Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: What East Chicago case is being settled here?
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 23rd, the Indianapolis Star posted this report this morning ocompiled by Tom Spalding -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: What East Chicago case is being settled here?
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, that quoted Jon Seidel of the Post Tribune writing:Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Ind. Decisions - What East Chicago case is being settled here?
On Feb. 19th Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reported in this story:EAST CHICAGO -- The city has ended a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Attorney General Zoeller reaches $1.95 million settlement with CVS
From a press release issued today:INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced that a $1.95 million settlement has been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Courts - Cheek swabs and the 4th amendment
On Jan. 11, 2010, the Indiana Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of Arturo Garcia-Torres v. State of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Interesting discovery ruling from SD Ind.
An interesting order filed Jan. 29, 2010 in federal court in the case of Mack v. HH Gregg, Inc....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Indiana Chrysler bankruptcy challenge cert petition being reviewed today [Updated again]
"Critics Of Chrysler Sale Find Positive In High Court's Order " is headline to this WSJ story by Brent Kendall....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: Indiana Chrysler bankruptcy challenge cert petition being reviewed today
Friday the ILB posted this entry, reporting that "the petition in case of Indiana State Police Pension Trust v. Chrysler,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Indiana Chrysler bankruptcy challenge cert petition being reviewed today
According to this entry from SCOTUSLaw Blog, the petition in case of Indiana State Police Pension Trust v. Chrysler, LLC...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Leroy F. Miller (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 5-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook writes:Leroy Miller was convicted of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Boney Grants Exclusive Interview: Convicted Killer Gives First TV Interview In 5 Years"
WLKY out of Louisville has the story today with numerous links, including a 3-part TV interview with Charles Boney. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court sets Dec. 11, 2009 as execution date for Matthew Eric Wrinkles
"Wrinkles murder case is topic on 'Oprah' Tuesday" is the headline of a brief story today in the Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Briefs in Foundations of East Chicago v. City of East Chicago and the Attorney General of Indiana
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 22, and this one from June 29th, here is what we have now: Brief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Courts - "Courts - Still more on: SCOTUS rejects 7th Circuit ruling re Joseph Corcoran"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Ashley Smith of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has this story today, headed "Convicted killer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Courts - More on: SCOTUS rejects 7th Circuit ruling re Joseph Corcoran
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today headed "Justices return...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Courts - SCOTUS rejects 7th Circuit ruling re Joseph Corcoran [Updated]
This ILB entry from Dec. 31, 2008 summarizes a 2-1, 7th Circuit opinion in Joseph E. Corcoran v. Buss (ND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana court's DNA test ruling questions criminal testing procedures "
The Sept. 30, 2-1 Court of Appeals decision in Arturo Garcia-Torres v. State of Indiana -- see ILB summary here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Following up on: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"; my plan
The ILB has posted a number of entries on this year's budget bill and its surprises: items added into the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Certainly we haven't heard the last of: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
The headline to Tim Evans' story today in the Indianapolis Star is "New law lets DCS decide out-of-state placements." More...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
Courts - Relying on Indiana law, Illinois federal judge allows woman to sue bank for lax security after $26,000 stolen by hacker [Updated]
From a story by Kim Zetter of Wired:An Illinois district court has allowed a couple to sue their bank on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Oak Park annexation protestors say attorneys failed their case"
David A. Mann reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:The plaintiffs in a remonstrance case against Jeffersonville’s Oak Park annexation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on 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
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
Monday, August 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
Thanks to Joel Schumm of IU Law for pointing out to me the footnote on the last page of D.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 10, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Medical malpractice awards are an uncommon result in Indiana's long process"
Amanda Harmon reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Marion County juries awarded high-dollar damages in two medical malpractice cases this month,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Orban Suit Finally Reaches Settlement"
City of Warsaw and R. Paul Schmitt v. Richard and Jan Orban (NFP) was issued Dec. 31, 2007. In a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Courts - Seymour-based Rose Acre Farms takings judgment reversed by Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit [Updated]
An opinion yesterday by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a much litigated dispute, about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: A question for ILB attorney-readers
I've received quite few thoughtful responses to the question I posed Friday about why you read NFP opinions, and your...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - A question for ILB attorney-readers
I'm getting ready to post today's Court of Appeals opinions. There are 3 for publication opinions and 15 not-for-publication (NFP),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Federal magistrate urges ban of schools’ faith study"
Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A federal magistrate recommended Tuesday the cessation of the Huntington...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Ind. Law - "2 Indiana legislators want longer sentence for killing fetus"
Jon Murray has this story today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:An Indianapolis bank shooting that resulted in the deaths...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 01, 2009
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Ind. Decisions - National reports today on Indiana appellate courts' rulings on early voting case
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, both the NY Times and NPR today had reports on the Lake County early...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Latest stories on Indiana appellate courts' rulings on early voting case
The action by the Supreme Court yesterday in denying a direct appeal, and the Court of Appeals' subsequent decision to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Curley Plaintiffs petition for immediate consideration by Supreme Court [Updated]
Here is the Verified Motion to Acknowledge Jursidiction and Establish Expedited Briefing Schedule in the case of Curley v. Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Status of: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County [Updated]
Updating the most recent ILB entry, from Saturday, where U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen was quoted by two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, both the NWI Times and the Gary Post Tribune report today that U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two today
In Kozuszek v. Brewer (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), an 11-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Nicole Kozuszek and her brother Wesley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen yesterday vacated Lake County Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Well, now three judges are involved: (1) Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins - who granted a restraining order last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: AG Carter will not appeal either of two recent district court rulings voiding 2008 legislation
Updating this ILB entry from July 24th, The Bedford Times-Mail editorializes today:Attorney General Steve Carter has shown a remarkable and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 27, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - AG Carter will not appeal either of two recent district court rulings voiding 2008 legislation
On July 2nd, Attorney General Carter issued a release re Judge Sarah Evans Barker's July 1st ruling in Big Hat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three Indiana opinions today
In Caskey v. Colgate-Palmolive (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 15-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:After being disciplined and ultimately terminated,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: SCOTUS decides Indiana v. Edwards
National coverage today of yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Indiana v. Edawrds (for background start here) includes this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Indiana Supreme Court bars Geoffrey N. Fieger from temporary admission
Supplementing this May 24th ILB entry, the ABA Journal Blog has a report that not only did a Detroit federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Tax Court finds RV Park eligible for a religious purposes exemption [Updated]
In Cedar Lake Conference Association v. Lake County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals, a decision dated May 28th, 2008,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court requires AG's CID to be by verified petition or other admissible evidence presented at a hearing
In Nu-Sash of Indianapolis, Inc. d/b/a McKee Sunroom Designs v. Steve Carter, Indiana Attorney General, a 6-page, 4-0 opinion, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Jury rejects pollution suit against New Albany power plant"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today re the Gallagher plant in New Albany, the Indianapolis Star this afternoon has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Lethal injection case heard before SCOTUS
Following on earlier ILB entries on lethal injection, from Yahoo News today: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Supreme Court Justice John Paul...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Lethal injection case heard before SCOTUS; Indiana implications
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, several stories today cite Justice Ginsburg's dissent contrasting the Kentucky procedure with that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Lethal injection case heard before SCOTUS; Indiana implications
Updating this Jan. 8, 2008 ILB entry, today the AP's Mark Sherman reports "Supreme Court upholds use of lethal injections."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Jill Behrman murder trial unfair, lawyer tells appeals court"
This morning the ILB posted quotes and/or links to stories from two reporters, Deanna Martin and Jon Murray, on yesterday's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 21, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In US v. Justin L. Hoffman (ND Ind., Judge Miler), a 9-page opinion, Judge Flaum concludes:It is true that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 17, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 1 today (and 4 NFP)
For publication opinions today (1): In Baker Machinery, Inc. v Superior Canopy Corp., et. al., a 14-page opinion, Judge Friedlander...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 13, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Updating again: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
This ILB entry from Feb. 20th quoted the Lafayette paper's report that two decisions had been handed down:Two Tippecanoe County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Religious order appeals Holy Cross Village tax decision"
A report today on this long on-going dispute. The South Bend Tribune had what the ILB described as "a very...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: OK, where are these opinions?
On Jan. 23rd, the ILB posted an entry headed "OK, where are these opinions?" The entry reported that, although the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Indiana Lumbermens Mutual v. Reinsurance Results (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The defendant in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on problems with new COA opinions format
The ILB has not heard back from its messages yesterday to the Indiana Clerk's Office re problems with the new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2008
Friday, December 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Church’s admission of abuse not enough, accuser says"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 18th, which included this quote from a story by Robert King in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 28, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Marion County juvenile court orders release of the juvenile court file and the much larger DCS case file in TaJanay Bailey case
Updating this entry from yesterday, the Indianapolis Star's Jon Murray reported last evening that:A Marion County juvenile court judge this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies Bopp motion for an emergency writ regarding the middle initial issue in the recount
Here is the order issued this afternoon in the case of STATE OF INDIANA EX. REL, DUKE BENNETT v. VIGO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Tax Court dismisses property tax challenge
Charles Wilson of the AP reports today on yesterday's Indiana Tax Court decision in the case of Mel Goldstein, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 10, 2007
Friday, November 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Tax Court dismisses property tax challenge
In Mel Goldstein, et al. v. Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, et al., an 11-page opinion issued today, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007
Friday, November 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit dismisses challenge to Indiana canons of judicial ethics
Last Friday, Oct. 26th, the 7th Circuit issued a significant decision in the case of Right to Life v. Randall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit dismisses challenge to Indiana canons of judicial ethics
In Right to Life v. Randall T. Shepard (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 10-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:Indiana Right...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Upcoming oral arguments this week
Updating this ILB entry from Monday, previewing the oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court this week, yesterday (Wednesday) the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 25, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming oral arguments this week
This week's oral arguments before the Supreme Court: This Wednesday, Oct. 24th: 9:00 AM - Walden v. State - Following...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming oral arguments this week
This week's oral arguments before the Supreme Court: This Thursday, Oct. 18th: 9:00 AM - Russell Prewitt v. State -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming oral arguments this week
This week's oral arguments before the Supreme Court: This Wednesday, Oct. 10th 3:00 PM - Daniel Raess, M.D. v. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 08, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Courts - SCOTUS declines to hear challenge to Zyprexa patent
Updating this Dec. 27, 2006 ILB entry, headed "Lilly wins major Zyprexa patent case," (and including a link to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming oral arguments this week
This week's oral arguments before the Supreme Court: None scheduled. This week's oral arguments before the Court of Appeals that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 01, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming oral arguments this week
Upcoming oral arguments before the Supreme Court: This Tuesday, Sept. 25th: 9:00 AM - Chi Yun Ho, M.D. v. Loretta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Note 7th Circuit sanctions in Illinois case
Thanks to Robert Loblaw of the blog Decision of the Day for picking up on Judge Easterbrook's opinion today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Trial court ruling could void IMPD arrests
The NY Times has now picked up on the Indianapolis story (see earlier ILB entry from Aug. 8th here). Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 12, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Impact of Fort Wayne Disability Center ruling in other areas of state?
Updating this ILB entry from August 5th, Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today that:The New Albany City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Impact of Fort Wayne Disability Center ruling in other areas of state?
"No-bid contracts split council: New Albany debates 2 agreements' validity" is the headline to a story today by Dick Kaukas...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 05, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two Indiana decisions
In Randy P. O'Brien v. Ind. Dept. of Corr. (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 9-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Randy O’Brien...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Deal with closed developmental center broke law; damages, if any, undecided"
Following up on its story July 17th (see this ILB entry) on Monday's Court of Appeals decision in Anita Stuller,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: How long has it been since the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the legislative prayer case?
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's weekly Political Notebook picks up today on the ILB entry from July 3rd on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Panetti issued
In this ILB entry on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling yesterday in Panetti v. Quarterman (née Drake), the ILB quoted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Appeals Court rules in Clarksville Developer Lynn's favor
Larry Thomas of the New Albany Tribune reports on Wednesday's opinion in Robert Lynn Company, Inc. v. Town of Clarksville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 08, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Porter Development, LLC v. First National Bank of Valparaiso, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:When a financial institution...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 2 today (and 13 NFP)
For publication opinions today (2): Tamko Roofing Products, Inc. v. Dennis Dilloway - Dillowat ordered shingles based on the color...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Potential appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court anticipated
Judge Sara Evans Barker upheld the Indiana voter ID law a year ago -- see this April 15, 2006 ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "U.S. District Judge Allen Sharp ordered that Joseph Corcoran be resentenced but that he should not receive the death penalty"
Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has posted excerpts from U.S. District Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Supreme Court sets execution date in 1984 stabbing death"
Prof. Douglas Berman of Sentencing Law & Policy Blog has posted this entry today, which I quote in full:Tracking the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Judge Rules Drug Documents Must Be Returned to Eli Lilly"
The ILB has had a number of entries (see list here) on Lilly's drug Zyprexa. Most recently was this entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 23, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Judge Rules Drug Documents Must Be Returned to Eli Lilly"
"A federal district judge in Brooklyn (ED NY) ruled yesterday that confidential marketing materials belonging to Eli Lilly & Company...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Ind. Courts - "Ex-Clark County man to be retried for murder, rape"
Harold J. Adams writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal that begins:An Evansville judge will preside over the retrial of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Another Supreme Court opinion just posted; turns on evidence rule
In Schultz v. Ford Motor Company, a 16-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:A jury rendered a defense verdict on plaintiffs’...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on "Court decisions ignite plea appeals"
Following up on its editorial last Sunday, Nov. 19th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a second editorial today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 25, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court denies cert in Armstrong case
An ILB entry from March 2, 2005 began:According to this story in the Princeton Daily Clarion, the Indiana Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In McKinney, Timothy v. Duplain, Robert (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), a 28-page opinion [this is the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Summaries of Friday's decisions completed
The ILB summaries of Friday's (8/11/06) Court of Appeals and Supreme Court rulings are now completed. Access them here and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 13, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Nagy, et al. v. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation back in local court
Nagy, et al. v. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, decided on March 30th (see ILB entry here), has led to much speculation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 10, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues five decisions today
In Jeffrey Patrick, City of Gary & City of Gary Police Department v. Richard Miresso, a 5-page opinion, Justice Dickson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Columnist James J. Kilpatrick features Indiana case [Updated]
An opinion piece by national columnist James J. Kilpatrick today reports on an Indiana case that I am not familiar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 06, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on Indiana prison policy on sex-offender visitation
Recall that on November 10, 2005, the Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Jane Doe v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 04, 2006
Friday, March 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decisions today include one from Indiana
In Norfleet v. Gehrke (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), Judge Kanne writes:Armond Norfleet suffers from arthritis. While incarcerated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 03, 2006
Monday, October 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - 2nd of 3-part series on juvenile facility problems
The second of a three-part series in the South Bend Tribune, by Nancy J. Sulok, on the problems the Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2005
Friday, August 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on Court throwing out BMV identification rules
Well, I've been checking to see if any of the local news services have picked up this important story yet,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2005
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals posts two today
James A. Altes v. State of Indiana (3/1/05 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Riley, Judge * * * Altes raises...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - No postings again today on the Indiana court site
The Court of Appeals site is still showing the decisions from last Friday, which is odd . . . Generally...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Impact of bingo rulemaking decision reflected in annual Dept. of Revenue report
"Scuttled changes to bingo law yield failure and success" is the headline to a story today by Steve Walsh today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2004
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
PPM Finan Inc v. Norandal USA Inc (ND Ill.)Before EVANS, WILLIAMS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. EVANS, Circuit Judge. In this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals decides four
Todd Heller, Inc. v. Indiana Department of Transportation (12/16/04 IndCtApp) [Contracts] Riley, Judge Appellant-Plaintiff, Todd Heller, Inc. (Heller Inc.), appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court decides one
Story Bed & Breakfast, LLP v. Brown County Area Plan Commission and Patricia N. March (12/16/04 IndSCt) [Zoning; Real Estate;...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Government - Businesses present legislative wish list
"Businesses present legislative wish list: Like odds with GOP in control" is the headline to this story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Dec. 14th Court of Appeals decision in Ryle v. State
Professor Douglas Berman of the well-regarded Sentencing Law and Policy Blog has thoughtful commentary/criticism of the Indiana Court of Appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Oral arguments tomorrow
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow, Thursday, 12/16/04, at 9:00 a.m., in the case of Burd Management,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court overturns verdict against DePauw
"Court overturns verdict against DePauw" is the headline to this AP story this afternoon posted on the Indianapolis Star website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 30 Allen County charity groups� tax exemption cut
"30 charity groups’ tax exemption cut" is the headline to this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts three today
Jimmie L. Woodley, Allstate Insurance v. Ted & Rosella Fields (12/15/04 IndCtApp) [Insurance] Sharpnack, Judge Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”) appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
USA v. Bernitt, Alan (ED Wis.) McKinney Restoration v. IL Dist Council 1 (ND Ill.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 2 from Court of Appeals, 2 from Tax Court
Foster R. Milligan v. State of Indiana (12/14/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Crone, Judge * * * Milligan presents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Pierson, Robert J. v. Hartley, William (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge)Before POSNER, KANNE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Sonitrol owes $1 million to murder victim's child
"Sonitrol owes $1 million to murder victim's child" is the headline to this story today in the Muncie StarPress. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court flips 20-year-old conviction
"Court flips 20-year-old conviction: No proof found that accused burglar was told his rights before pleading guilty" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Monday, December 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals
Nancy E. Prewitt v. State of Indiana (12/13/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Baker, Judge This case illustrates what happens...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 2 today
Bensky, David L. v. Powell, Colin L. (WD Wis.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and CUDAHY and POSNER, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2004
Friday, December 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts two today
Michael Davis v. State of Indiana (12/10/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Judge Michael Davis appeals his conviction for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Tax Court posts one today
Indianapolis Osteopathic Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Westview Hospital and Health Institute of Indiana, Inc. v. Department of Local Government Finance (12/9/04...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Travis L. Stephens v. State of Indiana (12/10/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Justice Defendant Travis Stephens was sentenced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Alimi, Selman v. Ashcroft, John (Petitions for Review of Orders of the Board of Immigration Appeals)An immigration case, petitions for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2004
Thursday, December 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 4 new postings by Court of Appeals
William H. Tobin v. Saul I. Ruman, et al (12/9/04 IndCtApp) [Contracts; Employment Law] Baker, Judge In light of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
USA v. Gilbert, Stanley (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge)* * * Gilbert raises a number of challenges on appeal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2004
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Bassiouni, Mahmoud C v. CIA (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, EASTERBROOK, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts two today
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township v. M.S. (12/8/04 IndctApp) [ ] Sharpnack, Judge Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Details maybe later ... Tegtmeier, Allen v. Midwest Operat Pension Trust Fund (ND Ill.) Filipovic, Momcilo v. K & R...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals
Board of Directors of the Bass Lake Conservancy District v. Susan & John Brewer (12/7/04 IndCtApp) [Municipal Law] Baker, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two today from the Supreme Court
Afredo D. Ruiz v. State of Indiana (12/7/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Boehm, Justice Afredo D. Ruiz, was sentenced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Monday, December 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Boriboune, Souvannas v. Berge, Gerald (WD Wis.)Before BAUER, POSNER, and EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. Four inmates of Wisconsin’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One today from Court of Appeals
Steven V. Wright v. State of Indiana (12/6/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Baker, Judge Appellant-defendant Steven Wright appeals from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2004
Friday, December 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Report on oral argument yesterday in Evansville police pension case
As noted in this ILB entry on Wednesday, the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday heard oral arguments in Fraternal Order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
USA v. Montgomery, Valentin (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, KANNE, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. Each Labor Day weekend, Rockford,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2004
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts seven
Lawrence, Darrick A. v. Kenosha County (ED Wis.)Before POSNER, KANNE, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. As he attempted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2004
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Case on Fort Wayne Airport Board Could Affect Hundreds of Laws
[Updated] Here is a longer version of the AP story quoted below. "Case on Fort Wayne Airport Board Could Affect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues 4 today
Details may follow ... Williams, Paul v. Sims, Larry (ND Ill.) Sarver, Lloyd v. Experian Info Solutions (ND Ill.) IN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals
Joan Ketchmark, et al. v. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (12/1/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Vaidik, Judge In this interlocutory appeal, Paul...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Judge awards $16 million to medical malpractice victim
"Judge awards $16 million to medical malpractice victim" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Ten posted today by the Court of Appeals
Old Romney Dev. Co. v. Tippecanoe County and State of Indiana (11/30/04 IndCtApp) [Real Estate; Takings] Bailey, Judge * *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Monetta Finan Inc v. SEC (On Petition for Review of an Order of the Securities Exchange Commission)Before RIPPLE, KANNE, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - STAR editorial on last week's visitation rights ruling
The Indianapolis Star editorializes this morning on last week's Court of Appeals ruling: In Re: A.B. v. S.B, stating:Strike out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal of 25-year-old murders
As reported in this AP story yesterday:WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court refused today to review an appeal from an Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three posted today by Court of Appeals
Lola Reum v. Marcia Mercer (Nov. 29, 2004 IndCtApp) [Real Estate; Statutory Construction] Najam, Judge Lola Reum appeals the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
USA v. Allen, Anthony D. (ND Ind., William C. Lee, Judge)Before WOOD, EVANS, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2004
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Indiana decisions - Court extends rights to gay mom
"Court extends rights to gay mom: Judges prod lawmakers to address family issues raised by new social reality and reproductive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2004
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7 more decisions posted today by the Court of Appeals, matching yesterday's total
Kelli Jo Trusley v. State of Indiana (11/24/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] May, Judge Kelli Jo Trusley entered a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three, inlcuding one on political hiring
Killinger, David v. Johnson, Don (CD Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and COFFEY and KANNE, Circuit Judges. FLAUM, Chief Judge. Plaintiff-appellant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on what constitutes an accident per IC 9-26-1-1
As reported here (2nd case) in the ILB, the Court of Appeals yesterday decided the case of Michael Armstrong v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7 today from the Court of Appeals
Accelerated Benefits Corp., et al. v. Marshall L. Peaslee (11/23/04 IndCtApp) [Securities; Contracts] Ratliff, Senior Judge * * * Based...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One from Supreme Court
In the Matter of Mark Eugene Small (11/23/04 IndSCt) [Attorney Disciplinary] Per Curiam We find today that Respondent Mark Eugene...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Monday, November 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7 posted today by Court of Appeals
Donald J. DeSalle v. Barbara S. DeSalle Gentry (11/22/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law] Riley, Judge * * * Based on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Cronus Projects LLC v. Mortgage Electonic (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, MANION, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. Mortgage Electronic Registration...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2004
Friday, November 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five
Details may follow ... ANR Pipeline Company v. Davis, Brian E. (WD Wis.) USA v. Flowers, Katherine A (SD Ill.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 19, 2004
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four from the Court of Appeals
Leonard Proffit v. State of Indiana (11/18/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Judge Following a jury trial, Appellant, Leonard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Bieghler, Marvin v. McBride, Daniel R. (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge)Before KANNE, ROVNER, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EVANS,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Hess v. Indiana Tested Limits of Free Speech During Wartime
A newswire report today on the Boston Globe website reports on an important decision from the 70s, Hess v. Indiana....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six posted today by Court of Appeals
Ann & Jeff Willis v. Christopher Westerfield (11/17/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] [Opinion on Rehearing] Vaidik, Judge On rehearing, the Willises raise...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two
Beach, Randall A. v. Commonwealth Edison (Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc)Before POSNER, EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE, MANION, KANNE, ROVNER, WOOD,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Environment - Proposed Mallard Lake Landfill in the news again
"Judge reinstates landfill permit" is the headline to this story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:ANDERSON - A state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Anthony Rashiah, S. v. Ashcroft, John (Petitions for Review of Orders of the Board of Immigration Appeals)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One today from Court of Appeals
Ronald J. Lampitok v. State of Indiana (11/16/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Kirsch, Judge Following a jury trial, Ronald...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - [Updated] Judge Barker dismisses securities fraud lawsuit against Guidant Corp.
The Indianapolis Star has just posted a story on its website headlined "Judge tosses lawsuit against Guidant: Shareholders of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Monday, November 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - OEA dismisses challenge to Blue Chip Casino water permits
Blue Chip Casino v. Nauyokas (11/12/04 OEA) Davidsen, Chief ELJ [The ELJ] finds that the Petition for Administrative Review and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Camm to face murder charges again
The Louisville Courier-Journal is reporting this afternoon: "David Camm to face murder charges again." Some quotes:Floyd County, Ind., Prosecutor Keith...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two new Court of Appeal and one Tax Court opinions today
Aaron Reemer v. State of Indiana (11/15/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Najam, Judge Aaron Reemer appeals his conviction for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Court of Appeals, One from Tax Court
Terry Garner v. Eric Kovalak (11/12/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] May, Judge Terry Garner appeals the small claims court’s judgment in favor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four
Details later. USA v. Pittman, Maurice C. (SD Ill.) Baird, Arthur P. v. Davis, Cecil (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Judge Barker rules ELA is retroactive
In a ruling dated Wed., Nov. 10, 2004 U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker has ruled that the Indiana Environmental...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Yesterday's Blakely-related arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court
Yesterday morning the Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases: Bruce Grant Heath v. State, and Adolphe Smylie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 11, 2004
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four today from Court of Appeals
China Ann Long v. Phillip Barrett, et al (11/10/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Darden, Judge China A. Long ("Long") appeals the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Indiana Law - LaPlante Concedes House District 46 Election
The Nov. 5th Indiana Law Blog entry, titled "Is the jury still out on District 46? Who is the jury?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Cygan, Lori v. WI Dept Corrections (ED Wis.)Before BAUER, MANION, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. After the termination...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from the Supreme Court
Richard L. Francis v. State of Indiana (11/9/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Justice Defendant Richard L. Francis was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from Court of Appeals, one from Tax Court
Darald Carew v. State of Indiana (11/9/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Vaidik, Judge Darald W. Carew appeals the denial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
U.S. v. Timothy Stewart (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge)Before EVANS, WILLIAMS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. SYKES, Circuit Judge. Timothy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - [Updated] Impact of Apprendi and Blakely on Indiana juries
The Munster Times has a somewhat confusing story today titled "Jurors gaining more power: Judges lose final say in death...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on status of Camm v. State
As reported in this ILB entry last Friday, quoting from the Louisville Courier-Journal: "The Indiana Supreme Court has refused to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Monday, November 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Oral arguments re application of Blakely to Indiana set for Wednesday
Don't forget. Two cases raising Blakely v. Washington issues and granted transfer by the Indiana Supreme Court, Bruce Grant Heath...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals decision posted today
Frederick Moffitt v. State of Indiana (9/23/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] [Note: The docket shows that on 11/4/04 the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2004
Friday, November 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts five
George E. Goodwine v. J. William Goodwine, et al. (11/5/04 IndCtApp) [Trusts & Estates] Baker, Judge Appellant-plaintiff George E. Goodwine...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five
Details later ... Taco Bell Corp v. Continental Casualty (ND Ill.) Cigan, Corrine v. Chippewa Falls School District (WD Wis.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2004
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Smith, Randy v. Northeastern IL Univ (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, WOOD, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge. Plaintiffs Randy Smith,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three decisions posted by Court of Appeals today
Shane Daugherty v. Sherry Daugherty (11/4/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law] Hoffman, Senior Judge Respondent-Appellant Shane Daugherty (Husband) appeals the trial court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
USA v. Fish, Jeremy (ED Ill.)Before EVANS, WILLIAMS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. SYKES, Circuit Judge. Jeremy Fish pled guilty to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts two today
Kevin Ware v. State of Indiana (11/3/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Riley, Judge Appellant-Defendant, Kevin Ware (Ware), appeals his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
USA v. Arnold, Terrell* (ND Ind., Rudy Lozano, Judge)Before CUDAHY, RIPPLE, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. Terrell Arnold,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Monday, November 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One new decision posted today by Court of Appeals
K.S. v. State of Indiana (11/1/04 IndCtApp) [Opinion on Rehearing] Barnes, JudgeThe State has filed a petition for rehearing requesting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three
Mamedov, Jannet v. Ashcroft, John D. (On Petitions for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals)Before POSNER,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2004
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Impact of Blakely v. Washington in Indiana focus of story today
"Although 27-year-old Bruce G. Heath was released from prison in August, his appeal might change the Indiana judicial system." That...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 31, 2004
Friday, October 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals
Kimberly Barclay, et al. v. State Auto Insurance Companies (10/29/04 IndCtApp)[Insurance] SHARPNACK, Judge Kimberly Barclay (“Kimberly”) and Andrew Newton appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court's schedule for November 2004
Here is the Supreme Court's schedule for November 2004....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Worldwide Street Preachers' Fellowship v. Peterson, Bart (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge)Before CUDAHY, RIPPLE and EVANS, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on The latest chapter in the District 46 saga
As noted late yesterday (scroll down 5), the Court of Appeals at 6 p.m. last evening granted the LaPlante/Republican Party's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - The latest chapter in the District 46 saga [Updated]
I have just received a copy of this press release from attorney James Bopp, Jr., counsel for the Republican Party:Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Today from Court of Appeals
Christopher Schmidt v. State of Indiana (10/28/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Najam, Judge * * * Although the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
USA v. Eberhart, Ivan (ND Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and BAUER and POSNER, Circuit Judges. FLAUM, Chief Judge. Ivan Eberhart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Latest stories on the District 46 dispute
There are a handful of new stories this morning, all centered upon the Sullivan County judge's ruling yesterday on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2004
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Rulings in District 46 ballot dispute
I have just received two District 46 rulings. First, here is the Court of Appeals order of Oct. 26, 2004,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts five today
C.L.Y. v. State of Indiana (10/27/04 IndCtApp) [Juvenile Law] Vaidik, Judge C.L.Y. appeals his adjudication as a delinquent child for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
Baker, James A. v. Kingsley, Alfred D. (ND Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and COFFEY and KANNE, Circuit Judges. FLAUM, Chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Star story wrong in District 46 report, according to Dem attorney
I have just received an email from William Groth, attorney for the Indiana Democratic Party. He reports: The Indianapolis Star's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - The latest on District 46 ballot dispute
The Terre Haute Tribune Star is reporting, in a story just posted: The legal wrangling over the Republican nomination in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Pabey wins court-ordered primary in East Chicago
As reported in a Gary Post Tribune story quoted in this August 25th IBL entry: The Indiana Supreme Court followed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Indiana Decision - ILB has another District 46 scoop
Apparently the Indiana Law Blog had another scoop yesterday in the District 46 ballot dispute (scroll down 4) when we...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals
Joshua Cowens v. State of Indiana (10/6/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Judge Joshua Cowens has filed a petition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 3 today
Manny, Terry L. v. Central States Fund (ND Ill.) ERISA Ahmed, Nuradin v. Ashcroft, John (Petition to Review an Order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Even more on District 46 ballot dispute
As I posted yesterday (three entries down):The Court of Appeals was scheduled to hear arguments on Marion County Judge Gary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Monday, October 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two today from the Court of Appeals
Principle Life Insurance Co. v. Dwight Needler (10/25/04 IndCtApp) [Insurance] Barnes, Judge Case Summary. Principal Life Insurance Company (“Principal”) appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Even more on District 46 ballot dispute
As mentioned two entries down, the Court of Appeals was scheduled to hear arguments on Marion County Judge Gary L....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 25, 2004
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on District 46 ballot dispute
As reported in this ILB entry Friday, an emergency petition to overturn Marion County Judge Gary L. Miller in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 24, 2004
Friday, October 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals, Two Tax Court decisions posted today
Paul Cox v. SBC (10/22/04 IndCtApp) [ERISA; Preemption] Darden, JudgeIssue. Whether Cox's claim is pre-empted by the Employee Retirement and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Clarification of Judge Miller's ruling proposed
As reported in entries earlier this morning (scroll down), Judge Miller's ruling yesterday in the District 46 ballot dispute is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two
Olson, Charles P. v. Northern FS Inc. (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, EVANS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. EVANS, Circuit Judge. Early in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on yesterday's LaPlante ruling
Yesterday's decision by Marion County Judge Gary L. Miller in the House District 46 ballot dispute (see entry immediately below)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 22, 2004
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Employer Not Vicariously Liable For Trade Secret Misappropriation by Employee
"Employer Not Vicariously Liable For Trade Secret Misappropriation by Employee" is the headline to this article today in Inside Business...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One state court ruling today
Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange v. National Farmers Union, et al. The oral argument in this case was scheduled for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Wantz, Brian v. Experian Info Solutions (ND Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and MANION and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Running for the General Assembly in Indiana
A reader has sent this note: "Marion County Court orders LaPlante's name immediately on the ballot." The background is here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on South Bend Boat Club ruling
The South Bend Tribune today has a story today on the status of the the Court of Appeals ruling in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Seven posted today by Court of Appeals
Cordell Jackson v. State of Indiana (10/20/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Riley, JudgeSTATEMENT OF CASE. Appellant-Defendant, Cordell Jackson (Jackson),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One today from the Court of Appeals
Delta Airlines, et al. v. Bryan & Jennifer Cook (10/19/04 IndCtApp) [Torts; Contracts] Najam, Judge * * * The Cooks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two today from the Supreme Court
State of Indiana v. Kevin Starks (10/19/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Rucker, JusticeA defendant who pleads guilty to driving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Richmond, Michael v. Scibana, Joseph, Warden, Federal Correctional Institution at Oxford, Wisconsin (WD Wis.)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and MANION, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Monday, October 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One today from Court of Appeals
Irwin Mortgage v. Marion County Treasurer (10/18/04 IndCtAp) [Procedure; Statute of Limitations] Friedlander, JudgeIrwin Mortgage Corporation, f/k/a Inland Mortgage Corporation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two (so far) today
Travis Boats v. Outboard Marine (ND Il.)Before BAUER, MANION, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. Appellant-Creditor Travis Boats &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2004
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Indiana casinos' tax bill is huge
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier-Journal reports again today (see Oct. 2 entry, along with links to the recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 16, 2004
Friday, October 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
Tuffendsam, Barbara v. Dearborn Bd Health (SD Ind., Judge David F. Hamilton)Before POSNER, KANNE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2004
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two posted by Supreme Court today
In the Matter of the Honorable Joan Kouros, Judge of the Lake Superior Court, Criminal Division 3 (10/12/04 IndSCt) [Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four posted by Tax Court today
K.P. Oil, Inc. v. Madison Township Assessor (10/13/04 IndTaxCt) [Real property assessment] Fisher, JudgePetitioner K.P. Oil, Inc. (K.P. Oil) appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2004
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six from Court of Appeals Today
Brook T. Richards v. State of Indiana (10/13/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Ratliff, Senior JudgeSTATEMENT OF THE CASE. Brook...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 5 today
Ghebremedhin, Ghebre v. Ashcroft, John (On Petitions for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals)Before POSNER, RIPPLE,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Monday, October 11, 2004
Indiana Law - Three constitutional amendments on the Indiana ballot
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today that Indiana voters will be presented with three proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov. 2...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 11, 2004
Friday, October 08, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Three today from 7th Circuit
USA v. Schreckengost, James (SD Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, WOOD, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. James Schreckengost removed the ink...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 08, 2004
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions -7th Circuit posts two
Sapoundjiev, Vassil v. Ashcroft, John Petition for rehearing denied. Properties Unlimited v. Cendant Mobility (ND Ill.)Before KANNE, ROVNER, and WOOD,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2004
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six today from the Court of Appeals
Franciso Corralez v. State of Indiana (10/6/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal L & P] Mathias, JudgeFrancisco Corralez (“Corralez”) pled guilty to Class...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Kriescher, Judith v. Fox Hills Golf Resort (ED Wis.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and MANION, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one action today
Bricklayers Local 21 v. Banner Restoration (ND Ill) [This is an 10/5/04 ruling on a motion to recall the mandate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One posted today by the Court of Appeals
Depuy, Inc. v. Anthony Farmer (10/5/04 IndCtApp) [Worker's Compensation] Riley, JudgeSTATEMENT OF THE CASE. [DePuy, Inc.] appeals the award entered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Monday, October 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two
Tolosa, Hiwot G. v. Ashcroft, John D. [Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals]Before COFFEY,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 04, 2004
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on compulsive gambler suit
The Chicago Tribune has a story today on lawsuits against casinos, headlined "Early rulings won't get compulsive gamblers off the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 03, 2004
Friday, October 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One from 7th Circuit today
City of Chicago v. Comcast Cable (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, MANION, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. * * *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2004
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Four from Court of Appeals Today
Carl Coffman, et al. v. PSI Energy Inc., et al. (9/30/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Baker, Judge[The Coffmans] appeal the trial court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two
Gildon, Jermaine v. Bowen, Edwin (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, POSNER, and COFFEY, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. Petitioner-Appellant, Jermaine Gildon, brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Court of Appeals Blakely ruling
Yesterday afternoon we noted that the Court of Appeals had issued, as a Not for Publication opinion, the first Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2004
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - [Updated] First Indiana state court decision applying Blakely?
I'm told the Court of Appeals today (the panel was Sharpnack, Bailey, and May) issued an opinion that stated:The trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Finding of Charitable Trust Prevents Demolition
"Judge Rules Against St. Mary's on Chapel Demolition" is the headline to a story today on the site of 14WFIE,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on protective orders
Richmond attorney E. Thomas Kemp has posted his take on today's Court of Appeals decision in Tons v. Bley (scroll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two today from Court of Appeals
Cloverleaf Enterprises, Inc. v. Centaur Rosecroft, LLC (9/29/04 IndCtApp) [Civil Procedure] Bailey, JudgeCase Summary. [Cloverleaf] appeals the trial court’s grant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 3 new rulings
USA v. Zingsheim, Philip J. (ED Wis.)Before EASTERBROOK, MANION, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. After Darvin Moore entered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four posted today by Court of Appeals
Damorrow Bledsoe v. State of Indiana (9/28/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure - OPINION ON REHEARING] Baker, JudgeDamorrow Bledsoe petitions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Monday, September 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals decision posted today
Ann Zuniga v. State of Indiana (9/27/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Riley, JudgeSTATEMENT OF THE CASE. Appellant-Defendant, Ann Zuniga...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2004
Indiana Decisons - 7th Circuit Posts Four Today
Franklin, Edward v. City of Evanston (ND Ill.)Before CUDAHY, POSNER and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. CUDAHY, Circuit Judge. Edward Franklin, an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Is the Indiana Supreme Court about to rule on Blakely's application to state court sentencing? [Update: Well, yes]
Is the Indiana Supreme Court about to rule on the application of Blakely v. Washington to state court sentencing? On...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Street v. State
On Friday I reported here on the case of Street v. State, a Court of Appeals decision issued Friday, 9/23/04,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2004
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - New attorney disciplinary cases posted
A number of new Orders of Final Resolution in Attorney Disciplinary Cases have been posted. The full list is here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2004
Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Report on Court of Appeals oral argument
On Sept. 14th we reported here on an upcoming argument before the Court of Appeals at the IU School of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Not available
As is often the case on Fridays, at least one opinion has been issued, but has not been posted on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One so far today from 7th Circuit
Sullivan, Frank M. v. CBS Corporation (ND Ill.)Before RIPPLE, MANION, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. Seeking to protect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two today from the Court of Appeals
Butler University v. Estate of George C. Verdak (9/23/04 IndCtApp) [Estates & Trusts] Mathias, JudgeLiene Dindonis filed a petition to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one (so far) today
Meyer Medical Physicians Group v. Health Care Services Corp. (ND Ill.)Before CUDAHY, COFFEY, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2004
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Ft. Wayne paper reports today in Airport Authority emergency transfer
"Court to review legality lawsuit: Group says Airport Authority didn’t have right to consider the closing of Smith Field" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals, one Tax Court decision today
Town of New Ross v. Scott Ferritti, et al. (9/22/04 IndCtApp) [Contract] Vaidik, JudgeThe Town of New Ross appeals the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five from 7th Circuit
Ralph Nader v. John Keith, et al. (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, WOOD, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. Ralph Nader,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on yesterday's Trump Indiana decision
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has this story today on yesterday's Indiana Supreme Court ruling in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court Grants Emergency Transfer
In an order issued September 13, the Indiana Supreme Court assumed jurisdiction over the case of SMDfund, Inc. et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court, One Court of Appeals ruling today
Indiana Dept. of Revenue v. Trump Indiana, Inc. (9/21/04 IndSCt) [Tax; Statutory Construction] Boehm, JusticeThe Indiana Tax Court held that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one (so far) today
Juen Toney v. L'Oreal (ND Ill.)Before KANNE, EVANS, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. I. Background. In November 1995,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Court of Appeals Today
Dirk Morris, et al. v. Economy Fire & Casualty, et al. (9/2004 IndCtApp) [Insurance] Riley, JudgeISSUE. * * * [W]hether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One (so far) from 7th Circuit today
Fanslow, William v. Chgo Mfg Center Inc (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, DIANE P. WOOD, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. DIANE P. WOOD,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2004
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Ind. high court debating mouth jewelry
"Ind. high court debating mouth jewelry" is the headline to this UPI story published today in the Washington Times. (Scroll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on yesterday's Court of Appeals ruling on abortion waiting period statute
The Indianapolis Star has a more extensive story this morning on yesterday's ruling. The headline is "Court rules for privacy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 18, 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - [Updated] Court of Appeals acts on abortion statute
The online Indianapolis Star has posted a story this morning reporting, per the headline: "Appeals court orders review of abortion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Gale, Andrew v. Hyde Park Bank (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. In April 2002...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Tongue stud DUI case argued yesterday before Supreme Court
"Tongue stud's impact on breath test argued: State Supreme Court considers whether mouth jewelry affected the examination in woman's 2001...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2004
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Same-sex custody issues
The Indiana Law Blog had two entries earlier this month on the the custody case in Noblesville involving, as the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Same-sex marriage case still being pondered by Court of Appeals panel
"Couple's life goes on as court considers same-sex marriage" is the headline of this page one story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - [Updated] 7th Circuit posts four rulings
Note: The CA added three more cases to its site to go along with the first, which I had blogged...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2004
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Court of Appeals Today
In the Matter of the Commitment of Martin Golub v. Dr. David Giles, M.D. and Gallahue Mental Health Services (9/15/04...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - New postings on the SD Indiana site
Several recent rulings by Judge Sarah Evans Barker have been posted on the Southern District of Indiana website. An Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Brown, Johnnie v. Argosy Gaming Co (SD Ind., Judge Barker)Before POSNER, KANNE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit Judge. According...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Update on Flawed Bingo Rules
The Indiana Law Blog last reported on August 11th that a trial court had thrown out new state bingo rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - "Diminshed value" class action decision concerns insurers
The Insurance Journal has a story today headlined "Ind. 'Diminished Value' Class-Action Case Could Set Dangerous Precedent, Insurers Argue" that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts six today
USA v. Pree, Bette J. (CD Ill.)Before COFFEY, RIPPLE and KANNE, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE, Circuit Judge. Bette J. Pree was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Monday, September 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One decision today, from Tax Court
Keag Family Limited Partnership v. Indiana Board of Tax Review, et al. [This opinion, issued as "not for publication" on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
DFS Secured Healthca v. Caregivers Great Lakes, Inc. (ND Ind., Chief Judge Miller)Before CUDAHY, RIPPLE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. CUDAHY,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals issued five last Friday
Joshua Rogers v. State of Indiana (9/10/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] May, JudgeJoshua Rogers appeals his convictions after a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2004
Friday, September 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five from 7th Circuit yesterday
Details may follow, possibly next week after a brief late-summer/early fall vacation. FRONTONE, JOHN F. v. IRS (CD Ill.) LOPEZ-CHAVEZ,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three new opinions yesterday from Court of Appeals
Robert Montgomery v. G. Raymond Trisler (8/9/04 IndCtApp) [Litigation] Baker, JudgeAlmost seventeen years and three appeals later, this case is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2004
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two new decisions posted today
Berkel & Co. Contractors v. Palm & Associates (9/8/04 IndCtApp) [Contracts] Sharpnack, Judge[In this fact-based decision, one of the issues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Posts 5 Today
Details may follow, possibly next week after a brief late-summer/early fall vacation. Singer, Lois A. v. Pierce & Associates (ND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Another Blakely-related decision from Judge Young
The Evansville Courier&Press reports today on another Blakely-impacted sentencing decision in an Indiana federal district court. Some quotes from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Site Back Online
And the judges have been busy. Since the site went offline after posting 9/1/04 opinions, the following new decisions have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Court of Appeals Today
Steven Lytle v. Ford Motor Company (9/7/04 IndCtApp) [Torts; Evidence, Daubert] Baker, JudgeNearly six years after we first issued an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Friday, September 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One from the Court of Appeals today
James Whitaker v. Martin C. Brunner (9/3/04 IndCtApp) [Contract] Friedlander, JudgeJames and Karl Whitaker attempted to purchase an auto parts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2004
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One from Tax Court today
Depuy, Inc. v. Dept. Local Gov. Finance (9/2/04 IndTaxCT- NFP) [Real Property Valuation] Issues: 1) whether the State Board erred...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Site Down!
Guess they should have stuck with their old site design. I'll check back later....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Stories today from SD Indiana, Evansville
Two stories today in the Evansville Courier&Press by Maureen Hayden, reporting from the federal district court in Evansville. "Prisoner released...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2004
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court oral arguments set for September
Below are listed the Supreme Court oral arguments currently scheduled for September, along with links to the Court of Appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One today from Court of Appeals
Jason D. Wilder v. State of Indiana (8/18/04) - apparently this is a corrected version of the opinion originally reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Posts Four Today
Republic Tobacco Co v. North Atlantic Trading Co. (ND Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and MANION and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. FLAUM,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on McManus decision
The Evansville Courier&Press has a story today on the Indiana Supreme Court ruling yesterday in Paul M. McManus v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four from Supreme Court today
Travis J. Merlington v. State of Indiana (8/31/04) [Criminal Law & Procedure]Sullivan, JusticeDefendant Travis Jay Merlington was convicted of possession...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals and One Tax Court Ruling Today
James L. & Carolyn S. Perry v. Gulf Stream Coach (8/31/04 IndCtApp) [Contract] Bailey, Judge[Issues.] Whether the trial court erroneously...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Issues three today
Golembiewski, Michae v. Barnhart, Jo Anne (ND Ind., Judge Lee)Before BAUER, CUDAHY, and COFFEY, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. Michael...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Monday, August 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Federal court upholds Indianapolis' ordinance re adult businesses
This was released this afternoon by Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson's office:Federal court upholds stricter regulations for adult businesses INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2004
Indiana Decisoins - One Court of Appeals Decision Posted Today
Daimler Chrysler Corp. v. Derek Franklin (8/30/04 IndCtApp) [Arbitration, Contract, Attorney Fees] Kirsch, JudgeDaimler Chrysler Corporation (“Daimler”) brings two appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two posted by 7th Circuit
Easley, Cynthia v. Kirmsee, David (ED Wis.)Before COFFEY, RIPPLE, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. COFFEY, Circuit Judge. Cynthia Easley appeals the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals
Jennings Aaron Rowe v. State of Indiana (8/27/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] May, JudgeJennings Aaron Rowe appeals his conviction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Issues Five Today
Reliance Insur Co v. Raybestos Products (SD Ind., Judge Young)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and DIANE P. WOOD and WILLIAMS, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2004
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Supreme Court today
Lisa Marie Pedraza v. Brian Gasperson (8/26/04 IndSCt) [Family Law] Dickson, JusticeThis appeal challenges the trial court's dismissal of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from Court of Appeals, One from Tax Court
Paul Howard & Paul's Truck and Auto Repair v. Stephen Dravet, et al (8/26/04 IndCtApp) [Procedure] Sharpnack, JudgeIn this interlocutory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit
Diallo, Mamadou v. Ashcroft, John D. (On Petition to Review an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals)Before BAUER, MANION,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2004
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from Supreme Court Today
Larry J. Bertoch v. NBD Corporation and U.S. Security, Inc. (8/25/04 IndSCt) [Worker's Compensation] Boehm, JusticeLarry Bertoch suffered a fatal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Indiana Decsions - One from Court of Appeals Today
Rheann E. Kelly v. State of Indiana (7/14/04 IndCtApp - Initially was NFP) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Friedlander, JudgeRheann Kelly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues five decisions today
USA v. Bradley, Jonathan (ND Ind., Judge Sharp)Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE and DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE, Circuit Judge. Jonathan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on court-ordered East Chicago mayorial election
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today: EAST CHICAGO — All eyes are on the mayor’s office as two court decisions issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Today from Court of Appeals
Roy Shepard v. Sarah H. Carlin (8/24/04 Ind CtApp) [Statutory Construction; Attorney Fees] Crone, JudgeAppellant-defendant Roy Shepherd appeals the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six from 7th Circuit Today
Cochran, Larry v. Buss, Edward, Superintendent (ND Ind., Judge Sharp)Before RIPPLE, KANNE and DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Updating "Overview of Blakely in the 7th Circuit and in Indiana State Courts"
At the end of July the Indiana Law Blog published a two-part entry titled an "Overview of Blakely in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Monday, August 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from Court of Appeals Today
Clinton Branham v. State of Indiana (8/23/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Ratliff, Senior JudgeThe following issue is presented in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Issues Two Today
Harding, Linnell v. Sternes, Jerry, Warden (ND Ill.)Before RIPPLE, KANNE and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE, Circuit Judge. Linnell Harding was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2004
Friday, August 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four today from the Court of Appeals
Truck City of Gary v. Schneider National Leasing, et al. (8/20/04 IndCtApp) [Agency; Contract; Equity] Bailey, Judge * * *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six 7th Circuit Decisions Today
Johnson, Gregory v. McBride, Daniel R. (SD Ind., Judge Young)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and MANION, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Blakely ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young
The Evansville Courier&Press reported yesterday, in a story by Maureen Hayden (who also reported this excellent early Indiana/Blakely story), headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Update on 7th Circuit ruling from yesterday
An item in How Appealing caused me to look again at Judge Easterbrook's opinion yesterday in Reiser v. Residential Funding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2004
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Attorney Disciplinary Rulings
Here is the link to the Indiana Supreme Court's Orders of Final Resolution in Attorney Disciplinary Cases, showing those issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Decision Today
Paternity of AGR, Frank Conflenti v. Alice Huff (8/19/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law] Kirsch, Chief JudgeFrank A. Conflenti (“Father”) appeals the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Today from 7th Circuit
Reiser, Edward v. Residential Funding (SD Ill.) [Updated 8/20/04: This entry has been revised by the addition of three new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2004
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three today from the Court of Appeals
Tyson J. Wilkie v. State of Indiana (8/18/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Najam, JudgeIn October 2003, Tyson Wilkie pleaded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - School textbook fees
The Indianapolis Star today has an opinion piece on school textbook fees. Some quotes:For more than a decade, the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from Court of Appeals today
James Childers v. State of Indiana (8/17/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Bailey, JudgeAppellant-Defendant James Childers (“Childers”) appeals his convictions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Monday, August 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts four, late this afternoon
Kenton Bennett v. State of Indiana (7/19/04 IndCtApp] [Criminal Law & Procedure] [This opinion was issued as Not for Publication...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today
Earls, Fairly W. v. McCaughtry, Gary (ED Wis.)Before BAUER, KANNE, and DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 16, 2004
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals affirms enhanced sentence awarded to defendant who has faced more than 400 criminal charges during the past five decades
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this brief paragraph today in its "Cheers & Jeers" column:CHEERS to the Indiana Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four today from 7th Circuit
Lamers Dairy Inc v. USDA (ED Wis.)Before RIPPLE, ROVNER and DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE, Circuit Judge. Lamers Dairy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 13, 2004
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Is the election of county commissioners in Washington County, Indiana illegal?
Is the election of county commissioners in Washington County, Indiana illegal? That was the question posed in a federal suit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two More Today from the 7th Circuit (including the first Blakely decision impacting an Indiana federal district court ruling)
The 7th Circuit website has posted two additional opinions today, in addition to the three in my earlier entry. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five today from Court of Appeals
Mark Martin v. State of Indiana (8/12/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, JudgeAppellant, Mark Martin, challenges the trial court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three today
USA v. Garcia-Vasquez, Miguel (ED Wis.)Before CUDAHY, COFFEY, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit Judge. Mexican citizen Miguel Garcia-Vasquez pleaded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Lake County election ruling
"Election board seeks Supreme Court rehearing: County wants justices to clarify issues with absentee ballots," reports the Munster Times today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 12, 2004
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Posted by Court of Appeals Today
Lawrence Primus v. State of Indiana (8/11/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Kirsch, Chief JudgeLawrence Primus brings this interlocutory appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Posts Four Today
Ballinger, Jay S. v. USA (SD Ind., Judge Barker)Before FLAUM, MANION, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit Judge. From 1994...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - News today
Several stories today on recent Indiana decisions. The Indianapolis Star and a number of other news sources report on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Trial Court Decides Bingo Rulemaking Flawed [Updated]
"Rules to aid bingo charities are overturned" is the headline to this story today in the Indianapolis Star. For starters,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five from Court of Appeals Today
Tom Richard Daggett, et al. v. Indiana State Police (8/10/04 IndCtApp) [Tort Claims Act] Sullivan, JudgeTom and Karen Daggett appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five Decisions Today from the 7th Circuit
Garwood Packaging v. Allen & Co Inc (SD Ind., Chief Judge McKinney)Before POSNER, RIPPLE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - OEA Rules Whiskey Warehouse Emissions are Fugitive
In re: Objection to the issuance of Part 70 operating permit for Joseph E. Seagram & Sons (8/4/04 Ind OEA)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Monday, August 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from Court of Appeals, one from Tax Court today
Indiana Department of Environmental Management v. Lynn West, et al. (8/9/04 IndCtApp) [Employment Law; Age Discrimination; Administrative Law] Sharpnack, JudgeThe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions Two from 7th Circuit Today
Blickenstaff, Kather v. R.R. Donnelley Disability Plan (SD Ind., Judge Barker)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and KANNE and ROVNER, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 09, 2004
Saturday, August 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More coverage of the East Chicago mayorial decision
Here are headlines from the Munster Times today: "High Court orders new E.C. election: Challenger prevails after taking election fraud...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - News reports of East Chicago decision
The Indianapolis Star story is here. Some quotes:The court's majority ordered a new election, saying Pastrick's political machine engaged in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 07, 2004
Friday, August 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Here is the opinion: Pabey V. Pastrick
George Pabey v. Robert A. Pastrick (8/6/04 IndSCt) [Election Law] Dickson, JusticePlaintiff/appellant George Pabey is appealing from a judgment denying...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals posts three today
Eugene D. Vandergriff v. State of Indiana (7/20/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Najam, JudgeEugene C. Vandergriff appeals his convictions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court orders new election in East Chicago!
The 3-2 decision unfortunately is not available yet online! But the Indianapolis Star is reporting:The Indiana Supreme Court today ordered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Four from the 7th Circuit Today
Haslund, Shannon L. v. Simon Property Group (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, POSNER, and COFFEY, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. In a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2004
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals Opinions Today
Kimberly S. Schmidt v. David A. Schmidt (8/5/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law] Sharpnack, JudgeThe trial court interpreted the parties’ antenuptial agreement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit Opinions Today
Bronisz, Robert v. Ashcroft, John (Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals) Dismissed for lack...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2004
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Opinion Today
Christina M. Allgood v. Meridian Security Insurance Company (8/4/04 IndCtApp) [Insurance] OPINION ON REHEARING Robb, JudgeMeridian Security Insurance Company insured...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit Opinions Today
Eric Joelner, Fish, Inc. dba XXXtreme Entertainment, Free Speech, Inc. and First Amendment, Inc. v. Village Washington Park, Ill. (SD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on U.S. Attorney for ND Ind motion to stay
This AP story appears in several Indiana papers today: "U.S. attorney asks judges to delay sentencings." (Here is the link...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on the 7th Circuit's John Doe / City parks ban decision
"When thoughts are crimes" is the title of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne News Sentinel that discusses the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Opinions Today
Kristin Hill v. Ebbets Partners LTD (8/3/04 IndCtApp) [Banking] Baker, JudgeKristin Hill appeals the trial court’s entry of summary judgment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Indiana Decisons - One 7th Circuit Opinion Posted Today
RASHMIKA PATEL v. JOHN D. ASHCROFT (On Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals)Before POSNER,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Monday, August 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Opinion Posted Today
Mark S. Murfitt v. State of Indiana (6/28/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Najam, JudgeMark S. Murfitt appeals from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Issues Two Rulings
USA v. Ohlinger, John D. (WD Wis.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and MANION and KANNE, Circuit Judges. FLAUM, Chief Judge. In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 02, 2004
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Overview of Blakely in the 7th Circuit and in Indiana State Courts, Part II
Part II. Blakely in Indiana State Courts With all the focus on the impact of Blakely on the federal sentencing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on the 7th Circuit's En Banc Ruling Yesterday
Yesterday, as reported here by the Indiana Law Blog, the 7th Circuit, sitting en banc, ruled 8-3 to uphold the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Indianapolis Star Reports on June 30th Rose Acre Farms Decision
Somewhat surprisingly, the Indianapolis Star this morning carries a story on the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Friday, July 30, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Six Court of Appeals Decisions Today
Airgas Mid-America, Inc. v. Shannon Long, et al. (7/30/04 IndCtApp) [Procedure] Sharpnack, JudgeIn this interlocutory appeal, Airgas Mid-America, Inc. (“Airgas”)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Issues En Banc Decision
John Doe v. City of Lafayette (ND Ind., Judge Sharp) [A 53-page decision, with the voting split 8-3 (Williams, Rovner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Federal court (SD Ind) issues reasonable accomodation ruling
Gregory S. Fox v. Lear Corp. (7/28/04 SD Ind.) United States Magistrate Judge Tim A. BakerTitle VII of the Civil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Overview of Blakely in the 7th Circuit and in Indiana State Courts, Part I
Part I. Overview of Blakely in the 7th Circuit Courts Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. In U.S. v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2004
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Three Today from 7th Circuit
Matheney, Alan L. v. Anderson, Rondle (ND Ind., Judge Sharp)Before BAUER, KANNE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two stories today
"Court rejects banning people from parks" is the headline to this AP story that begins:State law does not authorize police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 29, 2004
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Opinion Today
Stephen L. Travis v. State of Indiana (7/28/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Najam, JudgeStephen L. Travis appeals his conviction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Today from 7th Circuit
Housing Authority Ri v. Chicago Housing (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, RIPPLE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit Judge. Defending oneself from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Judge Barker Rulings in First Amendment / Adult Video Store Case
We reported earlier today (third item) on this story in the Courier Journal:A federal judge has cleared the way for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Nine New Court of Appeals Posting Today
Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, et al. v. NIPSCO and Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (7/27/04 IndCtApp) [ ]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Tax Court Opinions Posted Today
U.S. Steel Corporation f/k/a U.S. Steel, LLC v. Lake County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals, et al. (7/26/04 IndTaxCT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Monday, July 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals and One Tax Court Opinion Posted Today
Daniel & Kimberly Lumbard v. Farmers State Bank (7/26/04 IndCtApp) [Estates & Trusts] Baker, JudgeThe Sixteenth Century British author Henry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four 7th Circuit Opinions Today
Vladimirova, Detelin v. Ashcroft, John D. (Petition for Review of Orders of the Board of Immigration Appeals) Barry Aviation Inc...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Judge rules expulsion violated teen's rights
An AP story today, titled "Judge rules expulsion violated teen's rights," reportsFORT WAYNE, Ind. - Two school administrators violated a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2004
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Revised Curfew Law Rejection
The Indianapolis Star today has this story headlined "Curfew struck down yet again: Judge says state law violates parents' constitutional...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 24, 2004
Friday, July 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Curfew Law Voided - Again
WRTV 6 is reporting this evening that federal Judge John Tinder has today thrown out the State's revised curfew law....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Indiana Court of Appeals Posts Four Rulings
Sheila Ritchhart v. Indianapolis Public Schools (7/23/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Kirsch, JudgeSheila Ritchhart appeals the trial court’s entry of summary judgment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four 7th Circuit Decisions Posted Today
Simpson, William S. v. USA (The decision was originally released in typescript: see 7/16/04 ILB entry here) Southworth, Scott v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Bob Knight Suit May be Dismissed
The AP is reporting this afternoon that:Special Judge Cecile Blau of Clark County, who is handling the suit filed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Court of Appeals Posts Three Today
Paula K. Crum, Thomas D. Gonzalez, Kaleel M. Ellis, II, Mary H. Ellis v. City of Terre Haute (7/22/04 IndCtApp)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five from 7th Circuit Today
Sapoundjiev, Vassil v. Ashcroft, John (Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals) USA v. Henderson,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on BP Ruling Tuesday
The Munster Times today provides some background about the Court of Appeals decision Tuesday in BP Products North America, Inc....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2004
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals Decisions Today
Roland Barker v. State of Indiana (7/21/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sharpnack, JudgeRoland Barker appeals the post-conviction court’s denial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three 7th Circuit Opinions Posted Today
USA v. Keller, Brian (7/21/04)Before RIPPLE, MANION and EVANS, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE, Circuit Judge. Brian Keller was indicted on one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Papers comment on Court of Appeals DUI reversal
Two NW Indiana papers have stories this morning about the Indiana Court of Appeals ruling Monday (see this Indiana Law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Update on Judge Barker's Rulings
Earlier today I said I would post any additional information I received on the two Blakely-related oral rulings made by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six Court of Appeals and One Tax Court Decision Posted Today
John Gall v. State of Indiana (7/20/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Mathias, JudgeJohn Gall (“Gall”) was convicted of dangerous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from the 7th Circuit Today
USA v. Booker, Freddie J. This is, of course, the now well-known July 9th decision of the 7th Circuit holding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Judge Barker's SD Ind. Blakely Rulings
Per these earlier entries (here and here) on the report in the Evansville paper that "Twice in the last two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Monday, July 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - A number of Court of Appeals Opinions Today
Tammy Kaser, et al. v. Jerry Barker, et al. (7/19/04 IndCtApp) [Statutory Construction] Kirsch, Chief JudgeTammy Kaser and the Fraternal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two SD Ind. Blakely rulings
I have contacted the Clerk's Office of the S.D. Indiana to obtain the two rulings referred to in the Evansville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four 7th Circuit Opinions Posted Today
Sembos, Athanasios v. Philips Components (ND Ill.)Before RIPPLE, MANION, and DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge. Athanasios Sembos...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2004
Friday, July 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three 7th Circuit Opinions Today
Simpson, William S. v. USA (Application for an Order Authorizing the District Court to Consider a Second or Successive Motion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2004
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Five 7th Circuit Opinions Today
USA v. Garcia, Ricardo U. (ND Ind., Judge Springmann)Before POSNER, EASTERBROOK, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. [Interesting facts,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Decisions Today
David D. Lee & Nancy R. Lee v. Sheila Pugh, et al. (7/15/04 IndCtApp) [Procedure] Mathias, Judge[The Lee's] complaint was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - "Greta Van Susteren" Name not Enough to Prevent Default
The Indianapolis Star has this story today, headlined "Insurance claim disallowed: Mother of woman killed on job had hired Greta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2004
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from the Court of Appeals Today
Charles S. Coffman, et al. v. Robert Rohrman (7/14/04 IndCtApp) [Tort; Real Estate] Baker, JudgeAppellants-defendants Charles S. Coffman and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Opinion Today
Montano, et al. v. City of Chicago (ND Ill.)Before RIPPLE, DIANE P. WOOD, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. DIANE P. WOOD,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Three Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Carl Spears v. State of Indiana (7/13/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Riley, JudgeBased on the foregoing, we conclude that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Monday, July 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four 7th Circuit Decisions Today
DAVIS, ROBERT v. USA (N Ill.) "Davis challenges the district court’s damages determination as to the loss of his VA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supplemental briefs in US v. Booker
The supplemental appellate briefs for the parties in the 7th Circuit appeal, United States v. Booker, are now available online....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2004
Saturday, July 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on 7th Circuit's Blakely ruling
The defense attorney who argued the US v. Booker case [see entry immediately below] before the 7th Circuit, T. Christopher...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 10, 2004
Friday, July 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Blakely decision
As reported just a few minutes ago by How Appealing, "Divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Two Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Robert Howard v. U.S. Signcrafters (7/9/04 IndCtApp) [Worker's Compensation] MATHIAS, JudgeRobert Howard (“Howard”) appeals the Worker’s Compensation Board’s (“the Board”)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from 7th Circuit Today
HUDSON, ROBERT v. CTA (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and RIPPLE, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. Robert Hudson filed suit against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2004
Thursday, July 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals and Two Tax Court Decisions Posted Today
David A. Yoquelet, et al., v. Marshall County (7/8/04 IndCtApp) [Procedure] Sharpnack, JudgeDavid Yoquelet and other former employees of Marshall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Appeals court says judge improperly used man's race as factor in extending prison term
"Court rejects prison sentence: Appeals court says judge improperly used man's race as factor in extending prison term" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 08, 2004
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Court of Appeals Opinions Today
Larriante Sumbry v. Miscellaneous Dockets for the Year 2003 (7/7/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Here the Court affirms the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit Decisions Today
MCCORMICK, PAMELA v. WAUKEGAN SCHOOL (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, COFFEY, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. * * * The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Court of Appeals Today
Mid-States General & Mechanical Contracting v. Town of Goodland (7/6/04 IndCtApp) [Contracts] Sharpnack, JudgeMid-States General & Mechanical Contracting Corporation (“Mid-States”)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four from 7th Circuit Today
FIX, ROBERT L. v. QUANTUM INDUSTRIAL PTNS (ND Ill.) Before RIPPLE, MANION, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EVANS, Circuit Judge. As...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Friday, July 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Lake County Awaiting Tax Court Decision
"Steel tax ruling near" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post Tribune. Some quotes: CROWN POINT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Decision from the Court of Appeals Today
Jeffrey J. Atkinson v. State of Indiana (7/2/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Baker, JudgeAppellant-defendant Jeffrey J. Atkinson appeals his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Reports on recent decisions
There were several stories yesterday about recent rulings by our state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. "Conviction in murder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2004
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - No new postings today
It looks like the pre-summer flurry of activity may be over. There were no postings today by the Indiana appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Rose Acre Farms Loses Appeal in the Fed. Circuit
"Court Tosses $6.1M Judgment for Egg Farm" is the headline to this AP story today that begins:WASHINGTON (AP) -- A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Case Today
YETUNDE BALOGUN v. ASHCROFT (Bd.Imm.App.) Here the panel denies the petition for review and affirms the decision of the BIA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 01, 2004
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four New Supreme Court Decisions Posted Today
Steven D. Cook v. State of Indiana (6/30/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, JusticeThere is conflicting authority as to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Tax Court Decision Posted
Guardian Automotive Trim, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenue (6/30/04 IndTaxCt) [Sales/Use Tax Exemptions] Fisher, JGuardian Automotive Trim, Inc....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Nine More Court of Appeals Opinions Today
Celleco Partnership, et al. v. Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, et al. (6/30/04 IndCtApp) [Utilities; Trade Secrets] Baker, JudgeToday we hand...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit Opinions Today
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMM. v. ZELENER, MICHAEL (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. This appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Reports on Yesterday's Decisions
Two stories in the Indiananpolis Star today on yesterday's rulings: This brief story begins: "The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 13 Court of Appeals Decisions Today
Kenneth Reed, et al. v. Munster Plan Commissioner & Town Council (6/29/04 IndCtApp) [Civil Procedure] Baker, Judge[The Reeds appeal the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Supreme Court Decisions Today
Sharon Baker v. Marion County Office of Family & Children (6/29/04 IndSCt) [Family Law] Shepard, Chief JusticeMother and Father lost...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Seven 7th Circuit Opinions Today
BERTRAND, DANIEL v. OSWALD, THEODORE W. (ED Wis. )Before POSNER, DIANE P. WOOD, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Monday, June 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court, Four Court of Appeals, and One Tax Court Decision Today
Julie Marie Bojrab v. George David Bojrab (6/28/04 IndSCt) [Family Law] Dickson, JusticeIn this appeal following a dissolution of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Two 7th Circuit Opinions Today
[Sorry, the website server has been down for several hours.] CAMPBELL, JAMES v. MILLER, FRANK (SD Ind., Judge Barker)Before EASTERBROOK,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 28, 2004
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Chicago Tribune writes on Indiana property tax situation
"Indiana tax shift exacts harsh toll: Property owners see bills balloon" is the headline to this overview today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2004
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on the Celebration Fireworks decision
The Indianapolis Star reports here today "Celebration Fireworks wins appeal of state fees," referencing the Court of Appeals decision yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 26, 2004
Friday, June 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals Decisions Today
Tracy Boatwright, et al. v. Celebration Fireworks (6/25/04 IndCtApp) [Administrative Law; Statutory Construction ] Kirsch, Chief JudgeTracy Boatwright, individually and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from 7th Circuit Today
PIVOT POINT INT'L v. CHARLENE PRODUCTS (ND Il.) [In this case, Frank H. Esterbrook of the 7th Circuit was sitting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2004
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Supreme Court Decisions, One Court of Appeals Today
Edward J. Niksich v. Zettie Cotton & Steve Van Cleave (6/24/04 IndSCt) [Civil Procedure] Boehm, JusticeWe hold that a small...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four 7th Circuit Opinions Today
CARBAJAL, ROY v. H&R BLOCK (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and MANION, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. * * * Is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More Reports on Yesterday's Oral Arguments
Lake County property tax reassessment. "Court hears tax bill case" from the Munster Times:The Miller Citizen Corp.'s lawyer said the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 24, 2004
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Reports on Today's Oral Arguments in Lake Co. Reassessment Case
WISHTV has this report this afternoon, complete with photos of the packed courtroom. The Indianapolis Star has this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court and Three Court of Appeals Postings Today
Loretta Baca v. New Prime, Inc. (6/23/04 IndSCt) [Confict of Laws] Shepard, Chief JusticeAfter an accident in eastern Indiana involving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit Opinions Today
USA v. GILLAUM, DURRIEL E. (WD Wis.)Before RIPPLE, MANION, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge. A jury found Durriel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Lake County assessment oral arguments today
As reported in this entry Monday, the Indiana Supreme Court this morning will hear three oral arguments, including the Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five Supreme Court Decisions Today
Darrell Forbes v. State of Indiana (6/22/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Boehm, JusticeDarrell Forbes was transported to a hospital...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from the 7th Circuit today
JOHNSON, PAMELA E. v. LARABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (ND Ill.) Before COFFEY, KANNE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. COFFEY, Circuit Judge. Plaintiff-appellant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Monday, June 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals Opinions Today
James B. Dunn v. Meridian Mutual Insurance Company, an Indiana Corporation n/k/a State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, an Ohio Corporation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Indianapolis Star says Court wrong to seal evidence
An Indianapolis Star editorial today, headlined "Court's wrong to seal evidence," opines:Our position is: Once a document has been admitted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Oral Arguments this Week
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments this Wednesday, June 23rd, in three cases: At 9:00 am: Attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 21, 2004
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit First Amendment Ruling
James Patterson, an editorial writer for the Indianapolis Star, had an excellent column this morning, titled "Court decks DOC, strikes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 19, 2004
Friday, June 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Question of killer's competency to waive appeals
Yesterday. 6/17/04, our Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Joseph E. Corcoran v. State of Indiana. As described on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2004
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Bob Knight firing case in news again
While sports writers speculate about whether Bob Knight will next coach at Ohio State, at least one lawsuit relating to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Tax Court Opinion Posted Today
Vitco, Inc. v. Department of Local Government Finance (6/15/04 IndTaxCt - Not for Publication) [Real Property Assessment]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Supreme Court Decisions Posted Today
Darryl Eugene Fisher v. State of Indiana (6/17/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Rucker, JusticeThe question we address is whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Opinion Today
McDONALD v. VILLAGE OF WINNETKA (ND Ill.)CUDAHY, Circuit Judge. This case raises the question: what could be worse than having...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Attorney General appeals Judge Barker's ruling re death row inmate
"Ruling for new trial in slayings contested" is the headline to this story today in the Evanville Courier&Press. Some quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2004
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Seven Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
Francis W. Splittorff v. Eloise W. Fehn (6/16/04 IndCtApp) [Real Estate; Contracts] Friedlander, JudgeRural Acceptance Corp. established a procedure for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court Decision Posted Today
State of Indiana v. T. Eric Evans (6/15/04 IndCtApp) Shepard, Chief JusticeAfter an audit by the State Board of Accounts,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuits Decisions Posted Today
PETERSEN, DEBORAH v. GIBSON, BYRON (ND Ill.)ROVNER, Circuit Judge. It is rare that a trip to the hair salon leads...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals "Sends Message" on Search Warrants
"Court sent message: Get search warrant" is the headline today, ironically, to this story in the Indianapolis Star. First, some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on South Bend underage drinking suit
The Evansville Courier-Press reports here today on the Court of Appeals ruling in Millenium Club, Inc. v. Pamela Avila, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Opinion Today
Stacey Stroup v. State of Indiana (6/15/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Constitutional Law] Mathias, JudgeConcluding that Stroup’s confession was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Eight 7th Circuit Rulings Posted Today
HALL, KEVIN T. v. USA (SD Ill.) Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and RIPPLE, Circuit Judges. BAUER, writing for the panel, rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Health Care 2000 Decision
"State off the hook in Health Care 2000 case. HEALTH INSURANCE: High court refuses to let Health Care 2000 victims...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Monday, June 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Posts Six Decisions Today
Aaron G. Fowler v. State of Indiana (6/14/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Constitutional Law] Barnes, JudgeThe issue before us...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Posts Six Decisions Today
FADAYIRO, PRINCE A. v. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE (ND Ill.) Pro se bankruptcy appeal. Judge Posner rules:All the information required by Rule...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2004
Friday, June 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five Posted by Court of Appeals Today
Angel Pagan v. State of Indiana (6/11/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Barnes, JudgeThe State presented sufficient evidence Pagan robbed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 11, 2004
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court, Four Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Angela Lockridge v. State of Indiana (6/9/04 IndSCt - PUBLISHED ORDER DENYING TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION) [Appellate Practice]The Court of Appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Opinion Today
In ENVIRO TECH INT'L v. EPA (ND Ill.) Enviro Tech International, Inc. (“Enviro Tech”), filed this action seeking judicial review...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2004
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Disciplinary Action and one Tax Court opinion posted today
In the Matter of Patrick J. Roberts (6/9/04 IndSCt) [Disciplinary Action] Per CuriamSince 1996, the respondent, attorney Patrick J. Roberts,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three 7th Circuit Rulings Today
ENERGY PLUS CONSULTING v. ILLINOIS FUEL COMPANY (SD Ill.)WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge. Energy Plus Consulting, LLC (“EPC”) sued defendants Illinois Fuel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Environment - NW indiana residents, Lake Station, and Gary Sanitary District appeal Hobart sewage plant permit issuance
As reported today in the Munster Times:The Indiana Department of Environmental Management approved the issuance of a discharge permit April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court, One Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
M-Plan, Inc., et al. v. Indiana Comprehensive Health Insurance Association, et al. (6/8/04 IndSCt) [Insurance; Administrative Law] Boehm, JusticeThe Plan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit Opinions Issued Today
In USA v. MAYES, STEPHEN L. (ED Wis.), "[t]he defendants raise a number of trial and sentencing issues." USA v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Monday, June 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Opinion Today
In USA v. ANTONELLI, MICHAEL (ND Ill.), a 5-page Per Curiam decision, the Court ruled:Antonelli was unhappy that he could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Decision Posted Today
Jaudon Goodall v. State of Indiana (6/7/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Vaidik, JudgeJaudon Goodall appeals the sentence imposed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 07, 2004
Friday, June 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Decisions Today
Terry Clouse, et al. v. Noble County Drainage Board, et al. (6/4/04 IndCtApp) [ ] Najam, JudgeIn September 2002, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Judge rules against USI professor
That is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier&Press. The lead:For much of the past two years,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 04, 2004
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Supreme Court opinions posted today
Sterling Riggs v. State of Indiana (6/3/04 IndSCt) [Trial Procedure] Boehm, JusticeThe removal of a juror after deliberations have begun...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Court of Appeals decisions posted today
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 73, et al. v. City of Evansville, Indiana & the Public Employees Retirement Fund (6/3/04...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three 7th Circuit Opinions Posted
ATC VANCOM CA v. NLRB (NLRB) LARIMER, THOMAS v. INT'L BUSINESS MACHINES (ND Ill.) In this decision written by Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 03, 2004
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
Forty-One Associates, LLC v. Bluefield Associates (6/1/04 IndCtApp) [Real Estate; Banking] Baker, JudgeWe find that the trial court did not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Decision Today
USA v. DANIELS, ADOM L. (ND Ind., Chief Judge Miller) - Here, in a Per Curiam decision, the panel of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Recent Indiana Supreme Court ruling "has child welfare officials scrambling"
According to a story today in the Indianapolis Star:An Indiana Supreme Court ruling requiring judges to determine whether a child...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Posts Two; Tax Court Posts Five
Paul Mast v. State of Indiana (6/1/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Constitutional Law] Baker, JudgeAppellant-defendant Paul M. Mast brings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit Decision Posted
CRUE, CYDNEY A. v. AIKEN, MICHAEL (CD Ill.) In a 2-1 decision, the panel, in an opinion written by Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Monday, May 31, 2004
Indiana Law - Feature story on new Floyd County judge
This story today in the Louisville Courier-Journal features Susan Orth, who will take over as judge in Indiana's Floyd Superior...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 31, 2004
Friday, May 28, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Five Court of Appeals Rulings Posted Today
Margaret Young, Guardian of Michael Sweeney v. Estate of Robin Sweeney (5/28/04 IndCtApp) [Civil Procedure] May, Judge[W]e find sua sponte...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit rulings posted today in sentencing case
MADEJ, GREGORY v. BRILEY, KENNETH R., WARDEN (ND Ill.) On petition for rehearing. MADEJ, GREGORY v. BRILEY, KENNETH R., WARDEN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Update on Lake County reassessment case
Updating our ILB entry from May 19th, which reported that the Lake County reassessment case was "in the hands of"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2004
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals opinions posted today
Monica Kay Lasater v. William Scott Lasater (5/27/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law; Civil Procedure] Barnes, JudgeMonica Lasater challenges the trial court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three 7th Circuit Decisions Posted Today
LITTLE, GREG v. IL DEPT REVENUE, ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD (ND Ill.) MANION, Circuit Judge.Greg Little was (and once again is)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2004
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Allen County residents hiring private appraisers
This story today in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel is interesting, and somewhat troubling. Headlined "Homeowners are hiring appraisers to take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit posting today
In USA v. PARKER, TRACY L. (CD Ill.) the panel affirms Parker's conviction, in an opinion written by Chief Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Mark Murfitt v. Vickie Murfitt (4/15/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law; Constitutional Law] Sullivan, JudgeMark Murfitt appeals pro se from the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five Supreme Court decisions posted today
The Supreme Court issued a number of significant death penalty decisions today: Benjamin Ritchie v. State of Indiana (5/25/04 IndSCt)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Monday, May 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court posts order denying rehearing in Darnell Williams case
Darnell Williams v. State of Indiana. This order, issued 5/21/04, is signed by Chief Justice Shepard. Dickson, Sullivan and Rucker,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six Court of Appeals opinions posted today
Robert Miller v. St. Joseph Co. Area Board of Zoning Appeals, et al. (5/24/04 IndCtApp) [Planning & Zoning] Sullivan, JudgeWhile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit opinions posted today
DIMITROV, KALIN v. ASHCROFT, JOHN (Bd.Imm.Appeals) LAWSON, MEGAN v. HILL, CURTIS (ND Ind., Judge Sharp)Before CUDAHY, POSNER, and ROVNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 24, 2004
Friday, May 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court and Three Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
Benny Saylor v. State of Indiana (5/20/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Boehm, JusticeIn 1992, Benny Saylor was sentenced to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 3 today
In AMMONS, CLYDE v. ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES (ND Ill.), MANION, Circuit Judge: "Clyde Ammons sued his former employer, Aramark Uniform...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals decision on Gary fitness center
The Gary Post-Tribune is reporting today, in a story headlined "Court rules city owns fitness site," that:A five-year dispute over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2004
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five new Court of Appeals opinions posted today
Eric M. Serrano v. State of Indiana (5/20/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Baker, JudgeAppellant-defendant Eric Serrano appeals his conviction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Supreme Court Decisions Posted Today
Jeffrey Dean Washington v. State of Indiana (5/20/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Rucker, Justice - Affirmed. In the Matter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions posted today
ALLSTATE INSUR CO v. KECA, DONNA E. (ED Wis.) FLAUM, Chief Judge. "This appeal presents the question whether an underinsured...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2004
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals, One Tax Court Opinion(s) posted today
Robert P. Benavides v. State of Indiana (5/19/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Vaidik, Judge SHARPNACK, J., and MATHIAS, J.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Attorneys Disciplined
On May 10, 2004, the Supreme Court posted an ORDER APPROVING STATEMENT OF CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONAL AGREEMENT FOR DISCIPLINE, IN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One 7th Circuit opinion today
IN RE: JOHN W. CATT, II, APPEAL OF: SHIRLEY and GERALD HASH (SD Ind., Judge Young). Judge Posner writes for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Lake County reassessment case update
Updating the Indiana Law Blog entry from May 14th that reported our Indiana Supreme Court had asked the parties to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five Court of Appeals decisions posted today
American United Life Insurance Company v. Peter Douglas, et al. (5/18/04 IndCtApp) [Insurance] Robb, JudgeAmerican United Life Insurance Company (“AUL”)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from the 7th Circuit Today
In DAVIS, HENRY L. v. CON-WAY TRANSPORTATION CENTRAL EXPRESS (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), Judge Keanne concludes: "There are no issues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Monday, May 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six new opinions posted by the Court of Appeals today
Illinois Farmers Insurance Company v. Gerry & Linda Wiegand, et al. (5/17/04 IndCtApp) [Insurance] Sharpnack, JudgeIn summary, we hold that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four from the 7th Circuit Today
In CORPORATE ASSETS INC v. PALOIAN, GUS A. (ND Ill., Bankruptcy), Judge Rovner writes:At an auction sanctioned by the bankruptcy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 17, 2004
Friday, May 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals ruling posted today
John F. Csicsko, M.D., et al. v. John Hill, et al. (3/24/04 IndCtApp MEMORANDUM DECISION - NOT FOR PUBLICATION) [Medical...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three 7th Circuit decisions posted today
HADLEY, SEAN L. v. WILLIAMS, HILDA (ND Ind., Judge Lee) Judge Posner writes the opinion for a panel including Wood...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Lake County reassessment and vote fraud cases updates
Reassessment. Following up on the Lake County reassessment ruling and resultant turmoil (see ILB entries here, here and here, for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Indiana Law - It is not just Lake County
Re the continuing property tax crisis in Lake County (see earlier entry here), the Gary Post-Tribune reports today that:Attorney General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Chester D. Green v. State of Indiana (5/12/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Robertson, Senior JudgeWe believe that it is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from 7th Circuit today
In NLRB v. GEN'L TEAMSTERS 662, the Court grants enforcement of the NLRB's order. USA v. CRAIG, KENNETH N. involves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2004
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Today's 7th Circuit Rulings
BELL, MARK v. DUPERRAULT, TERE, from the ED Wis. The panel included Judges Flaum, who wrote the main opinion), Posner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Rulings Posted Today
USA v. WHITE, ANDREW S. (from the SD Ind., Judge Tinder):KANNE, Circuit Judge. Based upon an allegation of evidentiary error,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Lake County reassessment ruling, and impact
The Northwest Indiana (Munster) Times today is filled with stories about the impact of Lake County Superior Court Judge Robert...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six New Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Lake Holiday Conservancy v. Nicole Davidson (5/10/04 IndCtApp) [Civil Procedure] Barnes, JudgeCase Summary. Lake Holiday Conservancy District (“Lake Holiday”) appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Monday, May 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Rulings Today
Among the 7th Circuit rulings posted today is OFFICER JAMES T. MCGREAL, v. ERIC OSTROV, Doctor, VILLAGE OF ALSIP, KENNETH...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2004
Thursday, May 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court Oral Arguments for week of May 3rd
The Supreme Court was scheduled to hear two oral aruments today, Thursday, May 6, 2004: Chamberlain v. Walpole. The non-dependent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One new Court of Appeals decision posted today
Danny Means v. State of Indiana (5/6/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Ratliff, Senior JudgeThe attempted murder instruction given by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One from 7th Circuit
USA v. SHEIKH, JAMAL A. is an appeal from the ND Ind, South Bend Div. (Judge Miller). Here Judge Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2004
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court and Three Appellate Court Decisons Posted Today
Michael E. Highhouse, M.D. v. Midwest Orthopedic Institute, P.C. (5/5/04 IndSCt) [Employment Law] Boehm, JusticeWe hold that a bonus calculated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on the upcoming underage drinking case argument
Updating our Indiana Law Blog entry from Sunday is this comprehensive coverage today by the Edinburgh Courier on the oral...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Opinions Today
BURLINGTON SANTA FE v. BROHD LOCOMOTIVE ENG, from the ND Il., involves an action under the Railroad Labor Act. In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Monday, May 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Several appellate level decisions posted today
Michael Ousley v. State of Indiana (5/3/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Baker, judgeSharp next contends that the trial court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Among the decisions posted today by the 7th Circuit
In HARRIS, JEFFREY v. USA, a panel headed by Judge Kanne today affirmed the district court’s (SD Ind, Judge McKinney)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 03, 2004
Sunday, May 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Interesting underage drinking case to be argued
"Boat Club takes case to Indiana Court of Appeals," is the headline to this story posted 4/30/04 by WNDU-TV in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 02, 2004
Friday, April 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four new Court of Appeals decisions posted today
George Carson v. State of Indiana (4/30/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Bailey, JudgeAppellant-Defendant George Allen Carson (“Carson”) appeals the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Interesting story on judge shopping
A story today in the Munster Times has some interesting history on the prohibition against "judge shopping" in Indiana:In the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two takes on same story, in the same story
"Attorney gets 5-month sentence, and a lot of support," is the headline to a mortgage scam story published this week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2004
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals, Two New Tax Court Opinions Posted Today
Dean E. Blanck v. Indiana Department of Corrections (3/30/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Constitutional Law] Najam, JudgeDean Blanck appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Among the 7th Circuit opinions issued today
Noteworthy among the opinions issued today by the USCA for the 7th Circuit is an immigration case, GUCHSHENKOV, IVAN v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court suspends Karon Perkins
An AP story posted this morning on the IndyStar.com website, headlined "Court yanks Columbus lawyer's license," reports:COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2004
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Seven Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Daniel F. Million v. Janet L. (Million) Swager (4/28/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law] Another dispute over divorced parents' shares of college...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five Tax Court Rulings Posted Today
Robert Rakoci v. Department of Local Government Finance (4/23/04 IndTaxCt NOT FOR PUBLICATION) [Property Tax] "Robert Rakoci (Rakoci) appeals the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - A slew of Court of Appeals decisions posted today
City of Carmel v. Leeper Electric (3/18/04 IndCtApp) [Reposted, apparently to correct an error in the original posted decision, covered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Monday, April 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - New 7th Circuit opinions posted
Among the 7th Circuit opinions posted today is JUAREZ v. MENARD, INC., an appeal from the ND Ind, Hammond Division,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 26, 2004
Friday, April 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Among today's 7th Circuit rulings posted
In VOELKER, FRANK T. v. NOLEN, CATHERINE, a per curiam opinion of the panel affirms Judge Hamilton's (SD Ind.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Hearing on Lake County Criminal Court Judge Joan Kouros
"Panel to decide judge's fate - JOAN KOUROS HEARING: Peer says Kouros' job too big a task for her," is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 23, 2004
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals opinions posted today
Michael Dicen v. New Sesco, Inc. (4/22/04 IndCtApp) [Employment Law; Contracts] Sullivan, Judge In reviewing the non-competition provisions of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Several 7th Circuit Rulings Posted
Among the U.S.C.A. for the 7th Circuit decisions posted today are TAYLOR, DONNA T. v. CAVALRY INVESTMENT, an opinion by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Tax Court ruling could be costly to Indiana casinos
An Indiana Tax Court decision reported here in the Indiana Law Blog on Tuesday, April 20th (it is the last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2004
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Supreme Court, One Court of Appeals Rulings Posted Today
Brian C. Eddington v. State of Indiana (4/20/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Richard & Kaye Kennedy v. Guess, Inc.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Many Significant Court of Appeals and One Tax Court Opinion(s) Posted Today
Robert Stytle v. Angola Die Casting Company, et al. (4/20/04 IndCtApp) [Worker's Compensation; Constitutional Law] Ratliff, Senior JudgeThe question Stytle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court order posted today
Ali Abdul Hakim a/k/a Jesse James Williams v. State of Indiana (4/19/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] In a published...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Monday, April 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals decision today
Donald Ennis v. State of Indiana (4/19/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] BAKER, JudgeAppellant-petitioner Donald E. Ennis appeals the denial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court denies cert in Endres
03-1183 ENDRES, BENJAMIN P. V. INDIANA STATE POLICE is listed on page 3 of the U.S. Supreme Court's Order List...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2004
Friday, April 16, 2004
Indiana Decisons - One 7th Circuit Opinion Today
AMERICAN PATRIOT INS v. MUTUAL RISK MGMT (04/16/2004 USCA 7th Cir.), an appeal from the USDC ND Ill., E.Div., deals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court today will decide whether to hear State Trooper/Riverboat Gambling Case
"At the Court's private conference on Friday, the justices will consider Endres v. Indiana State Police, No. 03-1183, which tests...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2004
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Court of Appeals Rulings Today
Karen Bailey v. State of Indiana (4/15/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] "The sole issue is whether the trial court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2004
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Opinions Posted Today
Among the 7th Circuit opinions posted today are LEHN, DONALD A. v. HOLMES, MICHAEL L. (4/14/04 USCA 7th Cir.) and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Brandy D. Stanifer v. Travis G. Wright (4/14/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Sharpnack, JudgeBrandy Stanifer appeals the trial court’s judgment in favor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Coverage of the arguments yesterday in the East Chicago voter fraud case
As reported here in the Indiana Law Blog earlier this week, yesterday in Fort Wayne the Indiana Supreme Court heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Plaintiff's attorneys chastised by federal court magistrate judge
Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker of the S.D. Indiana, Indianapolis Division, has posted online an opinion signed 4/8/04 in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Appeals Court opinion posted today
Anthony Tinker v. State of Indiana (4/13/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Monday, April 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Court of Appeals Decisions Posted
In Re Adoption of Infant Female Fitz (4/12/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law]Kirsch, Chief JudgeHere, the parties stipulated that Rudd failed to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - East Chicago voter fraud case oral arguments tomorrow
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Pabey v. Pastrick tomorow in Fort Wayne:The Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2004
Saturday, April 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court hears Lasik surgery case arguments
Last Thursday, 4/8/04, the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of L. Thomas and Norma Sue Booth v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 10, 2004
Thursday, April 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Five new Court of Appeals opinions posted
Stephen John West v. State of Indiana (4/8/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Jeffrey O. Butrum v. Kathy L. Roman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2004
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Numerous Court of Appeals and One Tax Court Ruling(s) Posted Today
Commissioner Sally McCarty v. Vicki L. Sanders, et al. (4/7/04 IndCtApp) [Medical Malpractice; Statutory Construction] Stephen & Suzan Cox v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit affirms SD Ind.
In LAMBERT, MICHAEL A. v. MCBRIDE, DANIEL (04/07/2004 7th Cir.) a panel today affirmed the decision of the district court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Indiana Law - A number of Court of Appeals opinions posted today
Terry Huber v. State of Indiana (4/6/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Fort Wayne Lodge, LLC v. EBH Corporation (4/6/04...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Monday, April 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Interesting observation in a West Virginia Blog
Brian Peterson's Legal Weblog, "A collection of legal news and commentary with a focus on West Virginia law," today includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Tax Court rulings posted today
Linvilles' Olds-Cadillac, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenue (4/2/04 IndTaxCt) [Sales Tax; Not for Publication] Fisher, J. "[T]he Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Here, finally, is the awaited tongue stud decision!
Brenna Guy v. State of Indiana (4/2/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Here is the tongue stud/breathalyser decision, as reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2004
Saturday, April 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More on Tongue Stud/Breathalyzer Ruling
As reported here yesterday (scroll down three entries), the Court of Appeals ruled yesterday (4/2/04) that:[A] breath test given to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 03, 2004
Friday, April 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Yet another breathalyzer decision
Following on the heels of our Indiana Law Blog report earlier this week (March 30th, access it here or scroll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Among Today's 7th Circuit Rulings
Among today's 7th Circuit rulings are: CARROLL, RONNIE W. v. IL DEPT CORRECTIONS (SD Ill) where, in reversing the district...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2004
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Still waiting
Still waiting for today's Indiana Supreme and/or Court of Appeals opinions to be posted . . ....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Today's 7th Circuit Rulings
In FLOYD, MICHAEL v. HANKS, CRAIG (SD Ind, Judge Sarah Evan Barker), where Floyd was sentenced to 110 years and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2004
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Impact of Supreme Court's decision not to review landfill case
The LaPorte Herald-Argus reports in this story today on the impact of the Indiana Supreme Court's decision last week not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Supreme Court rulings posted today
Louis Simon, et al. v. United States (3/31/04 IndSCt) [Conflict of Laws] Shepard, Chief JusticeThe U.S. Court of Appeals for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Indiana Law - Today's 7th Circuit Rulings
In GULEVSKY, SHMUEL E. v. BERKSON, BLAKE, an appeal from the ND Ill, ED, Judge Rovner writes:Section 523(a)(2)(B) of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Oral argument scheduled for issues relating to release of counseling records of accused murderer
"St. Joseph County prosecutor has new hope of getting evidence," is the headline to this story today in the South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four new Court of Appeals decisions posted today
Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange v. National Farmers Union (3/30/04 IndCtApp) [Insurance] Gene and Carolyn Lasater v. Donald House, Sr....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Today's 7th Circuit Rulings
In CHUWAY, CALDEAN M. v. NAT'L ACTION FINAN, Judge Posner, writing for the panel, reverses and remands a decisions from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals to hear another chewing tobacco/breathalyzer case
A story today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star reports that the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear a case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Monday, March 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court accepts certified questions from federal district court
Patricia Gribben v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (3/26/04 IndSCt) This Order deals with two certified questions of state law from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 29, 2004
Friday, March 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on late term abortion subpoenas by feds
How Appealing posted an entry late this afternoon that begins:BREAKING NEWS -- Divided Seventh Circuit panel affirms federal district court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two new Court of Appeals rulings posted; one older ruling from Tax Court
James & Della Lovings v. Dave Thomas (3/26/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] In the Matter of the Guardianship of Josephine A. Hickman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Important Rulings Today by 7th Circuit
WALLACE, DONALD R. v. DAVIS, CECIL is an appeal from the SD Ind. Here is the beginning of the panel's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Press Reports of Yesterday's Appeals Court Decision
This AP story (headlined "Court Blasts Police for 'Dangerous' Arrest" in the Fort Worth Texas Sun Telegram) reporting on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2004
Indiana Decisions - New Supreme Court Orders of Final Resolution in Attorney Disciplinary Cases Posted
The Gary Post-Tribune reports here today that:The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand against an East Chicago attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2004
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Several interesting 7th Circuit decisions today
Among the decisions today of the 7th Circuit are the following: KESTREL COAL PTY LTD v. JOY GLOBAL INC is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Posted by Court of Appeals
Richard W. Osborne v. State of Indiana (3/25/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Constitutional Law] Baker, JudgeToday we are asked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2004
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - New postings today from Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Matter of Michael C. Kendall (3/24/04 IndSCt) [Attorney Disciplinary Action] Dickson, JusticeAmong the matters to be clarified in this case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Valpo attorney faces possible suspension
"The Indiana Supreme Court is considering whether to punish a prominent Valparaiso trial lawyer." That is the lead today from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - A number of Court of Appeals decisions today; several are high visibility
Keith R. Michael, et al. v. City of Bloomington, et al. (3/22/04 IndCtApp) [Eminent Domain] Eugene King v. Tom Terry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Important Supreme Court ruling on insanity defense
Rita D. Thompson v. State of Indiana (3/23/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Shepard, Chief JusticeRita Thompson was convicted of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Monday, March 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on Carmel cell-phone dispute
Sprint v. City of Carmel (3/22/04 USCA 7th Cir.) Evans, Circuit JudgeOne section of the historical Telecommunications Act of 1996...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 22, 2004
Friday, March 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Rules in Clean Water Act 404 / Takings Case
Greenfield Mills v. Larry Macklin, Director of Indiana DNR (3/19/04 USCA 7th Cir.) This 51-page opinion is an appeal from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Several decisions posted today
Wayne A. Peters and Helen Peters v. Donald Forster (3/11/04 IndSCt) [Torts] Rucker, Justice The Supreme Court has reposted this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2004
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Posts Five Decisions
Daniel J. Wood v. State of Indiana (3/18/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] F. Brown v. M. Jones (3/18/04 IndCtApp)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2004
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two Tax Court Opinions Posted Today
Mid-America Publishing, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenue (3/16/04 IndTaxCt) [Sales Tax; Not for Publication] Fisher, J. "The issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Indiana Decisons - Four new Court of Appeals opinions posted today
Stephen and Brenda Argabright v. R.H. Marlin, Inc. (3/16/04 IndCtApp) [Worker's Compensation] Dennis Ruggieri v. State of Indiana (3/16/04 IndCtApp)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit Panel Rules on Election Law Case, in a Split Decision
Brian Majors v. Marsha Abell (3/15/04 USCA 7th Cir.)POSNER, Circuit Judge. An Indiana statute, challenged in this suit as an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Interesting Ineffective Assistance Ruling by 7th Circuit, Affirming SD Ind.
Charles E. Sweeney, Jr. v. Steve Carter, AG of Ind. (3/15/04 USCA 7th Cir.)DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judge. Laypersons sometimes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Indiana Decisions - East Chicago Vote Fraud Case Oral Argument Set
The Indiana Supreme Court, in an order issued 3/9/04, has scheduled oral arguments in the East Chicago mayor's election vote-fraud...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2004
Friday, March 12, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court and Several Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
Clifton J. Jackson v. State of Indiana (IndSCt 3/11/04) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Dickson, JusticeDefendant Clifton J. Jackson appeals from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 12, 2004
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Indiana Decisions - More Rulings from the Supreme and Appeals Courts
Wayne A. Peters and Helen Peters v. Donald Forster (3/11/04 IndSCt) [Torts] Rucker, JusticeSustaining injury after slipping on a ramp...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2004
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four Supreme Court, Three Appeals Court, and one Tax Court Opinions Posted Today
Jesse E. Robinson v. State of Indiana (3/10/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Dickson, JusticeWe hold that a motion to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court and Five Appeals Court Decisions Posted Today
Worman Enterprises, Inc. v. The Boone County Solid Waste Management District (3/9/04 IndSCt) [Administrative Law; Constitutional Law] Boehm, Justice Per...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Monday, March 08, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Porter county breath test decision overrule noted
Today's NW Indiana Times reports here: "Appellate court says breath test can be used against Lake Station man." The reference...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2004
Sunday, March 07, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Attorney Disciplinary Rulings
As of last September, the Indiana Supreme Court began issuing its attorney disciplinary decisions as orders rather than as opinions....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 07, 2004
Friday, March 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Several Opinions Posted Today
Rick and Areta Nance v. Holy Cross Counseling Group, et al. (3/5/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Hilton A. Turner v. City of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Ruling on Searches During Seat Belt Stops
The Indianapolis Star website today is posting an AP story headlined "Court: No searches with seat belt stop."Police who stop...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues ruling in Indiana Bell v. McCarty
Access the 3/5/04 7th Circuit opinion here. The Court's conclusion:We AFFIRM the district court’s determinations as to tandem reciprocal compensation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2004
Thursday, March 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Newly Posted Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinions
ISP.com LLC and ISP.net LLC v. David J. Theising, Receiver of IQuest Internet, Inc. (3/4/04 IndSCt) [Contracts; Aribtration] Boehm, JusticeThe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2004
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Six Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
Sandy Diane Pugh v. State of Indiana (3/3/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] May, Judge; NAJAM, J., concurs; BAKER, J.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2004
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Posts Two
Larry L. Craig v. State of Indiana (3/2/03 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Anastazia Schmid v. State of Indiana (3/2/03...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Monday, March 01, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Star Reports on Indiana Rules "Adopted Last Week"
This story today in the Indianapolis Star, headlined "Justices OK rule limiting access to personal data," has a different take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 01, 2004
Friday, February 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Ten Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
Tina Messer v. Cerestar USA, et al. (2/27/04 IndCtApp) [Torts; Estates & Trusts] Provident Bank v. Tri-County Asphalt (2/27/04 IndCtApp)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Decisions Posted by Both the Supreme and Appeals Court Yesterday
[Sorry for the delay -- computer problem yesterday.] Rodney J. McCormick v. State of Indiana (2/26/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 27, 2004
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two New Court of Appeals Rulings Posted
Ann and Jeff Willis v. Christopher Westerfield (2/25/04 IndCtApp) [Civil Procedure] Includes discussion of the affirmative defense of sudden emergency....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Court of Appeals Posted Today
Jeffrey O. Butrum v. Kathy L. Roman (2/24/04 IndCtApp) [Family Law] Vaidik, JudgeJeffrey O. Butrum (“Father”) appeals the trial court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Monday, February 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Opinions Posted Today by Supreme and Appeals Courts
[Note that the date an opinion is posted by the Court may differ from the date the opinion was issued.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 23, 2004
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Bob Knight Drops Appeal
"Knight drops appeal: Former coach terminates case against University," is the headline to this story in the Indiana Digital Student...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township v. Linda J. Carter (2/19/04 IndCtApp) [Worker's Compensation] Marvin L. Conklin v. Betty Fisher...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 19, 2004
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Judge Crone appointed to Court of Appeals
Here is the press release issued Tuesday by Governor Kernan:Gov. Joe Kernan has appointed St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge Terry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Opinions Posted
Mark Polinsky, et al. v. Frank Violi (2/18/04 IndCtApp) [Employment; Arbitration; Contracts]Appellants-defendants Mark Polinsky and Allen Sutker (collectively, the appellants)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Court of Appeals Decision Posted Today
Strack and Til, Inc. v. Sharon Carter (2/17/04 IndCtApp) [Torts] Ratliff, Senior JudgeAt around midnight on October 31, 1998, Carter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Monday, February 16, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Latest decisions posted by courts
Valentin Jaramillo v. State of Indiana (2/11/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Tyler Lawson v. State of Indiana (2/11/04 IndCtApp)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 16, 2004
Friday, February 13, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three Court of Appeals Opinions Posted Today
State of Indiana v. Joseph Molnar (2/13/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure]The State brings this interlocutory appeal to challenge the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2004
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Decisions Posted Today
The Estate of Robert W. Hunter by Nina Jean Hunter v. Charles L. Young, Jr. (2/10/04 IndCtApp) [Estates & Trusts;...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Monday, February 09, 2004
Indiana Decisions - All Three Appellate Courts Post New Decisions Today
In the Matter of Michael E. Allen & In the Matter of Patrick W. Young (2/9/04 IndSCt) [Disciplinary Action] The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2004
Friday, February 06, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four from Court of Appeals
Conzalos Glasco v. State of Indiana (2/6/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] "The sole issue we need to be decided...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2004
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Three from Supreme Court Posted Today
MPACT Construction Group, LLC v. Superior Concrete Constructors, Inc. (2/4/04 IndSCt) [Contracts] Sullivan, JusticeWhen the owner failed to pay for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2004
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Four from Court of Appeals Today
David Copeland v. State of Indiana (2/4/04 IndCtApp) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Kevin L. McCarty v. State of Indiana (2/4/04...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Two from Supreme Court Posted Today
Time Warner v. Whiteman (2/3/04 IndSCt) [Contracts] Sullivan, JusticeTwo customers of a cable television company who paid the “late fees”...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Court of Appeals Opinions Since 1/24/04
Working backwards from today, here are the latest opinions and the catch-ups dating back to the Indiana Law Blog's entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2004
Monday, February 02, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court Opinions
Since our last posting of Indiana Supreme Court decisions, the Court has released three opinions online, all dated Jan. 29,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 02, 2004