooms: Juror Caught Tweeting During Court Cases"
The quote from this earlier ILB entry today ended:If jurors ignore the judge and Tweet anyway, they could be held...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Experienced Attorneys to Lead Board of Law Examiners and State Public Defender's Office"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, a press release from the Supreme Court announces:The Indiana Supreme Court named two accomplished attorneys as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Tow companies accuse city of collusion, favoritism in awarding bids"
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from May 18th headed "Proposed city ordinance to target "predatory" towing practices," and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judges Crack Down On Social Media Use Inside Courtrooms: Juror Caught Tweeting During Court Cases"
From 6News:The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered trial courts to give strict instructions that jurors are not to use cellphones,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - New public defender named
Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2011, the ILB has learned that Steve Owens is the new state Public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - Chevron and federal administrative agency v. state agency [Updated]
Updating earlier ILB entries, interesting legal issues are developing in the Indiana Planned Parenthood case, per this story by AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Annual list of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the annual Order of Suspension of Certain Attorneys, etc.; filed May 26, 2011, has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Annual list of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements
Last year on May 18th the ILB posted this entry, linking to the then recently-posted (5/14/10) annual list of lawyers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Steve Johnson will be retiring from IPAC July 1
Steve Johnson will be retiring from Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council July 1. The ILB has seen no announcement, but a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Crown Point Courthouse campaign featured in latest Indiana Landmarks magazine"
Updating this June 3rd ILB entry quoting a story headed "Crown Point billionaire challenges public to patch up courthouse," today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit reappoints Southern Indiana Bankruptcy Judge Anthony Metz III to a second 14-year term
Brief story here in the Evansville C&P....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Defense attorney for death penalty case dies"
Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Timothy Dodd, an Evansville lawyer well-known as a defense attorney and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 11, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - FBI and federal prosecutors in South Bend dragged in to marital dispute
The story, headed "Charges Dropped In Facebook Spy Vs. Spy Case," is at the Smoking Gun website, with links to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "ACLU files suit over new immigration law"
Updating this ILB entry from May 26th, the Indianapolis Star today has a brief "status report," headed "Where Indiana's law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 10, 2011
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Hearing on Planned Parenthood funding cutoff this morning in federal court
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, that ended with the ILB comment that our AG seemed to be urging that Planned Parenthood...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lake County might cut public defender staff"
Some quotes from a story in the NWI Times today, reported by Bill Dolan:CROWN POINT | Lake County officials may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Monday, June 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Hearing on Planned Parenthood funding cutoff this morning in federal court
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has a post today on the Louisville Courier Journal Politics blog headed "Indiana’s Daniels doesn’t fade from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Hearing on Planned Parenthood funding cutoff this morning in federal court [Updated]
Jim Shella of WISH TV has posted this story on this morning's hearings, that concludes:Planned Parenthood of Indiana says that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Juvenile justice behind the curve?"
Susan Brown had the story this morning in the NWI Times. The long story begins:States are taking a hard look...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011
Environment - "Supreme Court Declines to Take GE Challenge of Superfund"
Lawrence Hurley reports on the NY Times website today in a story that begins:The Supreme Court decided today not to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011
Friday, June 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - Porter and Lake County courthouses in the news
"Porter County courthouse shut down by water main break" is the headline to this story today from James D. Wolf...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 03, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - Complete list of filing fees and costs
The St. Joseph Probate Court has posted online the complete, current, 7-page list of filing fees/costs collected by the clerks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Courts - More on "Ky. S.Ct: fathers of children conceived during affairs have parental rights"
Recall this ILB entry from last week, I had hoped to give the Indiana position, and thanks to an email...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Oral farm lease sprouts trouble: Farm dispute a lesson in what can be left in doubt without a written contract"
Virginia Rainsbottom had this interesting story in the May 29th South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:ARGOS -- Old-fashioned oral farm rental...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "U.S. District Court in Indianapolis names new magistrate judge"
Updating this March 2, 2011 ILB entry, a May 24th press release:The Hon. Denise K. LaRue Sworn in as Magistrate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "ACLU files suit over new immigration law"
In today's Indianapolis Star, Dan McFeely reports on the ACLU challenge to SEA 590. The Star includes a link to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Clark judges sue county council over budget cuts"
Some quotes from a story yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Ben Zion Hershberg:Clark County’s superior and circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - Again on: "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"
Updating a list of earlier ILB entries, the most recent from Oct. 7, 2010, John Scheibel reports today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Complaint against Hammond city attorney dismissed"
An odd story from Pete Nickeas of the NWI Times. As the story relates:"The complaint was considered by this office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge offers ‘accountability court’ to help ex-inmates stay out of jail"
A lengthy story today in the Bloomington Herald-Times ($$), reported by Laura Lane, includes this section:For the past few years,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - "New law gives juvenile judges means to intervene early"
This story by Maureen Hayden of CNHI news, subheaded "New law gives juvenile judges means to intervene early", reports:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "State begins to lay out case for Bisard blood evidence"
Updating yesterday's entry, Charles Wilson of the AP reported last evening:The medical assistant who drew blood from Bisard after the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "State begins to lay out case for Bisard blood evidence"
Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar tweeted a few minutes ago:Attys finally going over their arguments @ the #Bisard hearing. Lots...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 20, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Indiana State Capitol Police are investigating harassing phone calls and email messages directed to the Indiana Supreme Court following a controversial ruling issued last Thursday"
Dan Carden's NWI Times report from late this afternoon continues:Police would not say how many calls and messages have been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - Nominees in 7th Circuit remain in limbo
"Posts look less likely for 2 judicial nominees" is the headline to this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story from Sunday, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Proposed Tippecanoe protocols urge kinder, gentler divorces"
A long story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Sophia Voravong. Some quotes:All Indiana counties are required to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County aims to collect unpaid court service fees"
Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier has a story today that begins:Officials who work with residents processed through Tippecanoe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 15, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judicial Qualifications Commission Files Misconduct Charges Against Hamilton Superior Court Judge"
Here is the news release from the Indiana Courts. Here is the 5-page "Notice of the institution of formal proceedings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - "How federal agents busted prostitution ring"
This Elkhart Truth story today links to:The criminal affadavit filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana last week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. courts - More on: PPIN files for temporary restraining order and injunction in U.S. District Court
Heather Gillers and Jon Murray report this morning in the Indianapolis Star that the TRO ruling be issued early this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Ind. courts - PPIN files for temporary restraining order and injunction in U.S. District Court
Late this afternoon, at 4:38 PM, shortly after Governor Daniels announced that he had signed HEA 1210 into law,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Courts - "Courts nationwide hold hearings with video"
Colleen Long reports in this long AP article in the Sunday San Francisco Chronicle that begins:George Villanueva, charged with first-degree...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011
Courts - "Massachusetts Turns on Camera for Court Proceedings"
Fascinating project underway in Massachusetts. Here is the OpenCourt webpage. It says: "May 9. Today in First Session: arraignments, new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 09, 2011
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: New budget bill puts judges' and prosecutors' pay raises in Chief Justice's court
Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long editorial today headed "Chief Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Beech Grove City Court Judge admonished by Judicial Qualifications Commission"
ILB readers may remember this Feb. 13, 2011 entry, headed "Wrap-up of: Another 'traffic court judges behaving badly' story," about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Comment Period Open for Proposed Marion County Probate Rules"
IndyBar news has the details. Comments will be accepted until June 1, 2011....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Courts merger might shed politics, trim costs"
Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times, in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County officials hope legislation designed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Changes this year made to automated record keeping fee used by the Court to fund JTAC project
Again this year a request was before the General Assembly to raise the automated recordkeeping fee, collected by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Chief Justice Shepard in hospital
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday morning, Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer has announced this morning:I've received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Feb. bar exam results out
Access them here. I do not see Senator Mike Delph......Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - New budget bill puts judges' and prosecutors' pay raises in Chief Justice's court
The new budget (HEA 1001), according to a summary from Speaker Bosma's office, "Temporarily (for 2 years) freezes legislator salaries...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard in hospital
That according to this Friday, April 29th story by Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press, headed "Evansville Bar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Five Republican groups sued in Durham bankruptcy"
Carrie Ritchie is reporting in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:Five Republican political organizations have been sued because...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Legislature votes to eliminate judicial retirement age of 70"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports:The House and Senate agreed Thursday to eliminate the mandatory retirement age for Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Bar Association Responds to Criticism of Marion County Circuit Court Judge
The ILB has just received this press release from the Indianapolis Bar Ass'n. Speaking as a member of the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Blogger Jailed; Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Judge"
That was the first story from Eagle County News, on March 11th. Some quotes from the beginning of the long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - Charlie White hearing in progress before Judge Rosenberg [Updated]
Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar just tweeted: "Judge denies White's motion to stay challenge." Perhaps, denied motion to stay civil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Should a judge be able to select the copier for his court?
Updating this ILB entry from April 17th, Ken de la Bastide reports today in the Kokomo Tribune in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Generally, it is not a good idea for a judge to hire a family member or friend as a court employee or to appoint them to an administrative position."
That is from the beginning of this article in Indiana Court Times, authored by Adrienne Meiring, who is not further...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - Charlie White files for stay
White asks Judge Rosenberg to stay his civil case until a criminal case pending in Hamilton County is resolved, or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Merit selection for Lake judges heads to governor"
HB 1288 is "ready for enrollment." Although, as Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times, it requires merit selection...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge orders recount panel to explain White lag"
Carrie Ritchie and Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star report this evening:A Marion County judge has ordered the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge Recovering After Being Hit By Car"
From Eagle County 93.3 FM:(Penntown, Ind.) – The driver who hit and injured a Dearborn County judge Saturday has been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Secretary of State appeals ruling sending Charlie White case back to recount commission
Updating yesterday's ILB entries, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indy Star reports today:Under a bill the state Senate passed Thursday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - Secretary of State appeals ruling sending Charlie White case back to recount commission
Charles Wilson of the AP is reporting late today in a brief story:INDIANAPOLIS — Embattled Indiana Secretary of State Charlie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Hamilton Superior Court Judge William Hughes arrested on DUI charge
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 2, 2010, Robert Annis reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Secretary of State's wife seeks public defender"
Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star posted this story at 2:35 PM. Some quotes:The wife of Indiana Secretary of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: "Thousands in county owe back court fees"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, Lafayette attorney Doug Masson (Masson's Blog) has sent the ILB this note:Thanks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Thousands in county owe back court fees"
Allison Tyra reports today in the Shelby News:For the past few weeks, the Shelby County Clerk's office has been bombarded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Should a judge be able to select the copier for his court?
Or should the choice be made by the County Commissioners or County Council? That is an issue in Howard County,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Toxicology audit finds 10 percent error rate: Attorneys call for Supreme Court to intervene in cases involved in audit, which found 10 percent error rate"
Here is the long list of ILB entries on the state toxicology lab scandal. This new, lengthy story today from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: What about NFP opinions?
On April 11 the ILB posted this entry, asking "Should Appellate Rule 65 be changed, and if so, how?" The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Husband of Switzerland prosecutor charged with attacking referee at AAU game"
From the Madison Courier, this story reported by Evan Shields begins:The husband of Switzerland County Prosecutor Monica Hensley was arrested...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: What about NFP opinions?
On April 11 the ILB posted this entry, asking "Should Appellate Rule 65 be changed, and if so, how?" The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Judge tosses suit over asset forfeitures"
Updating this ILB entry from April 6th, among the items in an April 13th Fort Wayne Journal Gazette "Furthermore" editorial:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Former GOP leader pleads guilty to drinking, driving"
Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon in a story that begins:A contrite Jim Kittle, the former head...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Ex-lawyer admits bilking clients"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports:A former lawyer pleaded guilty Monday morning in Allen County Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - What about NFP opinions?
The Indiana Court of Appeals does not "publish" all of its opinions. Appellate Rule 65(A) sets out the criteria for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 11, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: An update on the Indiana statute and the federal sex offender act (SORNA)
Updating this January 30, 2011 ILB entry, Sentencing Law Blog had an entry April 9th that began: "This new Wall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2011
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Friend: Woman who tried suicide cried as baby died"
Charles Wilson of the AP filed this story this evening on the Shuai hearing that took place today and may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Charges in death of fetus should be dropped, experts say"
Updating the entry from this morning, Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star is reporting on this afternoon's hearing. Some quotes:An...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Charges in death of fetus should be dropped, experts say: Medical groups see danger in prosecuting woman who took poison while pregnant"
Updating this ILB entry from April 2nd, the AP reports that: "Bei Bei Shuai’s hearing is set for today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Proposed increases in the automated recordkeeping fee an issue again this year
Updating this ILB entry from March 31st, the text of the amendment to SB 301 proposed and adopted at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - "What happens when cases get bogged down in court? ‘Lazy judge motions’ have been filed 11 times in Monroe since 2000"
Another great story today ($$) from Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times. A quote from the long story:Complaints about judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Charges in death of fetus should be dropped, experts say: Medical groups see danger in prosecuting woman who took poison while pregnant"
From Shari Rudavsky's story today in the Indianapolis Star:When Bei Bei Shuai swallowed poison in December, she was focused on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Convicted sex offender Mike Haughee facing forgery charge"
That is the headline today to a story in the Chesterton Tribune, updating a very long list of earlier ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Former Vanderburgh prosecutor censured, but not charged in drug case"
From the Evansville Courier & Press, this story, reported by Mark Wilson, that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission suspended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Spencer County, AK Steel approach trial on tax deal: A jury may soon decide whether AK Steel will pay Spencer County more than $20 million in back taxes"l
This story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Mark Wilson. Also posted by the C&P, the May...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Courts - Proposed increases in the automated recordkeeping fee an issue again this year
Again this year a request is before the General Assembly to raise the automated recordkeeping fee, collected by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Clark court consolidation passes Senate: Bill heads back to Indiana House for approval"
Braden Lammers reports today in the Clark County News & Tribune:INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would allow for the consolidation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "One day: 45 cases in juvenile court"
Dann Denny of the Bloomington Herald-Times has this long story today ($$). It begins:A black-robed Judge Steve Galvin is sitting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Convicted rapist’s appeal heard at VU School of Law"
Both NWI newspapers covered the oral argument held Monday by a traveling panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Justices idle local lawyer accused of bilking clients"
Updating this Feb. 15th entry headed "State moves to suspend accused Roanoke lawyer," this story this morning in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "West Lafayette police shooting raises mental health issues"
Good story today by Sophia Voravang of the Lafayette Journal Courier about difficulties of law enforcement and judicial system in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Fort Wayne Airport defends handbill policies in face of lawsuit
Updating this ILB entry from March 12, 2011, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - COA panel hears oral argument at Indiana State student union
Lisa Trigg reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star:TERRE HAUTE — In the latest episode of “Appeals on Wheels,” three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Starke County Prosecutor to Promote Bench Trials to Save County Money"
From K99.3 WKVI FM yesterday, this story:Starke County Prosecutor, Nicholas Bourff, is in his third month on the job and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Yorktown court race centers on 'lay judge' debate"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 3rd, Nick Werner reported yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press, in a long story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - Madison courthouse rebuilding hits snag
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from July 17, 2009, Sara Denhart of the Madison Courier reported yesterday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Are Delaware County "riding bailiffs" endangered?
A long Walker/Roysdon column today in the Muncie Star-Press begins:Are Delaware County officials using local government's current budget-cutting fervor to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Courts - "Welcome to Debtors' Prison, 2011 Edition " [Updated]
Today's WSJ has this long story by Jessica Silver-Greenberg. Here is a quote:More than a third of all U.S. states...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Clark County Council again makes budget cuts: Courts, clerk say they might not be able to operate later in the year"
Updating yesterday's entry on Clark County budget woes, see this story today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - Town court (or less) issue raises head again
Remember this story from Dec. 1, 2010, headed ""Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor’s Money Request Was OK"
Eagle Country News 93.3 FM, covering SE Ind., N. Ky. add SW Ohio, reports today:(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Dearborn County Prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Clark County Council again makes budget cuts: Courts, clerk say they might not be able to operate later in the year"
Here is the story from the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, reported by Braden Lammers. Here is the section on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Fort Wayne Airport defends handbill policies in face of lawsuit
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 26, 2011, Rebecca S. Green has this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Noble courthouse bans cell phones"
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Noble County Sheriff Doug Harp has banned cell phones from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - Applications being accepted for state public defender position
This release from Feb. 16, 2010 announced:After serving as the Public Defender of Indiana for nearly 30 years, Susan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - Independent research by judges
The ILB has had a number of entries on the question of independent research by judges, including this one from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Oral arguments at Jeffersonville High School on Wednesday in a criminal case that could impact thousands of home incarcerations across the state"
Yesterday' oral argument in the case of Mario Brown v. State of Indiana (see summary here in Upcoming Oral Arguments)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indiana Super Lawyers . . .
A reader writes about the 2011 Indiana Super Lawyers that there are a lot of great Indiana lawyers on there,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Practitioner questions to COA staff attorneys
Yesterday's entry on the Court of Appeals' recent requirement that most all questions now be posed in the form of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lafayette real estate broker has been charged with 13 felonies after a yearlong investigation found she had forged client signatures in an attempt to qualify for tax breaks on properties"
Some quotes from a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier by Mikel Livingston:Brenda K. Hatfield, 46, was charged Monday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Practitioner questions to COA staff attorneys
If you have a case pending before the Indiana Court of Appeals and have tried to call one of their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies?
Updating earlier ILB entries (the most recent from Jan. 24, 2011), today the Supreme Court has posted this notice -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Friday, March 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Suit against NCAA now in court in Indy"
The Indianapolis Star is reporting:A federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA's rules on college scholarships for student-athletes across the country has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Courts - "Judiciary Promises More Budget Cuts"
That is the headline to this March 3, 2011 story in the New York Law Journal, reported by Joel Stashenko,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Brizzi Disciplinary Complaint Moves Forward: Briefs Filed In Misconduct Case"
So reports 6News reporter Derrik Thomas. See the story here. The story also includes links to: (1) the Hearing Officer's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Rulings could chill online expression"
Updating this ILB entry from March 2, 2011, Mikel Livingston of the Lafayette Journal Courier has this story today. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Lawyer charged with sneaking phone to inmate"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, Sophia Voravong has a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier that begins:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "U.S. District Court in Indianapolis names new magistrate judge"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 28th, the USDC for the SD Ind. has now posted a press release...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Responsibility of IndyStar and Ind.Bus.Journal to provide identities of readers who posted comments?
I know from my email that there is a lot of interest from attorney-readers in seeing Marion Superior Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Robing ceremony of Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth set for Tuesday, March 8th
From a press release:Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth’s formal robing ceremony will take place in the Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - Court article reaffirms budget mandate authority of local judges
An article today on the Indiana Courts website, from the Indiana CourtTimes, a publication of the court, appears to reaffirm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - "U.S. District Court in Indianapolis names new magistrate judge"
The IndyStar has the story here. A quote:"Denise K. LaRue, an employment law attorney in Indianapolis, will fill the new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Brant Parry takes over Howard Superior 2"
Mike Fletcher reports in the Kokomo Tribune:Attorney Brant Parry is following in his father’s footsteps. The son of former Howard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints new Portland City Court judge"
From the Muncie Star-Press: "Gov. Mitch Daniels on Friday announced the appointment of Republican Donald C. Gillespie as judge of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lawyer charged with sneaking phone to inmate"
Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A Lake County-based attorney is accused of providing a cell phone to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Id. Courts - Supreme Court seeks comments on mortgage foreclosure best practices
The Supreme Court has today posted this order, filed Feb. 23, seeking public comment, though May 30, 2011, on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Distinguished judges to preside at IU Maurer School of Law Moot Court finals"
They include, according to this IU release:Judging the final round Friday are Judge Michael Kanne of the U.S. Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Jeffersonville redistricting opponent says Census data supports lawsuit" [Updated]
A Feb. 23rd story by Ben Zion Hershberg in the Louisville Courier Journal begins:A man who has filed suit over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Appeals Court Tackles Tough Social Media Questions"
It took place on Thursday, February 24th at 3:00 PMLamar M. Crawford v. State of Indiana (49A05-1006-CR-377) - Appellant, Lamar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Courts - How should trial courts best deal with self-represented litigants?
Delaware County Judge Marianne Vorhees has written this article, "Best Practices in Dealing with Self-Represented Litigants," for an Indiana Courts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court sets date for Judge Young's 30-day suspension
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 14th, WISH TV reminds us this morning that this is the day Judge Young...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Many suspended drivers still behind the wheel"
A few quotes from a WTHR 13 Eyewitness News story by Steve Jefferson last evening:Rodney Roscoe is one of Indiana's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - Knightstown council wants new judge to be an attorney
John Hodge reported Feb. 19th for the New Castle Courier Times:KNIGHTSTOWN - The new judge for the Knightstown Town Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Landlords face contempt ruling on house's lead cleanup"
Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a judge has ordered the landlords of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Allen County settles lawsuit with abortion provider"
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, including this one from Aug. 13, 2010, Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "711 St. Joseph County residents who ignored jury questionnaires ordered to court"
A story in the Feb. 19th South Bend Tribune, reported by Mary Kate Malone, begins:A local judge has ordered more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Debate on containing hog virus may yet have long way to go" [Updated]
Fascinating, lengthy story today by Jeff Swiatek in the Indianapolis Star business section. It begins:Three years ago, TDM Farms, one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Elkhart County's judges are looking for a new child-support commissioner after their first one resigned under fire earlier this month"
Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth has the story today. Some quotes:Mona Biddlecome resigned Feb. 11, just days after the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Family criticizes Notre Dame in second sex attack case" [Updated]
The ILB had a number of entries last year on Notre Dame, its Security Police and the sexual attack of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Appeals court puts hold on Simon estate dispute"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on the Melvin Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Long-Time Public Defender of Indiana, Susan K. Carpenter, Retires"
A press release issued today by the Indiana Courts announces:After serving as the Public Defender of Indiana for nearly 30...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Workplace shooter gets 17 years"
Updating this March 11, 2010 ILB entry, headed "Timing was terrible on guns at work bill," James D. Wolf Jr....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ind. Courts - "State moves to suspend accused Roanoke lawyer"
So reports Rebecca S. Green in this story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. This follows on a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - David Camm motion filed with Court of Appeals
Janelle MacDonald reports today for WAVE3 in a story headed "Camm lawyers ask appeals court to step in." Some quotes:[David...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Budget cuts end free lunch for Lake County civil court juries"
IU-Indy Law Prof Joel Schumm sends a note about yesterday's ILB entry that quoted from Bill Dolan's NWI Times story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Wrap-up of: Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story
Some of you may remember this ILB entry from Oct. 29, 2010, which read in full:WISH TV 8 had a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Budget cuts end free lunch for Lake County civil court juries"
Bill Dolan had a NWI Times story on Feb. 11th that began:CROWN POINT | It's feast or famine for Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary
The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills selected to be of interest to the judiciary which were heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - Henry Superior Court Judge Peyton recovering
Elizabeth Lundblad reports in the New Castle Courier Times:As Judge Michael Peyton remains hospitalized, a senior judge has been appointed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Putting toxicology errors on trial"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 7th, Mark Alesia and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star have a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Cell phone lockers approved for Porter County courthouses"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 8th, the NWI Times has an editorial today that begins:The Porter County commissioners are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "A Muncie man who pleaded guilty -- but mentally ill -- in a 2005 attack has received no treatment or counseling of any kind during his more-than-four years in prison."
Douglas Walker has the story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:MUNCIE -- A Muncie man who pleaded guilty --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - Continuing with : "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 15, 2010, Andrea Howe reported yesterday in the Princeton Daily Clarion in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Hoosier lawyers get waiting period before contacting victims"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18, 2010, about the 30-day waiting period the Supreme Court imposed Jan. 1, 2011...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ind. Courts - Mandatory retirement age for trial court judges?
This Friday, February 11th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 9 am in Rm. 130, to hear several bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Ind. Courts - Comments open on court rule changes until March 25th
See the notice here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Errors found in Indiana state lab toxicology tests: Mistakes that audit uncovered could lead to overturned verdicts"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 6th, Mary Kate Malone of the South Bend Tribune reports today on the impact...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana for the first time has seated a federal grand jury outside of Indianapolis"
Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press has an interesting story today - some quotes:Federal officials say having a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Cell phone lockers approved for Porter County courthouses"
Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:VALPARAISO | Cell phones were banned 3.5 years ago from the three courthouse...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary
The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills selected to be of interest to the judiciary which were heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Errors found in Indiana state lab toxicology tests: Mistakes that audit uncovered could lead to overturned verdicts"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 3rd, the Elkhart and Lafayette papers today report on the local impact of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - Lawyer suspended in 2008 sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing from the trust fund accounts of 23 clients
Nick Schneider of the Greene County Daily World has the story that begins:An Evansville attorney with Greene County ties has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Help, Google Knows About My Speeding Ticket "
Fascinating item this morning in the WSJ, in the Career Q&A column by Elizabeth Garone. It begins:Q: In early 2009...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "I know it's how I got the job, but merit selection would be better"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 27th, Jon Seidel of the Gary Post-Tribune writes this afternoon:Most of Lake County’s judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "All judges should be lawyers"
The Indiana Courts press office has distributed to the media this opinion piece by Judge Mark Stoner, Marion Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Indiana hospitals taking on the feds over indigent care"
Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Indiana's hospital heavyweights are taking on the feds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Errors found in Indiana state lab toxicology tests: Mistakes that audit uncovered could lead to overturned verdicts"
Updating a long list of earlier toxicology entries, Mark Alesia and Tim Evans report today in a lengthy story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge: Not enough jurists for cases in Elkhart County"
So reports Justin Leighty today in the Elkhart Truth:GOSHEN -- Elkhart County has the equivalent of 10.5 judges doing the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Ind. Courts - Court closures
Marion County courts closed today; SD Indiana on a 2-hour delay. ILB: I live in Indy very close to downtown...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Courts - Appellate Courts closed Wednesday
This just in:The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and related agencies, including the Clerk's Office, will be closed on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - An update on the Indiana statute and the federal sex offender act (SORNA)
The ILB had a very long entry on July 10, 2010 that was headed "Judges agree that the attorney general’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary
The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills selected to be of interest to the judiciary which were heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Ind. Courts - Judge James D. Humphrey, Circuit Court of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, appointed to the Board of Directors of United Community Bancorp
From a press release today:LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community Bancorp (the "Company") (Nasdaq: UCBA) today announced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Paternity affidavits challenged: New rule discriminates against them, says suit by foreign nationals" [Updated]
Carrie Richie reports today in the Indianapolis Star about a suit brought in federal court by the Indiana ACLU against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: State Road 135 land annexation dispute before Supreme Court today
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 20th about the Supreme Court oral argument heard on the 20th in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "I know it's how I got the job, but merit selection would be better"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25th, Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports:A Senate committee Wednesday voted to terminate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne Airport defends handbill policies in face of lawsuit
Rebecca S. Green has this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The long story begins:A local Army combat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "I know it's how I got the job, but merit selection would be better"
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake Superior Court Judge Julie Cantrell said she would like...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Five apply to be Wells Circuit Court judge
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on the judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - Updating: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies? [Updated]
Updating an entry posted by the ILB earlier this afternoon, the ILB has received two notes from readers:Reader #1. [I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - Five apply to be Wells Circuit Court judge
Dave Schultz reports in the Bluffton News-Banner:Gov. Mitch Daniels’ legal staff will interview five candidates this week for the upcoming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies?
Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, Jan. 20th, 2011, that quoted a letter stating that in Indiana "admission to practice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011
Ind. Courts - Marilou Wertzler, 89, Reporter of the Courts, dies
From the obituary in the Muncie Star-Press:Marilou Wertzler, 1922-2011, former Reporter for Supreme and Appellate Courts, State of Indiana, passed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary
The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary heard in committee last week, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 22, 2011
Ind. Courts - Legislation proposes independent toxicology agency
Updating a long list of earlier toxicology entries, Mark Alesia and Tim Evans report today in the Indianapolis Star in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Indiana Courts - Totals now available for Nov. 2, 2010 Indiana court races
Totals for Indiana Court of Appeals retention races. (Remember that Districts 1, 2, and 3 each cover only 1/3 of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - U.S. attorney still focusing on public corruption
A brief quote from a story by Christin Nance Lazerus in the Gary Post Tribune:HAMMOND -- David Capp was the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies? [Updated]
Here is the answer to the question posted earlier today re the authority of Indiana ALJs to grant pro hac...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - State Road 135 land annexation dispute before Supreme Court today
The Johnson County Daily Journal has made available the briefs in one of the three cases the Supreme Court heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lake commissioners favor bill to appoint judges: 'It takes some of the politics out of the courts'"
Chelsea Schneider Kirk reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:The Lake County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to support legislation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out of state attorneys appearing before their agencies?
I received this note from a reader last Friday and sent an inquiry to the Court, but still haven't heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Starke County Prosecutor Replaces Chief Deputy Prosecutor Todd Wallsmith" [Updated]
From Kankakee Valley K99.3 WKVI FM, published Jan. 19, 2011:WKVI has learned that new Starke County Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - New tax court judge takes office but robing ceremony won't be until March 8, 2011
A press release announces that new Tax Court Judge Martha Wentworth is already at work:Ms. Martha Blood Wentworth will take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ind. Courts - Some thoughts about Indiana NFP opinions; isn't it time to abolish all distinctions?
On Jan. 5th, the ILB posted this entry, headed "In Illinois, "Can you cite to unpublished opinions?" What about Indiana?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary
As in the last few years, the Indiana Judicial Center has prepared summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Kiely stepping up to lead, expand Vanderburgh drug court services"
Mark Wilson's story in the Evansville Courier & Press begins:After nearly 10 years overseeing Vanderburgh County's Drug Court, Judge Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit hears oral argument re "whether newspapers have a constitutional right to stream entire high school sporting events online"
Michael Tarm of the AP has this story in the Washington Post Jan. 14, 2001. A sample:The case pits community...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Mistrial declared when jurors read paper"
From KICKS96, this story that shows it doesn't take a cellphone for jurors to get in trouble:(Connersville, IN) A Fayette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on legal issues in Bisard case
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, where the ILB linked to a copy of Prosecutor Curry's motion to dismiss,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - Temporary procedures for selection of special judges
The Supreme Court has filed an order creating temporary (transitional) procedures for the selection of special judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: What does it mean to be suspended without automatic reinstatement?
Yesterday I posted this ILB entry, referencing the Jan. 10, 2011 "Published order granting conditional reinstatement" to Marc C. Laterzo,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - Here is the text of the 2011 State of the Judiciary
Access it here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - Watch CJ today at 2:30 EST
Reminder: The Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard will deliver the 2011 State of the Judiciary to a joint...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "New location for Marion County traffic court aims to ease frustrations and bolster efficiency"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 30, 2010, the relocated Marion County Traffic Court opened yesterday. WTHR13 was there, here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Appeals Court Hears Case Against Tax Help Company: Company Accused Of Misleading Customers"
Yesterday's oral argument before the Court of Appeals in the case of JK Harris & Company, LLC, vs. Ronald Sandlin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard changes speech title; here is the backstory
When the ILB learned on Sunday that the CJ's press office was announcing a change to what had become an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Murder trial awry: Suspect hits his lawyer"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 14, 2010, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:FORT WAYNE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Plea deals trump trials in Indiana"
Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal has reviewed recent Indiana Trial Court Statistics for this lengthy story dated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2011
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge to hear complaints about ex-prosecutor Brizzi"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 9, 2009, headed "Disciplinary complaint filed against Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi," Carrie Richie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge blocks discovery into aspiring lawyers' mental health"
Leigh Jones of the National Law Journal reported on Jan. 4, 2011 in a story that begins:A federal judge has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Important Notice re Indiana Appellate Rule 45
The ILB has just received this alert via the ISBA Appellate Section:West Publishing inadvertently deleted Appellate Rule 45(B)(2), (B)(3), and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - Public defenders highlighted at Elkhart County funeral
Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth has a very long story today on the role public defenders: it begins with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - "New Tippecanoe clerk says, 'I don't'"
Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today:The Tippecanoe County clerk's office is no longer offering marriage ceremonies --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Judge chosen for Clarksville town court"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 28, 2010, the Town of Clarksville now has not only decided not to scrape...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit over Greensburg short-hair rule may be a long shot"
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has a good story yesterday on high school's regulation of hair length. Some quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practice posted on Indiana Courts website
A document identified as "Trial Court Resources: Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practices," was posted on the Indiana Courts website on Jan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Unless there is a change in state law, Howard Superior Court 4 Judge George Hopkins will be ineligible to run for re-election in 2012"
That is the lede to this Dec. 29th story by Ken de la Bastide in the Kokomo Tribune. More from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011
Ind. Courts - "US attorney job poses challenges for Hogsett"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports in a story that begins:Longtime Indiana Democratic insider Joe Hogsett acknowledges his new job...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State files to block lawsuit naming prosecutors"
Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:County prosecutors should be immune from a lawsuit alleging that they violated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - "New location for Marion County traffic court aims to ease frustrations and bolster efficiency"
Carrie Richie reports today in the Indianapolis Star about the new location of the Marion County Traffic Court, starting Jan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - New judges in Boone, Shelby counties
Two announcements today from the Governor:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of J. Jeffrey Edens as judge of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Clarksville may scrap its town court"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 26th, Braden Lammers reports in the New Albany News & Tribune on the Dec....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Ind. Courts "Notre Dame University President Jenkins breaks silence on Seeberg allegations"
Updating this Dec. 16, 2010 ILB entry, which was headed "Prosecutor won't file sex assault charges against Notre Dame player,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Law remains Stan Levco's love: Outgoing prosecutor reflects on his tenure"
A very long story Dec. 25th in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Mark Wilson, on the career of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Drug court coming to end in Tippecanoe County"
A long story Dec. 25th in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Sophia Voravong, began:Tippecanoe County's Adult Drug Court will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Clarksville may scrap its town court"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 23rd, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune reports today:CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 26, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - At least one Indiana county will end courthouse weddings
Tom Coyne of the AP reported this news on Christmas Day. Some quotes:[After describing a wedding in a small room...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - A focus on the courts of Franklin and Ripley counties
Debbie Blank of the Batesville Herald-Tribune has a story today, Dec. 25th, that makes very good use of recent court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clarksville may scrap its town court"; ILB observation
Following up on this Dec. 22, 2010 ILB entry, Ben Zion Hershberg reports in today's Louisville Courier Journal:The Clarksville Town...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne officials decide not to pursue city court
Updating a now long list of stories, the most recent from yesterday, Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Jounral Gazette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - Martha Wentworth named new Tax Court judge [Updated]
Apparently the Governor issued a news release, but the ILB has not received it, and the announcement is not yet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Bren Simon on Tuesday asked the Indiana Court of Appeals to halt action in the lawsuit against her over Melvin Simon's disputed will"
Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The widow of the shopping mall magnate argues that the judge in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - Another story weighing in on the value of city and town courts
The recent recent ILB entry on this issue was this one from Dec. 18, 2010, headed "Allen County Prosecutor Karen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge Friedlander donates Supreme Court memorabilia to IU Maurer School of Law"
Here is the news release from Indiana University. The items donated include:74 signatures of the U.S. Supreme Court justices who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Maintaining the Chronological Case Summary"
The Indiana Courts website today features a Dec. 1, 2010 article by Doyal McLemore on the chronological case summary (CSS)....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Hendricks Co. prosecutor files charges in Carmel abuse case"
Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon:DANVILLE – Hendricks County filed misdemeanor charges against two former Carmel High...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Stll more on: "Clark County Legal Self-Help Center has a green light, even if full judicial support is yet to be determined"; Marion County observations
Updating this ILB entry from May 27, 2010, Ben Zion Hershberg reported Dec. 17th in the Louisville Courier Journal:Individuals and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Brizzi spokesman quits after DUI arrest"
Updating this ILB entry from April 21, 2010, the Indianapolis Star reports today:The former spokesman for Marion County Prosecutor Carl...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards said her office will not assist the proposed Fort Wayne city court, limiting the types of offenses that could be tried there"
Adding to the growing list of ILB entries on city and town courts (the most recent of which was Dec....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor won't file sex assault charges against Notre Dame player"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune is now reporting that:St. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court hears oral argument in Brunner appeal
Re the oral argument this morning at 10:30 AM before the Supreme Court in the case of Jeffrey Brunner v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Manchester May Nix Town Court"
Yesterday the ILB had this entry, headed "Fremont To Fight State Efforts To Change Town Courts." Today this report by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court hears oral argument in Desmond Turner appeal
Oral argument was heard this morning at 9:00 AM before the Indiana Supreme Court in the case of Desmond Turner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Fremont To Fight State Efforts To Change Town Courts"
From WLKI this afternoon:(FREMONT) - A possible effort in the General Assembly to change the operation of town courts around...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"
Updating this ILB entry from July 14, 2010, Andrea Howe of the Princeton Daily Clarion reports today in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Indiana Clerk's holiday schedule
The Office of the Indiana Clerk of the Court of Appeals & Supreme Court will be closed Thursday and Friday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Retirement Ceremony to Honor Indiana Tax Court Judge Thomas G. Fisher
The ceremony will take place this Friday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 am. See the press release here for more information....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Editorial details pros and cons of creating Fort Wayne city court
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has an editorial looking at the pros and cons of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Murder trial awry: Suspect hits his lawyer"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story that begins:FORT WAYNE – The trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money for ordinance violations, rather than going through the regular county court system"
Updating Saturday's ILB entry, about efforts to establish a city court in Fort Wayne, where the ILB asked:So which is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money for ordinance violations, rather than going through the regular county court system"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 1, 2010, it does look like the Indiana Court's proposal for revamping the courts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 11, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Toxicology gaffes likely to affect cases: Early audit finds high incidence of lax standards"
Here is the list of ILB toxicology entries. The ongoing blood test audit is discussed in these entries from Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake County courthouse renamed in honor of Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 22, 2010, Lori Caldwell reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Lawyers, judges, county and city...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 05, 2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State public defender's office made an unsuccessful bid to persuade Vanderburgh Judge to let a different judge hear an appeal"
Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The attorneys in convicted murderer Daniel Ray Wilkes' trial became witnesses...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - How are forfeitures handled in Howard County?
A lengthy story today in the Kokomo Perspective details how forfeitures are handled by the Howard County prosecutor James Fleming....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money for ordinance violations, rather than going through the regular county court system"
Looks like the Indiana judicial system is being pulled at both ends. Supplementing this entry where Chief Judge John Baker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - IndyStar editorial against Marion County trial judge selection system
And of course the Star's editorial writers are far from the first to criticize the Marion County system. Most recently,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Gabriele estate settlement reached" [Updated]
The ILB has had a number of entries about the legal issues surrounding the apparent murder-suicide of an Elkhart eye...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth requests an apology: Nemeth says commissioners implied he wasn't following the law"
Erin Blasko reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:Probate Judge Peter J. Nemeth has demanded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - FWJG Editorial: Courts, by the numbers
This Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today is an excellent review, I wish I'd written it. I've reproduced the entire...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Courts likely to help each other with civil caseloads: Plan calls for counties to be treated as districts"
From today's Gary Post-Tribune, a good explanation by Teresa Auch Schultz of one part of A New Way Forward: Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lawmakers might specify division of seized assets"
From Heather Gillers' story Nov. 25th in the Indianapolis Star:The tussle over how to divide seized asset funds between public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judges fed up with residents ignoring jury duty: Court officials to consider contempt if service doesn't improve"
Alicia Gallegos has the report today in the South Bend Tribune. A quote:“In 20 years I've never been unable to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: David Camm hearing tomorrow in Rockport [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal was at the hearing today in Rockport. Here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - Completing the Allen County Courthouse
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today, complete with striking photos, celebrating the completion of the project to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - Marion County Traffic Court Judge Young suspended for 30 days
The Supreme Court "Order Accepting Agreed Discipline" was filed at 5:00 PM yesterday evening and released this morning. It is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - David Camm hearing tomorrow in Rockport
From an unattributed story this evening in the Louisville Courier Journal:David Camm was transported Tuesday to Spencer County to attend...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "78 prosecutors sued for seized funds: Law firm claims counties broke state law by not turning money over to school fund" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 20th, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Area prosecutors believe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Massive annual report on operation of Indiana Courts released
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, there are several stories today on the court report. Here is the story from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - Massive annual report on operation of Indiana Courts released
See the press release here. A quote:The Judicial Service Report is made up of Volume 1: Judicial Year In Review;...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lawyer seeks media silence for murder trial"
Justin Leighty reports in the Elkhart Truth in a long story that begins:GOSHEN -- Bruce White's attorney doesn't want anyone...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Defending yourself in criminal case? Not so fast"
That is the headline of this important story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "78 prosecutors sued for seized funds: Law firm claims counties broke state law by not turning money over to school fund"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, a press statement has now been issued by Roberts & Bishop attorney Paul...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "78 prosecutors sued for seized funds: Law firm claims counties broke state law by not turning money over to school fund"
A lengthy story by Heather Gillers in this morning's Indianapolis Star reports:An Indianapolis law firm is suing 78 county prosecutors,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Annexation or incorporation - which came first for Covered Bridge?"
Ben Zion Hershberg reported yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal in a long story that begins:Lawyers for the towns of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Court building to be renamed in honor of retiring judge: One commissioner abstains but backers say donations will pay for cost"
Chelsea Schneider Kirk reports in the Gary Post Tribune:The Lake County Superior Court building in East Chicago will be renamed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge Nemeth made it clear this week he intends to pursue the construction of an additional courtroom at the Juvenile Justice Center, despite a recent state Supreme Court decision stating such a space is not 'reasonably necessary"
Updating this ILB entry from August 26, 2010, Erin Blasko reported in the Nov. 16th South Bend Tribune in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Hospital asks court to silence woman's criticism of patient care"
Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Sisters of St. Francis Health Services has filed a defamation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Hoosier lawyers get waiting period before contacting victims"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18th, about the rule change effective Jan. 1, 2011, Teresa Auch Schultz of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Forfeiture law invites abuse of the system"
This is the third of an outstanding, must-read investigative series on asset forfeitures, from the Indianapolis Star team of Heather...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: South Bend Tribune review finds errors in Indiana court statistics
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 2, 2010, which is worth rereading, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "An auditor hired by the state Department of Toxicology is reviewing all of the department's drug test results from 2007-09 -- including those used for criminal convictions -- because of concerns about accuracy"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, Mark Alesia of the Indianapolis Star has another story today, headed "Blood-test audit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State Supreme Court Justice, community members works to find new magistrate"
Bridget Flynn reported in the Nov. 13th LaPorte Herald Argus in a story that began:LA PORTE — The new magistrate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Davis earns victory over 3-term judge: Scheibenberger’s tenure ends"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 3rd, two stories this weekend on the topic:"Defeated judge files official complaint" from WANE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 14, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - Results of the 2010 Judicial Nominating Commission District 2 Election
Here are the results, as certified by the Clerk of the Courts to the Secretary of State. The return...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Fishers Town Council member will seek to become judge of newly created Fishers Town Court"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 5, where:Chief Judge John Baker talks about "A New Way Forward," the Indiana Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Porter County gets new public defender"
Updating a Nov. 7th entry headed "Judges will decide Porter County's new public defender", James D. Wolf Jr. reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Forfeiture law invites abuse of the system"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Nov. 7th, Reason.com has a story dated Nov. 8 by Radley Balko, headed "More...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - Nominations for Tax Court sent to the Governor
On November 5th, Chief Justice Shepard forwarded to Governor Daniels a five-page letter containing:... the names of the three strongest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Forfeiture law invites abuse of the system"
An outstanding, must-read investigative piece on asset forfeitures begins on the front-page of today's Indianapolis Star, reported by the team...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judges will decide Porter County's new public defender"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports in the Gary Post Tribune:At their monthly meeting on Monday, Porter County's six judges will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Hearing set in case against Wayne County prosecutor"
Bill Engle has this report for the Richmond Palladium-Item, that begins:A motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against Wayne County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Evansville Attorney Charged With Felony Theft"
I looked back and found three earlier ILB entries on Douglas W. Patterson, from June 13, 2008 and June 14,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Updating: "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Kathleen McLaughlin of the IBJ has a long story today headed "Drama builds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010
Friday, November 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court digs into Elkhart murder case"
Oral argument was heard before the Supreme Court yesterday in Kevin Taylor v. State of Indiana. From a story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "High court hears backfired appeal arguments "
The Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in the case of Jeffrey Akard v. State of Indiana. From an earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 4th, Deanna Dewberry of WISHTV 8 last evening "sat down with the chief judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2010
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, Deanna Dewberry of WISHTV 8 had a story Wednesday evening headed "Mayor backs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Delaware County Prosecutor Could Face Sanctions From Supreme Court"
A 6News report last evening by Derrik Thomas confusingly muddled together, IMHO, two different aspects of the Mark McKinney story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Davis earns victory over 3-term judge: Scheibenberger’s tenure ends"
Updating this Oct. 29th ILB entry headed "Heated election battle for Allen County Superior Court Judge continues," Rebecca S. Green...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - Hamilton Superior Court Judge William Hughes arrested on DUI charge
There are a number of reports from last evening and this morning that Judge Hughes was arrested in North Carolina...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Judge David recommends reprimand, not suspension, for McKinney"
This ILB entry from Oct. 2, 2010 quoted Douglas Walker's comprehensive story in the Muncie Star-Press - here are some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Carroll County clerk refuses to quit"
Updating this ILB entry from August 20, 2010, Justin L. Mack of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Remember "Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?"
Remember this ILB entry from August 23, 2010 where Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's attorney, Kevin McGoff, was quoted as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Heated election battle for Allen County Superior Court Judge continues
Although this Oct. 26, 2010 story by Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette describes a civil debate:FORT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story
WISH TV 8 had a lengthy story last evening by Deanna Dewberry, headed "Judge put on spot for parking hypocrisy,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "An auditor hired by the state Department of Toxicology is reviewing all of the department's drug test results from 2007-09 -- including those used for criminal convictions -- because of concerns about accuracy"
So begins the Indianapolis Star story today reported by Mark Alesia and Tim Evans. This comes after numerous earlier stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Plaintiff "claims the fees or 'donations' paid by defendants amount to extortion"
Vince Luecke, editor, Perry County News, has a long story today; here are a few quotes:PERRY COUNTY – A Perry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Howard Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Jessup retiring
Scott Smith reports today in the Kokomo Tribune - some quotes:Judge Stephen Jessup, well known for his informal court and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Don't forget to fill out and send in your ballot for the 2nd District seat on the JNC/JDC
Ballots are due by 4:00 p.m. on November 10, 2010. The Clerk of the Supreme Court will count the ballots...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ind. Court - Judge Robb selected as next chief judge
Here is the release:The Court of Appeals of Indiana has selected Margret G. Robb to succeed John G. Baker as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh County Drug Court becomes model to follow"
Adding to these two recent entries about Vanderburgh County's treatment courts, overseen by Superior Court Judge Wayne Trockman, from Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - 2nd Round of Tax Court interviews this morning [Updated]
As noted here yesterday, the final-round of Judicial Nominating Commission interviews is taking place this morning. Commission deliberations begin at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on Bauer v. Shepard
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 21st, here is the latest on the status if the petition for a writ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - 2nd Round of Tax Court interviews tomorrow
The times for tomorrow's interviews have just be released, Time of Interview Applicant Hometown 9:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - Video interviews with 7th Circuit Judges
Appellate Daily ("News and Commentary on the Federal Appellate Courts"), had a post Oct. 19th pointing to a series of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Warrick Co. police arrest attorney for domestic battery"
So reports Adam Thiele at WFIE.com, in a story that begins:TELL CITY, IN (WFIE) - A Perry County attorney is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Victims who file protective orders will receive text message alerts when those orders are served and when they expire"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has a story here this morning. And here are some details from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Knightstown couple who lost home allege document 'robo-signers' aided lenders"
Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An Indianapolis law firm has filed one of the first suits in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on Bauer v. Shepard
Updating this entry from earlier today, here is the complete list of defendants in the case:Randall T. Shepard, Stephen L....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Challenge to canons of Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct that restrict speech and/or activities of state judges and judicial candidates is named "petition of the day" by SCOTUSBlog
SCOTUSBlog explains here that it tries to identify petitions that raise questions that have a reasonable chance of being granted....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "The practice of ambulance chasing should not have to be codified to be recognized as unsavory, but perhaps this week's action by the Indiana Supreme Court will help shame attorneys into compliance"
From an editorial today in the Richmond Palladium-Item. For more, see this ILB entry from Oct. 18th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Is Dan Coats really a lawyer?"
Jim Shella really should read the ILB. For instance, after Shella wrote a story Oct. 15 about the contentions that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind Courts - New justice on the bench this morning: How'd he do?
Observations from an astute observer -- Indiana University-Indianapolis Law School Professor Joel Schumm:Today marked the first day of oral arguments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind Courts - New justice on the bench this morning
Oral argument has just started before the Supreme Court this morning in the first of three cases. The cases are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "5 appellate judges' fates rest with voters"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today on the upcoming retention election for five Court of Appeals judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court appoints J. Jeffrey Edens as pro tempore for Booone Circuit Court
Here is the Court's Order, dated Oct. 14, 2010, but recently posted online. The Order remains effective until the Governor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Choosing the best candidate for Allen Superior Court judge is arguably the hardest decision voters face in this election"
The race for Allen Superior Court judge this year is probably the most hard-fought in the state, as this long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Justice David sworn in this morning
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is some of the coverage:"Indiana's newest justice balances wit and wisdom" is the headline to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - The Lake County Prosecutors race
From a story by Bill Dolan of the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | The Republican candidate for Lake County prosecutor said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Interview with Judge Wayne Trockman re drug courts
From the Evansville Courier & Press:This week on Newsmakers, a weekly public affairs television program co-produced by WNIN-PBS9 and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Justice David sworn in this morning
More later, the event is still underway, but most notable in Gov. Mitch Daniels remarks was his extensive praise of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Hoosier lawyers get waiting period before contacting victims"
Say you are in a fender bender. You can count on receiving stacks of mail from attorneys and chiropractors wanting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Things not to forget
Don't forget to return your ballot for the 2nd District attorney seat on the Judicial Nominating / Judicial Qualifications Commission....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Judge David to become Justice Davd today
There is to be a swearing-in ceremony, but I'm not finding a release on it yet ... [Here it is,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County prosecutor race featured today
Updating this ILB entry from 2004. Oct. 15, 2004 to be exact, which referenced the Indianapolis Star:"Experience matters, but what...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Even more on: Blood draw law might benefit from another look by the legislature
Updating this Oct. 13th ILB entry, INDY 6 NEWS reports this afternoon:Once declared inadmissible, the blood-alcohol results of Indianapolis police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Is Dan Coats really a lawyer?"
Re this story by WISH TV's Jim Shella, the ILB took at look at some names via the Indiana Roll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Responses by candidates to the question: "Why Second District attorneys should vote for you for the Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commissions"
I received my ballot in today's mail. I've made a copy and am posting here the 4-page "Biographies of Nominees"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Talk about a heated prosecutor race!
"Prosecutor candidates throw barbs" is the headline to this long story by Alicia Gallegos in the South Bend Tribune, about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Responses by candidates to the question: "Why Second District attorneys should vote for you for the Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commissions"
Okay, I did not receive my ballot yesterday in the mail, but hope to see it today. I've added a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Avon teen, 16, critical after 3-story fall from Hendricks Co. courthouse"
Josh Duke's report in the Indianapolis Star begins:DANVILLE — An Avon 16-year-old is in critical condition this morning after jumping...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Results of ISBA poll re appellate judges up for retention
The ISBA has this afternoon announced the results of its electronic poll of members re the appellate judges up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Current 2nd District attorney on JNC writes letter to Indy Star
Outgoing 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission, John C. Trimble of Lewis Wagner LLP, Indianapolis, had this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Responses by candidates to the question: "Why Second District attorneys should vote for you for the Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commissions"
The ILB several weeks ago extended the opportunity to all five candidates for the upcoming 2nd District vacancy on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Five appellate judges up for election, no campaigning"
The Terre Haute Tribune-Star ran this story by Maureen Haydeen (CNHI) yesterday, and the Gary Post-Tribune has the same...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Hogsett marks first day on the job"
See WISH TV 8 report here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 08, 2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - Mongomery County renames building after its Circuit Court Judge
The Paper 24-7 ("of Montgomery County online") has a report today by Frank Phillips that begins:Circuit Court Judge Thomas Milligan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - SD Ind. has opening for another magistrate judge
Applications are due Nov. 3, 2010. Application....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Indiana couple fights to keep child raised since birth"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 29 and this one from Sept. 24, the Toledo Blade is reporting this afternoon:COLUMBUS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Warrick County will elect its first female prosecutor in November"
Garret Mathews of the Evansville Courier & Press has this report today on the contest between Dawnya Taylor and JoAnn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:VALPARAISO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm: Sr. Justice Boehm: Sr. Judge Boehm?
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Oct. 5, which noted four Supreme Court opinions signed Oct. 5, 2010 by Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Kagan to Oversee Emergency Appeals for 6th and 7th Circuits"
So reports Tony Mauro today in this article from The National Law Journal. - "the same circuits her predecessor John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on the upcoming JNC/JDC election [Updated]
As the ILB reported in this August 3, 2010 entry:Ballots and biographies of each candidate will be mailed to all...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Role of the Judicial Nominating Commission in Judicial Selection"
Last month (Sept. 3) Adrienne Meiring of the Indiana Judicial Nominating/Disciplinary Commission published this column in Indiana Court Times. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - ISBA judicial retention poll ballots due
ISBA Members: Your electronic ISBA judicial retention poll ballots were originally due today, Oct. 4. The deadline has been extended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 04, 2010
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge David recommends reprimand, not suspension, for McKinney"
Okay, the ILB no longer blogs on the weekends, but there are just too many important stories today - the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune review finds errors in Indiana court statistics
Amazing, and lengthy, story today from Alicia Gallegos of the SB Tribune. Some quotes - the story should be read...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 02, 2010
Courts - "GMAC Mortgage Stops Foreclosures in 23 States"
This includes Indiana. What does this mean for the future? What does it mean for finalized foreclosures? The ILB hopes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 02, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "What do they wear under those robes?" [Updated]
A story today in the Indianapolis Star headed "Retiring Justice Boehm honored at reception" included a photo with this caption:Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - List of those successful on the July 2010 Indiana Bar Examination
Here is the list of those applicants who were successful on the July 2010 Indiana Bar Examination....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - Warning: You may not receive a ballot for the upcoming JNC election
This will be the most contested race ever for an attorney seat on the Judicial Nominating Commission. Per the Clerk...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Tax Court Semi-Finalists
Here are the seven semi-finalists for the Indiana Tax Court, selected by the Judicial Nominating Commission on Sept. 27, 2010...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Retirement Ceremony to Honor Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm"
You can watch it live starting at 10:00 a.m. See the full press release here. The links for the live...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - U.S. Senate confirms six U.S. attorneys, including Joseph Hogsett
Andrew Ramonas of Main Justice is reporting:The Senate confirmed six U.S. Attorneys by voice vote late Wednesday night. They are:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards
This ILB entry from July 21, 2010 set out the announcement of the Indiana Judges Association (IJA) requesting nominations for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Longtime Porter County chief public defender James Tsoutsouris dies"
Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports this afternoon:VALPARAISO | James Tsoutsouris, who has served as Porter County's chief public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Indiana couple fights to keep child raised since birth"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - The attorney members of the Judicial Nominating Commission - Part I
This entry is intended to compile everything I could locate on the subject of the attorney members of the Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Dates to keep in mind
Thurs., Sept. 29, 2010 - Retirement Ceremony to Honor Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm Oct. 4, 2010 -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor's book deal spurs effort to oust him from David Camm's third trial"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 21st, Ben Zion Hershberg reported in the Sept. 26 Louisville Courier Journal - some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Judicial Nominating Commission selects names for second round of interviews
The following have been selected as semi-finalists to fill the vacancy in the Indiana Tax Court after Judge Fisher retires...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Interviews today of 14 applicants to fill upcoming Tax Court Judge Vacancy
Interviews begin this morning at 9:00 a.m. and continue through the day. One applicant, Richard Hoffman, who was scheduled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - Last of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010
Baldwin, Michelle Interview #13 -- Set for 2:45 pm, Sept, 27, 2010 Attorney, Baldwin Legal Services, LLC Fisher, Hamilton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - 4th of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010
Carwile, Dan Interview #10 -- Set for 1:30 pm, Sept, 27, 2010 Sr. Vice President, Old National Wealth Management...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge selection process could use public input"
That is the headline to this letter to the editor today in the Indianapolis Star, written by Jonathan Watson and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court posts rule amendments
The Supreme Court has posted a number of rule amendments, adopted Sept. 21, 2010, and effective January 1, 2011. Access...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - 3rd of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010
Pearman, Joseph Interview #7 -- Set for 11:30 am, Sept, 27, 2010 Attorney, Pearman Law Office Indianapolis, Marion County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - 2nd of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010
[Unfortunately, so far the ILB is not locating manyphotos or biographical links for the Tax Court applicants.] Swain, Andrew Interview...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - 1st of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010
[Unfortunately, so far the ILB is not locating manyphotos or biographical links for the Tax Court applicants.] Wentworth, Martha Interview...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Tax Court applicants
The ILB will be doing brief workups on each candidate, similar to that done for the Supreme Court applicants. If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Here are the Tax Court applicants
The individual applications submitted for the tax court may now be accessed online....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Here are the Tax Court applicants
Here are the applicants, listed in the order of their appearance on the interview list. Interviews will be Monday, Sept....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - " Camm judge delays decision on prosecutor: Defense wants to see copy of Henderson’s book manuscript"
Updating a lengthy list of earlier ILB entries, Matt Thacker has this story today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:FLOYD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Coverage of Daniels' Supreme Court appointment
Governor Daniels' selection Friday of Judge Steven David for the Indiana Supreme Court (see the ILB's Friday coverage here, here,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - FWJG editorial looks at judicial campaigns
Updating the Sept. 13th ILB entry headed "Campaigning for Allen County bench has rules, spending cap", which quoted from a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Deed covenants argued in Covered Bridge annexation case"
Ben Zion Hershberg reported Sept. 17th in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins: Lawyers for the town...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Ind. Courts - Two cases of major interest on CA 7 oral argument Monday
Two cases of major interest on CA 7 oral argument Monday:9:30 a.m. - USA v. Cinergy Corp. (09-3351, 09-3344 &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Updating this most recent (Sept. 10th) ILB entry, this item from the Sept. 20th issue of Indiana Legislative Insight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Hogsett's hearing set
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 8, the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning has approved Joseph H. Hogsett's nomination to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm retirement ceremony
The retirement ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in the Supreme Court Courtroom, from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. EST....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - New child support calculator available
From the Court website:Downloadable Calculator for Windows The Indiana Supreme Court has approved changes to the Child Support Guidelines effective...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Supreme Court Hears Golf Course Suit at IU Law School"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Cassie Pfenning v. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Hears Golf Course Suit at IU Law School"
As noted in this ILB entry from early this morning, oral argument was held before the Supreme Court at noon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Campaigning for Allen County bench has rules, spending cap"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a lengthy story Sunday on Allen County judicial races. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Woman tried to sabotage her boyfriend's armed robbery trial by pretending that she worked at the Tippecanoe County prosecutor's office"
That is the lede to this Sept. 11th story by Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier. Some quotes:Sharnetta M....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ind. courts - More on: Disciplinary charges filed against Judge William E. Young
Updating this ILB entry from July 16, 2010, the Supreme Court has now appointed masters:9/08/10: PURSUANT TO INDIANA ADMISSION...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here is the list of applicants. It is not quite final yet, check back...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on Perry County Prosecutor accused of misconduct
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 5, 2010, Editor Vince Luecke of the Perry County News reports today in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - Monroe County Chief public defender’s salary cut 10% despite high caseload
Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times has the story today ($$$). A few quotes:Chief Public Defender Michael Hunt on Wednesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Updating this ILB entry from August 3, 2010, nominations for the attorney member who will represent the 2nd District on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - Hogsett's hearing set
Here is the agenda for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Sept. 16, 2010. From Item I. Nominations:Kathleen M....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State orders disbarred attorney to pay its costs"
Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reported Sept. 5th - here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 06, 2010
Friday, September 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - The "capitalization argument" and the "Bid to pull judge from ballot "
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday and this long list of earlier ILB entries on Allen County Judge Scheibenberger and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Indianapolis Archdiocese ends priest abuse lawsuit with first cash settlement"
Updating this ILB entry from May 12, 2010, Robert King of the Indianapolis Star has another story today, reporting on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Roanoke attorney charged with fund thefts"
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a long story that begins:A prominent local attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Bid to pull judge from ballot advances" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from August 11, 2010, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports late this afternoon:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Court charges for miscellaneous services and the race for the Judicial Nominating Commission
In this April 29, 2010 entry the ILB noted and commented upon the "Order governing fees charged by clerk of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "John Walker Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling "
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the ILB has now obtained copies of John Walker Lindh's motion for summary judgment and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Defense lawyers in East Chicago sidewalk scandal must repay city $453K"
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A judge is ordering lawyers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - Ass't. U.S. Attorney charges Huang "used a 'patient and calculated' plan to 'drain' [Dow Agrosciences] of technology that took 20 years to develop"
An AP story reported yesterday by Charles Wilson began:INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana scientist accused of illegally sending trade secrets...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "John Walker Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling "
Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story this afternoon that begins: INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- American-born Taliban fighter John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - Marion attorney accused of smuggling drugs into a federal prison [Updated]
So reports WSIL TV 3, Marion. Some quotes:Robert Drew is now in custody at an Indiana jail. Drew, 68, of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Jill Behrman’s bicycle, other evidence to be available to new murder defense team"
Keith Rhoades reported yesterday in the Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$) on the post-conviction relief motion of John Myers II - here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Requests from courts are "just one more area that is going to be hard to address during this upcoming long and difficult budget time"
Kathy Kreag Richardson, State Representative District 29, has a column dated August 28th in The Times ("serving Noblesville and Hamilton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Tippecanoe County judges pull plug on cell phone use
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Sohia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier has a follow-up story today headed "Some grumble at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Finally a U.S. attorney nomination for the SD Ind?
Here is the 64-page questionnaire Mr. Hogsett has submitted to U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Legal career information begins...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County judges pull plug on cell phone use
Sophia Voravong reported in the August 29th Lafayette Journal Courier:The good news, for people who fear not being able to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Mark Dinsmore named U.S. Magistrate
Mark J. Dinsmore has been selected United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Indiana at Indianapolis, filling the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Probe against Judge Scheibenberger dropped "
Kevin Leininger of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reports this afternoon:Members of the Allen County Election Board have decided not to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge Peter J. Nemeth made it clear this week he intends to pursue the construction of an additional courtroom at the Juvenile Justice Center, despite a recent state Supreme Court decision stating such a space is not 'reasonably necessary"
Erin Blasko reports in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph County Probate Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Indiana Supreme Court Approves Enhanced Education Requirement for Judicial Officers
Supplementing this ILB entry from August 25th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on the new education...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?
Re my question Monday, "Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?" several readers have sent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge in Simon estate case gives widow access to 1 of 50 CEO e-mails"
The Indianapolis Star's Jeff Swiatek's report begins:A Hamilton County judge ruled that the chairman and chief executive of Simon Property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court Approves Enhanced Education Requirement for Judicial Officers
Here is the press release. The new requirements go into effect January 1, 2011. Here is the order amending the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Caseloads mount like Hoosiers' unpaid debt: Consumer advocates contend system favors collectors filing suits"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has an important, front-page story today. Some quotes:Debt collectors have dumped a mountain of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Judge rules state workers owed $42 million" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from July 28, 2009, which includes the 27-page trial court opinion in the case of Paula...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?
Earlier today, in this entry about Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney, his attorney, Kevin McGoff, was quoted as arguing:"Sanctioning McKinney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "An attorney for the Indiana Supreme Court's disciplinary commission on Friday formally recommended that Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's law license be suspended for six months."
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney, this entry's heading was the lede...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard Dailey and his wife, Nancy sue Prosecutor McKinney and former Chief Deputy Prosecutor Ron Henderson
From the August 20, 2010 Muncie Star-Press, Keith Roysdon's long story begins:A Delaware County judge has filed a lawsuit alleging...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards
Updating this ILB entry from July 21, 2010, entries are due Tuesday, August 24th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Carroll County clerk refuses to quit"
Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:DELPHI -- Carroll County Clerk Nancy Mattox is being asked to resign...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Bail change helps Tippecanoe County recoup costs"
Sophia Voravong reports today in a sidebar to the pauper attorney story in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Changes to how bail...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Pauper attorney costs scrutinized" in Tippecanoe County
Sophia Voravang reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Defendants in criminal cases in Tippecanoe County would have to provide better...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit Nominee's Net Worth: Nearly $20M"
From an entry newly posted by David Ingram on The Blog of Legal Times - some quotes:Victoria Nourse, a nominee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ind. Courts - Applications available for Tax Court judge
Updating this ILB entry from August 14th on Judge Fisher's retirement, applications are now available for the position. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Two TV news stories on IMPD motorcycle tragedy blood draw issues
Updating this ILB entry from last evening, Vic Ryckaert and Jon Murray report today in the Indianapolis Star under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "No agreement on counties from which to pick Camm jury"
Louisville WAVE 3 has posted a new story by Janelle MacDonald -- some quotes:Lawyers in David Camm's third murder trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judges use fund left by Spencer to improve courthouse"
Christina M. Wright reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin, in a story that begins:Madison County Judge Fredrick Spencer left...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge: Sweeping change in Indiana law makes traffic tickets more costly"
Updating this ILB entry from August 10th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes today:If you ever get a traffic ticket,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Law - "Maybe elected city leaders now realize they could have helped the situation months and months ago if they simply took a stand regarding Wilder instead of sitting on their hands."
Until now, the most recent ILB entry on Peggy Wilder was this one from June 17, 2010, quoting a report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Radio Host Is Convicted for Comments on Judges"
Updating this ILB entry from August 10, 2010, and this one from August 11th quoting Judge Posner's compelling testimony in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Updates on Supreme Court vacancy; new tax court vacancy
How close is Gov. Daniels to picking a new Supreme Court justice? Not close, according to this story published Aug....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge Rules Uniontown Porn Store Must Close"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 4, 2010, the Aug. 10th Crothersville Times reports under the heading: "Porn Store Closes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Bid to pull judge from ballot advances"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has had a number of articles/editorials/letters on this issue; the ILB picked up the first...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge: Sweeping change in Indiana law makes traffic tickets more costly"
Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports in a story dated August 11, 2010: VALPARAISO | Porter Superior Judge David...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "The dominoes have finished falling in Marion Superior Court after one judge's departure for the federal bench in Indianapolis"
So begins Indianapolis Star reporter Jon Murray's entry this evening on the Star blog, "Justice Watch." A sample: "Protective-order Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on "7th Circuit Judges May Testify in Retrial Over Web Threats"
This ILB entry from March 11, 2010, quoted a NY Law Journal story that began:The second trial of blogger Harold...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - Reports on Magnus-Stinson investiture ceremony
The Indy Star's weekly column, "Behind Closed Doors," had this item yesterday. Some quotes:As if to prove that the judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 09, 2010
Friday, August 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Camm’s third trial to be held in Warrick or Spencer counties"
Matt Thacker reports this afternoon in the New Albany News & Tribune, in a story that begins:Special Judge Jonathan Dartt...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Carroll County Judge Jeffrey Smith stepping down"
From the Lafayette Journal Courier:The first judge in Carroll County's Superior Court announced his retirement this week. Judge Jeffrey Smith...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Courts - Elena Kagan confirmed to the SCOTUS this afternoon
When it convenes in October, three of the nine members of the SCOTUS will be women. The SCOTUS has had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010
Ind. Court - A dozen Allen County residents challenge Allen Superior Court Judge Kenneth Scheibenberger’s re-election bid, citing judicial discipline he received in early 2009.
Rebecca S. Green has the story in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It begins:A group of Allen County residents filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - Follow-up on Attorney Annual Registration Statements
Apparently fax numbers were printed incorrectly on the attorney annual registration statements you should have received in the mail this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor accused of misconduct" [Updated]
Editor Vince Luecke of the Perry County News reports today in a long, detailed story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Perry County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Pastor-lawyer facing theft trial: Accused of raids on trust funds for group homes"
Updating this ILB entry from April 21, 2010, re Ernest M. Beal Jr., the Supreme Court on Aug. 2, 2010...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Courts - Commission on Race and Gender Fairness has hearing in Lafayette
Sophia Voravong reports in the Lafayette Journal Courier:When David E. Wilson of Lafayette was sentenced a year ago in Tippecanoe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission [Updated]
Today I, along with all the other members of the Indiana bar in the 2nd Judicial District who are in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Deserved 'crowing' from IU-Indy Law School"
Posted today by IU's IndyLaw:The Next Justice Appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court will be an Alumnus of IU School...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - Governor Daniels appoints Marion Superior Court judge
From a press release just issued:INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2010) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Barbra L....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 02, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Audience watching the first Supreme Court interview this mornng
Thanks to INCourt Twitter account...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Family fight seeps into Simon Property Group boardroom: Simon feud could play pivotal role in control of mall giant"
Updating earlier ILB entries on the Mel Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek reports today in a very long Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Marshall County video arraignment gets high marks
Randy Nixon reports today in the Plymouth Pilot News:After just a little more than three months, the initial reviews are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Judge Mangus-Stinson "said that after being sworn in, she was immediately given 373 cases"
"Mount Prospect native appointed federal judge in Indiana" is the headline to this story in the Mount Prospect Daily Herald....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - La Porte County Judge Kathleen Lang talks criminal justice
Matt Field reports today in the Michigan City News Dispatch:La Porte County Superior Court 1 Judge Kathleen Lang stepped down...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Evansville church, diocese sued for alleged rape cover-up
The Washington Indiana Times-Herald has a very long story with that headline, dated July 24, 2010, and reported by Nate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010
Courts - "Piloting E-Discovery Rules in the 7th Circuit"
Jason Krause reports at Law.com today in an article that begins:Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan of the U.S. District Court for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still 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 7/21/2009, Nat Newell reports today in the Indianapolis Star, in a story that begins:Tammy Hurley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Indiana jury instructions recast in plain English"
To the ILB, this is a good story and a bad story. Here is yesterday's press release from the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards
Re this ILB entry yesterday, where I wrote:I wrote to Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court, Public Information Officer, as soon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Ind. accused of cutting aid to food stamp users" [Now with copy of complaint]
"Indiana changes food stamp policy that drew fire" is the headline to a story posted late this afternoon by Charles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Courts - "Pick for Calif. Chief Justice Could Create Court's First Female Majority "
The Recorder is reporting today that:Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Third District Court of Appeal Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana contends IBM welfare work was flawed from the start"
Ken Kusmer of the AP reports this afternoon in a story on the on-going lawsuit in Marion County Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards
This information appears today on the Indiana Courts homepage: Indiana Judges Association Commendation for Excellencein Public Information and Education...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"
Updating his earlier stories, Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | The county's judges agreed Tuesday evening to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - David Schanker, former Deputy Clerk of the Ind. Courts, dies in Wisconsin
Inside Track, a publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin, reports in a story dated July 21st:On July 5, clerk...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Nine seeking to fill Judge Pratt's Marion Superior Court vacancy
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has posted this entry on Justice Watch, including the names of the nine applicants:By...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Ind. accused of cutting aid to food stamp users" [Now with copy of complaint]
Charles Wilson of the AP has a very good story this afternoon on the State's food stamp program and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"
Updating this ILB entry from July 11th, Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times that begins:VALPARAISO | Porter County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Trial Court Administration Manual"
According to the notice:This 2010 manual—divided into 37 chapters of summary information on each topic—provides an introduction to issues that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - Mel Simon heirs' dispute gets more contentious
Updating earlier ILB entries in the Melvin Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek has the report today in the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010
Ind. courts - Disciplinary chages filed against Judge William E. Young
Here is the press release. The detailed release includes links to the Disciplinary Commission's “Notice of the Institution of Formal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Attorney Donates $20,000 to Purchase Child Identification Kits "
From the NWI Times:HAMMOND | About 800,000 children are reported missing each year in America - an average of 2,185...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Interesting Kelo-type case in South Bend?
A long story today in the South Bend Tribune, reported by Jeff Parrott, and headed "Private or public use? Homeowners...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Finally a U.S. attorney nomination for the SD Ind?
Updating yesterday's brief entry, Jon Murray and Mary Beth Schneider have a report in today's Indianapolis Star headed "Nomination of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"
Updating this ILB entry from July 3rd, Jared Council of the Evansville Courier & Press is now reporting:William Wallace, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Finally a U.S. attorney nomination for the SD Ind? [Updated]
And certainly not a new name. Joe Hogsett, according to what Jon Murray of the Indy Star is reporting. Mary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Man accused of commodity fraud against appeals judge: Allegedly told Judge Elaine Brown he could turn $10,000 into $1 million"
That is the headline to this story today by Lydia McCoy in the Evansville Courier & Press. More:DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Perhaps we will get a better docket, and briefs (and other docs) readily accessible online?
The Supreme Court on July 9th posted a Public Notice of Contracting Opportunity (PNCO) for an Appellate Case Management System....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judges agree that the attorney general’s office’s insistence on intervening in so many of these cases continues to cause headaches and confusion for all involved"
That is a quote from a long, must-read story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"
How long should it take for a case to move through the courts? Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 11, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Autistic Indiana man sues social services agency"
From the AP, this story by Charles Wilson of another suit by the Indiana ACLU against FSSA. Some quotes:Indiana's social...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Enhanced education requirements for judges"
On the Indiana Coyurts website:The Board of Directors of the Judicial Conference of Indiana voted unanimously in favor of enhanced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Gag order possible in Carmel case: Judge could rule next month on whether to prohibit comment"
Updating this ILB entry from June 29th, the Indianapolis Star reports this morning in a brief story that begins:Carmel --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2010
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Upgrades made to state's sex offender registry" [Updated]
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reported July 6, 2010:Mandy Bailey, a mother of two, can now be cautioned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's hearing into allegations of misconduct by Delaware County Prosecutor McKinney related to the city-county Drug Task Force are going on today in Lebanon
Updating yesterday's entry, linking to the coverage, by Douglas Walker and Keith Roysdon of the Muncie Star Press, of yesterday's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Lawsuit argues anyone who passes bar exam should be licensed; state says law school graduation is vital"
Building on the July 5th Indianapolis Star story (ILB entry here), Ashby Jones of the WSJ Law Blog writes this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's hearing into allegations of misconduct by Delaware County Prosecutor McKinney related to the city-county Drug Task Force are going on today in Lebanon
Douglas Walker and Keith Roysdon, who write a weekly investigative column, The Walker/Roysdon Report, for The Muncie Star Press have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Monday, July 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit argues anyone who passes bar exam should be licensed; state says law school graduation is vital"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a long story headed "Ex-con fights to become a lawyer." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 05, 2010
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State unemployment agency sued: Appeals process taking too long, ACLU suit alleges"
Niki Kelly reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is taking too long to process...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 04, 2010
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"
Updating this ILB entry from June 16, 2010, Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press reports:William Wallace, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 03, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate efforts in the news
Clark County - Updating this May 26, 2010 ILB entry headed "Clark judge asks state Supreme Court to order probation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Gag order possible in Carmel case: Judge could rule next month on whether to prohibit comment"
Carrie Ritchie reported today in the Indianapolis Star:NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- A judge could decide next month whether to issue a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Checking out the juror pool via the internet
IU Law's Joel Schumm sends this story from the July 2010 issue of the ABA Journal about lawyers using the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - U.S. Magistrate Judge vacancy created due to the elevation of Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson to the bench of the U. S. District Court
Actually, two openings:United States Magistrate Judge Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Jane Magnus-StinsonSee here for details....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Slaying trial set; accused man can't have public defender"
The ILB can't remember another recent story reporting that a court denied a public defender in a criminal case. (See...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - Bar license of accused Rep. Delaney assailant suspended [Updated]
The ILB first heard about this last night, but didn't find the order on the court's website. Still no order,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County may open 2nd public defender office"
Sophia Voravang reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Tippecanoe County may need to create a separate office of part-time special...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Answer to "Which Justice was it?"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, and this one from yesterday which asked whether you could identify the justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Ringtone fails to interrupt Supreme Court oral argument
The ILB will report the final vote tally and correct answer late this afternoon. If you think you know "Which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"
So reports Lydia X. McCoy in the Evansville courier & Press. The story begins:William Wallace, a local attorney and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "New Hoosier federal judge robed in history"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy story in this morning's paper that begins:Judge Tanya Walton Pratt's historic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Another judgeship opens up [Updated]
Jon Murray has a report this afternoon in his Indianapolis Star blog, "Justice Watch," on new federal Judge Tanya Walton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Tanya Walton Pratt set for Senate vote
The Senate roll call is occurring right now. [12:13 PM] Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Tanya Walton Pratt has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Robocall suits in two courts
Tricia L. Nadolny reports today in the Indianapolis Star about a suit in federal court, in a story that begins:An...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Tanya Walton Pratt set for Senate vote
Last Monday, June 7, 2010, Jane E. Magnus-Stinson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be United States District Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - Marion County Juvenile Court Judge Marilyn Moores, a Lt. Colonel, is off to Afghanistan for a year [Updated]
Not as a judge advocate, but as a horse expert, part of an agricultural support team. According to a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Class action filed re State's failure to timely process unemployment claims
The 12-page complaint, filed yesterday by the ACLU on behalf of John Gorman and those similarly situated, contends:51. As set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State's toxicology department might be better off on its own than under the administration of IU's medical school"
Supplementing these ILB entries from May 13, May 14, and May 29, 2010, that is how this story by Will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - “This may well be the first time an Indiana judge presided over a hearing in an Indiana courtroom while being physically located in another state"
Pat Munsey reports today in the Kokomo Perspective:On Wednesday, June 2, there were 11 Drug Court program hearings scheduled to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - Delaware Prosecutor McKinney now object of two lawsuits
A story today by Douglas Walker of the Muncie Star-Press appears in that paper today under the headline "Inmates sue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - How free are we to write and talk about issues before the courts?
The teaser to an article in the 6/9/10 issue of an Indiana legal tabloid-sized newspaper reads:"Articles about pending cases raise...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Who Should Pick Judges: People or Officials?"
Indiana Policy Review has just released this column by Andrea Neal. (The link may not work.) Some quotes:Despite efforts to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Camm lawyer asks for new judge" [Updated]
Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries re the David Camm murder trials, the most recent being May 6th,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Cell phone ban discussed for Tippecanoe county courthouse"
Sophia Vorvang reports in today's Lafayette Journal Courier:Tippecanoe County judges rarely hesitate to call out someone whose cell phone rings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Monday, June 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Magnus-Stinson set for Senate vote; no word on Tanya Walton Pratt [Updates]
Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, votes are being taken in order on:Audrey Goldstein Fleissig, of Missouri, to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 07, 2010
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Two Elkhart County judges: No major drug testing issues"
Tim Vandenack reports in the Elkhart Truth in a long story that begins:Two Elkhart County judges report no major issues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 06, 2010
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Newton County prosecutor unlicensed
Updating this ILB entry from April 10, 2010, Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Newton County Prosecutor J....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Harrison Sheriff Deatrick's court hearing canceled while judge appointment is decided"
Updating this ILB entry from May 25, 2010, Grace Schneider reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Clark Superior Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 05, 2010
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Local judge appointed in Marion County traffic case"
Updating this ILB entry from May 23rd, which reported that "Morgan County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Hanson has been selected...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - Website created for appellate judges up for retention vote at November election
In this November's general election, no Supreme Court justices are up for "yes / no" retention (three of the five...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - Applications available for Supreme Court vacancy; schedule set
Here is the information, just released:Applications for an upcoming vacancy on the state’s highest court are due June 30, 2010,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "How will yesterday's SCOTUS Miranda ruling affect Indiana?
Adam Liptak of the NY Times wrote yesterday under the headline "Mere Silence Doesn’t Invoke Miranda, Justices Rule," in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Marion attorney arrested on forgery, theft charges"
From the Muncie Star-Press today, this story:A Marion attorney was arrested Tuesday on allegations he stole money from clients who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
Updating this May 29th ILB entry re the suit filed where, to quote the FWJG:Dr. George Klopfer, operator of Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - Magnus-Stinson set for Senate vote; no word on Tanya Walton Pratt
As indicated in this May 13, 2010 Gary Post-Tribune story that the former U.S. Attorney and Lake County Prosecutor Jon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Walkerton town judge bids farewell
Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune has a feature today on Judge Roger Huizenga. Some quotes:WALKERTON — Driving along...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Details on the list of Supreme Court potential applicants
Because of interest in the list of "potentials" for the vacancy posted by the ILB yesterday, the ILB has received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake judge hyped for Ind. Supreme Court"; More
That is the headline to this story by Susan Brown in today's NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | The word...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"
Updating these May 13 and May 14, 2010 ILB entry, the Indianapolis Star has another story today, this one headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
This ILB entry from April 4, 2010, gives the history of this requirement. On May 26, 2010, Amanda Iacone had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - First list of potentials for upcoming Supreme Court vacancy
The upcoming 5/31/10 issue of Indiana Legislative Insight ($$) contains a long article headed "Courting century's first new justice....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Two states — Idaho and Indiana — have no women on their highest courts"
The headline to this ILB entry from May 25, 2010 was correct. However, the body says:Idaho did end up with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney
Updating this May 21, 2010 ILB entry that reported that Marshall Superior Court 1 Judge Robert Bowen had rejected a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Incoming Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary, Michael Witte, subject of complaint by Dearborn County commissioner
This press release was sent out today on behalf of Jeffrey Hughes, Dearborn County Commissioner:COUNTY COMMISSIONER REQUESTS DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION INVESTIGATION...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Clark County Legal Self-Help Center has a green light, even if full judicial support is yet to be determined"
Updating this ILB entry from May 23, 2010, Braden Lammers today in the New Albany News & Tribune, who wrote...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clark judge asks state Supreme Court to order probation funding"
This Feb. 11, 2010 story by Ben Zion Hershberg in the Louisville Courier Journal was about another threat of judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Courts - More on "Several States Look to Boost Retirement Age for Judges"
Updating this April 14, 2010 ILB entry, which concluded:Indiana's retirement age for appellate judges, set by statute, is 75. For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State court retirement opens door for diversity: Boehm's departure gives governor chance to consider a woman"
From a lengthy story today by Jon Murray in the Indianapolis Star:The announced retirement of Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "
After three stories in the Wall Street Journal, April 12, April 14, and May 13, 2010, the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Anderson attorney faces child porn charges"
Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2010, concerning Anderson attorney and blogger Samuel C. Hasler (Sam Hasler's Indiana Divorce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court's Boehm to end 14-year tenure"
This long and comprehensive story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener will appear in tomorow's Louisville Courier Journal. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - Statement from Governor Daniels about Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm’s resignation announcement
The Governor's office has just released this statement:“Indiana’s Supreme Court is nationally renowned, and Justice Ted Boehm is a big...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "What one trial court judge would like you to know"
Here is an article by Boone County Circuit Court Judge Steven H. David that appeared in the May 2010...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Simon daughter seeks e-mails for estate case"
Updating earlier ILB entries in the Melvin Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Bren Simon's e-mails...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Harrison Sheriff Deatrick's court hearing canceled while judge appointment is decided"
Updating a list of ILB entries under the heading "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe", the most recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Two states — Idaho and Indiana — have no women on their highest courts"
That is the word via this May 14, 2009 story out of South Carolina. This ILB entry from Oct. 6,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Justice Boehm Steps Down From Bench"
From the Court's press release:Justice Theodore R. Boehm, Indiana’s 104th Supreme Court Justice will step down from the bench on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Gov. Daniels rooting for card counter in lawsuit against casino"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Gov. Mitch Daniels acknowledged in a commencement speech Saturday that he's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clark County Legal Self-Help Center has a green light, even if full judicial support is yet to be determined"
So reports Braden Lammers today in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes:Clark Circuit Court Judge Dan Moore has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Local judge appointed in Marion County traffic case"
Keith Rhoades reported May 22, 2010 in the Martinsville Reporter-Times:MARTINSVILLE Morgan County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Hanson has been selected...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Grand jury can be used to insulate prosecutor"
Updating this ILB entry from May 18, 2010, Heather Gillers and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star have a lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 3, 2009, Virginia Ransbottom of the South Bend Tribune reports:PLYMOUTH — A plea bargain...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - ""Transfers Granted" e-mails from Supreme Court Administration Office to be discontinued"
The ILB has just received a lengthy email, from Kevin S. Smith, Supreme Court Administrator & Clerk of the Appellate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "How do cops handle mentally ill? Special training given to new Crisis Intervention Team"
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune has a report today on a three-day Crisis Intervention Team training seminar this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Girls convicted in 1997 Jeffersonville stabbing seek reduced sentence: Prosecutor wants judge Fleece removed after comments at hearing"
Updating this April 9, 2010 ILB entry, Matt Thacker of the Jeffersonville News & Tribune has a lengthy follow-up story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: List posted of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the NWI Times today has a story by Susan Brown, headed "16 Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "LaPorte turns to Supreme Court for tax help"
Stan Maddux of the South Bend Tribune reported May 18, 2010 in a story that gives an overview of several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Grand jury can be used to insulate prosecutor"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Prof. Joel Schumm of IU Law-Indy, writes:I watched the news conference online yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - List posted of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements
Here it is, the annual "In the Matter of Failure to Comply with CLE Requirements and/or Nonpayment of Attorney Registration...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Police probing Brizzi's role in golf cart crash"
Updating earlier ILB entries referencing Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, Jon Murray and Mark Alesia of the Indianapolis Star have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Grand jury can be used to insulate prosecutor"
That is the heading of this article today by John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star. It begins:For delicate cases, grand...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels trapped by spinning agency fix as both flop, solution"
Eric Bradner has this thoughtful analysis piece today in the Evansville Courier & Press. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS — The dueling lawsuits...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Porter Co. courthouse left without phone service Friday "
Bob Kasarda reports this afternoon in the NWI Times: VALPARAISO | The failure of a month-old piece of equipment on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Grants for Court Reform Projects Are Available"
The Division of State Court Administration of posted an announcement of the grants availability -- the application deadline is June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:Porter County Prosecutor Brian Gensel said he doesn't expect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - The IBM lawsuit, Administrative Rule 9, and a teaching moment
Earlier today the ILB posted this entry which included "links to both the FSSA lawsuit against IBM, and the IBM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"
That was the headline to this worth reading again story by Tom Moor of the South Bend Tribune on July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "
Following up on this April 14, 2010 ILB entry quoting a WSJ story reported by Leslie Scism and Mark Maremont,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Former U.S. Attorney Jon DeGuilio has been confirmed as a federal judge for northern Indiana"
From the AP, via WSBT 24/7 News:The U.S. Senate confirmed DeGuilio to the lifetime appointment on Tuesday. President Barack Obama...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County judge returns to bench"
WSBT TV, South Bend, has a brief story this morning:LAPORTE COUNTY — A suspended judge returned to the bench Tuesday....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "G. Michael Witte Named Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary"
A Supreme Court press release announces:G. Michael Witte, former Dearborn County Judge, has been named the Indiana Disciplinary Commission Executive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clarian Health sued over high charges: Patients claim bills for services insurance doesn't cover are unreasonable"
Daniel Lee reports this monring in the Indianapolis Star:Abby Allen was brought to Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe"
Updating this ILB entry from April 3, 2010, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal has a long story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 08, 2010
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Prosecutors object to motion to move Camm trial"
Charles Gazaway reported yesterday at WAVE 3:LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - In 2009, the Indiana Supreme Court overturned David Camm's second...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Bar aids lawyers' victims: 3 Sniadecki clients seeking assist from statewide fund"
Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune:[Harold] Davis said he paid attorney Rod Sniadecki a $500 retainer to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Religion, prayer and government"
Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, Ryan J. Foley of the AP has a long story today headed "Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - Jasper County Circuit Court Judge John Potter receives the 2010 Robert J. Kinsey award
Jasper County Circuit Court Judge John Potter was presented with the 2010 Robert J. Kinsey award for outstanding service and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - McKinney loses prosecutor primary in Delaware County
Keeith Roysdon reports in the Muncie Star Press:Delaware County will have a new prosecutor come next fall. Mark McKinney, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "DWI repeat offender admits 2 charges in fatal crash"
Updating this April 5, 2010 ILB entry, Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:On Monday, Allen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - February 2010 bar exam results posted
Access them here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge Shields Majestic Star Execs From City Lawsuit"
The WSJ's Bankruptcy Blog has this entry this afternoon by Peg Brickley -- some quotes:The heat is off Chief Executive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Court charges for miscellaneous services
The Supreme Court has posted an Order headed "In the Matter of Fees Charged by the Clerk of Courts for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Newest U.S. attorney set to 'do the right thing'"
Andy Grimm has this story in today's Gary Post Tribune:HAMMOND-- It's official: David Capp is U.S. attorney for the Northern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Update on: Marion County Traffic Court in the news today
The Oct. 6, 2009 ILB entry began: "It is like siting a landfill or a nuclear plant." But today Francesca...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard: Indiana court filings on the rise
So reports Maureen Hayden (the statehouse bureau chief for CNHI’s Indiana newspapers) in the April 22, 2010 New Albany News...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments by the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
A number of rules changes are proposed in the trial, criminal, appellate and small claims rules. However, they mostly boil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Senate confirms Capp as U.S. attorney"
Dan Hinkel of the NWI Times reports in a story that begins:U.S. senators have confirmed veteran federal prosecutor David Capp...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Pastor-lawyer facing theft trial: Accused of raids on trust funds for group homes"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Accused of taking money from the trust fund accounts of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Mortgage forclosures
Indiana Courts has created a "website is for borrowers, attorneys, housing counselors, and anyone else who would like to learn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Seeking comments on the Parenting Time Guidelines
From a news release:The Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking comments from judicial officers, attorneys,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Court of Appeals decision appealed to SCOTUS
This ILB entry from March 5, 2010 called attention to the fact that the COA decision in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - Marion County Juvenile Court
The Indianapolis Star's lead story on the front page of yesterday's paper focused on the Marion County Juvenile Court. Unfortunately,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "It's the public's business: Prosecutor must go now"
That is the headline to this editorial that appeared in the Sunday, April 18, 2010 Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Carl Brizzi...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court says no deal in place with McKinney"
From the teaser to The Walker/Roysdon Report, "exclusively in Friday's print edition of The Star Press":While Delaware County Prosecutor Mark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Dana Kenworthy to serve as Grant County Superior Court 2 judge
From the Supreme Court press liaison:The Indiana Supreme Court has received a petition (case number 27S00-1004-MS-177) from Grant County Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Attorney quits practice, leaving clients in lurch"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 16, 2009, Alicia Gallegos reported yesterday in the South Bend Tribune under the heading...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "
Following up on Monday's entry quoting a WSJ story reported by Leslie Scism and Mark Maremont, the same team has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - Ready Mixed Concrete Settlements in Price Fixing Litigation will Total $59 Million
From a press release: On March 31, 2010, United States District Judge Sarah Evans Barker granted final approval to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - Wayne County Prosecutor sued for defamation by coroner
Bill Engle reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item:The pathologist who performed the autopsy on the body of Erin Stanley of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "
That is the headline to this long story today in the WS Journal, reported by Leslie Scism and Mark Maremont....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Changes coming for Tippecanoe County Drug Court"
Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Nonviolent offenders charged in Tippecanoe County with narcotics-related offenses will no longer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Gary City Court in session, barely: Deal keeps City Court open, but more cost-cutting, closure possible"
Jon Seidel has a long story in today's Gary Post Tribune that begins:GARY -- Judge Pro Tem J. Maurice Patton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Supreme Court hears card counting case"
Updating this ILB entry from April 7th, the Louisville Courier Journal has an editorial today headed "Who's counting?" A quote:Mr....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - Newton County prosecutor unlicensed
Updating this ILB entry from July 19, 2009, which quoted a story by the AP's Charles Wilson that began "Hundreds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake County judge race pits Paras vs. Dominguez"
Updating this ILB entry from April 5, 2010, here is another story today from Andy Grimm of the Gary Post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Girls convicted in 1997 Jeffersonville stabbing seek reduced sentence: Prosecutor wants judge Fleece removed after comments at hearing"
So reports Matt Thacker in this story in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune. Some quotes:Two teenage girls convicted in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2010
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Noxious fumes shut Steuben’s courthouse"
Rebecca S. Green reports in a brief story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Steuben County Courthouse has been closed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Witness separation at heart of appeal"
The Supreme Court held oral arguments yesterday in three cases. One of them was the card-counting case, discussed in detail...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Sent Truckin'! Court Shifts Celadon General Counsel's Career Into 'Neutral'"
Interesting in light of the ILB entries re the Indiana Supreme Court's order that the general counsel of Indiana-based Celadon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court hears card counting case" [Updated]
Dan Carden of the NWI Times has the first full story I've seen on this interesting appeal. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS |...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Courts - Still more on: Anonymous commenter turns out to be judge's daughter
Updating this ILB entry from March 29, 2010, Patrick O'Donnell of The Plain Dealer reported April 5th: The Cuyahoga County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Governor Picks New Lawrenceburg Judge
Eagle Country 99.3 FM reports:(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - You will see a new judge the next time you get busted for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints judge for Nappanee City Court "
From today's Elkhart Turth:NAPPANEE -- On Monday Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the appointment of Christopher G. Walter as judge of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Allen County judges pulling weekend jail shifts"; another take [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from April 2, 2010, an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette states: "Other Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Monday, April 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "DWI repeat offender admits 2 charges in fatal crash"
On Dec. 3, 2009, the ILB quoted from a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story by Michael Zennie headed "Allen County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake County judge race pits Paras vs. Dominguez"
Oh my! Andy Grimm of the Gary Post Tribune today continues his reporting on the race for Lake County Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - Difficulty in correcting error in court record
Lydia McCoy reports in the Evansville Courier & Press about Greg Raleigh, now 49, who entered into a plea agreement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Law - "Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner's client"
That is the headline to a lengthy special report by Cory Schouten of the Indianapolis Business Journal. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe"
Updating yesterday's story, Grace Schneider as another report today in the Louisville Courier Journal on the indictment, this one headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit alleges candidate for judge didn't sign paper"
Updating earlier ILB entries on this judicial race ("Judge hopes feds' probe of tax breaks will clear air" - 3/6/10...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 03, 2010
Friday, April 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe"
Updating earlier ILB entries headed "Prosecutor named in Harrison County case" (11/24/09) and "Justice Dept. settles lawsuit against Harrison County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Allen County judges pulling weekend jail shifts"; another take
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is another take on the story, from Jeff Neumeyer of the Indiana News Center. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "High court disbars South Bend attorney: Sniadecki found to have committed ethical, criminal acts"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune:The Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday that it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Disputed welfare practices don't hold up in court" [Updated]
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today on recent state court challenges to welfare practices. His...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "New law alters felons' 'credit' for time served"
Actually it is a 2008 law, but, according to a quote in Lydia X. McCoy's important story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Allen County judges pulling weekend jail shifts"
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Allen County’s criminal court judges now are working weekends. Weeks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - "No match on genetic test in case of Gary man who claims innocence"
A very long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Sarah Tompkins, looks at forensic evidence in a 1992...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Anderson attorney faces child porn charges"
Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2010, Christina M/ Wright reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:ANDERSON — The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on: Wisconsin's diploma privilege under attack
The ILB has had several entries on Wisconsin's "diploma privilege" and a legal challenge to it. This entry from April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Sent Truckin'! Court Shifts Celadon General Counsel's Career Into 'Neutral'"
Updating this ILB entry from March 24th, Sue Reisinger of Corporate Counsel reports about the Indiana Supreme Court's ruling March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Superior Court to survey Warrick Co. residents about David Camm"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 5, 2010, FOX41.com this afternoon has a copy of the survey, along with this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Gary P-T editorial on Lake County Circuit judgeship
The March 19, 2010 editorial in the Gary Post Tribune, signed by Rich James, editorial page editor, is headed "Political...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Carmel hazing case takes new turn: Decision whether to file charges is now Hendricks County's, not Hamilton's"
Updating the ILB's entry from the morning of March 20, 2010, Bob Cook of the blog "Your Kid's Not Going...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Elkhart: Local attorney's law license revoked for misconduct "
Justin Leighty reported in the March 17, 2010 Elkhart Truth:The Indiana Supreme Court revoked a local attorney's law license after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Carmel hazing case takes new turn: Decision whether to file charges is now Hendricks County's, not Hamilton's"
Robert Annis and Mark Ambrogi of the Indianapolis Star report today:It will be up to Hendricks County rather than Hamilton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Frontrunner for Indianapolis U.S. Attorney Emerges"
Main Justice has this report on our local U.S. Attorney speculation....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Democrat stalwart Hogsett said to be U.S. attorney nominee"
That is the headline to this just-posted IBJ story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from March 14, 2010, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier has this story today, headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Public defender’s law license suspended for 6 months"
Laura Lane reports today ($$) in the Bloomington Herald Tribune:Members of the state Supreme Court disciplinary commission have suspended a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court Gives Stamp of Approval to Lake County and Marion County Electronic Filing Plans"
The heading is from a story by James Walker and James F. Maguire in the March issue of Indiana Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake County considers closing satellite courthouses for savings"
From the AP, this story yesterday:CROWN POINT, Ind. — Closing three satellite courthouses could save Lake County more than $1...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web"
Updating this ILB entry from March 5, 2010, which links to the newly released Indiana juror rule amendments, effective July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "More probationers showing up drunk, Porter County Courthouse now armed with portable breath testers"
Interesting story here by Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times on the problem and how it is being addressed in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court suspends LaPorte County judge
Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2010, Matt Field of the LaPorte Argus Herald writes today:Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe apologized...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ind. Court - CCR Filed for SB149 removes language re placement of children by juvenile courts outside of Indiana
Take a look here. Remember what happened in the SS Conference Committee Report last year - it was one of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - Most court systems in other states cut to bone
As the Indiana General Assembly contemplates the possible override of the Governor's 2009 veto of HEA 1491, thereby expanding the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - Clerk's Office Accepting Applications for Appellate Case Manager
See the notice here. More:The Clerk's Office of the Division of Supreme Court Administration is accepting applications for the position...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lawyers seek limits on details in Simon case"
Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star, who has been covering (see, e.g, this Feb. 3rd ILB entry) the Simon estate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Anderson attorney faces child porn charges" [Updated]
Vic Ryckaert reported last evening in the Indianapolis Star:An Anderson attorney remained in federal custody Wednesday after authorities say he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "7th Circuit Judges May Testify in Retrial Over Web Threats"
Updating this ILB entry from March 3rd, Mark Fass of the New York Law Journal reports today:The second trial of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Timing was terrible on guns at work bill"
Updaitng this ILB entry from March 8th, Bob Kasarda reported in the March 10th NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Bond was set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: HEA 1491, vetoed last year, is on today's House calendar
As the ILB reported yesterday morning, HEA 1491 from the 2009 regular session, which would abolish merit selection of St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - HEA 1491, vetoed last year, is on today's House calendar
HEA 1491 is on today's House calendar. For background, see this long list of ILB entries. The bill would abolish...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake officials discuss probe of bonus scandal "; new court created
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County Council President Thomas O'Donnell said he is hearing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Gibson County gets tort notice over sex offender registry"
Andrea Howe of the Princeton Daily Clarion reported this story on March 2nd:PRINCETON—Bradley D. Tomey of Princeton is seeking $35,000...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "St. Joseph County judge wants money to make costly repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center, but county commissioners say they can't just hand it over"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 28, 2010, Erin Blasko of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The St. Joseph County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Indiana Supreme Court hears Voter ID law challenge
Updating this ILB entry from March 5th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today on how...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge rejects deal in man’s third OWI charge"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on La Porte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos, many dealing with plea...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judge hopes feds' probe of tax breaks will clear air"
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A candidate for Lake Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web - New instructions mention Facebook, Twitter, MySpace"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 21, 2010, the ILB is now able to post the new rules, effective July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - More in: Indiana Supreme Court hears Voter ID law challenge
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on yesterday's oral argument:INDIANAPOLIS – The state’s strict photo identification...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - Madison Courthouse repair is eyecatching
In May of 2009 the Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison Indiana was severely damaged in a fire. Happily, reconstruction is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court hears Voter ID law challenge
The oral argument was this morning at 9:00 AM. The case: League of Women Voters, et al. v. Todd Rokita....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Gambler challenges casino for giving him credit, says he was drunk"
On May 30, 2006, Grace Schneider reported in the Louisville Courier Journal under the headline "Kentuckian battles Caesars over his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Greene County Courthouse lawsuit tops $1 million in legal fees and counting
Updating this ILB entry from July 28, 2009, Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor of the Greene County Daily World, reports today:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - Continuing with "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 25, reporting that SB 399 had passed the second house with amendments, Jon Murray...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 01, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Calamari Productions MSNBC Series “LAKE COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE” wins prestigious Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding TV Series
The ILB has had a number of entries on Calamari Productions. From a press release dated Feb. 24, 2010:NEW YORK...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "St. Joseph County judge wants money to make costly repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center, but county commissioners say they can't just hand it over"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 21st, the South Bend Tribune has an editorial today headed "First priority: Fix the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - Wabash Students Get Up Close Look at Appeals Court"
On Feb. 25th a Court of Appeals panel heard oral arguments in the case of Ben and Shona Erwin v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, about SB 399 and its potential impact on counties other than Marion, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Federal, state judges will preside over DNA case at law school"
An IU Maurer School of Law press release today announces that this Friday, Feb. 26th:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A panel of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clark Council funds courts, building renovation"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 11, 2010, headed "Under pressure, Clark Council to give courts $620,000," Ben Zion Hershberg...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Camm’s attorneys granted initial request for funding"
Matt Thacker reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:Warrick County Superior Court No. 2 Judge Robert Aylsworth granted a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Huntington Circuit Judge Mark A. McIntosh, 76, dies"
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:Longtime Huntington Circuit Judge Mark A....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Former custodian pleads guilty to urinating on chair"
The initial ILB entry, from July 23, 2009, begins:Per Jeremy Mull, Clark County's chief deputy prosecutor: "The case is highly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Courthouse in Gary to be renamed for Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker"
An AP story this mornng reports:The Lake County Superior Courthouse in Gary will be renamed in honor of Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web - New instructions mention Facebook, Twitter, MySpace"
Actually, the story quoted in this Feb. 15, 2010 ILB entry confused me because, as I wrote then, "This is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Released on bond: A flawed system?"
Matt Thacker, in a long story in the Feb. 20, 2010 Jeffersonville News & Tribune, reports in part:Clark County Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judge wants money to make costly repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center, but county commissioners say they can't just hand it over"
So reports Kristin Bien of South Bend WSBT-TV, in a story that continues:Judge Peter Nemeth wants about $67,000. He said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Seventh weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2010 legislative session; plus ILB review
The Legislative Update blog, publishing weekly during the legislative session by the Indiana Judicial Center, has posted this seventh weekly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clark County Council likely to address probation move Tuesday"
Supplementing this entry from Feb. 19, 2010 by Braden Lammers reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, Lammers reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Clark Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse"
Braden Lammers reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - Masters hearings for suspended LaPorte County judge to be held in Supreme Court courtroom [Updated]
The LaPorte Herald-Argus is reporting:LA PORTE — Suspended La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe is set to face...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th about SB 399's potential impact on counties other than Marion, the blog Ogden...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "5-Year-Old At Center Of Adoption Court Battle: Biological Mother Fights To Regain Custody"
The Supreme Court's April 24, 2009 decision in the case of Term. of Parent-Child Rel. of G.Y.; R.Y. v. IDCS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25, 2010, and the prior stories it links to, plus this ILB update from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web - New instructions mention Facebook, Twitter, MySpace"
James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post Tribune reports today:Juries have always been told to avoid trial information from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Sixth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2010 legislative session
The Legislative Update blog, publishing weekly during the legislative session by the Indiana Judicial Center, has posted this sixth weekly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte tourism agency suing Blue Chip Casino"
Stan Maddux reported in the Feb. 13, 2010 South Bend Tribune:Tourism officials help bring people to Blue Chip and, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Under pressure, Clark Council to give courts $620,000"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal about another threat of judicial mandate in Clark County:The Clark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ind. Court - "James J. Jordan, a former Delaware County judge and prosecutor, died Monday at age 77"
From the Muncie Star-Press:Jordan practiced law in Muncie for a half-century, and was elected Delaware County prosecutor in 1974. In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - Indiana federal district court nominees hearings postposed a day
From the Blog of Legal Times:Lawmakers have postponed almost all meetings on Capitol Hill today because of the second Washington...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - McKinney asserts his DTF duties didn't violate any rules
Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star Press:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney has formally admitted to many...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, February 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Reader baffled by AG Zoeller's reported affirmance rate on criminal appeals [Updated]
In this entry from Jan. 29, 2010, the ILB linked to two press releases of Attorney General Greg Zoeller. announcing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 08, 2010
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Bills of interest to the judiciary that have passed one house
The Legislative Update blog, publishing weekly during the legislative session by the Indiana Judicial Center, has posted this Mid-Session Review....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 06, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - Mayor (East Chicago) hires former mayor (Gary) for defense
Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:Former Gary mayor Scott L. King, who once worked as a federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Superior Court to survey Warrick Co. residents about Camm"
Matt Thacker reported yesterday in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Surveys will be mailed to 200 randomly selected Warrick County residents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 05, 2010
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - Indy traffic court bill passes Senate, goes to House
So reports Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star in his blog, Justice Watch. He notes:Marion County traffic court Judge Bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - Floyd County caseload bill moves to House
From a press release:INDIANAPOLIS –Legislation authored by State Senator Connie Sipes (D-New Albany) that would redistribute the Floyd County Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Simon heir aims to oust widow as sole trustee: In filing, daughter asks that bank take control of billionaire's assets" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 28, 2010, Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star that begins:A Hamilton County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Charlestown makes city court position full-time"
Branden Lammers reports in the Feb. 1 Jeffersonville New&Tribune:The Charlestown City Council met briefly Monday evening. * * * Ordinance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake County closer to ankle monitors: Less expensive than jail for minor offenses"
Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune had this long story Jan. 30th that began:CROWN POINT -- Lake County judges may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - Continuing with "ACLU Lawsuit claims Indiana law examiners violate the ADA "
Updating this Dec. 10, 2009 ILB entry about the lawsuit that, to quote a NLJ story, the ACLU filed:on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Oral argument in COA involving the Paternity of Infant R
Supplementing this afternoon's ILB entry on the Paternity of Infant R, Charles Wilson of the AP has now written a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Simon Property caught in family feud"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 26, which included this quote from the Indianapolis Star:Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the world's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ind. Courts - Oral argument in COA involving the Paternity of Infant R
Today the Court of Appeals heard oral argument in The Paternity of Infant R. (64A03-0908-JV-367). The case summary:T.G. and V.G....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Four lawsuits claim calls violate fed Fair Debt act Cases filed in U.S. District Court in Hammond"
Teresa Auch Schultz reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Four more region residents have filed federal lawsuits, claiming debt collection companies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Public Admonition against Delaware County Circuit Court Juvenile Commissioner Brian M. Pierce
Here is the Court's press release. Some quotes:Commissioner Pierce admits to violating Rule 1.2 and Rule 1.3 of the Code...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Shopping mall tycoon Melvin Simon's daughter sues widow over will"
Updating this ILB entry from January 21, 2010, John Russell of the Indianapolis Star reports, under the headline "Simon Property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court"
Updating this ILB from Dec. 8, headed "Lawsuit challenges Indianapolis traffic court fines," and the last line of this entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Ex-lawyer sentenced in foreclosure fraud"
The Indianapolis Star reported Jan. 20th:A Fishers man was sentenced Tuesday to six months of house arrest and three years'...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Mishawaka attorney accused of misconduct
A Nov. 22, 2008 ILB entry began:Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a long story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Ind. Courts - Surrogacy law in Indiana
For Friday, January 28th, the COA calendar lists the following oral argument:10:30 AM - The Paternity of Infant R. (64A03-0908-JV-367)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 23, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Priest abuse case hinges on 'repressed' memories"
This August 22, 2009 ILB entry discussed the trial then taking place before Judge David Dryer of Marion Superior Court,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Shopping mall tycoon Melvin Simon's daughter sues widow over will"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9, 2010, Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star has this story today, headed "Bren...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Ind. Courts - Today at 2 PM, CJ Shepard to deliver state of the Judiciary [Updated]
From the press release:Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard, will address a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - New Albany hopes to keep profits from speeding fines
Daniel Suddeath reported in the New Albany News & Tribune on Jan. 16, 2010:As frustrating as getting a speeding ticket...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - Correction re Indiana's U.S. attorney appointments
Reader Joel Schumm writes this morning:Hi Marcia, You mention at the end of your post yesterday on the federal judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "A public reprimand might be the only sanction attorney Jennifer Abrell faces for revealing information about a client represented by her law firm"
So begins this story in today's Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer. More:That's what a hearing officer for the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - Part II of "Indiana courts moving toward unified records system"
Part I appeared in the ILB on Jan. 4, 2010. The entry quoted at length from Harold J. Adams' LCJ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Senator Bayh Makes Historic Judicial Announcements"
Here is the complete text of Senator Bayh's press release:Indianapolis – Senator Evan Bayh today announced the nomination of three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Obama to nominate two women to fill SD Indiana vacancies
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16th, Indy 6News is reporting "2 Women Among Bayh's Federal Judge Nominations: Bayh's Office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Ind. Courts - Supplementing "Cass Superior Court Judge rejects traffic violator plea deal"
The ILB had an entry Jan. 12, 2010, quoting a story from the Logansport Pharos-Tribune that began:A judge has rejected...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 17, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - Returning to: Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail
In this entry on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, the ILB related practitioners' problems with the Appellate Court Clerk's Office's current implementation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Embattled Delaware County prosecutor McKinney gets court date"
Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney will face voters before facing a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Evans-Koethe: "No recollection of details from shooting"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 6th, Alicia Ebaugh reports today in the LaPorte Herald-Argus:LA PORTE — Jennifer Evans-Koethe, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 5, 2010, quoting a message from Kevin Smith, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Two interesting bills considered by House Judiciary today
The AP is reporting, via Fox 28:Indiana lawmakers want to find ways to keep students who get into minor trouble...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Three Indiana teen girls sue City of Madison over strip search"
Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal has a lengthy story today about a case pending in U.S. District Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Notre Dame anti-abortion protesters to get new judge"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 3, 2009, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune reports today:MISHAWAKA — After an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Cass Superior Court Judge rejects traffic violator plea deal"
Kevin Lilly reports in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune today:A judge has rejected a plea deal in a case involving a Logansport...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Ind. Law - What is the genesis of SB 60?
Senate Bill 60, which, according to the digest:Creates the judicial computer systems commission to evaluate court and law enforcement computer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Chance of getting bond reduction depends on the judge" in Monroe Circuit Courts
Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times has a very lengthy and interesting report today ($$) on the Monroe Circuit Courts....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Shopping mall tycoon Melvin Simon's daughter sues widow over will"
John Russell has a thorough story today in the Indianapolis Star, complete with a copy of the 16-page complaint filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Attorney's actions bring Behrman case back into spotlight"
Kim King of Fox 59 Indianapolis had this long story last evening. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS - The mysterious murder of IU...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 09, 2010
Ind. Courts - "David Camm lawyer withdraws"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Citing “other personal and professional commitments,” David Camm’s primary lawyer has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 09, 2010
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Camm lawyers renew special prosecutor request, citing book deal"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports this afternoon in the Louisville Courier Journal:Lawyers for David Camm have renewed their request for a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County judge will remain suspended" [Updated]
So reports WSBT-TV South Bend this evening:Prosecutors had claimed [Jennifer Evans Koethe] asked a police officer to get rid of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Business sues Mishawaka over ordinance on sexual devices"
Sue Lowe reports today in the South Bend Tribune:The city of Mishawaka has stopped Pleasureland Museum from selling "sexual devices."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - Suit filed to require St. Joseph Co. and South Bend to comply with the ADA by improving access to county court buildings"
Erin Blasko reports today in the South Bend Tribune on a new ADA lawsuit filed in federal court Monday. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the word I'm hearing is - Don't stop checking the docket! At least not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Koethe acquitted in obstruction trial" [Updated]
Updating yesterday evening's ILB entry, Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post-Tribune reports this morning:Lake County jurors in Crown Point...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County Judge Koethe's trial in the hands of the jury"
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, Dustin Grove of South Bend WSBT-TV reports this evening:The trial of a LaPorte...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail
Effective January 1, 2010, the Indiana Clerk's office will be serving orders, opinions, and notices via email. Below is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Former prosecutor's obstruction trial starts" [Updated]
The trial of suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Evans-Koethe began this week. Here are earlier ILB entries. Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Monday, January 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Indiana courts moving toward unified records system: But private firm pushes competing setup" Part I
That (excluding the "Part I") is the headline to a lengthy story today by Harold J. Adams of the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 04, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Two suits over DCS cuts in subsidies to be linked in federal court"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 25, 2009 headed "Foster care payments cut by 10 percent," Tim Evans reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 03, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Closing this library, dismantling the resources, dismissing the librarian -- this is very unfortunate and falls into the 'whatever can they be thinking?' category"
The above quote expresses my thoughts on the closing of the Marion County Law Library, one of Indiana's endangered courthouse...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 02, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Several Indiana papers look back on 2009
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, Laurie Wink reports today in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:MICHIGAN CITY - The staff...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 31, 2009
Ind. Courts - "LaGrange County Commissioners Create Public Defender Board"
From WLKI 100.3 News today:(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County will soon have a three person public defender board. County Commissioners approved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - George B. Hoffman, Jr., a former Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana, has died
See the news release here. Some quotes:The Honorable George B. Hoffman, Jr., a former Chief Judge of the Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Man arrested after confrontation with Tippecanoe Judge Michael Morrissey" at a cash machine
Sophia Voravong had this report yesterday in the Lafayette Journal Courier:The incident began after [Judge] Morrissey went to an ATM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Courts - "The Recession Begins Flooding Into the Courts "
William Glaberson's lengthy story in today's NY Times begins:New York State’s courts are closing the year with 4.7 million cases...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney "saga drags into 2010"
The ILB has had many entries on the various aspect of this story. Today Douglas Walker of the Muncie Star-Press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - ND Indiana jurors contact federal prosecutor via Facebook after trial, with congratulations
Dan Hinkel has the story today in the NWI Times. How did he find out about it? According to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 26, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Suits allege unscrupulous debt collection tactics"
This Dec. 13th ILB entry was headed "Debt collectors' 'bully' tactics drawing scorn." Yesterday, Teresa Auch Schultz of the Gary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - Obama nominates David Capp to serve as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana
Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:HAMMOND -- President Barack Obama has appointed David...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "County library could be endangered legal resource"
On Sept. 21, the ILB had this entry, quoting from a story that day reported by Francesca Jarosz in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Proposed rule changes deal with attorney advertising, appellate court procedures and trial court procedures."
From the press release:The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments from judges, attorneys and the public as it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More charges filed against suspended Bicknell City Court Judge
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 16, the Attorney General has now issued a press release headed "Attorney General files...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Represent yourself in court? Experts say bad idea"
Lydia X. McCoy reported yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story that began:EVANSVILLE — Defense attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 21, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson said this week he can be ready in six months to retry David Camm for the murders of his family"
This is, of course, if he is not disqualified. From Ben Zion Hershberg's Dec. 18th story in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 19, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Since suspension, Evans has been paid $70K"
Updating earlier ILB entries on suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe, Craig Davison of the Michigan City News-Dispatch...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 19, 2009, Rodney Richey of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reported Dec. 17th in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009
Indiana Courts - "Kelley said he couldn't close the courtroom, but he could make the proceedings 'confidential,' which he did, and then cleared the room"
Lydia X. McCoy reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:A Warrick County judge on Thursday ruled the juvenile court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Five lawsuits connected to Gabriele estate are pending"
Updating earlier ILB entries related to the estate of Philip and Marcella Gabriele, the South Bend Tribune's Alicia Gallegos reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Self-styled vampire jailed for threatening Judge Certo"
This AP story is in both the Washington Post and the Indy Star. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS -- A man who claims...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Attorney quits practice, leaving clients in lurch"
Jeff Parrott reports this afternoon on the South Bend Tribune website in a long story:The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications files disciplinary charges against suspended Bicknell City Court Judge
Updating earlier ILB entries on the suspension of Knox County City Court Judge David Andrew Moreland, the Supreme Court has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Camm lawyers seek new site for third trial"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports in the Louisville Courier Journal:Lawyers for David Camm have requested a new location for his third...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clark County judge Dan Moore offers new approach"
A long story yesterday by Dan Moss of the Louisville Courier Journal began:As a judicial candidate, Dan Moore was asked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Courthouse restaurant opens new options in Hammond"
Sue Ellen Ross reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Employees and visitors to the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond again have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Casino takes card-counting case to Indiana Supreme Court"
A petition to transfer has been filed re the Oct. 30, 2009 Court of Appeals opinion in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Translators speak for many in courtroom"
From the story today by Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press:Circuit Court Judge Carl Heldt has served...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - "The children’s judge: Allen County Juvenile court’s Pratt makes sound changes to benefit families"
Karen Francisco, editorial writer at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, writes today about Judge Charles F. Pratt’s work in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 13, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - LaPorte County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Alevizos in news again today
Supplementing this ILB entry from yesterday, where the judge received a Distinguished Hoosier Award from the Corrections Department, Stan Maddux...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Raided Harrison dog breeders file notice against state"
Ben Zion Hershberg has this Dec.10th story in the Louisville Courier Journal. It begins:The Harrison County owners of what Indiana’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Disciplinary charges against suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe" [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Alici Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune has this story today, including:Kathryn Dolan, a spokeswoman for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Matthew Eric Wrinkles, 49, was executed this morning"
Charles Wilson's Associated Press report begins:MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- An Indiana death row inmate who refused to request clemency was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - " IDOC Commissioner Recognizes LaPorte County Judge"
From an IDOP press release:LaPorte, Indiana (December 10, 2009) – Today in a ceremony at the LaPorte County Juvenile Center,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "After Wrinkles, 12 Others Await Execution in Indiana"
Indianapolis WIBC's Eric Berman reports this afternoon in a comprehensive story:The early-morning execution of Eric Wrinkles will be Indiana's first...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009
nd. Courts - Still more on "ACLU Lawsuit claims Indiana law examiners violate the ADA "
Updating this August 16, 2009 ILB entry, and this July 9th, 2009 entry which quoted from a National Law Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Disciplinary charges against suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe"
Here is a long list of earlier ILB entries on suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe, who suffered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana names new chief justice"
That is the headline today to this brief story by Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press, that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Is death penalty worth the price? Single case can cost taxpayers as much as $1 million"
That is the headline to this lengthy, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Jon Murray:Nowhere is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a Boone County judge to evaluate a disciplinary complaint against Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney"
Here is the story from the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Execution of Wrinkles to end 2-year state hiatus Cost is factor in trend away from death penalty"
Eric Bradner reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:INDIANAPOLIS — When Matthew Eric Wrinkles is put to death early...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit challenges Indianapolis traffic court fines" [Updated]
Jason Thomas reports on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon:A class action lawsuit filed today in Marion County Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Chief Justice Shepard To Receive National Award From American Judicature Society"
Here is the press release from the American Judicature Society:Des Moines, Iowa – Hon. Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Monday, December 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "In the first use of Indiana’s new public-accountability law, Indiana's Attorney General has taken action in court against the Brownstown clerk-treasurer accused of overpaying herself more than $365,000 in tax dollars"
So begins this news release today from Attorney General Greg Zoeller....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 07, 2009
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Bill for capital cases delivered to taxpayers"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 8, 2009, quoting a Gary Post-Tribune story headed "Lake County, state have spent combined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 06, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Attention Turns To Science In Rape Trial"
This lengthy story today in the Warsaw Times-Union, reported by Jen Gibson, caught my eye in light of recent case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Bauer v. Shepard
On May 6, 2009, Judge Springmann issued a 36-page opinion and order in the case of Torrey Bauer, et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Sikh sues shuttle operator that wouldn't hire him: Airport contractor won't let drivers work with a beard, turban"
Bruce C. Smith reported in the Dec. 3rd Indianapolis Star:A Greenwood man whose Sikh faith requires him to wear a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on "David Camm defense seeks special prosecutor to replace Henderson"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, this report from WIBC Indianapolis has a few new pieces of information addressing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Rokita's office accuses ISTA of securities violations
Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today headed "State lawsuit is another blow to teachers union:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney
Updating this ILB entry from April 8, 2009, the South Bend Tribune reports today:PLYMOUTH — Suspended lawyer Ronald Dean Gifford,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Allen County Judges OK’d license for DWI repeat"
From a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Michael Zennie:When Brian Mansfield asked to have his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "David Camm defense seeks special prosecutor to replace Henderson" [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News-Tribune has a story, dated Dec. 2nd at 10:39 pm,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Questions on: A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open Dec. 1st
The ILB has had two entries on the new Indianapolis "parking court," one today quoting a Star story, and one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "David Camm defense seeks special prosecutor to replace Henderson" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 30th, Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Lawyers for David Camm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Rokita's office accuses ISTA of securities violations
Anne Gregory of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has the story, quoting the statement issued by Indiana Secretary of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open tomorrow, Dec. 1st
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 30th, Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the headline "The meter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Repeat offenders: Who's responsible?"
Kelli Stopczynski of South Bend WSBT has a long story and video (last updated Nov. 30th) under the heading "Repeat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh County Court records go online today: Private firm will be charging access fee"
Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in a lengthy story in the Evansville Courier & Press:EVANSVILLE — An idea Vanderburgh County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th, the Richmond Palladium-Item has an editorial today headed "Lawmakers must fund advocates for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Ind. Courts - A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open tomorrow, Dec. 1st [Updated 12/1/09]
From a press release issued by the Indy mayor's office:INDIANAPOLIS - On December 1st, the City of Indianapolis will pilot...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Clerk unplugging computers: Staff cut ending free public access"
Supplementing yesterday's ILB entry on the demise of courthouse libraries is this story today in the Evansville Courier & Press,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 28, 2009
Ind. Courts - Public defenders are threatened with cuts in several Indiana counties
"Clark budget cuts threaten public defender's office" is the headline of this Nov. 27 story by Ben Zion Hershberg in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Daniels fills a three-month vacancy on Tipton City Court
From the Kokomo Tribune, a story by Daniel Human - some quotes:The governor’s office announced Tuesday the appointment of 47-year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - "1st educational neglect cases seen in Allen County: The two women claimed to be home schooling their sons" [Updated]
Ashkey Smith reports in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, in a long story that begins:For the first time, Allen County is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An injection of $2 million will help...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"
From a just-received press release:Mayor Ballard will join Marion County Superior Court Judge Marilyn Moores and representatives from Child Advocates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - Prosecutor named in Harrison County case
A story by Alan Stewart today in The Corydon Democrat includes these quotes:The special prosecutor in the sexual harassment case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Judge Michael Eldred announces retirement from Vigo Superior Court after almost 30 years"
Lisa Trigg has this story today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star. Some quotes:Judge Michael Eldred has been a fixture on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Attempt to appease GOP earns slap in face"
Sylvia A. Smith, Washington reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, has this commentary today - here are some quotes:WASHINGTON...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Tippecanoe County superior court judge Michael Morrissey is one of the few Indiana judges who uses ignition interlocks"
This May 14, 2008 ILB entry is quoting from a report from May 13, 2008 by Bob Segal of Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Defense gets $72K for experts in Jada Justice case "
From the NWI Times today, a story by Bill Dolan. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | The public will pay up to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 21, 2009
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