Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Driver in Warsaw ticketed for using iPod as a dash-cam mounted on his front windshield, much like a GPS (or backup camera screen)
Updating yesterday's entry, David Barras of WISHTV8 has this story today:INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Has technology made an Indiana traffic law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Ind. Law - Driver in Warsaw ticketed for using iPod as a dash-cam mounted on his front windshield, much like a GPS (or backup camera screen)
Clifton French, WSBT-TV reporter, has the story. Some quotes:WARSAW Ind. -- We know it's illegal to text and drive, but...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012
Ind. Law - "Criminal code needs more than quick fixes"
Terry R. Curry, Marion County prosecutor, had this letter in the Sunday Indianapolis Star. It deals with the law permitting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Ind. Law - "In Indiana, domestic violence can pose dilemma for employers"
Good front-page article in the Sunday Indianapolis Star, reported by John Tuohy. Some quotes from the lengthy story:After her boyfriend...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana's child-support law to change in July"
Some quotes from the Muncie Star-Press, this story by Douglas Walker:MUNCIE -- Effective July 1, the obligation for non-custodial parents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Law - More on "Obama declares support for gay marriage"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Eric Bradner reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:INDIANAPOLIS — Both the Democratic and Republican...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Does Indiana's Marriage Statute Violates the U.S. Constitution? [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star has a story this afternoon on the ACLU suit challenging IC 31-11-6-1, which the ILB wrote about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Ind. Law - Does Indiana's Marriage Statute Violates the U.S. Constitution?
That is the claim of the ACLU of Indiana in a suit filed today in federal district court. From the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Ind. Law - Indiana law exempts ALEC from lobbyist disclosure requirements
The ILB's most recent post on ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council) was April 23rd. Today Paul Abowd, iWatch News...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Friday, May 04, 2012
Ind. Law - "Middlebury man injured in motorized barstool crash"
A very brief story from Ashley Henderson of WSBT South Bend. A quote:MIDDLEBURY, Ind. -- An Elkhart County man was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012
Ind. Law - "Marion County Superior Court Judge Carol Orbison protests Wheat's early release" [Updated]
Updating the second part of this ILB from May 2nd, Dan McFeely reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The judge who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Lawmakers didn’t foresee EACS dilemma"
Supplementing this ILB entry from yesterday, WANE Fort Wayne's Randy Spieth has this story:A state law passed last year is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Ind. Law - "Lawmakers didn’t foresee EACS dilemma"
Today Niki Kelly and Devon Haynie of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette report in a lengthy story that begins:St. Joseph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2012
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Ind. Law - Shots fired at lawyer's home: Police suspect connection to March attack on colleague at same law firm
Updating yesterday's entry, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has a story by Dominic Adams. Some quotes:While the circumstances are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Ind. Law - Reactive legislation: two stories reflecting different responses [Updated]
Monday WANE Fort Wayne ran a special report on young Amish buggy drivers. Yesterday Adam Widener followed up:Kids as young...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ind. Law - "After two incidents, we are extremely concerned with these developments and the safety and security of our professionals and staff. "
So reads a statement (via FWJG) issued this afternoon by Faegre Baker Daniels. Some quotes:This morning, gunshots were fired through...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ind. Law - "A co-worker of a Fort Wayne attorney who was seriously injured in a March shooting woke this morning to the sound of gunfire."
Updating this ILB entry from March 28th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this late morning story headed "Shots fired...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Ind. Law - Two recent stories about Indiana's new "Right to Resist" law
From Governing, a post by Caroline Cournoyer headed "Residents Given Right to Resist Police Under New Indiana Law." From WSBT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Ind. Law - "He was inspired by the character of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird to practice law"
The New Albany News and Tribune today published this letter to the editor from Attorney General Greg Zoeller about the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ind. Law - "2011 Indiana law lets criminal records be ‘erased’ from public view"
Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times had a long $$ story April 22nd on the 2011 restricted access/expungement law. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Ind. Law - "Sheriffs Ask For Consistency With Sex Offender Registry"
Jason Gabrick of Indiana Public Media writes today:Marion County Sheriff John Layton recently removed 520 names from the county’s Sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Marion County repairs sex offender registry"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, quoting Alex Campbell's front-page story that began:A week after The Indianapolis Star exposed numerous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Ind. Law - "Ensuring the integrity of the sex offender list" and "Marion County repairs sex offender registry"
This editorial today is from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazetteand is headed "Ensuring integrity of offender list":Indiana’s sex offender registry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Ind. Law - "Texting and driving: It's dangerous and it's illegal"
That is the heading to an editorial in the April 19th Muncie Star-Press. The editroial reports that almost no one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Ind. Law - Is it the Supreme Court's fault the sex offender registry is incorrect?
Last Sunday the Indianapolis Star had a long, front-page story headed "Sex offender listing intended to protect the public is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Ind. Law - "New law school wins zoning OK Indiana Tech hopes to begin classes for 100 in fall ’13"
Benjamin Lanka has the story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 20, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: "Sex offender listing intended to protect the public is riddled with errors"
Following up on ILB entries from earlier this week, Stateline has a long article today by Maggie Clerk, headed "Are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Ind. Law - "Connecticut woman's fight to keep her husband's remains buried in the back yard of her home was heard before the Conn. Supreme Court"
The ILB had several Indiana-based entries last year under the heading "State law blocks backyard burial plans," with the most...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Law - Part II of "Sex offender listing intended to protect the public is riddled with errors"
This is Part II, see Part I here. The ILB has been looking at issues involving the Indiana sex offender...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Law - Part I of "Sex offender listing intended to protect the public is riddled with errors"
On Feb. 19th of this year the Indianapolis Star published a long, front-page story about legal sex offender clusters in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Law - "IMPD Chief Paul Ciesielski resigns from post"
First report from the Indianapolis Star, by Carrie Richie. Breaking scandal: "Mayor Greg Ballard says IMPD mishandled a second vial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana utilities ordered to alter tree trimming practices, but it is not over yet
"But it is not over" was the apt headline to this August 8, 2011 ILB entry... A story last evening...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ind. Law - "State asks federal judge to uphold Indiana immigration law "
Earlier this week AG Zoeller filed a response to a motion for summary judgment in the federal lawsuit challenging the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Ind. Law - "Protest follows Indiana midwife's felony arrest"
The ILB has had a number of entries on midwives, here are a few. Yesterday WANE had this long AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Ind. Law - New law school in Fort Wayne faces questions
Interesting story today by Paul Wyche, although I because confused as to whether I was reading a news story or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, April 09, 2012
Ind. Courts - General Assembly revised several statutes this session in response to Supreme Court opinions
Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times:INDIANAPOLIS | On a yellow sheet of paper torn from a legal pad,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2012
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ind. Law - 3-part series on abandonment of mortgaged property
Attorney John D. Waller of the long-time Indiana Commercial Foreclosure Law blog, on March 23rd posted "Indiana Legislation, 2012: Part...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Environment - Merger of pollution boards worries some
Supplementing the commentary on HEA 1002 in a March 26th ILB post, a story by Rick Callahan of the AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ind. Law - "Stand your ground" in Kentucky, Indiana and Florida
Adding to a long list of earlier ILB entries on "stand your ground" legislation, here is a lengthy story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Friday, April 06, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana lowers cutoff age for receiving child support - Drops to 19 from 21 effective July 1"
Some quotes from Mark Wilson's story yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press:EVANSVILLE — An approaching change in an Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2012
Ind. Courts - Check out final summaries of 2012 acts of interest to the judiciary
Check out the final (April 5th) installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2012
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Garrett High School Senior Expelled For Tweeting Profanity"
Updating this ILB entry from March 30th, where the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette wrote in an editorial:Lost in the discussion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Monday, April 02, 2012
Ind. Law - ILB's Legislative Research Shortcuts updated
The Indiana Law Blog's Legislative Research Shortcuts, a dashboard for doing online research on the laws passed by the General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Ind. Law - "Ag gag" bill fails in Indiana; passes in Iowa
A so-called "ag gag" bill, SB 184, authored by Senators Grooms and Holdman, failed to move out of Senate committee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: "Garrett High School Senior Expelled For Tweeting Profanity"
Updating this ILB entry from Wednesday, an editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette this morning point out:Indiana school officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ind. Law - What laws were affected by the 2012 General Assembly?
Just out in final form this week, here is one of the most valuable documents available to see if a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ind. Law - "Garrett High School Senior Expelled For Tweeting Profanity"
Stephanie Parkinson has the March 23rd story at Indiana News Center. Some quotes:[Austin Carroll, student] was expelled from Garrett High...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ind. Law - "“It was a legislated termination of the lawsuit”
Recall these three ILB entries from earlier this year:Ind. Law - More on "Bill seeks to resolve local car dealer’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ind. Law - "Attorney wounded by gun-wielding intruder"
Here is the updated FWJG story (earlier version here), reported by Dominic Adams. Some quotes from the long story:FORT WAYNE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Ind. Law - "Shooting victim identified as Fort Wayne lawyer"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is reporting, in a story updated late this afternoon, that David Kuker, "office leader of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana has its own version of Florida's 'stand your ground' law: Ordinance was part of national push to strengthen self-defense laws"
Mary Beth Schneider reports today in the Indianapolis Star - here is a sample from the long story:Indiana has a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Ind. Law - SEA 1, "Restoring the Castle Doctrine"
A thoughtful editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on SEA 1. Take a look....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Ind. Law - Gov. signs SEA 1, the right to defend against unlawful entry
A news release just received:Tuesday evening, Governor Daniels signed SEA 1, titled “Right to defend against unlawful entry.” He issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ind. Law - SEA 1, the right to defend against unlawful entry [Updated]
What will Governor Daniels do about SEA 1? I wrote the following earlier today, but was delayed in posting because...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Ind. Law - "Fines will toughen Indiana public-access laws, backers say: Bill awaits decision by Gov. Mitch Daniels"
That is the headline to this March 17th AP story by Tom Davies that begins:A bill awaiting a decision by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Law - Governor has now received all bills passed this session
Check on their status here, at the Govenor's 2012 Bill Watch page....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Ind.Law - More on: Check out new blog, the Indiana Property Tax Reporter
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 2, 2012, the new blog is now an even more "must read," as it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Ind. Law - Grandparents visitation rights, revisited
Reporter Tim Evans writes in the StarWatch blog today about a meeting he attended yesterday "in a small town about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Ind.Law - Still more on: 2013 US News law school rankings out
Updating this March 13th ILB entry, which reported that IU LAW - Mauer had fallen 3 spots since last year,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ind. Law - "Drug war rages over sale of pseudoephedrine: Rx for pseudoephedrine may curb meth production"
Another good story in the Sunday March 11th IndyStar, about another continuing debate, this one on how best to control...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ind.Law - More on: 2013 US News law school rankings out
For rankings geeks ("Pull out those old rankings and spreadsheets"), see this post from the Law Librarian Blog. And Prof....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ind.Law - 2013 US News law school rankings out
Prof. Schumm sends the link and writes:IU McKinney is tied for 89th, a drop from last year. Legal writing program...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ind. Law - South Bend Adams wins again in mock trial for high schools
Here is the story by Joseph Dits in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:SOUTH BEND — Mock trial teams from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ind. Law - Golf carts on county roads adopted, three years later
SEA 113 is on its way to the Governor. For background, see this ILB entry from Jan. 8, 2012....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ind. Laws - Still more on what passed - environmental and regulatory
HEA 1002, "Elimination of commissions, boards, and committees," is not yet available in Enrolled Act form, but is 167 pages...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ind. Law - More on what passed [Updated]
Here is more on what passed. SEA 97 - public intoxication. HEA 1033 - changes to last year's "expungement" law....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ind. Law - Some of what passed yesterday, and what didn't
SEA 1, the "Barnes" bill. Dan Carden has the story in the NWI Times. The headline: "Bill clarifying self-defense rights...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 09, 2012
Ind. Law - Last year's vetoed forfeiture bill is on the Senate calendar today for override vote
Here is today's calendar, the bill is SEA 215-2011. Here is the Governor's veto message from 2011:By the authority vested...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Specialty license plate bill may be revived by GOP"
Updating this ILB entry from March 8th, it now looks like rather than attempting to change the specialty plate law,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Law - FWJG has a legislative status report this morning
From the FWJG editorial page:Indiana legislators don’t have to end their session until next week, but leaders hope to wrap...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Law - "Specialty license plate bill may be revived by GOP"
Mary Beth Schneider reports today in the Indianapolis Star:With the legislative session scheduled to end Friday, Republicans are scrambling to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Law - SB 1 (Barnes bill) in conference committee
Niki Kelly (@nkellyatJG) tweets this morning: "With just two days left in the session, neither the House or Senate has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Ind. Law - As the 2012 General Assembly draws to an end ...
"Finish line is in sight for 2012 session of General Assembly" is the headline to this comprehensive story by Mary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Change in conviction or criminal charge causes quarrel: Word change in bill could undo new act’s intent"
Updating this entry from earlier this afternoon, thanks to the reader who just sent this note:That expungement bill is HB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Law - "Change in conviction or criminal charge causes quarrel: Word change in bill could undo new act’s intent"
Maureen Hayden of CNHI reported yesterday in the Kokomo Tribune on the "expungement" (restricted access) law. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS — A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Law - "Casinos have secure spot in smoking ban carve-out "
Good story today by Maureen Hayden of CNHI Statehouse Bureau. A sample:But the exemption for the casinos and racinos are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Law - Can a lawyer licensed in Indiana use group coupon or daily deal marketing in compliance with Indiana's Rules of Professional Conduct?
The ILB has received this note from Rochester attorney Ted A. Waggoner:The ISBA Legal Ethics Committee issued this opinion last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Friday, March 02, 2012
Ind. Law - Legislation to Narrow the Scope of Indiana’s Public Intoxication Law Moves to Governor
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 30, 2012, Maureen Hayden of CNHI reported March 1st:For decades in Indiana, if you...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2012
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Ind. Law - Veterinarian charging for writing a prescription?
IC 25-38.1-4-5 provides: (d) If a veterinarian prescribes a drug for the client's animal, upon request, the veterinarian shall provide...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Law - No local government could pass a smoking ban more restrictive than the State’s?
IndyPolitics has read through all the proposed 2nd reading amendments filed in the Senate on HB 1149, the smoking ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Law - "Maze of election laws baffles candidates"
Indiana's ballot access laws are a trap for the unwary, as Lesley Stedman Weidenbener writes today in a column in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Law - "Passage of smoking ban bill may not extinguish the fight: So far, no state ban has been overturned in court"
CNHI's Maureen Hayden looks at legal and financial issues relating to passage of smoking bans in this story today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Bill seeks to resolve local car dealer’s suit"
The first ILB entry on HB 1171 and quoted a Niki Kelly Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story. The ILB lead-in:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Ind. Law - "Discipline for doctors bears harsh penalties: Substance abuse accounts for majority of state’s cases"
Dan Stockman has a very long story in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the discipline of doctors in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Law - "Farmers Called to Act on Statehouse Legislation"
Gary Truitt at Hoosier Ag Today writes that the Ind. Farm Bureau is:... seeking farmer support for legislation that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana: NRA-Backed Bills (including silencers when hunting) Continue to Move Forward"
That is the headline to this post from the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action, dated Feb. 21. Some quotes:Today saw...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on "Chilling CAFO lawsuits"
IC 32-30-6, Nuisance Actions, includes IC 32-30-6-9, commonly referred to as "freedom to farm" or "right to farm" language. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Ind. Law - "Barnes" bill may face changes in House (or may be dead)
"Indiana bill on right to resist police faces overhaul" is the headline to a long story today by Tom Davies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "House bill chills students’ rights"
Updating this long ILB entry from Feb. 18th, the Indianapolis Star has an editorial today about the same bill, HB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Ind. Law - Legal sex offender clusters in Indianapolis eastside motel and downtown apartment buildings
The first time the ILB wrote about "sex offender clusters" was in this Jan. 8, 2012 entry headed "Efforts to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2012
Ind. Law - Feds' change in definition of "rape" for reporting purposes will impact Indiana
So reports Rebecca S. Green today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a long story. Observing that "Indiana’s laws...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Ind. Law - "House bill chills students’ rights"
The ILB has written about HB 1169 twice before, first in this entry from Jan. 31st, which quoted the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana lawmakers consider eliminating inheritance tax"
Eric Bradner reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press - some quotes from the long story:INDIANAPOLIS — Instead of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ind. Law - "Proposed changes to the Parenting Time Guidelines available for review"
Per a news release from Feb. 8:Proposed changes to the Indiana Supreme Court Parenting Time Guidelines are available for review....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ind. Law - Where do you go to get your reputation back?
That is sometimes the question. But then again, sometimes the exoneration leads to a rehash of the original story, all...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ind. Law - Super Lawyers features Jon Laramore and Monica Foster
I received this year's Indiana Super Lawyers in the mail today and two widely-respected Indianapolis attorneys (and incidentally two of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Law - Upcoming seminar on merit selection of appellate court judges
On Thursday, April 5, 2012: an Indiana Law Review Symposium - Reflecting on Forty Years of Merit Selection CLE:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Ind. Law - "Habitual offender law complex, unfair, many believe"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier has a lengthy story today (there is a p. 2 and a p....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Ind. Law - District 33 voters overwhelmingly favor marijuana decriminalization
See the results of State Senator Greg Taylor's survey, Question 4.4. Choose the option that most closely reflects your position...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Ind. Law - "General Assembly is back in session to tackle legislation that had been bottlenecked by a contentious labor bill"
So writes CNHI's Maureen Hayden in a story about what to expect next from the assembly. A sample:After signing [Right...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Law - Allen County Registry warns when sex offenders move
Archie Ingersoll had a long report yesterday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the Allen County set-up. It begins:Allen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Law - "Push for state-wide crackdown on meth stalls"
Eric Bradner reported yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story beginning:INDIANAPOLIS — As police continue breaking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Law - "Crashes Put Spotlight On Indiana Licensing: Senior Drivers Don't Have More Restrictions"
WRTV 6 had the story yesterday - some quotes:Some of the five storefront crashes that have occurred in the Lafayette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Law - Fenced hunting never really dead
Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier-Journal reports that fenced hunting may be dead this year, but... Some quotes from her...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on: Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill to fight fire at couple's home
On March 23, 2010, the ILB had a long entry headed "Environment - More on: Superfund used to justify...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind.Law - Check out new blog, the Indiana Property Tax Reporter
The Indiana Property Tax Reporter, a new blog started a few days ago by Carol S. Comer, provides valuable specialized...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Law - "Lawmakers should seriously consider whether they should put themselves in the position of settling disputes involving a very limited number of Hoosiers by passing statewide laws that affect everyone"
So opined the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today in an editorial headed "Lawmakers as arbiters." Some quotes:The Indiana General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Law - "Senate passes bill on teaching creationism: If measure becomes law, opponents wonder if suit versus state will follow"
Long, comprehensive story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Scott Eliiot (and contributors Alex Campbell and Tim Evans). The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Law - "Trafficking in hyperbole"
The editorial section of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has this item on newly enacted SEA 4, human trafficking:From...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Law - "How To Stay Out of Jail on Super Bowl Sunday"
The entertaining story by Aaron Kase at Lawyers.com features advice from Indianapolis attorney Kathleen Sweeney, "a veteran defender of sporting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ind. Law - Evolution is a “Johnny come lately” theory
In his Star blog, Scott Elliot of the Indianapolis Star quotes Indiana State Sen. Dennis Kruse, the author of creation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ind. Law - "A little scary" writes reader
A reader has called the ILB's attention to HB 1169, which passed House third reading yesterday with a vote of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Ind. Law - Legislation to Narrow the Scope of Indiana’s Public Intoxication Law Approved by Senate, Moves to House
From a news release:STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2012) – Senate lawmakers approved legislation authored by Sen. Mike Young (R-Indianapolis) that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "What's so bad about creationism in public schools?"
Answering the Muncie Star-Press editorial flagged in the Jan. 28th ILB, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this editorial this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Hairdressers may have killed bill that would eliminate licensing"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 26th, and this one from Jan. 25th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Law - Sentator Talllian "plots marijuana law reforms"
So reports Dan Carden in the NWI Times today. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS | State Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, knows sometimes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Law - "The local meth epidemic: craziness requires extraordinary measures"
That is the title to an editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Some quotes:The world around us here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana does about-face on fenced hunting"
Updating earlier ILB entries from Jan. 25th and Jan. 27th on this session's canned hunting bill, HB 1265, Lesley Stedman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Law - "State joins 'green burial' movement"
The long story by Bob Scott of the Lafayette Journal and Courier, in the Indianapolis Star today, is sub-headed "Sites...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on "Senate votes to restore right to resist police entry into home"
Senate Bill 1, which passed the Senate by a vote of 45 to 5 on Jan. 23, 2012, remains controversial....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Senate votes to restore right to resist police entry into home"
Updating this latest ILB entry on SB 1, Tom Davies of the Associated Press has a long story today headed:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Law - "What's so bad about creationism in public schools?"
That was the headline to an editorial yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ind. Law - "Welfare Drug Testing Bill Withdrawn After Amended To Include Testing Lawmakers"
A story in the Huffington Post today by Arthur Delaney reports that "Rep. Jud McMillin (R-Brookville), sponsor of the original...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Ind. Law - "Bill seeks to resolve local car dealer’s suit"
Back in the day, Senator Bob Garton would have disallowed these bills ... Niki Kelly reports today in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: "Hunting preserves: Legislative efforts in the past focused on grandfathering the existing preserves only, but this bill goes further to open the industry to new operators"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25th, quoting Niki Kelly's story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, today the same...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Right of publicity law changes proposed
Updating this ILB entry from January 16th on HB 1133, check out this story today by Eriq Gardner in The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Your law firm or court plans for Superbowl week?
On January 1st I posted an entry (with a few responses) asking about Superbowl plans of local courts and law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: "Hairdressers may have killed bill that would eliminate licensing"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here is more about the Regulated Occupations Evaluation Committee. As noted here yesterday, it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Law - Senate Committee backs RU-486 limit
Here is the AP story. The story does not include the bill number. Sadly, there appears to be no way...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Law - "Senate panel votes to let schools teach creationism"
Dan Carden has the brief story in the NWI Times. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS | An Indiana Senate committee on Wednesday endorsed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: "Hunting preserves: Legislative efforts in the past focused on grandfathering the existing preserves only, but this bill goes further to open the industry to new operators"
Following up on yesterday's ILB entry, Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor of the Greene County Daily World, has this long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on "Chilling CAFO lawsuits"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 23, HB 1091 has been moved back to Second Reading for amendment, by a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Law - "Hunting preserves: Legislative efforts in the past focused on grandfathering the existing preserves only, but this bill goes further to open the industry to new operators"
Back again. The ILB has a very lengthy list of earlier entries on issues involving hunting preserves and canned hunting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Law - Status of massive bill to eliminate commissions, boards, and committees, including environmental boards
HB 1002, about which the ILB had a lengthy entry on Jan. 21, 2012, has now been reprinted so that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ind. Law - "Hairdressers may have killed bill that would eliminate licensing"
Maureen Hayden, CNHI Statehouse Bureau, reports today on the status of HB 1006. Here is the bill digest:Regulated occupations. Provides...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Law - Ind. Tech's new law school building location announced
Recall that Indiana Tech is starting a new law school in Indiana. Today, an announcement that begins:Fort Wayne, Ind. –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Law - "Senate votes to restore right to resist police entry into home"
SB 1 passed the Indiana Senate yesterday, 45-5. Here is Dan Carden's story in the NWI Times. Here is Niki...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Indiana Senate approves 'right to work,' House Democrats leave floor"
Updating the ILB entry from yesterday evening, here are stories today covering yesterday's House and Senate actions. "Senate approves labor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana Senate approves 'right to work,' House Democrats leave floor"
Here is Mary Beth Schneider and Chris Sikich's first take at reporting today's House and Senate activities on the RTW...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Law - What is a "referenda"?
House members debating the RTW referendum keep referring to it as the "referenda." The AP Style Guide: referendum, referendums...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Chilling CAFO lawsuits"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16, 2012, about HB 1091, which currently is on third reading in the House,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Ind. Law - Recap of last Friday and the Right to Work bills; plus an observation
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Jan. 20th, where a newly worded amendment calling for a binding public referendum amendment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana lawmakers consider some laws that are just plain puzzling"
See the story today in the Sunday Indianapolis Star, reported by Chris Sikich. Some quotes:Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, has a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: New proposed language offered in RTW binding referendum dispute
Here is the text of House Motion HB-1001-54, described by Rep. Bauer in the preceding ILB entry....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2012
Ind. Law - New proposed language offered in RTW binding referendum dispute
More great tweets from Mary Beth Schneider of the IndyStar. I've arranged in chronological order:Bauer says Ds believe have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Binding referendum controversy continues ...
Latest tweet on issue: Just took call form Rep. Sheila Klinker: Dems have a Repub lawyer helping sort out constitutional...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Law - Binding referendum controversy continues ...
New tweets from early this afternoon: #INHouse Bauer says Ds could be back as aoon as Friday with referendum amendment.—...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Law - "In Indiana, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas, two-thirds of the members make up a quorum."
So reports Niki Kelly today in a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story looking at Indiana's constitutional 2/3 legislative quorum requirement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - Binding referendum controversy continues; The 1850 Constitutional Debates
The Report of the debates and proceedings of the convention for the State of Indiana, Volume 2, makes it definitively...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Binding referendum controversy continues
Okay, a search of the Indiana caselaw has revealed one opinion mentioning a state-wide referendum. It was in a dissent....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - Binding referendum controversy continues
Recent tweet on continuing controversy:#INHouse Bauer says case law does not support position that referendum is unconstitutional.— Mary Beth Schneider...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - No more news from Carroll County
In the past, the ILB occasionally has linked to a story from the Carroll County Comet, particularly a story about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana lawmakers look for ethics exemptions: Legislation would create loophole in lobbying rules
SB 244 is the subject of a detailed report today by Scott Smith of the Kokomo Tribune. The long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana Senate committee OKs illegal entry bill"
Shelby Salazar reports in the Evansville Courier & Press this morning:After heated debate, an Indiana Senate committee approved a measure...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Law - Following on: Are binding referendums constitutional in Indiana?
Updating yesterday's ILB entries, a tweet seen this morning:#INHouse ds prayed to endure. Bauer says ds will work on every...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Watch out for scams aimed at Indiana attorneys
Updating this ILB entry from July 12, 2010, it appears that one of our Indiana attorneys may have fallen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Law - Continuing with: Are binding referendums constitutional in Indiana?
Okay, here is the latest, and I'm able to use the new Twitter "embed" feature:So here's the bottom line on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on: Are binding referendums constitutional in Indiana?
According to tweets I'm reading, issues have arisen in the House about the constitutionality of the proposed 2nd reading amendment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Are binding referendums constitutional in Indiana?
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today urging "Make lawmakers decide...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Law - Golf carts on county roads passes first House
Tweeted a few minutes ago:marybschneider Mary Beth Schneider At by vote of 91-2 people will soon be able to twaddle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Law - Are binding referendums constitutional in Indiana?
Years back, I learned that only a non-binding, or advisory, referendum was likely constitutional in Indiana, because Art. 1, Sec....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Ind. Law - Maybe the AG's consumer protection division can investigate
Jenny Anchondo of Fox 59 had a story last Friday that got my attention. Here are soome quotes:Trouble is brewing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012
Ind. Law - Right to defend against unlawful entry amendment has hearing tomorrow
SB 1 will be heard tomorrow in the Senate Correction Committee at 9 AM in Rm. 130. According to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012
Ind. Law - "Chilling CAFO lawsuits"
This Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial this morning is about "nuisance" lawsuits. First, a caveat. If you look up the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012
Ind. Law - Right of publicity law changes proposed
The House Judiciary Committee tomorrow, Jan 17th (upon adjournment in Rm.156-D) will hold a hearing HB 1133, which appears to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Law - "Illinois man documents tombstones"
Interesting, long story today from Tracy Moss of the Champaign, Ill News-Gazette about Michael Coan, a "headstone hunter" who, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ind. Law - "At least the police know where these sex offenders live"
That was the headline to this editorial on Jan. 11, 2012 in the Evansville Courier & Press, a response to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ind. Law - Ind. sentencing law overhaul dead
So reports the AP's Charles Wilson on this brief story today -- some quotes:Legislators stung last year by county prosecutors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Law - IndyStar looks at improving "StarWatch" webpage
StarWatch is the name for the IndyStar's investigative team and its website. The site attempts to provide links to back...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Law - "Indiana bill would cut off child support at 19"
From the Louisville Courier Journal today:A bill that would change Indiana law so that parents don’t have to pay child...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Lawyers in the news ...
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 30th, "Sellersburg town attorney resigns following DUI arrest," Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Law - "Proposed bills would redefine intoxication"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today:Simply walking home from a bar or party after downing a few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Law - Indiana Register, Indiana Administrative Code still unavailable
This ILB entry yesterday on environmental permitting for the new Bear Creek mine noted that the Indiana Register and Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Ind. Law - Guns on campus and in State Office Bldg; golf carts on county roads
Niki Kelly has a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on some of the bills introduced this session....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2012
Ind. Law - More on "Efforts to limit areas where convicted sex offenders can live have resulted in concentrating them in locations like the Northway mobile home park"
Following up on its editorial from Jan. 4, 2012 (ILB entry here), Jeff Wiehe writes today in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2012
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Ind. Law - More on: Twitter proving its value this morning in reporters' coverage of RTW hearing
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here are the stories resulting from yesterday's hearing, as reported by Mary Beth Schneider of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 07, 2012
Friday, January 06, 2012
Ind. Law - Photo and bio of Ice Miller Lawyer arrested in Louisvillle no longer available
The Jan. 6, 2012 story by Andrew Wolfson in the Louisville Courier Journal begins:An honors graduate of the University of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2012
Ind. Law - Twitter proving its value this morning in reporters' coverage of RTW hearing
Check out @ericbradner @marybschneider @nkellyatJG, whether or not you are watching the committee hearing live online....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2012
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Law - "Efforts to limit areas where convicted sex offenders can live have resulted in concentrating them in locations like the Northway mobile home park, where Aliahna Lemmon was killed and 14 registered sex offenders live"
From a Jan. 4, 2012 editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that begins:The concentration of convicted sex offenders living...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Law - Indianapolis attorney Douglass R. Shortridge dies at 80
This morning's Star has a tribute to Mr. Shortridge written by former Star reporter and Shortridge friend, Joe Gelarden. He...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Law - Terre Haute attorney Jim Bopp subject of another national article
"Citizen Bopp: Meet the lawyer on a crusade to topple all limits on the role of money in politics" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Law - Some bills introduced so far ...
A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today focuses on some bills with "troublesome legal implications" introduced in this year's General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Ind. Law - Your law firm or court plans for Superbowl week?
The Indianapolis Star has a column today headed "Super Bowl FAQ: Answers to your most pressing questions." Among the questions:Q....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
Ind. Law - "Singing the anthem: Are you doing it 'right'? Lawmaker wants rules for performances at schools"
The Indianapolis Star investigative team of Tim Evans and Heather Gillers have this front-page story this morning. A few quotes:Sen....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2011
Ind. Law - Lawyers in the news ...
"Sellersburg town attorney charged with DUI again," is the headline to this story by Ben Zion Hershberg in the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Ind. Law - Kroger manager shoots and kills would-be robber inside story ...
Alex Campbell and Heather Gillers report today on the still unfolding legal story relating to the "actions of a Kroger...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Ind. Law - Bingham McHale and Greenebaum Doll & McDonald Agree to Merge
From the announcement:Today at 9 a.m., leaders from Bingham McHale LLP and Louisville-based Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC voted to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Law - What to do with your law degree (you wish!)
According to an interview with Judge Judy in the July 26, 2011 NYT Sunday Magazine, Judge Judy earns $45 million...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Law - Changes in leadership at IU Mauer School of Law
"IU Maurer School of Law dean named interim provost" is the heading to this Dec. 6, 2011 news release that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Ind. Law - "IU buys up .xxx domain names: University protecting its brand from use on X-rated websites"
Mike Leonard has the story in the $$$ Bloomington Herald Times. A few quotes:There are more than a few jokes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2011
Friday, December 02, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: IU McKinney School of Law announcment
One question about the great announcement yesterday -- does this gift fix IU Indy Law rigidly on the traditional USNews...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 02, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Law - IU McKinney School of Law announcment
Here it is:IU School of Law-Indianapolis Named for Business and Civic Leader Robert H. McKinney December 1, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Law - IU Indy Law announcement at 1:30 pm ....
Watch the announcement live, here, stream starting at approximately 1:15 pm. 1:16 pm - Yes, I'm tuned into the Flash...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on: Has IU Indy Law found its angel benefactor?
Updating yesterday's ILB entries, posted here and here, according to this just posted press release, we will be able to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Has IU Indy Law found its angel benefactor?
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, IMHO there is something to be gained from clear and thoughtful renaming. Look...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ind. Law - Has IU Indy Law found its angel benefactor?
From a Dec. 4, 2008 news release from the IU News Room:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Ind. Law - Cellphones in prisons
The problem of cellphones in prisons is the focus of this story today by Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indianapolis lawyer preparing to defend Saudi accused in USS Cole attack"
Chris Sikich has the lengthy, front-page story in today's Indianapolis Star. This definitely don't miss story begins:In a 40-year law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Ind. Law - My sister, a teacher, is outraged about the Penn State rapes and the failures to act and follow-up
ILB: My sister Nancy Singer was born in Pennsylvania and ever since has been a Penn State / Joe Paterno...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on "Penn State scandal spotlights debate over who must report abuse"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 12th, Abby Tonsing of the Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$) has a story today headed "Legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Penn State scandal spotlights debate over who must report abuse"
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, WRTV News 6 had a story last evening by Joanna Massee titled "Ind. Law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Ind. Law - Indiana Tech names dean for its upcoming law school
Indiana Tech introduced Peter C. Alexander, currently a professor at Southern Illinois University School of Law, as founding dean of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Ind. Law - Ind. Tech. to introduce the founding dean of the Indiana Tech School of Law
From Inside Indiana Business, a very brief item, including:Indiana Tech will introduce the founding dean of its school of law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Monday, November 07, 2011
Ind. Law - "Loved ones reburied Milo Blaker Sunday afternoon, there beneath a hickory tree on the hill visible from the kitchen window of the house he shared with his wife Betty for half a century"
Updating this ILB entry from July 6, 2011, here is reporter Laura Lane's Nov. 7th story in the Bloomington Herald...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 07, 2011
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Law - "Ken Nunn’s law: Bloomington attorney was one of the first to use advertising in a big way"
The Bloomington Herald-Times has a long report today ($$$), written by Rebecca Troyer, on attorney Ken Nunn. Sadly, it is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Law - Sen. Luke Kenley continues push for federal sales tax collection fix
Following on a long list of earlier ILB entries on Amazon and sales tax collections, Maureen Hayden, CNHI, who has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Ind. Law - "Meth ingredient tracking reviews mixed"
Niki Kelly's long story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS – Despite mixed reviews from law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 31, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana Lawyer Who Started His Legal Career as a 17-Year-Old Judge Gets the Guinness World Record"
Greenwood attorney Marc L. Griffin is featured in an ABAJournal blog entry this morning by Debra Cassens Weiss. Some quotes:Griffin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "Problem No. 1 with the state’s absentee voting system is that people casting such a ballot by mail are not required to show a photo ID"
That is a quote from a long editorial Oct. 26th in the New Albany News & Tribune. It begins:SOUTHERN INDIANA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Law - More on "School Debt A Long-Term Burden For Many Graduates"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 21st, a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial from Oct. 24th, headed "Avoiding student debt,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Ind. Law - "Midwives who are not nurses may be breaking the law"
The Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$) ran a two-part series last week on midwives. Part 2, by Dann Denny, was on Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Steve Johnson, Retired prosecutors’ advocate, drafted back into service on sentencing reform
Maureen Hayden of CNHI has the story, here in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes from the lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Law - "Clearing a Criminal Record"
Following on a series of ILB entries (most recent here, from Oct. 17) on the new Indiana restricted access/expungement law,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Indiana exotic animal laws"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is the Indianapolis Star story yesterday, reported by Mary Beth Schneider. Also, the WSJ had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana exotic animal laws"
Jennifer Carmack of WTHR 13NEWS has a brief story - some quotes:In the state of Indiana, the exotic animal licensing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Law - Great seminar today, but ...
It is the Criminal Justice Summit, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. today in the Wynne Courtroom...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ind. Law - Attorney Bob Hammerle involved in accident [Updated]
Jon Murray has tweeted:Thoughts and prayers for Indy attorney Bob Hammerle, who was hit by a motorcycle while on foot....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th, which began: "The ILB has received some reader reaction to Article 39 ...",...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Law - More on: It is now officially Faegre Baker Daniels, as of 1/1/12 [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12th, Faber-E Fager-E is apparently the proper pronunciation of the firm merging with Baker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Yesterday and again this morning the ILB posted about the meeting of a legislative interim committee looking at the expungement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Law - Vaughn R. Walker, former chief judge for the ND California, to speak at Mauer Law
This ILB has received this info:"ON THE BENCH AND IN THE GAME" Vaughn R. Walker, former chief judge of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana attorney helps open floodgates of campaign spending"
Here is a slew of earlier ILB entries mentioning Terre Haute attorney Jim Bopp. Yesterday the Indianapolis Star had a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Use of "may" and "shall" ... with repect to the issue of what "may not" means
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 28th, which is definitely worth rereading, IMHO, and this one from Sept. 25th, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ind. Law - Use of "may" and "shall" ... with repect to the issue of what "may not" means
Re the Sept. 25th ILB entry headed "Names on the ballot, and the 'may' issue": The current version of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ind. Law - Moped and scooter laws may be passed in 2012
WCSI Radio Columbus reported Sept. 22nd:Representative Milo Smith testified before the Joint Study Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Solutions on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "Lawsuits against Evansville and Hammond demand communities comply with state measure"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 26th, Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star today has a very long feature article...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on "Gun-Toting Man at Evansville Zoo Causes Commotion"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 19th, Eric Bradner reported Sept. 24th in the Evansville Courier & Press - here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2011
Law - A solution without a problem?
A challenge to Indiana's voter ID law was rejected by the SCOTUS, but as more states move to adopt similar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Ind. Law - "Fraternity ordered to cease operations after rape allegation;" more on campus investigations
Only a few days ago, on Sept. 18th, the ILB posted this entry headed "Ind. Law - "Notre Dame changes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 25, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ind Gov't. - "Lawmakers to consider Indiana's scooter law"
That is the headline to this long WTHR story reported by Sandra Chapman. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana is tackling dangerous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Gun-Toting Man at Evansville Zoo Causes Commotion"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, two items. First, Indiana attorney Jordan Stover sent this info, clarifying my...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2011
Ind. Law - "Gun-toting man at Evansville Zoo causes commotion"
Interesting story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Richard Gootee. Some quotes:A man who caused a commotion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ind. Law - "Notre Dame changes sex assault investigation procedures" [Updated]
The 2010 Elizabeth Seeberg tragedy is the subject of a three-part series this weekend in the South Bend Tribune. (Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 12, this from an editorial today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Looks as if Greater...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ind. Law - Tomorrow: Judith Kaye, Former Chief Judge of the State of New York
From a notice at IndyLaw.com:Tuesday, September 13, 2011 James P. White Lecture on Legal Education A Chief Judge's After-Life: Reflections...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part I
Nearly 50 years ago, on Halloween night, October 31, 1963, a massive explosion rocked the State Fair Fair Coliseum in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Ind. Law - A Remembrance and Tribute for Prof. Patrick L. Baude
From Lauren Robel, Dean and Val Nolan Professor of Law:Indiana University Maurer School of Law lost an exceptional scholar when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series providing hard-to-find background information on the 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "New law means students in country illegally now have to pay out-of-state tuition"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 4th, quoting an Indianapolis Star story from August 31st, the Star has this editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Law - "New law means students in country illegally now have to pay out-of-state tuition"
Andrew Scoggin of the Indianapolis Star had a long, well-worth reading story August 31st - some quotes:House Bill 1402 and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Law - Hammond may revisit gun ordinance in light of law suit
Steve Zabroski reports in the NWI Times -- some quotes:With Hammond already facing one lawsuit over its restrictive gun laws,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Ind. Law - The state fair stage collapse and the rights of gay couples
A number of news stories indicate that at least one gay couple was severely impacted by the state fair stage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Ind. Law - "Adoption process changing with the Internet "
That is the heading to this long story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, reported by Chelsea Schneider Kirk. The story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 21, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on “Today’s headline is tomorrow’s legislation”
Updating this ILB entry from July 12, 2011, the somewhat surprising outcome to yesterday's legislative committee hearing on a "Casey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2011
Ind. Law - "Ice Miller to merge with Columbus, Ohio firm"
Jeff Swiatek of the Indystar reports a story announced this morning by Ice Miller:Ice Miller, the third-largest law firm in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Legal error delays work at Union County Courthouse: General Assembly's failure to set common wages as stalled courthouse drainage project"
Pam Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story that begins:LIBERTY, Ind. -- An omission by the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana Tech defends plan for law school"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on Indiana Tech's plans to open a law school in For Wayne,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ind. Law - "Baker & Daniels possible merger part of a larger legal trend"
Updating this ILB entry from August 12th, here are some interesting quotes from Marilyn Odendahl's story today in the Elkhart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ind. Law - Several items on sentencing reform
Following on the ILB's most recent entry on sentencing reform efforts, from August 13th, here are three new items:"Sentencing reform...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2011
Environment - Reminder: 2011 Edition of Indiana Environmental Statutes now available!
This is the new, 2011 edition of the annual publication, the Indiana Environmental Statutes, sponsored by the Environmental Law Section...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Why do drug charges carry bigger sentences than killing? For the answer, ask your legislator"
"Trend to Lighten Harsh Sentences Catches On in Conservative States" reports Charlie Savage in the August 12th NY Times. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Law - Much more on "Baker & Daniels and Faegre & Benson Confirm Merger Talks" [Updated]
Updating this morning's ILB entry, here is a long, in-depth article on the proposed merger, from Patrick Thornton of Finance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Law - "Baker & Daniels and Faegre & Benson Confirm Merger Talks"
See the story by Brian Baxter from The AM Law Daily; it begins:Baker & Daniels and Faegre & Benson confirmed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ind. Law - "Why do drug charges carry bigger sentences than killing? For the answer, ask your legislator"
Efforts at sentencing reform in Indiana died in the last session. Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Environment - 2011 Edition of Indiana Environmental Statutes now available!
This is the new, 2011 edition of the annual publication, the Indiana Environmental Statutes, sponsored by the Environmental Law Section...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Ind. Law - Indiana utilities ordered to alter tree trimming practices, but it is not over yet
Updating this August 1, 2011 ILB entry, citing an Aug. 1st story by Maureen Hayden in the Terre Haute Trib-Star,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011
Ind. Law - "No tickets for texting and driving, yet: Area police say ban is difficult to enforce"
Sophia Voravong has the story in today's Lafayette Journal Courier. Some quotes:A month after an Indiana law took effect that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Environment - 2011 Edition of Indiana Environmental Statutes now available!
This is the new, 2011 edition of the annual publication, the Indiana Environmental Statutes, sponsored by the Environmental Law Section...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 05, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Law - "Sentencing reform proves no easy task"
"Start reform at the grass roots" is the headline to this editorial today in the Indianapolis Star, that concludes:Reform of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: "Indiana utilities ordered to alter tree trimming practices, improve customer involvement "
Updating these earlier ILB entries (note the dates):Ind. Law - "Indiana utilities ordered to alter tree trimming practices, improve customer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Ind. Law - "2011 Indiana Environmental Statutes" available next week
The 2011 edition of the Indiana Environmental Statutes, sponsored by the Environmental Law Section of the ISBA, is on its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Courts - More on: 4th Circuit rules on Discipline of Student Over Internet Bullying
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Ben Skirvin reports/comments this afternoon for StateImpact Indiana (a collaboration of WFIU, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 28, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana panel to consider proposal to legalize marijuana" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from July 24th, the legislature's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee will meet at 1...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ind. Law - NW Indiana state senator leads charge for reform of state marijuana laws
From Dan Carden's story in the NWI Times today:Business leaders asking government to stop interfering in their work is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Ind. Law - "Partner pay at local law firms rises despite recession"
That is the headline to the lengthy, front-page story today ($$) by Scott Olson in the IBJ. Here is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 23, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ind. Law - More on “Today’s headline is tomorrow’s legislation”
Updating this ILB entry from July 8th, Ilya Somin had a worth-reading post yesterday on The Volokh Conspiracy. A few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ind. Law - Expired FSSA provisions now added back to online Indiana Code
For background, start with this ILB entry from July 10th, headed "More on: General Assembly mistakenly repeals FSSA, effective June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: General Assembly mistakenly repeals FSSA, effective June 30, 2011
Updating this ILB entry from Saturday, July 9th, quoting Niki Kelly's FWJG story, and this ILB entry posted later yesterday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Ind. Law - Repeal Indiana's public intoxication law
Debbie Harbeson of Sellersberg had this column in the July 7th New Albany News & Tribune, about the recent Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Ind. Law - ILB's Legislative Research Shortcuts updated
The Indiana Law Blog's Legislative Research Shortcuts page, a dashboard for doing online research on the laws passed by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Law - "Lauren Spierer case: Legal issues on searches, witnesses, grand juries answered"
The Bloomington Herald-Times, usually $$$, has made all its Lauren Spierer stories freely available, including this one today by Rebecca...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Law - “Today’s headline is tomorrow’s legislation”
So writes Doug Masson today in this entry in his blog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "State law blocks backyard burial plans"
Updating this ILB entry from May 31, 2011, here is reporter Laura Lane's followup story today in the Bloomington Herald...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ind. Law - "Defending Indiana’s new voucher program on constitutional grounds could well be just as tough as defending the immigration and Planned Parenthood laws already riddled by court rulings"
That from an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. More:Plaintiffs in the voucher suit, filed Friday in Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: "Criminals get second chance with new law"
Updating this ILB entry from July 4th, Mark Wilson has a good story today in the Evansville Courier & Press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Senator Slams Judge's Immigration Law Ruling"
Evidently Sen. Delph is not yet done speaking out on Judge Barker's immigration ruling. 6News' Joanna Masse has the story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 04, 2011
Ind. Law - "Criminals get second chance with new law" [Updated]
This long June 26, 2011 ILB entry collected together much information on, and raises issues about, HEA 1211, which allows...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 04, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Ind. Law - "It's the law, for better and worse"
This editorial from the July 2, 2011 Indianapolis Star begins:If you're a pedestrian, you no longer can assume you have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 03, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
Ind. Law - "“It wouldn’t be in our best interest to just start it,” Snyder said, noting the costly salaries associated with its administration and faculty, law library resources and a building"
That is a quote from an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette titled "Law school’s downtown draw" -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 01, 2011
Ind. Law - "New gun law is prime example of bad legislation"
Matt Tully writes today in his Indianapolis Star column:Every July 1, a host of new state laws take effect. Essentially,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 01, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ind. Law - "New state laws ready to reshape Hoosier life: Dozens of mandates will take effect Friday"
The IndyStar's Mary Beth Schneider puts a nice twist on the traditional "New laws taking effect July 1st" story. If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ind. Law - "Avon police seek talented counterfeiter"
At first glance I thought the headline was for a want ad ... But no, someone is passing fake Benjamins,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on: Indiana's new expungement law
From Tracy Warner's opinion column today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on HEA 1211:Many Hoosiers still likely have not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Sen. Delph Criticizes Judges in Facebook and Twitter entries
Jim Shella of WISHTV News has the story. Quotes:The state Senator who authored Indiana’s immigration reform law has criticism for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "Two pieces of legislation were declared unconstitutional by different federal judges before the bills even took effect"
That quote is not from this year. IU Indy-Law Professor Joel Schumm sends this note:The two rulings last week by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "The fact that the judge was able to find grave problems with the legislation raises questions about how much consideration -- and how much input from doctors -- went into drafting those two measures in the first place" [Updated]
Re the PPIN opinion issued Friday, Heather Gillers has another story today (see Sat. story here) in the Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana's new expungement law
"Mercy for DWI driver overturned: Justices say Noble court lacks power"; Indiana's new expungement law" was the heading on an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "In rapid succession, federal judges slam the brakes on major elements of Indiana's strict immigration and abortion laws"
If you don't read the paper version of the Indianapolis Star, you need to click here to see today's front-page....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 25, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Law - "Flaws of bad law(s) exposed"
Following up on Heather Giller's report June 21st on Judge Sarah Evans Barker's questioning during the federal court hearing this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Law - "The lawyer who has done more than anyone else over the years to upset the status quo in America's political money laws"
From How Appealing:"The 'Country Lawyer' Shaping Campaign Finance Law": This audio segment about attorney James Bopp appeared on today's broadcast...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ind. Law - "You may make a left turn on a red light from a one-way street into another one-way street unless otherwise posted."
That is from Ch. 13, Sec. 2 of the Indiana Online Driver Improvement, Inc. website. To repeat:You may make a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Enforcement Of Indiana Texting Ban Questionable: Law Becomes Effective July 1"
Updating this ILB entry from June 2nd on HEA 1129, Lisa Trigg of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 19, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Law - "KKK threatens to sue Martinsville after littering citation"
From the Martinsville Reporter-Times:MARTINSVILLE— The chief counsel of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is threatening to sue Martinsville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ind. Law - "St. Joseph County prepares for new Indiana gun law"
Implementing SEA 292, the new law, effective July 1, that preempts local firearms legislation, was the topic discussed by St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Ind. Law - Surprises from the 2011 Indiana General Assembly
Time to begin the list of "surprises" in bills passed by the 2011 General Assembly. The ILB has become aware...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 09, 2011
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Ind. Law - FWJG: "Lawmakers loosen some convictions"
The second part of this June 3, 2011 ILB entry (beginning with "Ironically ...") was on Indiana's new expungement law,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Ind. Law - "Enforcement Of Indiana Texting Ban Questionable: Law Becomes Effective July 1"
Really, a look at the digest of HEA 1129 gives a clue ...DIGEST OF HB 1129 (Updated April 29, 2011...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 02, 2011
Ind. Law - "Feds: Cutting Planned Parenthood's funding violates Medicaid rules"
Updating earlier ILB stories about HEA 1210 and PPHIN, see this story today by Heather Gillers and Mary Beth Schneider...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 02, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Ind. Law - "State law blocks backyard burial plans"
Reporter Laura Lane's story on this topic appeared in the May 25th Bloomington Herald Times ($$$). Here are a few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Murky times for Planned Parenthood: Local clinic joins others in state wary of new law’s consequences"
Murky indeed. Updating this ILB entry from May 15th, part of this list of earlier ILB entries, Robert Pear of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Ind. Law - "Patients Blast Indiana Law That Protects Doctors"
Indy6News last evening ran this feature story about Indiana's medical malpractice law and its recovery limits, with all sides giving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 20, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Voyeurism law passes Indiana Senate"
In this Jan. 25, 2011 entry, the ILB wrote:Remember the stories last summer about the "shoe camera man"? Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ind. Law - Deadline to sign up cell phones for Indiana no-call list extended to Friday
From 6News: "The deadline has been extended to Friday at 11:59 p.m. People who get their numbers in by then...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Ind. Law - "A Primer for Teaching Law as an Adjunct Professor"
The stories this week about Indiana Tech's plan to open a law school included this IndyStar quote:The law school would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Indiana Tech to open law school"
Updating yesterday's entry, Dan McFeely has this story today in the Indianapolis Star with more background....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana Tech to open law school"
Devon Haynie reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:FORT WAYNE – Indiana Tech plans to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Ind. Law - "Murky times for Planned Parenthood: Local clinic joins others in state wary of new law’s consequences"
That is the headline of this story today by Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana law distinguishes abortions at clinics versus hospitals"
Louisville Courier Journal reporter Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today on House Enrolled Act 1210, the new law that prohibits state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Law - Governor completes action on this year's bills
Here is the complete list, all bills submitted to Gov. Daniels were signed, except for two, HEA 1177 (boards of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Governor vetoes forfeiture bill [Updated]
Here is the veto message on SEA 215:By the authority vested in me as Governor of Indiana, under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Law - "Planned Parenthood fund covers needy thru Saturday"
Ken Kusmer's AP story in the Chicago Tribune today begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Planned Parenthood of Indiana will tap a fund for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana to Benefit from Five New Pro-Gun Laws on July 1, 2011! "
That is the headline to this May 12, 2011 release from the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. It begins:In one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Law - "New state law will improve brain injury awareness and prevention for high school athletes"
From a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial this morning:A bill crafted by state lawmakers flew in under the radar but...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ind. Law - "City Looks To Put Brakes On Predatory Towing"
Updating stories from February about predatory towing in downtown Indianapolis, recent TV news stories have focused on similar issues in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 12, 2011
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Law - "Police aren't bounty hunters; stop for-profit busts"
This ILB entry from April 29 gives a roundup of the civil forfeiture issue, the Indiana constitution, the pending legislation,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on: Long-time Res Gestae editor in auto accident
Updating this ILB entry from March 24th re Susan Ferrer, ISBA Director of Communications and editor of Res Gestae, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 06, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: What handgun bills passed this session of the General Assembly?
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this editorial today, headed "Hypocritical gun law." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Sex offenders casting ballots in region schools"
Following up on her May 1st story, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times has another story today. Some quotes:Multiple criminal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Law - "GOP wraps classic session at Indiana General Assembly"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press did a great job yesterday of summarizing what happened, what passed, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Law - What handgun bills passed this session of the General Assembly?
See this list of earlier ILB entries. Every gun bill mentioned in these entries has passed the General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Law - What happened -- what laws passed?
The first place to look is here, on the Governor's Bill Watch page. The Governor has signed every bill he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ind. Law - "Sex offenders casting ballots in region schools"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reports today in a long story in the NWI Times:At least 22 of Lake County's 628 registered sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ind. Law - "Georgia will join 47 other states in allowing liquor sales on Sundays, leaving just Connecticut and Indiana as the country's remaining blue-law holdouts"
That from this April 29th survey article by Robert Taylor of Wine Speculator, headlined "Wine Laws Changing in up to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indianapolis lawyer tapped as death-penalty expert at Guantanamo trial"
Carol Rosenberg of McClatchy Newspapers has the report. A quote:Indianapolis attorney Rick Kammen, who's handled more than a dozen federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: "Should those jailed for minor crimes have voting rights?"
Following up on its long story last Thursday on the oral argument that day in the case of David Snyder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Legislation proposed to regulate homeowners associations"
Updating this ILB entry from April 4th, from Eagle County 99.3 in Lawrenceburg, some quotes from a press release:Indiana Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Law - "Should those jailed for minor crimes have voting rights?"
For background, see this Feb. 24, 2011 ILB entry, which includes links to earlier ILB entries on states that prohibit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "'We all have a right to self-preservation wherever we go in this state,' said Rep. Michael Speedy, R-Indianapolis"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on SB 292, here is a quote from Kevin Allen's story today in the South Bend...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ind. Law - "'We all have a right to self-preservation wherever we go in this state,' said Rep. Michael Speedy, R-Indianapolis"
Rep. Speedy sponsored SB 292, which passed the House today, 77-21. Here is the Roll Call. This afternoon's brief Indy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - SJR 9, a constitutional amendment to protect your rights to hunt and fish
The ILB has had several entries on SJR 9:Ind. Law - Proposed constitutional amendment may be no laughing matter Updating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Ind. Law - "Legislators pushing looser gun laws this session"
This is odd, an AP story today published in a number of out-of-state papers, attributed to the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Ind. Law - "Newly empowered GOP pushes voter ID"
John Gramlich, Stateline Staff Writer, in a lengthy, comprehensive story today, reports that:Fresh off commanding electoral victories in November, Republican...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ind. Law - "Hoosiers are one signature away from being allowed to carry loaded guns while operating a snowmobile or off-road vehicle on private property"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports that SEA 154 is on its way to the governor. "Current law requires...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Ind. Law - "I don't know that there's anything we can do stop a lot of this," said Lawson, the second-ranking House Democrat. "It's a runaway train."
That is the last line of this lengthy AP story today, via WISH TV News. Here is a sample:A version...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 11, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Review of some of this year's firearms legislation
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 20th, the headline to Kevin Allen's South Bend Tribune story today is "Indiana House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: CLE: Marriage and the Future of DOMA, April 7
Updating this ILB entry from March 25th, Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today in a story that begins:BLOOMINGTON — A leading...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Ind. Law - "Legislation proposed to regulate homeowners associations"
David A. Mann has this story in the April 2nd New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes:A bill making its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
Ind. Law - "Deceit doesn’t protect life"
That is the heading to the editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette about the abortion legislation being passed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Law - "Gay marriage ban is simply wrong for state"
Erika D. Smith , the Indianapolis Star's new metro columnist, and who was their must-read technology columnist until recently, is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Law - "The bill's passage, Turner said, 'will make Indiana one of the most pro-life states in America'"
A quote from a story today by Heather Gillers in the Indianapolis Star. More:Legislation that would make the state's abortion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ind. Law - Gay marriage ban, HJR 6, has now passed the General Assembly
HJR 6 has now passed the first of the requisite two separately elected General Assemblies. It will be eligible for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "Hispanics in southern Indiana fear bill targeting undocumented immigrants"
That is the heading to a lengthy story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Ben Zion Hershberg. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "Don't alter constitution over trip to altar"
That is the headline to an editorial today in the NWI Times. It begins:Indiana law defines marriage as between a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Law - CLE: Marriage and the Future of DOMA, April 7
With Tom Fisher AND Dawn Johnsen! Here is some info:Please join us April 7 for a mini-symposium on SAME-SEX MARRIAGE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Long-time Res Gestae editor in auto accident
Updating this ILB entry from March 18th, Susan Ferrer, ISBA Director of Communications and editor of Res Gestae, who was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Law - As a hypothetical, this could become a bar exam question!
6News posted this story at 3:45 pm, headed "Man Closes Off Popular Indianapolis Shortcut: 81-Year-Old Property Owner Barricades Road." It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Law - Senate approved HJR 6
Although I watched the hearing this morning on HJR 6, a tweet by Nicki Kelly of the FWJG says it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Law - What is happening on immigration in other states?
"Arizona, Bowing to Business, Softens Stand on Immigration," is the headline to this March 18th NY Times story by Richard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Law - Fort Wayne looks to update its tattoo ordinance
The story in the FWJG begins:The Phunk-n-Ink Tattoo Convention takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Grand Wayne Center. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Law - "Speeding tickets: What you’ve always wanted to know "
Gitte Laasby, the great Gary Post-Tribune environmental reporter who departed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on March 17th, to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Ind. Law - Long-time Res Gestae editor in auto accident
Susan Ferrer, Director of Communications, editor of Res Gestae, and all-around ISBA mainstay, was driving through Lockerbie last evening, returning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2011
Ind. Law - Anything can be attached to budget ... [Updated]
Interesting item in latest RTV 6 post by Abdul Hakim Shabazz:And while lawmakers plan to follow the germane rule, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2011
Ind. Law - "Ex-GOP chief Kittle to plead guilty in DUI case"
So reports Robert Annis in the Indianapolis Star. A quote:James Louis Kittle, 67, will plead guilty to up to two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on "Indiana rethinking nuclear energy plans"
Updating what is now a series of recent ILB posts on the history and future of nuclear power in Indiana,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Indiana rethinking nuclear energy plans"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, John Russell of the Indianapolis Star has this lengthy story today, headed "Indiana's interest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Senate hearing this morning on HJR 6
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star has good coverage of this morning's testimony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Law - Senate hearing this morning on HJR 6
This morning the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a public hearing on HJR 6, the proposed constitutional ban on same-sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana rethinking nuclear energy plans"
Until today, the ILB's most recent entry on SB 251 was on Feb. 28, 2011. That entry quoted from a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ind. Law - "State says Notre Dame to blame in accident leading to Sullivan's death"
Josh Weinhold of the Elkhart Truth has the story here. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Notre Dame was hit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Law - Bill would permit voluntary fire departments to recover attorney fees and costs, in addition to costs of response, for reponses and cleanups
Here are snippets of three worth reviewing ILB entries:Feb. 19, 2010 - Environment - Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Law - "Dubious ‘lawsuit lending’"
That is the headline to a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today. Here are some quotes:In lawsuit lending, a company...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ind. Law - "Oppossum Plus Hog Equals Jail"
From WLBC 104.1 FM ECI News today, the story begins:A dispute over a dead animal and a motorcycle has landed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Law - "Poor plans for secrecy"
A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial yesterday focused on legislative provisions in two bills pending in the General Assembly (back...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Law - "Ex-Muncie Central principal charged over handling of rape case"
Updating a Nov. 19, 2010 Muncie Star-Press story that began:MUNCIE -- More than a week after a student reported she...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: School vouchers and the Indiana constitution
Updating this March 1, 2011 ILB entry, Tracy Warner, editorial page editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, has a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 06, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana's proposed immigration crackdown draws fire"
Carrie Ritchie and John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star report today in a lengthy story that:Indiana's proposed immigration law --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Ind. Law - School vouchers and the Indiana constitution
Scott Elliot of the Indianapolis Star reported yesterday under the heading "Will state's top court settle school vouchers?." Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Ind. Law - Indiana Voter ID Law topic in Nebraska
The Lincoln Nebraska Journal Star had a story yesterday by Kevin O'Hanlon about a voter ID law proposal in that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Ind. Law - "Bailly activists weigh in on nuclear bill "
People who don't live in NW Indiana may not remember the proposed Bailly Nuclear Power Plant in Porter County, proposed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Indiana Tech considers adding law school"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, by searching the ILB for the term "cash cow" I immediately located three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana Tech considers adding law school"
From the FWJG....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Law - Interesting item from Senator Delph
Senator Milke Delph, who just took the Indiana bar this week, has posted this entry today in his Senator Delph's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Several notable bills on third reading in Senate
Updating yesterday's list, here is the current status:SB 102 - automatic rate increases - DEAD SB 215 - forfeiture -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Law - Governor signs voting centers bill
The new law is SEA 32. The new IC 3-11-18.1 (Chapter 18.1. Vote Centers) is effective retroactive to Dec. 31,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Law - Several notable bills on third reading in Senate
Some notable Senate bills which must pass third reading today or tomorrow to remain viable include:SB 102 - automatic rate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Law - "IBJ EDITORIAL: Legislators need to create jobs, not kill them"
From a Feb. 19th IBJ editorial:Our Legislature, we were told, would be all about jobs in 2011. Fiscal responsibility and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Law - "Statehouse bills create significant abortion restrictions"
Heather Gillers reported Feb. 18th in the Indianapolis Star in a lengthy story that began:Three bills that would make Indiana's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Environment - "From homes to vehicles, meth labs can call just about anywhere home"
Lisa Trigg's informative story today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star begins:TERRE HAUTE — Clandestine drug labs can be found anywhere...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Law - Review of some of this year's firearms legislation
It is okay with the City of Indianapolis if guns are allowed in city public parks and libraries, so long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Ind. Law - "Meth's rebound has state looking for answers"
Two stories reported by Eric Weddle today in the Lafayette Journal Courier on the state methamphetamine problem. A quote from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Opposition growing to gun bill: Questions, concerns arise over firearm at sporting events" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, quoting a lengthy CNHI story on Senate Bill 292, which would pre-empt local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Law - Immigration bill passes out of Senate Appropriation 8-5; prison reform 13-0
Illegal immigration matters, SB 590, was just approved with some amendments. Under consideration now is the SB 561, the prison...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Law - Bills regulating cold medicine and child care ministries reportedly dead
From the AP, a story headed "Foes stall Indiana bill on child care ministries." The story begins:A bill that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ind. Law - "Opposition growing to gun bill: Questions, concerns arise over firearm at sporting events"
Updating this story from Tuesday on Senate Bill 292 – which would pre-empt local regulations on firearms, Maureen Hayden of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ind. Law - "Senate votes to void local gun restrictions"
So reports Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette this morning in this brief story:Local units of government would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Law - Proposed constitutional amendment may be no laughing matter
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 7th re Sen. Steele's SJR 9 which would add chickens to our Indiana bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Law - Editorials today on SB 590 and HB 1255
Two editorials today on SB 590, the immigration bill, and HB 1255, the "English-only" bill:"Immigration bill punishes students, state" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Law - "Bill would give schools 15% of forfeited funds"
Heather Giller of the Indianapolis Star reported Feb. 12th on the upshot of the Senate committee hearing on SB 215,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Ind. Law - "HJR 6 would add to the state constitution not only the marriage ban but also a ban on anything "substantially similar" to marriage"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 8th, Heather Gillers reports today that:Indiana's proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is poised...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2011
Ind. Law - "Indiana Senate panel OKs bill saying life begins at conception"
So reports the AP, here. This is SB 358 - see the earlier story here. Today's story begins:Doctors would be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Gun bills on the move in the Indiana Senate
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25th, this brief story today reports that SB 411, "a proposal to bar companies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "Sentencing shift worries counties"
Updating yesterday's lengthy ILB entry, here are some quotes from a story from Missouri, via the Sentencing Law & Policy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Law - "Senate panel passes bill to crack down on illegal immigration"
Mary Beth Schneider has a lengthy report in this morning's Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:After more than four hours of sometimes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Law - "Bill to delay accident report access: General public now can buy records online"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 9th, about SB 84, the Richmond Paladium Item today has a story by Pam...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ind. Law - Groups join in "Indiana Compact" to oppose proposed immigration bill
Troy Kehoe of WISH TV reported this morning:Under Senate Bill 590, filed by Senator Mike Delph (R-Carmel), police officers across...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ind. Law - "Sentencing shift worries counties"
That is the headline to Niki Kelly's story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. (BTW, the IndyStar had no...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Ind. Law - Yesterday was "social issues" day in the General Assembly [Updated]
Or so it seemed. First up was HJR 6, a constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriage. As Jim Shella of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Ind. Law - Proposed amendment would add chickens to our Indiana bill of rights
Doug Masson's Blog had this report yesterday that began:The Senate passed Sen. Steele’s SJR 9 out of committee which amends...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Environment - "Hearing Tuesday for manure storage bill"
The Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:A bill that would regulate the on-ground storage of manure in Indiana will get a hearing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: What to watch for this week in the General Assembly
Updating yesterday's long ILB entry, Mary Beth Schneider and Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star have a story today headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Indiana Law - "A look at obscure criminal laws"
The Indianapolis Star today has this brief item at the end of what used to be called its "Behind Closed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011
Local Gov't. - "Lake County's waste inspires move for statewide trash agency reforms"
A very long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Marc Chase, begins:An inflated director's salary, bloated budget and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Ind. Law - "Consumer groups balk at bills to speed utility cost recovery "
From the IBJ, an important story by Chris O'Malley. A sample:Ratepayer groups worry new legislation coursing through the Indiana General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana Law on towing of vehicles left on private property
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 1, Indy 6 News had a story last evening headed "Downtown Parking Dispute Could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Law - The headline speaks for itself
The headline to this story in the South Bend Tribune, by Deanna Martin of the AP, speaks for itself:"Indiana House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Law - "If the state passes a smoking ban, it won't change local ban ordinances"
So reports Stephanie Gattman today in a story in the Elkhart Truth. Some quotes:ELKHART -- The statewide smoking ban that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Law - "Bill would expand campus police powers"
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today on HB 1406:which would give police officers at both public and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Law - Indiana Law on towing of vehicles left on private property
The blog Ogden on Politics had an interesting entry yesterday headed "Delaware and South Towing Company Violates Indiana Law; Tows...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Law - Still more on: What are "English only documents" and what is excepted?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 30, 2011, an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headed "Costly, unneeded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - An update on the Indiana statute and the federal sex offender act (SORNA)
The ILB had a very long entry on July 10, 2010 that was headed "Judges agree that the attorney general’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: What are "English only documents" and what is excepted?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25th on HB 1255, which passed the House Jan. 24th on a vote of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Ind. Law - Collections firm sues Allen County attorney
From a brief item in the Jan. 29, 2011 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A collections company sued local attorney Daniel E....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Ind. Law - Patrick L. Baude, 67 -- APRIL 7, 1943 — JAN. 26, 2011
From today's Bloomington Herald-Times:Patrick L. Baude, 67, of Bloomington, Ind., died at his residence on Jan. 26, 2011. He was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: IU Bloomington law professor Patrick Baude dies
Updating yesterday afternoon's ILB entry, as of this posting neither the Bloomington Herald-Times nor the Indiana Daily Student has yet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ind. Law - IU Bloomington law professor Patrick Baude dies
Attorney Jim Fenton from Fort Wayne has just sent this note. I'll add more information as I obtain it:One of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ind. Law - Gun bills on the move in the Indiana Senate [Updated]
Current law provides that a person who does not possess a valid handgun license may not carry a handgun in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ind. Law - What are "English only documents" and what is excepted?
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on HB 1255, in a story headed "English-only documents bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Voyeurism law passes Indiana Senate"
Remember the stories last summer about the "shoe camera man"? Here is a long list of ILB entries. As this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Ind. Law - John Mellencamp divorce petition
"Documents detail Mellencamp divorce" is the heading of this Jan. 21, 2011 WISH TV story by Jacqueline Policastro. The story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Ind. Law - Harrassing hunters law in the news
Tim Vandenack of the Elkhart Truth reports today:ELKHART -- You're at home admiring the wintry river landscape outside your back...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ind. Law - "Traffic Camera Companies Renew Push in Indiana"
Adding again to what is by now a long list of ILB entries on red-light cameras, an item in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ind. Law - "Big changes appear likely in state criminal law: A booming prison population has officials reconsidering how Indiana sentences offenders to serve time"
Douglas Walker of the Terre Haute Trib-Star had this story Jan. 16th. A quote:The Indiana Department of Correction's population increased...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2011
Ind. Law - Bill to repeal Indiana inheritance tax introduced
From a story yesterday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Niki Kelly:[Sen. Jim Banks, R-Columbia City] is getting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Ind. Law - "He's also hopeful his hysterectomy bill will get a committee assignment this year"
From a story yesterday by Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor of the Greene County Daily World, about 2/3 through a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ind. Law - "Brizzi declined to comment on the case to 6News, citing his exclusive contract with another television station" [Updated twice]
That is a quote from this 6NEWS story last evening, headed "Alcohol Charges Against Bisard To Be Re-Filed: Prosecutor Says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Law - "Prosecutor files Alcohol charges against Bisard"
Updating this long list of ILB entries, and particularly this ILB entry from Aug. 23, 2010, headed "Blood draw law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Law - Indianapolis attorney Merrill Moores dies at 84
The Indianapolis Star today has a lovely obituary. Some quotes:He turned eighteen on V-J Day and would forever thereafter claim...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Bill introduced re divying up of civil forfeiture monies
Updating this ILB entry from last Wednesday re the introduction of SB 215, Heather Gillers and Tim Evans of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Ind. Law - "Social issues return to agenda: GOP majorities reviving bills on abortion, migrants"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an interesting article today on "social issues." "Social issues," as used...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Ind. Law - More on "What the hell is going on with female lawyers in Indiana?"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 4, 2011, Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star reports today:A Marion County deputy prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Ind. Law - Bill introduced re divying up of civil forfeiture monies
A press release today begins:STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2011) — State Sen. Richard Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced he’s filed a bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Ind. Law - "What the hell is going on with female lawyers in Indiana?"
That unfortunately is a quote from the widely-read, national law blog, Above the Law. In an entry headed "Lawyer of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Ind. Law - "New Ind. law bars electronics from regular trash"
A WIBC story reports:Starting Saturday, it's illegal to throw your old T-V or computer into the regular trash. A 2009...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Zoeller seeks forfeiture law rewrite"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 30th, Heather Gillers writes today in a long story in the Indianapolis Star that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Notre Dame's inquiry of alleged sex attack upsets parents of girl who accused athlete, killed herself"
Updating this morning's ILB entry, the South Bend Tribune has now posted a response from Notre Dame, prefaced by:The University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Law - "Notre Dame's inquiry of alleged sex attack upsets parents of girl who accused athlete, killed herself"
The ILB has had earlier entries on this story. The most recent was Nov. 24, 2010. Today, Chicago Tribune reporters...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Law - "Gov. Daniels would sign statewide smoking ban"
So Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times:Gov. Mitch Daniels is ready to sign a statewide smoking ban into...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ind. Law - IU Maurer School of Law Appoints Dawn Johnsen and Three Others to Chaired Professorships
From the release:The Indiana University Maurer School of Law has appointed four faculty members to chaired professorships. They are: Kevin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indiana Republicans seeks to enact abortion restrictions: Governor had wanted to focus on fiscal, not social issues"
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a lengthy story that begins:Abortion foes, strengthened by the November...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ind. Law - "Sharia law not an issue in Indiana — or any other state"
From an editorial today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star that begins:The Indiana legislature faces a full plate of important issues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Ind. Law - "Online sales tax skipping targeted: States seek better ways to collect from shoppers"
Sales tax collections on out-of-state purchases are the subject of this lengthy Dec. 5, 2010 story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Ind. Law - Firm of Tabbert Hahn Earnest and Weddle closes
Bruce C. Smith reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Tabbert Hahn Earnest and Weddle, a law firm with deep political and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Sentencing overhaul could be tough for lawmakers"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal had this lengthy story on Dec. 4th. Some quotes:It seems nearly impossible...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2010
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Ind. Law - Meth law cleanup costs can be staggering for an unwitting property owner
A story today in the Kosciusko County Times-Union reports:If you're a landlord, you don't have to be involved in cooking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 04, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indiana utilities ordered to alter tree trimming practices, improve customer involvement "
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp of Hoosier Gardener has an informative post on the new order issued Nov. 30, 2010 on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Law - "Zoeller seeks forfeiture law rewrite"
Angela Mapes Turner reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Monday his recommendations to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Ind. Law - More on monetary costs of the death penalty in Indiana
Supplementing this ILB entry from Nov. 17th, there are several recent Indiana stories on death penalty issues. "High cost, errors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Ind. Law - Two editorials on asset forfeiture and the common school fund
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 27, 2010, quoting from an Indy Star story headed "Lawmakers might specify division of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 28, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ind. Law - "Stories shift in Notre Dame case: Authorities now say they were informed of sex assault allegation"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which quoted a South Bend Tribune story headed "Police knew of assault report: Spokesman says earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Sadly, another death at Notre Dame, again involving football
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 21st, Stacy St. Clair of the Chicago Tribune reported yesterday under the heading: "Notre...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Ind. Law - Sadly, another death at Notre Dame, again involving football
The headline to the story by Stacy St. Clair and Todd Lighty in today's Chicago Tribune is: "Notre Dame silent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: AG Zoeller says policymakers should take a hard look at the costs and fiscal impact of capital punishment cases in Indiana
Updating this brief ILB entry from Nov. 15th, Niki Kelly and Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Attorney General Zoeller says policymakers should take a hard look at the costs and fiscal impact of capital punishment cases in Indiana [Updated]
That is from a details news release issued late this afternoon by the AG's Office. The release also links to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Ignition interlock devices in St Joe County
The Sunday South Bend Tribune had two stories by Mary Kate Malone. The first is a long overview on use...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Law - "We should avoid sending the signal (any more so than we already do) that we’re an intellectual backwater, hostile to progress, by deliberately injecting discriminatory language into our founding document"
So writes Lafayette attorney and blogger Doug Masson this morning in Masson's Blog, reacting to a report of "another try...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Interviews indicated that no one involved in the Bisard investigation, sworn or civilian, knew about the March 12, 2010 law amendment"
Updating this entry from the ILB posted late yesterday afternoon, today's Indianapolis Star has extensive coverage of the Bisard Report....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Law - "Interviews indicated that no one involved in the Bisard investigation, sworn or civilian, knew about the March 12, 2010 law amendment"
The full 47-page internal investigation report on David Bisard crash is available online, via the Indianapolis Star. Starting on p....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Ind. Law - "A day in the life of Chris Stewart; Notre Dame's lineman, law student"
From the Sept. 15, 2010 USA Today, this long story by Mike Lopresti that begins:SOUTH BEND, Ind. — It's just...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Ind. Law - "Barnes & Thornburg Brings on Venable Partner to Head IP Practice"
The Blog of Legal Times has the item here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Ind. Law - "Some 400 registered sex offenders in Vanderburgh County"
A long article in the Evansville Courier & Press today by Jared Council. The article begins:Federal arrests of sex offenders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Notre Dame's legal (and moral) issues"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 1st, which was headed "Forbes: 'Sullivan's Death Could Cost Notre Dame $30 Million'", it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
Ind. Law - Forbes: "Sullivan's Death Could Cost Notre Dame $30 Million" [Updated]
Patrick Rishe of Forbes' SportsMoney blog has late this afternoon posted a long, detailed analysis that begins:If found guilty of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010
Ind. Law - "Rising Star: Jennifer Ruby is a probate professional"
That is the headline to this feature in the Sunday Indianapolis Star, about Jennifer Ruby, an "estate planning, small-business advising...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Oft-quoted IU-Indy law professor Henry C. Karlson has died [Updated]
Some details on Professor Karlson's arrangements from IU-LAW:The family has asked that donations go to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ind. Law - What's happening with fixing the Indiana Code? Part 3
In Part 3 we will be looking at some of the proposed bill drafts made available to the Code Revision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ind. Law - Oft-quoted IU-Indy law professor Henry C. Karlson has died
Henry C. Karlson, Professor of Law Emeritus, Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, died yesterday, October 25th. Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Ind. Law - "Meth on the rise in Indiana"
A very long and informative story dated Oct. 23, 2010, by Nick Werner of the AP. From the story:Welcome to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Ind. Law - What's happening with fixing the Indiana Code? Part 2
Part 1, posted on Oct. 20th, concluded that after three years there is still no overall plan for successfully...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sports Law - Yet more on: IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach [Updated]
Good news. The ILB has obtained and posted a copy of the 15-page Coach Parkinson employment contract referenced in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sports Law - Yet more on: IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 25th, the headline to this Indy Star story today by Mark Alesia is "IUPUI...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Law - What's happening with fixing the Indiana Code? Part 1
Last Friday (Oct. 15th) I posted a brief entry promising to bring ILB readers up to date on the issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ind. Law - "Golf carts now legal in Kouts with a permit"
Phil Wieland reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:KOUTS | Frank and Ellie Hlaner were first in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Even more on: Blood draw law might benefit from another look by the legislature
Updating this Oct. 13th ILB entry, INDY 6 NEWS reports this afternoon:Once declared inadmissible, the blood-alcohol results of Indianapolis police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010
Ind. Laws - "Lost Laws: What We Can’t Find in the United States Code "
In 2008 I published two important articles in Res Gestae:"Can you rely on the Indiana Code? Part I -- Noncode...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Law - "Waiting Game for Barnes & Thornburg [Chicago office] Lateral Hires"
So reports Brian Baxter of The American Lawyer today. The story begins:So just how long will a group of litigators...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on: Blood draw law might benefit from another look by the legislature [Updated]
The ILB has had a long list of entries on the Biscard case and the "certified phlebotomist" issue. A reader...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing saga of politics of trash in Lake county
This spring the ILB linked to a NWI Times series on the politics of trash in Lake County. Bringing you...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Ind. Law - Indianapolis bankrupcty attorney Mark Zuckerberg is the focus of a front-page story today because ....
... because his name is Mark Zuckerberg, same as Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame. Reporter Erika D. Smith wrote the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sports Law - Still more on: IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach [Updated]
Updating this Sept. 25th ILB entry, and not wasting any time, "the IUPUI Athletics Department has announced that Austin Parkinson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sports Law - Still more on: IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach
Updating this entry from yesterday, Mark Alesia, Tim Evans and Heather Gillers have an Indianapolis Star story today headed "IUPUI:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Sports Law - More on: IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach
Updating this entry from yesterday afternoon, Mark Alesia, Tim Evans and Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star report today:IUPUI fired...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sports. Law - Even more on "'Emotional abuse' at IUPUI? 28 have left women's basketball program"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 14th, Mark Alesia reports in today's Indianapolis Star:IUPUI likely will keep from the public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sports. Law - Still more on "'Emotional abuse' at IUPUI? 28 have left women's basketball program"
Updating this most recent ILB entry from July 28, 2010, Mark Alesia reports this afternoon in an Indianapolis Star story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Ind. Law - "Rules keep sex offenders guessing"
Another good story today from Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier. Here are a few quotes from the beginning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: New Indpls Bar Ass'n PAC "insulate attorneys from donating directly to Marion County judicial candidates" [Updated]
Re this ILB entry posted earlier this afternoon, a reader asks:Instead of giving equally to every judge on the ballot,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Ind. Law - New Indpls Bar Ass'n PAC "insulate attorneys from donating directly to Marion County judicial candidates"
So reports Jon Murray in this Indianapolis Star story today. It begins:Most judges hate asking lawyers who practice in their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "New law costing county police: Sheriffs, lawmakers disagree on correct interpretation"
That is the headline to this story today by Erin Blasko of the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:Between January and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 06, 2010
Ind. Law - Obituary of attorney Rabb Emison, 85, of Vincennes
From the Sept. 5, 2010 Indianapolis Star, the obituary of Rabb Emison 85 of Vincennes, Indiana....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 06, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Democratic nominee for Lake County assessor soon may learn the outcome of a state investigation into whether she violated state law by holding driver's licenses in both Indiana and Michigan"
Updating this ILB entry from June 6, 2010, the Gary Post-Tribune published an opinion piece on Sept. 5th that began:Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 06, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Can you rely on the Indiana Code?"
The ILB has written much about this, including this entry from August 23, 2008 which began:Yesterday afternoon several of us,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Ind. Law - Services set for attorney Mary Jane Frisby, 44
Updating earlier ILB entries on the death of former Barnes & Thornburg attorney Mary Jane Frisby, the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Law - "Professor Henry C. Karlson: A Special Plea For His Life"
William F. Harvey, Emeritus Dean, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, Indiana, has sent this message asking people to join the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Blood draw law might benefit from another look by the legislature
This ILB entry from August 23rd concluded:Take a look at the entire IC 9-30-6-6, including the changes made to subsection...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010
Ind. Law - "What fuels fraud? Classic reasons underlie most embezzlement cases"
A long, interesting story today in the South Bend Tribune, reported by Dave Stephens, begins:Imagine a triangle. One side is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Lawyer Found Dead in Home After Suicidal Gunman Shoots at Downtown Indy Firm"
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, Am Law Daily has a similar story, posted by Brian Baxter, with some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lawyer Found Dead in Home After Suicidal Gunman Shoots at Downtown Indy Firm"
Molly McDonough of the ABA Journal has compiled a comprehensive report on this sad event, involving the death of Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Sexting and sextortion
As noted in this ILB entry from August 15th, the interim Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee will have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Law - Blood draw law might benefit from another look by the legislature
The ILB had a number of entries earlier this year on the "certified phlebotomist" issue. You can refresh your memory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Law - "Debtors falling prey to collectors"
Adding to a long list of ILB entries referencing debt collectors, Teresa Auch Schultz of the Gary Post-Tribune had a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Take the Money and Run:The crazy perversities of civil asset forfeiture"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 5, 2010, the author quoted in that entry (Radley Balko) has this August 16th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Law - Suit filed in federal court challenges Indiana's disfranchisement of qualified voters who have been incarcerated by reason of a misdemeanor conviction
Updating the ILB entry from August 16th, which included copies of the10-page complaint and Exhibit A, the "Notice of Disfranchisement,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Law - Great CLE opportunity!
If you are interested in learning about Agricultural Conservation Easements, a farmland protection and estate planning tool, the Indiana Farm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Law - "Republicans challenge Collins being on [Howard County] ballot"
From a lengthy story yesterday by Tim Turner of the Kokomo Perspective:Politicking by Howard County Republican Party chairman Craig Dunn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Asset forfeiture laws and the Common School Fund
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, August 15th, the Indianapolis Star has now posted on line Sunday's lengthy story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ind. Law - Two TV news stories on IMPD motorcycle tragedy blood draw issues
"DUI attorney says Bisard case may overturn state law" is the headline from Fox 59 News. "Implied consent law under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 16, 2010
Ind. Law - Suit filed in federal court challenges Indiana's disfranchisement of qualified voters who have been incarcerated by reason of a misdemeanor conviction
Here is a great NY Times graphic from March 27, 2004, showing the numbers of states that prohibit felons from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Asset forfeiture laws and the Common School Fund [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star has a long front-page story today on asset forfeitures, pointing out that such monies are required by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Law - "Massage therapists decry law Say it’s too weak, allowing for untrained workers, prostitution"
Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this report August 14th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Sexting and sextortion
A story by Indiana AP reporter Charles Wilson has appeared nationwide this weekend. Here it is in yesterday's LA Times....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Law - "Maybe elected city leaders now realize they could have helped the situation months and months ago if they simply took a stand regarding Wilder instead of sitting on their hands."
Until now, the most recent ILB entry on Peggy Wilder was this one from June 17, 2010, quoting a report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Law - "Law shields teachers in discipline suits"
Attorney General Greg Zoeller explains the 2009 Teacher Protection Act in this letter published August 12, 2010 in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Ind. Law - "Enforcement lax for Indiana's ban on teen texting while driving"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a long story dated August 1st, that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — More than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 02, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sports. Law - "'Emotional abuse' at IUPUI? 28 have left women's basketball program"
Mark Alesia, Heather Gillers and Tim Evans wrote this very long investigative story that appeared as the lead story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ind. Law - "Jeff Modisett: Public Profile"
Speaking of "catch-up," the Los Angeles Business Journal today has a feature on former Indiana attorney Jeff Modisett, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ind. Gov't - Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission. tweaks wind turbine rules
Justin Mark reports today in a long story in the Lafayette Journal Courier in a long story that begins:After a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: AG Zoeller legal opinion: School bus fees unconstitutional
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Dan Carden has a story on the opinion today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:The strained...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Ind. Law - AG Zoeller legal opinion: School bus fees unconstitutional
6 News Indy is reporting in a story that begins:The Indiana Attorney General has issued a legal opinion calling school...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010
Ind. Law - Watch out for scams aimed at Indiana attorneys [Updated]
After reading my China entry, a fellow Indianapolis attorney has sent me this note:I could have easily become a victim...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Greene County hamlets boast buildings with hundreds of auto sales tenants but few workers"
Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald Times, a great reporter the rest of the state reads little of, because her...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "We're looking at a maelstrom of litigation here"
That is a quote from Ed Roberts, legal counsel for the Indiana Manufacturers Association, in this story today by Dustin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Friday, July 02, 2010
Ind. Law - "Take a gun to work law" goes into effect
The new law went into effect yesterday, July 1, 2010. Charles Wilson of the AP has this report - some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Ind. Law - "New law expected to increase appeals of IHSAA eligibility decisions"
Here is a long list of earlier ILB entries on cases involving the IHSAA. Maureen Hayden had this long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 01, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Ind. Law - "Non-code" ordinances in Kokomo?
In an entry earlier today, the ILB quoted from a story in the Kokomo Tribune, including:The Kokomo horse owner learned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ind. Law - Governor announces first comprehensive review of Indiana's criminal code and sentencing policies since 1976 [Updated].
Governor Daniels has issued a very long press release this morning. Read it in conjunction with this ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 28, 2010
Ind. Law - State health officials are urging eligible low-income women to apply for a state program offering free treatment for breast or cervical cancer
From the AP:Indiana health officials are urging eligible low-income women to apply for a state program offering free treatment for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ind. Law - Many new laws take effect Thursday, July 1st
Several newspapers this morning have stories about new Indiana laws that take effect Thursday. (BTW. these stories could be even...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ind. Law - "Secretary of state could be the key to who controls House"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today about how "The winner of the secretary of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ind. Law - Another update on "Shoe camera man charged with voyeurism"
Updating this collection of ILB entries, WISHTV 8 reported Friday "Shoe Cam voyeur charges dropped." Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Law - Major changes in child support law to take effect July 1.
Here is a press release issed today by State Rep. Linda Lawson (D-Hammond) about SEA 163 (PL 80-2010):INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ind. Law - Confusing golf cart story last Friday on Indy 6 [Updated]
"Golf Cart Law Limits Man's Mobility: Golf Cart Drivers Now Required To Have Licenses" is the headline of this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Allen County hires outsiders to defend in abortion dispute"
Yet another story today on Fort Wayne's new ordinance, this one by FWJG reporter Angela Mapes Turner. (See entry on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 13, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Legislator who created ID bill regarding alcohol now wants the law changed"
Following on a story June 11th, the South Bend Tribune has another story today, by a second reporter, Daryl Bjorass,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ind. Law - "Allen County hires outsiders to defend in abortion dispute"
Updating this ILB entry from June 10, 2010, where the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported that the county commissioners were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State's toxicology department might be better off on its own than under the administration of IU's medical school"
Supplementing these ILB entries from May 13, May 14, and May 29, 2010, that is how this story by Will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Ind. Law - "Legislator who created ID bill regarding alcohol now wants the law changed"
Kristin Bell reports today in the South Bend Tribune:MISHAWAKA — A new law taking effect on July 1 could be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 11, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on "Ethics bill is hailed as a starting point"
Updating this ILB entry from May 31, 2010, about potential loopholes in HEA 1001, the new lobby regulation law passed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Law - Yet more on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
Updating this ILB entry from May 29, 2010, Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that:Despite efforts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on "Shoe camera man charged with voyeurism" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from March 19, 2010, which began:This ILB entry from March 3, 2010 questioned whether charges of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Democratic nominee for Lake County assessor soon may learn the outcome of a state investigation into whether she violated state law by holding driver's licenses in both Indiana and Michigan"
Bill Dolan reports for the NWI Times:Both Indiana and Michigan state officials have acknowledged Carol Ann Seaton held a Michigan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 06, 2010
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lights out for red-light cameras?"
Updating this long list of ILB entries on "red-light cameras", Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Ethics bill is hailed as a starting point"
Updating this ILB entry from March 3, 210, about the ethics reform bill passed in the 2010 session, HEA 1001,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 31, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Amanda Iacone's lengthy story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is headed "Abortion doctor sues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
This ILB entry from April 4, 2010, gives the history of this requirement. On May 26, 2010, Amanda Iacone had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Law - Is timely special election to replace Souder mandated by law?
See Doug Masson's post this morning on interpreting IC 3-10-8-1(3). ILB entries on the special vs. general election speculation are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ind. Law - "Elkhart Chamber to Review State’s Gun Law"
An announcement in RVBusiness, dated May 18, 2010:A new gun law passed by the 2010 Indiana General Assembly voids the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indianapolis law firms raising rates again"
Read the long story here, by Scott Olson of the Indianapolis Business Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 15, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Law - Lake County school race hinges on voter's ID
Fascinating. Christin Nance Lazerus reports in the Gary Post-Tribune:More than a week after the May 4 primary, the Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Ind. Law - "Police reaping more drug money"
Some quotes from a long story today by Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:In recent years, both the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 02, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ind. Law - "Editors need savvy to navigate posting hazards" [Updated]
That is the headline to a "Legally Speaking" column by Stephen Key in the April 15, 2010 issue of The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Law - "Illinois lawmakers send sexting bill to governor"
The Chicago Tribune reports this morning, via a story by Michelle Manchir:SPRINGFIELD — Teens who forward or post online racy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Ind. Law - "Respect, tradition are hallmarks of legal system"
The Evansville Courier & Press is publishing two articles this week "penned by" The Evansville Bar Association's Editorial Board on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Ind. Laws - ILB's Legislative Research Shortcuts updated
The Indiana Law Blog's Legislative Research Shortcuts page has been updated....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 25, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Law - Point, counterpoint on constitutionality of health care law [Updated]
Attorney David Orentlicher cites precedents addressing any constitutional concerns; AG Greg Zoeller says Supreme Court must specifically rule on this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010
Ind. Law - Confusion continues about the local and state Indiana sex offender registries and the updates required by Wallace v. State
This ILB entry from Feb. 26, 2010 included quotes from a story by Jeff Neumeyer, posted Feb. 25th on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: New law establishes procedures for AG to seize, secure, store, and destroy abandoned or at risk health records and other records containing personally identifying information
This ILB entry from yesterday, April 17, 2010, reports on three laws passed over the past several years relating to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Ind. Law - New law establishes procedures for AG to seize, secure, store, and destroy abandoned or at risk health records and other records containing personally identifying information
Remember this ILB entry from Nov. 14, 2009, headed "Boxes of medical files found abandoned in South Bend"? It was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indiana family's drug case spawns huge auction of confiscated items"
Pam Tharp of the Richmond PalladiumItem reported this long story, today carried in the Louisville Courier Journal. It begins:BROOKVILLE, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2010
Ind. Law - Continuing series on: "The politics of trash" in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Christine Kraly of the NWI Times today has the paper's story, this one titled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Law school rankings out
Here here Indiana's four law schools, side-by-side. Notre Dame is ranked 22, IU-Mauer is 27, IU-Indy is 86, Valpo is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Law - "With Cars as Meth Labs, Evidence Litters Roads"
A long story today in the New York Times, by Susan Saulny. The dateline, unfortunately: ELKHART, Ind. The story begins:ELKHART,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ind. Law - Opinions of the Indiana Attorney General
I happened onto this site while looking for recent opinions of the Indiana Attorney General. Called IUPUI Scholar Works,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on: "The politics of trash" in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Marc Chase and Christine Kraly of the NWI Times today have a third long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Law - "Heather's Law" - new abuse education law
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star reports today that Gov. Daniels held a ceremonial signing yesterday for SEA 316:Heather's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "The politics of trash" in Lake County
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, today Marc Chase and Christine Kraly of the NWI Times have a story that begins:Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Ind. Law - Carmel assault, bullying, sexual assault case deserves continued attention"
Kent Sterling's (former director of news and programming for WIBC Radio) Indy sports blog has a long entry dated April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010
Ind. Law - "Hendricks sheriff to host sexting forum tonight"
Josh Duke reports in the Indianapolis Star:DANVILLE -- Hendricks County Sheriff David Galloway will host a free public forum tonight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ind. Law - "Brizzi says he won't heed calls to resign: Prosecutor's actions have hurt the office, fellow Republicans say"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy story today that begins:Carl Brizzi says he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner's client"
Updating this ILB entry from April 4th, Jon Murray is reporting in his Indianapolis Star blog, Justice Watch:During a news...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Law - "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
Amanda Iacone reported April 3, 2010 in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County commissioners approved an ordinance Friday touted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Law - AG Zoeller challenging the new health care law
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a Q & A yesterday on Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s decision to join...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Law - "Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner's client"
That is the headline to a lengthy special report by Cory Schouten of the Indianapolis Business Journal. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Friday, April 02, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Teenage Texting"
Updating this ILB entry from March 20, 2010, which notes that legislation with differentiated sexting language re juveniles, SEA 224,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "New law alters felons' 'credit' for time served"
Actually it is a 2008 law, but, according to a quote in Lydia X. McCoy's important story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Ind. Law - Governor signs final 6 bills March 25th
Governor Daniels signed the six remaining bills yesterday. No bills were vetoed this year. See the bill list here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ind. Law - "New traffic court law fixes excessive fines"
Yesterday Governor Daniels signed SEA 399, which now will go into effect July 1, 2009. Jon Murray reports today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ind. Law - This month's Doxpop Docket has items of interest
The March issue of the Doxpop Docket (Doxpop is one of the ILB's supporters) has several items of interest, including...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Ind. Law - Governor signs 11 bills today
Governor Daniels has signed eleven more bills today. Six bills remain; the last day for the Governor's action is tomorrow,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Law - "Kentucky lawmakers ask for gun ban in Capitol"; what about Indiana?
Via the Lexington Herald-Leader: FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Some lawmakers are pressing for a ban on people carrying guns into the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Indiana gun bill is signed into law: some businesses weighing legal challenge"
Updating this ILB entry from March 20, 2010, which included the ILB's thoughts on the case currently pending before the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "New drunken driving law quickens blood sample process"
Updating this March 16, 2010 ILB entry on SEA 342, Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ind. Law - "Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Teenage Texting"
That is the headline of a good story today in the NY Times, reported by Tamar Lewin. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indiana gun bill is signed into law: some businesses weighing legal challenge"
The "guns at work" bill, HEA 1065, was signed by Gov. Daniels on March 18th - ILB entry here. (Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Law - Governor receives what may be the balance of the 2010 bills
The list of bills received by the governor has been updated again. Seventeen bills were received by the governor today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Shoe camera man charged with voyeurism" [Updated]
This ILB entry from March 3, 2010 questioned whether charges of voyeurism would stand against a man accused of videoptaping...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Ind. Law - Governor signs more bills, including "guns at work" bill [Updated]
The list of bills received by the Governor has been updated again; 18 more were signed by the governor today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2010
Ind. Law - "Golf Cart Bill Doesn't Get a Vote in the Legislature"
WKVI Radio reported March 16, 2010:A powerful Ft. Wayne legislator bottled up a bill that would have allowed counties to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2010
Ind. Law - Twenty-three bills were signed by the governor yesterday
Twenty-three bills were signed by the governor yesterday. No bills were received from the General Assembly yesterday, March 17th. Check...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ind. Law - "New drunken driving law quickens blood sample process"
HEA 342, signed by the Governor March 12, 2010, is the focus of a story in the Bloomington Herald-Times. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ind. Law - "Traffic court bill on its way to governor's desk"
From Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star, this item on SEA 399, which is currently on its way to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ind. Law - Gov. receives more bills, but does not act on any today
Eighteen bills were received by the governor today. Check the list here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on: What happened ...
Here is Eric Bradner's exhaustive coverage of what happened as a result of the 2010 General Assembly session, from today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: What happened ...
Some wrap-ups. Here are a couple wrap-ups. Mary Beth Schneiderand Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Ind. Law - What happened ...
Masson's Blog has just posted a detailed list of the five bills that passed last night and are on their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 13, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: AT&T and AG team up to fight texting while driving
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this story today - some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Law = "Throughout his 50-year law career, Cook was known as one of the best trial lawyers in Eastern Indiana"
From the March 10, 2010 Winchester News-Gazette, a story by Bill Richmond headed "Community mourns death of attorney John T....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Ind. Law - AT&T and AG team up to fight texting while driving
Remember this ILB entry from Dec. 7, 2009, headed "A Victim’s Daughter Takes the Cellphone Industry to Court"? You might...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lowell Council says 'no' to Illiana proposal: Members tell lawmakers they're frustrated by lack of information on project"
Christin Nance Lazerus reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune about SEA 382:LOWELL -- Town council members expressed their opposition to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Timing was terrible on guns at work bill"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Evan Shields posted this long story this evening on the Evansville Courier and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Law - Linton to consider golf cart ordinance again tonight
Linton council members have been working on the ordinance since last year. Tonight it is on the agenda again. Timberly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Law - Indiana Law Review Election Law Symposium
The ILB has received information from Prof. Michael J. Pitts on an upcoming CLE event of interest:The Indiana Law Review...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Law - "Smoke-free Indiana? Wait another year"
That is the headline to this editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes:'Wait until next year" is becoming the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Law - "Timing was terrible on guns at work bill"; what of "open carry"?
Updating this lengthy ILB entry from March 5th, Jon Seidel of the Gary Post-Tribune has a story today that includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Exemptions shoot down gun theory"; shotgun incident shows dangers
The Indianapolis Star today has a strong editorial about HB 1065 (see yesterday's report here), which is on its way...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Movie rental kiosks hit with legal threats: Video stores say children can rent mature films at kiosk competitors" [Updated]
Updating this March 5, 2010 ILB entry, this article posted March 5th in Home Media Magazine gives the industry perspective...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Movie rental kiosks hit with legal threats: Video stores say children can rent mature films at kiosk competitors"
Updating this ILB entry from March 3rd, reporter Jon Murray is now reporting in his Indianapolis Star blog, "Justice Watch":A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lawmakers pass gun-at-work bill: Divisive measure lets most Hoosiers take firearm to job; Daniels likely to sign it"
So reports Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star today, updating this ILB entry from Feb. 23rd. Some quotes:Most Hoosiers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lawmakers approve Capital Avenue curb cut bill"
As first reported by the ILB in this entry yesterday, HB 1125 has now been approved by both houses and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Shoe camera man charged with voyeurism"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, WHAS11 has a story headed "Suspected shoe-cam peeper in court, police release equipment photos." In addition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Surprises" in the 2009 budget continue to be revealed
The ILB has had a number of entries about "surprises" that have appeared in the 2009 budget bill. The surprise...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Law - "Shoe camera man charged with voyeurism"
WANE.com Fort Wayne posted this story early this afternoon:INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne man accused of videoptaping up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Bill to significantly expand authority of Attorney General
Senate Bill 394, a bill which would significantly expand the authority of the Attorney General, as described in this Feb....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Law - "Movie rental kiosks hit with legal threats: Video stores say children can rent mature films at kiosk competitors" [Updated]
Jon Murray has this story this morning in the Indianapolis Star. Here are some quotes:A Southern Indiana prosecutor has threatened...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Law - "Jobs-creation provisions are in peril: Senate strikes items from bill; new home sought as session winds down"
Mary Beth Schneider reported yesterday in the Indianapolis Star:House Democrats say finding a way to boost jobs is the No....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Law - Even more on "Surprises" in the 2009 budget continue to be revealed
Updating this Feb. 24th ILB entry about: (1) how language ("a late amendment to the state budget bill, crafted by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Law - "Ethics bill is hailed as a starting point"
The House yesterday voted to concur in the Senate changes to the ehtics reform bill, HB 1001, and it will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Law - "The law firms of Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP and Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman P C announced that they will merge their practices, effective March 1, 2010"
Here are some quotes from a press release the ILB just received: CLEVELAND, OH and INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- March 2,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Ind. Law - Even more on "Grandparents testify in Indy to establish visitation rights"; Bill defeated
Updating the ILB entry from Feb. 26th, I am posting this press release from State Representative Cindy Noe, dated today,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Sign rules stump candidates: City attorney hopes to issue letter to clarify problematic ordinance"
Erin Blasko reports today in the South Bend Tribune:If a city passes an ordinance and no one enforces it, does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indiana Sheriff's Sales: Local Rules, Customs and Practices Control"
"[I]n essence, that there are 92 counties in Indiana and therefore 92 different sets of rules applicable to sheriff's sales."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 01, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Integrity of Indiana's primary legal resources
If you were interested in this ILB entry on Feb. 25th, this entry yesterday from the Law Librarian Blog will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana adoption laws subject of bill
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 10, 2010, about SB 140, this adoptions bill passed the House 97-0 on Feb....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ind. Law - Bill with "Wallace language" passes 2nd House
Updating this long ILB entry from Feb. 23rd, which suggested that the new language proposed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on "Grandparents testify in Indy to establish visitation rights"; Bill defeated [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 31, 2010, which quoted a letter published in the Jan. 30th Terre Haute Trib-Star,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010
Ind. Law - Bill containing language permitting courts to order to allow out-of-state rehab under some conditions [Updated]
Niki Kelly reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The House voted 83-16 Thursday to give back to juvenile judges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Ind. Law - Integrity of Indiana's primary legal resources
The ILB hasn't had the opportunity in some time to write about its issues with the Indiana rules, which are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Surprises" in the 2009 budget continue to be revealed [Updated]
This Dec. 2, 2009 ILB entry was about "The City of Mishawaka has gone to court to challenge a ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Law - "It's a Crime: The law on harassment"
"It's the Law" is defunct, but another NW Indiana reporter, Kevin Nevers, may be trying his hand. The Chesterton Tribune...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ind. Law - "Study committee to address ‘sexting’; "Wallace" language added to bill
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:The issue of young people sending sexually explicit photos of themselves and others via...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ind. Law - "Senate approves gun-at-work bill"
From today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Legislation allowing employees to have guns in their locked vehicles while at work passed the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ind. Law - "Second chances lit the path to lawyer's success"
The Indianapolis Star's occasional Sunday column, "My Big Break," today features Indianapolis attorney Jimmie McMillian. Some quotes:Angela Espada, dean of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Ohio federal court throws out Ohio reolving door law intended to limit legislators and staff
A federal district court in Ohio, part of the 6th Circuit, on Feb. 17th, permanently enjoined enforcement of an Ohio...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: (2) Procedure for resolving 'Wallace' issues discussed
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 17, 2010, which reported that at Feb. 16th's House Judiciary Committee meeting, there was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ind. Law - "Strange end to Illiana hearing"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times has a story this morning that begins:INDIANAPOLIS | State Rep. Terri Austin, D-Anderson, abruptly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ind. Law - The League of Women Voters turns 90
An editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune:The League of Women Voters is a venerable organization that also has managed to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: (1) 'Sexting' bill headed for study; (2) Procedure for resolving 'Wallace' issues discussed
Supplementing this ILB just-posted entry, two items: Sexting. A reader wrote last evening:I was interested in your entry on Tuesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ind. Law - (1) 'Sexting' bill headed for study; (2) Procedure for resolving 'Wallace' issues discussed [Updated]
Jon Seidel of the Gary Post-Tribune has very interesting coverage of yesterday's House Judiciary Committee meeting: Sexting. First, the House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ind. Law - Evansville C&P editorial on legislative reform
Here are some quotes from the detail-specific editorial:On ethics reform, the Indiana House of Representatives appears headed for commendable action....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ind. Law - Additional updates on proposed legislation
Golf Carts. HB 1078, which would remedy a problem with last year's legislation -- see this Jan. 22, 2010 ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ind. Law - Updates on some proposed legislation
Elections. "Two plans to ease voting stumble" is the headline to this Feb. 16th story by Niki Kelly of thew...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Child support plan irks casinos"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on SB 163, Julie Crothers reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:Several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lawmakers brace for 11th-hour crush"
Jon Seidel of the Gary Post Tribune has a good overview today of "where we are" at this point of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010
Ind. Law - "Child support plan irks casinos"; "Problem gambling group hears former lawyer’s addiction story"
Two law and gambling stories today. Julie Crothers reports in the Indianapolis Star:A bill that would force casinos to screen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "Enforce guns laws, don't keep secrets" Déjà vu?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 28, 2010, and this entry headed "Senate OKs bill on gun permit secrets" from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ind. Law - NE Indiana a haven for meth labs [Updated]
An eye-opening story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Angela Mapes Turner. A few quotes:The number of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ind. Law - Indiana adoption laws subject of bill
From the South Bend Tribune, a story by Kevin Allen:State Sen. Joe Zakas is seeking to improve Indiana's adoption laws...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Ind. Law - Ignition interlock bills move to second house
A long ILB entry from Nov. 21, 2009 was headed "More on: "Tippecanoe County superior court judge Michael Morrissey is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "The government has your baby's DNA "
Updating this ILB entry from Saturday, Feb. 6th, USA Today has a long story today headed "Debate over blood samples...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "The government has your baby's DNA "
That is the supermarket tabloid-type headline to this Feb. 4, 2010 CNN story by Elizabeth Cohen. Here are some quotes:Newborn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 06, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
Ind. Law - "Senate bill seeks to clarify meth law"
The ILB has been following two issues related to methamphetamine in Indiana.Policing purchases of over-the-counter cold medicines to make methamphetamine....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 05, 2010
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Who voted for and against the "defense of marriage" constitutional amendment?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 31st, the ILB has just this morning obtained a copy of the Roll Call...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Ind. Law - "Senate OKs bill on gun permit secrets"
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon:Gun permit information would be secret under a bill that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Ind. Law - Bill to significantly expand authority of Attorney General up for passage today in the Senate [Updated]
The bill is SB 394 and it is up for first-house passage today, if it has not already passed. SECTION...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Ind. Law - Lebanon attorney held on OWI charge
From a brief story in the Lebanon Reporter:Lebanon — Eileen J. Sims, 59, whose law firm represents the city of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 01, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Law - Who voted for and against the "defense of marriage" constitutional amendment?
As Doug Masson's blog has also noted, SJR 13, the proposed constitutional amendment that not only limits marriage to one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Law - "Red-light runners rampant: Definitions vary; ticketing makes little difference"
What exactly is a "red light" is expored in this story today by Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Law - "Judges hope bill restores say in placing juveniles"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today at length on House Bill 1167, aimed at reversing one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Grandparents testify in Indy to establish visitation rights"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 19, 2010, about SB 59 (which passed third reading in the Senate Jan. 25th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ind. Law - Student sexting in Indiana, are felonies the answer?
Last year the ILB had several entries about "sexting," including this worth reading again entry from March 27, 2009 headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ind. Law - "Enforce guns laws, don't keep secrets" Déjà vu?
Supplementing this ILB entry from yesterday, today's Indianapolis Star has this editorial that begins:It ought to shock you to know...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ind. Law - "Two bad gun laws" moving in the General Assembly
The heading of the editorial Jan. 25th in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette was "Two bad gun laws." Some quotes:Americans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: Legislation proposed to remedy Indiana's 2009 golf cart legislation [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13th, which explained the need to correct the golf cart legislation last year, WTCA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 22, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Ind. Law - Some legislation of interest moving
CAFOs within 2 miles of state parks, reservoirs - From the Richmond Palladium Item, this story dated Jan. 20, 2010,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ind. Law - "Grandparents testify in Indy to establish visitation rights"
Kelly Lynch reported Jan. 17, 2010 in the Evansville Courier & Press on SB 59, which was approved by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ind. Law - Bills on political yard signs, voter ID
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial page editor Tracy Warner includes in his commentary today:Campaign yard signs might be coming home....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ind. Law - "Lawyers offer free advice in downtown Lafayette to mark Martin Luther King Day"
Eric Weddle reports in the Lafayette Journal Courier in a story that begins:Someone received a get-out-of-jail-free call Monday. Throughout the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ind. Law - Indiana State Treasurer urges Hoosiers to make a will
Several papers this week, including the Herald-Argus, have carried this press release from Treasurer Richard Mourdock:A few times each year,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 14, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Ind. Law - What is the genesis of SB 60?
Senate Bill 60, which, according to the digest:Creates the judicial computer systems commission to evaluate court and law enforcement computer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Ind. Law - Wine shipping in Indiana; and our other alcohol laws
Wine shipping. The ILB has had a number of entries over the years on wine shipping, and many of them...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Ind. Law - "Treaty signed to not resort to robo-calls during 2010 Indiana campaign"
A press release this morning from the Indiana AG reports:INDIANAPOLIS – With the 2010 election season approaching, Indiana Attorney General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Ind. Law. - "LED Signals Seen as Potential Hazard" -- Or not
A story from the Jan. 1, 2010 NY Times, reported by Susan Saulny, begins:CHICAGO — Last April, the driver of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 03, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Ind. Laws - More on: "Lawmaker to push texting-driving ban"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 3, 2009, two bills now have been introduced in the General Assembly this year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 02, 2010
Ind. Law - More on: "State hopes database will curb meth"
This ILB entry from Oct. 11, 2009, headed "Cold-med law snares allergy sufferers: Pseudoephedrine buyers limited to 3 grams a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 02, 2010
Ind. Law - Indiana's voter ID law: more restrictive than that of other countries?
The Jan. 4, 2010 issue of the subscription-only newsletter, Indiana Legislative Insight, includes this item, reprinted here with permission:Electoral...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 02, 2010
Friday, January 01, 2010
Ind. Law - "The tales of two Wilders"
The ILB has posted a number of entries involving either attorney Larry Wilder or Peggy Wilder, both of Jeffersonville, Clark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 01, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "State hopes database will curb meth"
Angela Mapes Turner has a long story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on planning for a statewide meth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 27, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Ind. Law - Get ready for 2010 changes to Child Support Rules & Guidelines
Get ready for 2010 changes to Child Support Rules & Guidelines with these aids: A brief survey of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 25, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Proposed property tax caps won't prevent increases in bills"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13th, Stephanie Salter writes today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, under the headline "Think...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law" - Defunct?
One of the ILB's favorite columns has been Ken Kosky's weekly column in the NWI Times, "It's the Law." Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Ind. Law - "A brief survey of the new amendments to the Indiana Child Support Rules & Guidelines"
Michael R. Kohlhaas and James A. Reed of Bingham McHale LLP have written this excellent survey article for this month's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Ind. Law - "Debt collectors' 'bully' tactics drawing scorn"
A story today in the Evansville Courier & Press by Mark Wilson:Using records obtained under the federal Freedom of Information...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Ind. Law - "Proposed property tax caps won't prevent increases in bills" [Updated]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Louisville Courier Journal must-read column for Sunday, Dec.13:INDIANAPOLIS — As lawmakers begin debating a proposed constitutional amendment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Law - "Paper-based data breaches on the rise"
Recall earlier ILB entries such as "Boxes of medical files found abandoned in South Bend" from Nov. 14, 2009, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on "Jeff Council takes steps to revise sex offender ordinance"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8, 2009, quoting a Louisville Courier Journal story, and this Oct. 22, 2009 ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - More questions on: A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open Dec. 1st
This is the third ILB entry this week on the new "court." The most recent earlier entry, from Dec. 2nd,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 05, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Law - "Attorney General defends Indiana robo-call law from national political group’s challenge"
I suspect that many of you are like me. Now that the No Call List has been in effect, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Surprises" in the 2009 budget continue to be revealed
Wasn't it just Tuesday that the ILB posted this entry on yet another surprise that has been hidden in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Ex-state rep. Oxley charged over claim"
Updating this ILB entry from July 1, 2009, Rick Callahan of the AP reports:INDIANAPOLIS – The 2008 Democratic candidate for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ind. Law - Part 5 of "Grappling with Meth in Elkhart County"
"Grappling With Meth: Are there enough local resources to help people kick meth habit? Part 5 of 5 - Stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "Groundbreaking attorney retires: NW Ind. legal community will gather Thursday in Gary to honor Hilbert Bradley "
Lisa Deneal reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a long story - some quotes:GARY -- When Hilbert L. Bradley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Part 4 of "Grappling with Meth in Elkhart County"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today's story in the Elkhart Truth series, reported today by Kari Huus, is headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "Surprises" in the 2009 budget continue to be revealed
Yet another surprise is revealed in this story reported last evening by Mark Peterson of WNDU 16, South Bend. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Law - Part 3 of "Grappling with Meth in Elkhart County"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today's story in the Elkhart Truth series, reported today by Amelia Jeffirs, is headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th, the Richmond Palladium-Item has an editorial today headed "Lawmakers must fund advocates for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Grappling with Meth in Elkhart County"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry highlighting the five-part series, today's part 2 story, reported by Emily Monacelli, is headed "Grappling With...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ind. Law - "Grappling with Meth in Elkhart County;" Basketball in Medora
From today's Elkhart Truth:Journalists from The Elkhart Truth and msnbc.com have spent the last several months exploring how methamphetamine is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ind. Law - "State turns consumers into syngas patsies"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th headed "Still more on: Governor signs first bill of 2009 session," about a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on: Governor signs first bill of 2009 session
Per this ILB entry from March 25, 2009, the first bill signed in the 2009 session was in support of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Ind. Law - "Vanderburgh County Public Defenders caseload climbing"
Lydia X. McCoy reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The Vanderburgh County Public Defenders Agency — which provides legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 23, 2009
Law - "Hammond Legal aid clinic sees a surge in demand"
Steve Zabroski reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:Uncertain circumstances triggered by the economy have brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Ind. Law - "Can sex offenders be cured?"
"Can sex offenders be cured?" -- that is the issue explored by South Bend Tribune writer Alicia Gallegos in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Tippecanoe County superior court judge Michael Morrissey is one of the few Indiana judges who uses ignition interlocks"
This May 14, 2008 ILB entry is quoting from a report from May 13, 2008 by Bob Segal of Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 21, 2009
Ind. Law - "The power of a drug containing noxious ingredients"
Methamphetamine is the subject of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that includes these quotes:If anyone questions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 21, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Ind. Law - IU Law Prof. Mary Hart Mitchell, 56, who died Nov. 4, featured in Dan Carpenter column
Updating these earlier ILB entries, Dan Carpenter, op-ed columnist for the Indianapolis Star, has a long column today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Law - "Indoor Tanning Association dispatches lawyer to Muncie"
Seth Slabaugh reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a long story that begins:MUNCIE -- Delaware County's proposed ordinance to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ind. Law - "Getting off (nearly) scot-free: Is the penalty too light for convicted embezzlers?"
That is the headline to this story by Laurie Wink in the Sunday Michigan City News-Dispatch:LA PORTE - Local and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Cap n’ Cork owner sues state over wine laws"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – For more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Ind. Law - "Boxes of medical files found abandoned in South Bend"
Tom Moor reports in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND - An agent with the Indiana attorney general's office removed 21...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ind. Law - "Barnes & Thornburg enters top 100 on list of largest law firms"
So reports Scott Olson in this Indianapolis Business Journal story today that begins:A spate of office openings and an acquisition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "Linton golf cart ordinance still on the table; changes suggested"
The ILB has entries on Linton's consideration of allowing cart carts on city street that go back more than a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on "Key to safe-haven law is spreading the word"
The ILB has had a number of entries on Indiana's "safe haven" law, dating back to 2004. The most recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ind. Law - Indiana store-front law offices
The ILB would like to publish a poster of "Indiana store-front law offices" featuring photos of unique locations. For examples...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "I&M fight costs Fort Wayne $300,000 for lawyers"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, whose story is quoted in this ILB entry from Nov. 7th, today has an editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Laws - More on "Lawmaker to push texting-driving ban"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 3rd, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today that concludes: Research from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Law - Newspapers to join fight for ethics reform
According to the Indianapolis Star today:Next Sunday, 23 Indiana newspapers, led by The Star's Editorial Board, will launch an editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Law - What is being done in Indiana to deal with foreclosures?
David Smith has a lengthy story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier dealing with this issue. A quote:Stories like the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "Keeping track of sex offenders is not easy"
I thought this was a great story in the Nov. 6th Greene County Daily World, reported by Anna Rochelle. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "I&M fight costs Fort Wayne $300,000 for lawyers"
Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:Fort Wayne has paid nearly $300,000...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Law - Services set for IU Law Prof. Mary Hart Mitchell, 56, who died Nov. 4
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 4th, the Indianapolis Star today has the obituary for Indiana University-Indianapolis Law Professor Mary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Ind. Law - "But for luck, lawmaker Ed Delaney says, attacker would have killed him
Mary Beth Schneider today has a lengthy interview with Indianapolis attorney and legislator Ed DeLaney, victim of an attack last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Ind. Law - IU-Law Indianapolis Professor Mary Harter Mitchell has died
From a message sent by Dean Gary Roberts earlier today:Professor Mary Mitchell passed away early this morning from liver failure....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Laws - "Lawmaker to push texting-driving ban"
Following up on this earlier ILB today on texting, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Some fear charter schools may become sports powers"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 23rd which quoted an Indianapolis Star story headlined "IHSAA rules that Butler recruit Chrishawn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "When a public defender is also a defendant"
That is the headline to this long, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Heather Gillers. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 02, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Indianapolis attorney Ed Delaney reportedly brutally attacked, perhaps by another attorney [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Indy 6 News now has this more complete account. [Updated 11/2/09] Today's Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 01, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ind. Law - Indianapolis attorney Ed Delaney reportedly brutally attacked, perhaps by another attorney
The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Indianapolis attorney and state representative Ed DeLaney was attacked in Carmel by "his prospective...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Law - "Cleaning up after meth"
A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial from Oct. 28, referencing its story from Oct. 24th:Sometimes the best intentions fall short....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Law - Flagrant Age Discrimination at IU-Indy School of Law?
The blog Concurring Opinions had this post yesterday from IU-Indy law prof Gerard Magliocca:I am not in the habit of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 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
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ind. Law - Attorney General Zoeller wants more authority over casinos and their funds
Eric Bradner reports in the Oct. 24th Evansville Courier & Press:Indiana's attorney general is calling for a new law that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Direct wine sale ban not about minors"
On Oct. 17 the ILB quoted from Dan and Krista Stockman's weekly "Uncorked" column in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Old meth lab poisons dream home: State recordkeeping largely outpaced by makers of drug"
Angela Mapes Turner reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that begins:The headaches, muscle aches and breathing problems began...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Jeff Council takes steps to revise sex offender ordinance"
The ILB had a long entry Oct. 8th on the Jeffersonville City Council's preliminary action to revise the city's sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: "Hunters must know the laws"
Ken Kosky's award-winning "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times seems to have taken a few weeks off since...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf cart update; Federal golf cart subsidies
Time for another golf cart update, adding to this long list of earlier ILB golf cart entries. Recent entries have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ind. Law - "Direct wine sale ban not about minors"
That is the headline to Dan and Krista Stockman's weekly "Uncorked" column today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ind. Law - Applications for handgun permit may receive inadequate vetting
Mark Alesia, Heather Gillers, Tim Evans and Mark Nichols report the results of a major Indianapolis Star investigation on who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "Cold-med law snares allergy sufferers: Pseudoephedrine buyers limited to 3 grams a week"
That is the headline to Rebecca S. Green's story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A few months ago, conversation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Ind. Law - "Jeff Council takes steps to revise sex offender ordinance"
The Louisville Courier Journal has this story today by Chris Quay:The Jeffersonville City Council took preliminary steps on Wednesday night...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "Re-evaluation of all Indiana solid waste management districts sought"
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times in a long story that begins:Twenty years after sponsoring legislation creating solid...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ind. Law - David J. Allen, 74, Attorney and Counselor to Governors, dies
When I first met Dave Allen, he was counsel to Governor Roger D. Branigin, and seemed very old and wise,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Ind. Law - "Parks off limits to sex offenders"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an overview today on ordinances banning sex offenders from parks:There...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 05, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Requests for retroactive property tax exemptions threaten county budgets"
Yesterday the ILB posted this comprehensive entry, linking to all past entries on the impact of the retroactive property tax...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 04, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "Requests for retroactive property tax exemptions threaten county budgets"
Adding to a number of stories from papers around the state (see below), each adding more information, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 03, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "Liability, statutes of limitations, and statute of repose for asbestos-related illnesses"
That was the description of item #4 on the agenda of yesterday's meeting of the interim Commission on Courts. Reporter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 02, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Ind. Law - Even more on: "Did an amendment to this year’s state budget open the door to tax refunds for nursing homes across the state?"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, another story has turned up, this one from the Sept. 24th Kokomo Perspective, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 01, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Did an amendment to this year’s state budget open the door to tax refunds for nursing homes across the state?"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, I've tried my hand at reading SECTION 479. Here is what I've come...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ind. Law - "Did an amendment to this year’s state budget open the door to tax refunds for nursing homes across the state?"
Following up on this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, quoting from a story by Jennifer Tangeman of the Logansport Pharos-Tribune,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ind. Law - Two stories on Indiana meth laws
This very long story by Lisa Trigg in the Terre Haute Tribune Star, from Sept. 3rd, is headed "Wabash Valley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law column takes a victory lap
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week celebrates an anniversary and takes a victory lap....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 28, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Ind. Law - WSJ discovers the "Invasion of the Golf Carts"
The ILB has been writing since early 2006 about the increasing interest in the use golf carts on Indiana streets...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Words matter, regardless of a legislator's, or legislature's, intent
Just yesterday the ILB posted this lengthy entry, detailing imprecise language in the voter ID law, the property tax caps,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Law - Words matter, regardless of a legislator's, or legislature's, intent
An important editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Controversy over two key state laws adopted in recent years serves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: "Don't burn your leaves "
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week examines open burning. Some quotes:Fire officials say this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "Despite laws, 'meth has not gone away'"
That is the headline to this story by Sophia Voravong in today's Lafayette Journal Courier. Some quotes:After a 2005 Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Lebanon mulls sex-offender ban: City is drafting an ordinance to keep convicts out of parks"
Updating this ILB entry from July 16th, Marda Johnson of the Lebanon Reporter wrote Sept. 15th:Lebanon’s city council members have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 18, 2009
Ind. Law - "What is a habitual offender in Indiana?"
That is the headline to this Sept. 17th story by Dave Stephens in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:At least...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana malpractice cap may be challenged
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 6th, the Indianapolis Star just posted this item that begins:Attorneys for a widower who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ind. Law - "The lawyer is in, thanks to the doctor"
The Indianapolis Star published a good article yesterday by Shari Rudavsky on "Medical-legal partnerships address patients' health and social needs."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: "Golf carts limited to city, town streets"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week examines Indiana's new golf cart law:Golf courses are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Law - "Merger Talks End Between Ice Miller and Greenebaum Doll"
So writes Brian Baxter of The American Lawyer this morning....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 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
Ind. Law - It's the Law: Part 3 of "Death penalty explained in three parts"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week is the final of a three-part series on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
Ind. Law - Time for another golf carts update
The most recent ILB golf carts update was August 17th, so it is certainly time for another: Berne -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 07, 2009
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Law - Indiana malpractice cap may be challenged
Jeff Swiatek's story Sept. 5th in the Indianapolis Star was headed "Widower might challenge malpractice cap." Some quotes:A widower who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "Sex offender ban gains steam"; "The Supreme Court did not provide guidance on this issue . . . by refusing to hear an appeal"
Robert Annis reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Lebanon may follow the lead of several other area municipalities in banning sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 03, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: Part 2 of "Death penalty explained in three parts"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week is the second of a three-part series on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Ind. Law - "Mediation not about feeling good; it’s about making good decisions"
Nicole Brooks had this story yesterday ($$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times that begins:Mediation is not “feel good” work, said David...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ind. Law - Continuing on with: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"; my thoughts
This week's issue of the highly-respected, subscription-only newsletter, Indiana Legislative Insight, includes this story: The Indiana Law Blog points...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Ind. Law - "Investigators are also trying to locate an edition of the Auto Trader from June 20, 1991 with a listing for a blue van with high mileage for $1,500"
This is why librarians archive materials, even those that seem unlikely. But too often, this does not happen. And the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Attorney William Crabtree II, facing trial, found dead in Dyer home"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Dan Hinkel of the NWI Times has a comprehensive article on Mr. Crabtree....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ind. Law - "How valid is a will? Recent lawsuits raise questions about final wishes"
The South Bend Tribune yesterday had this long story by Alicia Gallegos. From near the end of the story:The Jeffers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ind. Law - "Attorney William Crabtree II, facing trial, found dead in Dyer home"
Updating earlier ILB entries, the most recent from Dec. 25, 2008, Christin Nance Lazerus reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:William...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Facing Foreclosure in Northwest Indiana"
Michael Puente of Chicago Public Radio has this long report today (that you may listen to or read). A few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Gerrymandering targeted: Lawmakers take aim at partisan redistricting"
That is the headline to this article today in the Evansville Courier & Press by reporter Eric Bradner. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 24, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: "Death penalty explained in three parts"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week begins a three-part series on the death penalty...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - "DNA backlogs increase in state" [Updated]
Jon Murray reports today in this story in the Indianapolis Star on DNA backlogs. A few months back, Murray reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Problem of junked cars in Sellersburg: Cars on blocks could cost the owner plenty"
Braden Lammers has this report in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes:The town of Sellersburg is cracking down...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "Ice Miller wins kudos as women's employer"
Dana Hunsinger reports today in the Indianapolis Star:When it comes time for that annual mammogram, women at Ice Miller can...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Ind. Law - "IPS wants to put an end to students' sexting"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column June 15th, looked at "sexting" -- the ILB entry includes links to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf carts update
Starting off with this eye-catching story from the August 15th Gary Post Tribune, reported by Jon Seidel:GARY -- Police arrested...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 17, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: "Ignoring school bus stops more than infraction"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week looks at school zone speeding and other school...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 17, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Ind. Law - It's the Law: "Public urnination a lesser charge than exposure"
Ken Kosky's weekly NWI Times' "It's the Law" column, an excellent and long-running series, today looks at public nudity:When it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Ind. Law - New golf cart laws may need corrective amendments
On August 5th the ILB had a long entry headed "Ind. Law - New golf cart law, as amended, may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009
Ind. Law - "Tough abuse law makes detectives of animal officers"
Michael Zennie's reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the impact of new animal cruelty laws and ordinances....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Ind. Law - New golf cart law, as amended, may work a hardship on those outside Culver town limits
Here is what Jeff Kenney, Citizen editor, writes in the July 30th Culver Citizen, under the heading "Golf cart conundrum."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Monday, August 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: courts want people on their best behavior"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, August 3rd, looks at court etiquette, in the second of two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 03, 2009
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Courts - Indiana's statutory history and the dangers of the controversial Google book settlement
This editorial from the July 29th NY Times, headed "Google’s Big Plan for Books ," gives a good summary of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Enthusiasm continues for use of golf carts in smaller communities
Updating this long list of ILB golf cart entries, and specifically this list from July 15th, here are some recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Law - "Finding Accurate Law Text Online Nearly Impossible"
The ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress had a panel today at the ABA's annual meeting in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Law - "South Bend to ban cell phone use in school zones"
Troy Kehoe reported yesterday for WSBT TV:SOUTH BEND — City leaders are cracking down on cell phones in school zones....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Law - "Ind. lawmakers to consider redistricting changes"
Here is what the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, Sec. 5, provides:Section 5. The General Assembly elected during the year in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Possessing drug paraphernalia is an offense"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column from July 20th looked at drug paraphernalia. Some quotes:People who use a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Former Daviess County Prosecutor Brayton Smoot missing
Updating this ILB entry from July 15th, which reported:The family of former Daviess County Prosecutor Brayton Smoot are now offering...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: messing with a judge is criminal"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, July 27th, looks at courtroom laws, in the first of two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ind. Law - Counties may pass ordinances allowing monthly payment of property taxes
Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Monthly payments for property tax bills — an option already...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Unpaid homeowner association dues split neighbors"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting from Benjamin Lanka's story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, today Gary Welsh...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "Law Firm Co-founder Returns to Lead Governance Consulting Practice"
From a press release today:Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman co-founder Rex Killian returns to the firm that bears his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 20, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: ISP NOT seeking to challenge the validity of the state golf cart law
Updaitng this ILB entry from Wednesday, the ILB has now received official word, via Sergeant Anthony D. Emery, ISP Public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Ind. Law - "Lebanon mulls sex-offender ban: City is drafting an ordinance to keep convicts out of parks"
Robert Annis reports today in the Indianapolis Star:LEBANON, Ind. -- This city in Boone County might follow other Indiana communities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ind. Law - The Indiana State Police is NOT seeking to challenge the validity of the state golf cart law
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, a knowledgeable reader has sent a note stating:The Indiana State Police is NOT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on: Enthusiasm builds over use of golf carts in smaller communities [Updated]
ILB entries since the new law took effect July 1 named the following communities as enacting or considering golf cart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ind. Law - Former Daviess County Prosecutor Brayton Smoot missing
WAMW 107.9 FM, out of Washington Indiana reports:The family of former Daviess County Prosecutor Brayton Smoot are now offering a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Law - "Illnesses Afflict Homes With a Criminal Past" - meth contamination
Here are some recent ILB entries on meth lab cleanup: Ind. Law - "Plymouth motel pays price for meth cleanup"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Bicyclists rights and responsibilities"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, July 13th, looks at bicyclists' rights and responsibilities. Some quotes:People in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf cart clocked by radar gun as traveling at 16 mph along highway's edge
From the Michigan City News-Dispatch, this report from Stan Maddux:FISH LAKE - A La Porte County man driving a golf...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Enthusiasm builds over use of golf carts in smaller communities
Updating this ILB entry from July 9th, here are more stories: "Golf carts expected to be discussed at Linton Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Law - More on "Private data tossed in the trash by businesses trigger a crackdown"
Updating this ILB entry from April 3, 2008, quoting a national story which included:In Indiana, the attorney general has filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Ind. Law - Enthusiasm builds over use of golf carts in smaller communities
"Big crowd discusses golf carts" is the headline to this July 8th story by Bob Shraluka in the Decatur Daily...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Ind. Law - "Attorney General Zoeller, Marion County Prosecutor Brizzi warn of ID Theft"
From a release dated July 7 from Attorney General Gregg Zoeller:INDIANAPOLIS - With identity theft among the fastest growing crimes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "Barnes & Thornburg Adds Five BigLaw Laterals in Chicago"
See this item by Sarah Randag of the ABA Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Leave wild animals alone"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column from June 29th looked at the need to leave wild animals alone....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: No guns for domestic batterers"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, July 6th, looks at "a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 06, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Ind. Law - A bundle of Independence Day stories about attorneys and citizens' rights
A number of interesting feature stories today in the Indianapolis Star, relating to citizens' rights: "Judge sees 5th Amendment at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 04, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf carts in the news
Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times had this story ($$) June 25th, headed "Golf carts get the go-ahead: Starting July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 02, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Law - "Ex-state rep. Oxley charged over claim"
Updating this ILB entry from June 28th, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The Marion County prosecutor filed charges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Law - More on new laws taking effect July 1
"New batch of laws go into effect today" is the headline to this story today in the Indianapolis Star, written...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: What about the new budget agreement? What will be in it? [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, the Conference Committee Report (or draft #1 at least) has been posted online,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Laws - More on "New Ind. laws include teen driver cell phone ban"
Updating this ILB entry from June 28th, two stories today: From the Elkhart Truth, "Dog breeders face license law." The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Law - What about the new budget agreement? What will be in it?
Reports this morning are that a budget agreement may have been reached and that the House and Senate will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Ind. Law - Protective orders by themselves are no panacea
That is a conclusion to be drawn from this chilling front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Francesca...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 28, 2009
Ind. Laws - "New Ind. laws include teen diver cell phone ban"
Mike Smith of the AP has a story on some of the new laws that will take effect Wednesday, July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 28, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "'The officers didn't know he wasn't in the legislature,' Mount said. 'They called the prosecutor who advised that it was safer not to arrest him' on a misdemeanor charge.'"
Updating this ILB entry from June 26th, an unattributed AP story today in the Indianapolis Star clarifies the prosecutor's office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 28, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Law - "'The officers didn't know he wasn't in the legislature,' Mount said. 'They called the prosecutor who advised that it was safer not to arrest him' on a misdemeanor charge.'"
That quote is from a story this afternoon by Leslie Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal. The story begins:Dennie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on the doomsday scenario -- the failure to pass a budget by July 1st
President Pro Tem Long has released two papers that conclude that without a state budget agreement, there is no legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Medical malpractice awards are an uncommon result in Indiana's long process"
Amanda Harmon reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Marion County juries awarded high-dollar damages in two medical malpractice cases this month,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Jeffersonville City Council lawyer resigns"
Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, Ben Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Larry Wilder, the embattled lawyer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Courts set for foreclosure change"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today about SEA 492. The story begins:Though it might be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Public parks, private purposes" [Updated]
Andrea Neal, former editorial page editor of the Indianapolis Star, has a definitely worth-reading in full opinion piece today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ind. Law - What's in the Senate budget? [Updated Again]
Yesterday the Senate passed its version of HB 1001 and sent it back to the House. The House can concur...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Fireworks have some restrictions'"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, June 22nd, looks at fireworks....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "New law allows more women to get timely cancer screening," which is an essential prrequisite for participation in the BCCP
Updating this ILB entry from May 13th, where I wrote about the passage of SEA 554, the GAO has today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009
Ind. Law - Barnes and Thornburg expands again
Tom Spalding reports in the Indianapolis Star:Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg has acquired a 22-attorney firm in Minneapolis, establishing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Ind. Law - "Loan paperwork discovered in Mishawaka shopping center trash"
From the South Bend Tribune, this story by Jim Meenan:MISHAWAKA — The attorney general's office is investigating how at least...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 21, 2009
Ind. Law - "Jeffersonville Attorney Larry Wilder apologizes for actions" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from June 18th, Matt Thacker reported yesterday in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Jeffersonville attorney Larry Wilder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 21, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Law - "Trooper resigns after Facebook controversy"
Bob Segal of Indianapolis Ch. 13 Eyewitness News reports:For more than two months, State Police have been investigating officer Chris...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ind. Law - "Federal Judge slams Bose McKinney's actions in suit, orders it to pay half plaintiff's legal costs"
A lengthy Indianapolis Star story today by Jeff Swiatek begins:A federal judge has sanctioned the prominent Indianapolis law firm of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Beware of 'sexting'"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, June 15th, looks at "sexting." Teenagers who use their cell phones...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 15, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Ind. Law - "Indiana executions at slowest pace in 15 years"
Tom Coyle of the AP has a long story today on Indiana death penaly executions; the story is currently available...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 14, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf carts may soon putter around town of Topeka (LaGrange County) [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from June 9th about Oldenburg's plans, Robin Degner reports in the Goshen News:The new golf cart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "Bose McKinney & Evans Sanctioned"
The ABA Journal has this news story this afternoon, reported by Debra Cassens Weiss. It begins:A federal judge has sanctioned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Don't provoke anyone to fight"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column June 8th looked at Indiana's law making it illegal to provoke someone...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Golf carts a possibility on Oldenburg streets"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 12, 2008, Debbie Blank reports today in the Batesville Herald Tribune:Persistence may pay off...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Veto of done deal could yet be undone"
Here are some earlier ILB entries on HEA 1491 and Governor Daniels veto of the bill which would abolish merit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009
Courts - Alert reader finds Judge Sotomeyer is confused by Indiana University's two law school campuses
On March 20-21, 2003, Judge Sonya Sotomeyer was at "Indiana University, Maurer School of Law" where, she writes, "I delivered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009
Friday, June 05, 2009
Ind. Law - AG finds that a Port Authority seat is a "lucrative office" per the Constitution
Jeff Burton reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Bob Markovich should not hold seats on the Hammond City Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 05, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "Puppy Mill Busted: Dogs taken from Harrison County farm to New Albany warehouse"
Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune reports today in a long story that begins:Approximately 240 dogs were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "Break for property taxes"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this editorial this morning, calling for a one-year reassessment delay:Believe it for not, there...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Monday, June 01, 2009
Law - "Abortion Doctor Murder: A Threat to Access?"
Deborah Kotz, senior writer for U.S. News & World Report, has a column today on abortion access. Some quotes:News that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 01, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Indiana Good Samaritans are protected from civil liability"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today looks at Indiana's Good Samaritan law. Some quotes:Indiana law generally does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 01, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Ind. Law - Fort Wayne JG editorial on legalizing golf carts
The most recent earlier ILB entry on golf carts on public streets was posted May 27th. Today the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Ind. Law - What to call the two Indiana University law schools now?
Yesterday, in this post, I opined that the NY Times had been in error when it referenced Dean Gary Roberts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "Some animal rights advocates working to strengthen new puppy mill bill"
Updating earlier ILB entries on the "puppy mill" bill passed last month (HEA 1468). WSBT out of South Bend has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "Art appreciation: Prisoner art project helps raise money"
Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reports today in a story that begins:WESTVILLE - Martha Russell, a self-described "older,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Mitchell could reauthorize golf carts on town streets under new law"
Updating this ILB entry from May 19th, re HEA 1483, two stories: "Golf cart decision ahead for city" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "Plymouth motel pays price for meth cleanup"
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from March 30, 2009 ( "Meth lab cleanup a hassle for landlords"), and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on "Lawmaker adding 'doomsday' to budget planning: Checks if state may tap reserve to stop shutdown"
This morning's Indianapolis Star has a front-page story headed "What if lawmakers miss budget deadline? Government shutdown could affect funding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Lawmaker adding 'doomsday' to budget planning: Checks if state may tap reserve to stop shutdown"
Updating this ILB entry from May 18th, quoting a story from the Evansville C&P, two more papers chime in today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 24, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "New Indiana law may violate students rights "
From an editorial today in The Exponent, Purdue's independent daily student newspaper:With all the increasing protections for teachers in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "Law offices of Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt go up in flames"
From the story today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star:Bill Strecker had just closed a real estate transaction in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Ind. Law - "Mitchell could reauthorize golf carts on town streets under new law"
Krystal Shetler of the Bedford Times-Mail ($$) reports today:MITCHELL — Golf carts may be a go in Mitchell soon, thanks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Ind. Law - "Lawmaker adding 'doomsday' to budget planning: Checks if state may tap reserve to stop shutdown"
Eric Bradner writes today in the Evansville Courier & Press:INDIANAPOLIS — A top Senate Republican budget negotiator says he is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Ind. Law - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette opines on Daniels' vetos
"Perplexing voting veto" is the headline to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Last week, Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 17, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Law - Governor acts on HEA 1491 - St. Joseph Superior Court Judges; 6th COA panel [Updated]
Governor Daniels this afternoon has acted to veto HEA 1491. Here is the Governor's veto message:The current method of selecting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Law - "New law allows more women to get timely cancer screening," which is an essential prrequisite for participation in the BCCP
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 23rd, and this one from Sept. 14, 2007 (headed "Loophole Allows States To Avoid...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Law - More on Governor's veto of SEA 209 voting centers bill
"Daniels vetoes early voting bill sparked by Lake County dispute" is the headline of the story by Patrick Guinane in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ind. Law - Reactions to Governor's vetos of HEA 1348 and SEA 209 [Updated]
Supplementing this entry from earlier this afternoon, here are reactions to the Governor's two (so far) vetoes: SEA 209, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ind. Law - Governor acts on election law bills [Updated]
Governor Daniels has signed one election law bill, HEA 1346, which will permit online voter registration, but vetoed another, SEA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "Legislators try to cool foreclosure meltdown"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on home foreclosure legislation passed by this General Assembly, including...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Know mo-ped laws before riding"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today looks at Indiana's mo-ped laws. Some quotes:Indiana law states to operate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Ind. Law - "More States Use GPS to Track Abusers"
Ariana Green of the NY Times reports today in a lengthy story that begins:NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — When Theresa, a 51-year-old...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Ind. Law - Governor signs more bills
The Governor today has signed two bills the ILB has been following:HEA 1468 - Animal cruelty and commercial dog breeders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009
Ind. Law - Several stories today about bills that have passed the General Assembly
"Legislature OKs clean water bill" is a long story in the Muncie Star-Press by Rick Yencer. He does not give...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Daniels OKs online voter registration"
Updating yesterday's entry, the NWI Times story I quoted was wrong. The Governor has not acted on HEA 1346....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Police want to add DNA from more people to database"
Updating these ILB entries from Feb. 17th and this one from April 20th that begins:Updating this long ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "Daniels OKs online voter registration"
Patrick Guinane is reporting this evening in the online NWI Times:Registering to vote in Indiana soon will be just a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Ind. Law - More bills received by the Governor
The 2009 Bill Watch on the governor’s Web site has just been updated. Eighty-three bills were received and 33 bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Part 2 of State law allows most tattoos, body piercings"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column Monday looked at Indiana's health regulations which govern tattoo parlors and body...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
Ind. Law - "Deputies hunt for sex offenders who hide out on Web"
A companion piece to the story Saturday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S. Green, headlined "Rulings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 04, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "No law against abortion protest photos: Some residents upset by graphic images on trucks, banners"
Sue Lowe and Margaret Fosmoe report in the South Bend Tribune in a lengthy story:The images are part of protests...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 03, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Golf cart bill is on third reading
Updating this ILB entry from April 13th, which gives the background, the House today concurred in the Senate amendments to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009
Ind. Law - Even more on: "Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star just posted this story to his paper's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, the Indianapolis Star today has an editorial that is in my opinion much too...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009
Indiana Law - "Midwest's Midsize Law Firms Faring Better Than Large Urban Rivals"
This article by Lynne Marek and Tresa Baldas in today's issue of The National Law Journal mentions two Indianapolis firms...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: State law allows most tattoos, body piercings"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at Indiana's tattoo and body piercing law. Some quotes:There...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill"
Updating this ILB entry from April 25th, Indianapolis Star columnist Matt Tully writes today: Does everything at the Indiana Statehouse...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Ind. Law - Identity theft bill on way to Governor's desk
A press release (not yet available online, but when it is it will be here) from Attorney General Zoeller's office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 25, 2009
Ind. Law - "Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill"
Bill Ruthhart has this story Thursday in the Indianapolis Star, headlined "Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill." Some quotes:Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Ind. Law - US News Law school rankings out, now officially
Here now are the official US News rankings. The numbers reported earlier were correct. Here is the location to check...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: US News Law school rankings out (but not officially)
Updating this ILB entry from April 20th, Above the Law today has confirmation, and more information....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Updated feticide bill returns to state Senate"
Updating this ILB entry from April 7th, Bill Ruthhart reports today in the Indianapolis Star that the Senate has concurred...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ind. Law - Yet more on: Abortion requirements re hospital admission privileges heard at county level now proposed as state legislation
Updating this ILB entry from April 16th, Niki Kelly has a story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette headed "Abortion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Ind. Law - US News Law school rankings out (but not officially)
Good news for Bloomington, bad news for Indy, according to this report from The Bright Coast:Here are pics of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Law - "For the poor, there are simply not enough lawyers to go around"
That is a quote from Fran Quigley's opinion piece today in the Indianapolis Star. Quigley is described as "an attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Arson is considered serious crime"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at arson. Some quotes:Indiana law states it is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Ind. Law - "Legislators closing in on budget: Education funds, duration at issue"
Here is Eric Bradner's weekly report in the Evansville Courier & Press on happenings last week in the General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Police want to add DNA from more people to database"
Updating this long ILB entry from Feb. 17th, I just checked the four DNA-related bills listed, and none of them...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on "Goshen lawyer's confidential files found in trash"
Updating earlier ILB entries, the Goshen News now has a story by Rod Rowe headlined "Attorney says he'll shred documents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ind. Law - "Bill allows Indiana to ship cadavers"
An AP story on the Indianapolis Star website reports:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — College officials faced with an excess of donated bodies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Law - "State warns of home-theft threat: County recorders want law tightened on deed filing"
Dan Stockman reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Indiana attorney general cautioned homeowners Thursday against a new mortgage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Law - "Child ombudsman bill evolves: Family rights advocates claim Senate weakened powers"
On April 14th the ILB quoted from a story by Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star that began:An ombudsman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on: Abortion requirements re hospital admission privileges heard at county level now proposed as state legislation
SB 89, which the ILB last wrote about on April 8th, yesterday passed 3rd reading in the second house. From...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Law - "Decision on reverse angle parking pending" [Updated]
Phil Wieland reports today in the NWI Times on "reverse angle parking" - a concept new to the ILB. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Firing gun risks felony"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at under what circumstances and in what areas it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Law - Updated Governor's billwatch page
Access it here. Seven new bills have been received by the governor. One bill, HEA 1037 (product transfer between beer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on "Independent official would review deaths of children in custody"
Updating yesterday's entry, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An ombudsman may give new oversight to the state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf cart bill is on third reading
Correcting this ILB entry from April 2nd, where I wrote:[The ILB] has posted many entries on golf carts and on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Independent official would review deaths of children in custody"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19th and this follow-up from Feb. 26th, the Indianapolis Star today has this editorial,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Law - Barnes & Thornburg announces expansion to Columbus Ohio
See today's press release here. It begins:Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a leading national law firm, is expanding into Ohio with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Ind. Law - "Budget talks heated up last week in the Indiana General Assembly"
Although the Evansville Courier & Press appeared last week to have revived the weekly "Legislative Notenote", Eric Bradner's report here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 12, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Abortion requirements re hospital admission privileges heard at county level now proposed as state legislation
Updating this ILB backgrounder from March 19th on SB 89, several stories today report that the House Public Policy Committee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Law - Bill to strengthen public records law in jeopardy
The most recent ILB entry on SB 232 was March 5th, when it has passed the Senate and was on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Law - "Ohm on Computer Programming & Research Methods for Legal Scholars"
This entry from the Legal Theory Blog points to a great article, by Paul Ohm (University of Colorado Law School),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "Updated feticide bill returns to state Senate"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today on SB 236:The Indiana Senate will now consider whether to approve a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Law - Some perspective on the B&T expansion to Atlanta
Elie Mystal of Above the Law has just posted an entry that gives perspective to the Barnes & Thornburg Atlanta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Ind. Law - Red light camera bill may have hit a red light
Updating the ILB's long list of red light camera entries, Chas Reilly reports today in the NWI Times under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009
Ind. Law - The right of publicity and John Dillinger museum
The ILB has had a number of entries on the "right of publicity" but missed this entry from the March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Police won't turn deaf ear to noise"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at noise. Some quotes:It's not illegal to have a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "Indiana can identify with Texas in debate over voter photo IDs"
Texas is considering a photo ID law. Today the Dallas Morning News has a story by Bill Ruthhart, identified as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "Legislature juggling full agenda"
The Evansville Courier & Press appears to have revived the weekly "Legislative Notenote" ; Eric Bradner reports here on happenings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Goshen lawyer's confidential files found in trash"
Updating this ILB entry from April 1st, Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth has a follow-up story today:GOSHEN -- Former...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 03, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Warm weather reawakens "golf carts in city streets" issue
The Columbia City Post & Mail had this story by Chris Meyers on March 23rd, which begins:As the temperature starts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Open records law needs changes"
That is the heading to this editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune. It begins:Indiana citizens have no legal right to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Law - "Goshen lawyer's confidential files found in trash"
Justin Leighty reports in the Elkhart Truth in a story that begins:GOSHEN -- If you ever need an attorney, you...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ind. Law - "Banks Starting to Walk Away on Foreclosures"
From the NY Times today, a long story, dateline South Bend, reported by Susan Saulny, on mortgage foreclosures. A quote:City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 30, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Burning yard waste can lead to troubles"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at illegal burning. Some quotes:Fire officials say it's common,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 30, 2009
Ind. Law - "Meth lab cleanup a hassle for landlords"
On August 6, 2006, the ILB posted this entry, headed: "Who should pay price for meth messes?" Here is what...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ind. Law - "Indiana laws govern use of off-road vehicles"
The South Bend Tribune has an article today on the laws governing off-road vehicles (ORV). The long article begins:With many...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ind. Law - "Over the limit; under arrest"
Gavin Lesnick of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on getting intoxicated drivers of the roads. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Law - "Indy law firm Bose McKinney & Evans cutting 25"
The Indianapolis Star is reporting, via a statement from the firm’s managing partner:Bose McKinney & Evans LLP announced today that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Law - "Consumer Advocate Abby Kuzma Chosen by Attorney General to Lead Consumer Protection Efforts Statewide"
A release from Attorney General Zoeller's office today reads in part:INDIANAPOLIS — Today one of central Indiana’s leading consumer advocates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Law - Terre Haute Board of Public Works nixes contract with Indy law firm; Bose layoffs
An interesting story by Arthur E. Foulkes that appeared earlier this month in the Terre Haute Tribune Star. The story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Governor signs first bill of 2009 session
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the Governor's signing of SEA 423, Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ind. Law - Governor signs first bill of 2009 session
The Governor's 2009 Bill Watch site is now up. The first bill of the 2009 signed into law by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ind. Law - South Bend Tribune story advises on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Kim Kilbride of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a story that begins:Tired of being pestered by debt collectors?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Ind. Law - "They do two things here. They pass bills, and they kill bills."
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune has a "don't miss read" today, headlined "As deadline looms, quiet tension fills Statehouse."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 23, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Habitual offenders get extra punishment"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at habitual offenders:A Portage man's criminal past -- which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Indiana fire codes could be tougher" says Star. And they could be accessible, says ILB
Updating this ILB entry from March 15th, where I note that the Indiana Fire Code simply incorporates by reference the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "2 Indiana legislators want longer sentence for killing fetus"
Updating this comprehensive ILB entry from Feb. 1st, the Indianapolis Star has a report today headed "Bill stiffens feticide law:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Law - Abortion requirements re hospital admission privileges heard at county level now proposed as state legislation
Last fall the ILB had several entries on efforts in Allen and Vanderburgh counties to require doctors performing abortions to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Law - More on the 2009 Sunshine Week survey spotlighting death certificates
Yesterday, this ILB entry focused on the widely disseminated 2009 Sunshine Survey, and specifically its section on "online access" to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Law - More on foreclosure and bankruptcy
The Indianapolis Star has a story this moving headed "Marion County Clerk and Superior Court Judges tout mortgage foreclosure prevention."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana fails 2009 Sunshine Week survey; specifically, death certificates
Indiana failed the 2009 Sunshine Week Survey, but some research by the ILB indicates that the Survey itself is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: obstructing justice and interfering with police"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at obstructing justice and interfering with police. Some quotes:Police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009
Ind. Law - "Lawyers step up to the bar for seniors"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long story today on the Volunteer Lawyer Program of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Law - Two stories today on Indiana home foreclosures
Interestingly, both stories point to an Indiana problem lost in all the talk of subprime lending -- ballooning property taxes,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Law - Indiana fails 2009 Sunshine Week survey
The Sunshine Week 2009 Survey of State Govt. Info. Online reports:The Sunshine Week 2009 Survey of State Government Information online...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Law - "Indiana fire codes could be tougher" says Star. And they could be accessible, says ILB
That first part is the headline to a lengthy story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Bill Ruthhart. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "Senate gives 'green light' to red-light cameras"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 18th about red-light cameras, the Elkhart Truth today has an AP story by Nigel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "Photo shoot not required for gun permit"
A story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, by Gavin Lesnick, reports:The Evansville Police Department will make it more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Animal cruelty and neglect"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at animal cruelty and neglect. Some quotes:Indiana law states...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 09, 2009
Ind. Law - "Fur flies in legislatures over dog-breeding rules"
Niki Kelly and Sylvia A. Smith of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette have a lengthy and wide-ranging story today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 09, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ind. Law - "A little push to open door to public"
The Indianapolis Star has a second editorial today supporting SB 232. Some quotes:As expected, the measure to put teeth into...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 8
Bryan Corbin's weekly "Legislative Notebook" report appears today in the Evansville Courier & Press with this headline: "State Senate, House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "Minitruck" bill passes first house, while golf cart bills remain in committee
A discussion in the middle of LCJ Reporter Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's lengthy interview today on Sen. Richard Young, D-Milltown caught...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "New Albany will tighten adult-club regulations"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 19, 2008, Danial Suddeath reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:The New Albany...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 01, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: "House weighing satellite voting bill"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 24th on HB 1423, Patrick Guinane reports this afternoon in the NWI Times:A fix...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ind. Law - Several bills mentioned by ILB pass first house
"Pause of welfare rollout approved by House " reports Bryan Corbin. HB 1691 "Livestock bills move to Senate: Efforts to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Law - Strengthened public records law passes Senate
Eric Bradner and Bryan Corbin of the Evansville C&P update us on that and some other bills here this afternoon....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "House weighing satellite voting bill"
Recall last fall's Lake County "early voting" case, John B. Curley, et al v. Lake County Board of Elections and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Senate gives 'green light' to red-light cameras"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 18th, Richard Gootee of the Indianapolis Star has a background story today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 7
Bryan Corbin's weekly "Legislative Notebook" report appears today in the Evansville Courier & Press with this headline: "General Assembly faces...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ind. Law - "Independent official would review deaths of children in custody"
Mary Beth Schneider reports in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:An Indiana House panel on Wednesday passed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ind. Law - Deadlines for legislative action in first house approaching
Next Wednesday, Feb. 25th, is the last day for 3rd reading of Senate bills in the Senate and of House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ind. Law - "Senate gives 'green light' to red-light cameras"
Deanna Martin of the AP reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | Drivers may want to think twice about blowing through red lights. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ind. Law - "Police want to add DNA from more people to database"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today looking at legislation under consideration to expand the collection...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Be wary of tinted windows, extra lighting"
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Underage drinking" Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 16, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 6
Bryan Corbin's weekly "Legislative Notebook" report appears today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Among the items mentioned:Local government restructuring:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Law - More on: "Stalking called underreported, high-tech crime"
Updating this brief ILB entry from Jan. 27th, about the newly released US DOJ report, Stalking Victimization in the United...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Ind. Law - Longtime Lake County attorney Patrick J. Galvin dies
From the Feb. 13th NWI Times, a report by Bowdeya Tweh begins:Patrick J. Galvin, a longtime attorney in Lake County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Ind. Law - "Local lawyers teach about Lincoln"
In this letter today in the Evansville Courier & Press, Doug Briody, an Evansville attorney, writes:Today, the Evansville Bar Association,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ind. Law - "Obey open records law, or else"
That is the headline to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star, supporting:Senate Bill 232, which, in its current form,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Law - Report(s) of the Indiana Judicial Study Commission from the 1960s
If anyone has copies of the Report(s) of the Indiana Judicial Study Commission from the 1960s, I'd like to scan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Ind. Law - Attorney General has posted an RFP for litigation support services
Access the 16-page RFP here. From the RFP, p. 2:1.1. INTRODUCTION. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 5
Bryan Corbin's weekly "Legislative Notebook" report appears today in the Evansville Courier & Press....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law: Be wary of tinted windows, extra lighting"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for today, looks at vehicle add-ons, like lighting and tinted windows. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Ind. Law - Is the State of Indiana violating the Constitution in its use of Military Park?
Article 15, Section 9 of the Indiana Constitution reads:Section 9. The following grounds owned by the State in Indianapolis, namely:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 08, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Key to safe-haven law is spreading the word"
This ILB entry from June 26, 2008, headed "Key to safe-haven law is spreading the word," quotes from Lesley Stedman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 08, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Ind. Law - 6th Circuit wine shipping ruling boosts home delivery
Another great "Uncorked" column on wine shipping today by Dan and Krista Stockman of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009
Ind. Law - Celebrating Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday
"Lincoln lands celebrating: Three states share claim to legacy" is the headline to this story by Seth Grundhoefer in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "County has close eye on pole-barn plan: Tighter approval process after similar plan cost $23K in legal fees"
Kevin Leininger has this report in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel:Normally, an application to erect a pole barn would barely get...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf cart legislation's future unpredictable at this point
The ILB has had a long list of entries on golf carts and the issue of whether they may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2009
Ind. Law - "It's the Law -- 'Deadly force' can be justified against burglars, carjackers"
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for Jan. 19th, which the ILB somehow missed, looks at deadly force:If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Bill allows DNA from felony arrestees"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 1st, the State of Washington is concerning a similar bill. Here is a report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Can you rely on the Indiana Code? Where are we with the Indiana Code issues?
In 2008 I published two articles in Res Gestae titled "Can You Rely on the Indiana Code?" Here is Part...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Laws on littering, snow removal
Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column for this week looks at littering. It begins:In tough economic times, some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 02, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 4 [Updated]
A few quotes from Bryan Corbin's weekly "Legislative Notebook" report today in the Evansville Courier & Press:With Indiana's unemployment rate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 02, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Ind. Law - "Bill allows DNA from felony arrestees"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on Senate Bill 24. Some quotes:Tens of thousands of Hoosiers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 01, 2009
Ind. Law - Notre Dame students hear about alcohol and the law"
Liz Harter has an interesting story today in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:The speaker began his lecture by showing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on 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
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ind. Law - "Stalking called underreported, high-tech crime"
Diane Krieger Spivak had this report yesterday in the Gary Post-Tribune. It is based on a new report, Stalking Victimization...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Ind. Law - "Lawmakers renew effort against illegal immigrant workers"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25th, Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:As unemployment in Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 3
A few quotes from Bryan Corbin's weekly "Legislative Notebook" report today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Having dessert first, followed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Ind. Law - "Wrong time, wrong focus: Immigration bill flawed"
The Indianapolis Star's lead editorial today masses the arguments against Sen. Mike Delph's illegal immigration bill, SB 580, concluding "good...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 25, 2009
Law - "Public office ban proposed for city workers"
Brendan O'Shaughnessy of the Indianapolis Star reports today on House Bill 1373. Some quotes:Hoping to eliminate potential conflicts of interest,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ind. Law - Four minute video on Indiana's "Sherman Minton: New Deal Senator, Cold War Justice"
New Albany native:James St. Clair wrote Sherman Minton: New Deal Senator, Cold War Justice about the life of Sherman Minton....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Ind. Law - Valpo law office secretary charged with theft of $70K
Ken Kosky reports in the NWI Times today:VALPARAISO | A woman accused of stealing more than $70,000 from an attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 23, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ind. Law - This week at the General Assembly - Week 2
Now that the 2009 session is under way, the Evansville Courier & Press is resuming its weekly "Legislative Notebook" column...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Keeping track of the legislative session
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's column, Capitol Notebook, this Sunday is headed "It pays off to pay attention to session." She explains...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Ind. Law - "West Lafayette looks to clarify 'ambiguous' code"
In Jerry M. and Patti A. Weida v. City of West Lafayette, IN, a 19-page opinion issued Dec. 2, 2008,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on: Political yard signs in the news again
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 7th, Bruce C. Smith of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the headline "End...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Ind. Law - Abraham Lincoln: His Legal Career and His Vision for America
The Seventh Circuit Bar Association is offering an exceptional CLE opportunity on Friday, Feb. 6th - Abraham Lincoln: His Legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 08, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Political yard signs in the news again
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 8, 2005, Bruce C. Smith reports today in the Indianapolis Star, under the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
Ind. Law - "Yielding to emergency vehicles"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on the law requiring people to yield...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 05, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Ind. Law - Another editorial on "Approving a proposed constitutional amendment that would put limits on property-tax bills, so it can be put on the ballot for ratification in 2010"
Following on a long list of earlier ILB entries, the Evansville Courier & Press has this editorial today. Some quotes:Few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 04, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
Ind. Law - Quirks of the Rules of the State Lottery Commission and Horse Racing Commission
The General Assembly possesses the legislative power of state government, the power to pass laws. The theory goes that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 02, 2009
Ind. Law - "Convicted killer turns to law upon his release from prison"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:SOUTH BEND | A region man serving time...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 02, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Law - Bloomington bars upset with reduced seating limits
An AP story that appeared on a number of newscasts earlier this week reported that:After Bloomington's City Council increased penalties...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Law - "Law lets Hoosiers protect reports via e-mail, phone"
Amanda Iacone of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this story yesterday about new credit data safeguards that go into...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Law - "Indiana joins mortgage broker crackdown"; Critics say states too slow to act
Deanna Martin of the AP has a lengthy story today in the Evansville Courier & Press on a crackdown on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on "Approving a proposed constitutional amendment that would put limits on property-tax bills, so it can be put on the ballot for ratification in 2010"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 7th, Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in a lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Ind. Law - "Who must use seat belts?"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on Indiana's seat belt law. Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 29, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Ind. Law - "16 is Indiana's legal age of consent"
Here is Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times that I missed a month ago -- Nov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Ind. Law - "Don't drive left of center"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on "how it is illegal to drive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Ind. Law - "Barnes & Thornburg's involvement in city business troubles some"
That is the subhead to this lengthy story today on the front-page of the Indianapolis Star, reported by Brendan O'Shaughnessy....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Ind. Law - "State Board of Accounts findings don't always bring results"
Today's story by Joy Leiker in a now week-long series in the Muncie Star-Press on the Delaware County Drug Task...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 19, 2008
Ind. Law - "New Albany will tighten adult-club regulations"
Grace Schneider reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:With about 40 members of an anti-pornography group looking on last night,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 19, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ind. Law - "DTF seizures: How it's done elsewhere is similar to here"
Today's lengthy story by Joy Leiker in what appears to be a week-long series by the Muncie Star-Press on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Law - Vanderburgh County legal community stunned at death of attorney Cole Banks
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Evansville Courier & Press has this lengthy story today. Some quotes:Combining a love...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ind. Law - Cole Banks, Evansville attorney, found dead
From Evansville News 14, the just-posted story headllined "Prominent Evansville lawyer found dead" reported by Rachel Folz:According to the Evansville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Ind. Law - Theft can lead to serious consequences
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on the crime of theft. A few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Ind. Law - "Kentucky, Indiana ponder teen-driver cell-phone laws"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has this story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS – Floyd Central (Ind.) High School...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 14, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Law - Layoffs at an Indy "big three"?
The ILB has received an unconfirmed note that one of the big three has laid off 13 people today ....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Ind. Law - "Equifax to pay in credit-law violation"
Amanda Iacone of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:One of the nation’s three main credit reporting agencies has agreed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law" examines prosecutors
The ILB missed several of Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" columns in the NWI Times earlier this month. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ind. Law - BMV and proof of insurance requirements
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today that begins:A column by The Journal Gazette’s Frank Gray describes –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ind. Law - Legislative committee to consider what statutes should be in Indiana Code
The Indiana Code Revision Commission will be meeting this afternoon at 1:30 PM. On its agenda is one bill, PD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Smiling, glasses and hats taboo for driver's license photos"
Updating ths ILB entry from yesterday, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Bureau of Motor Vehicles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law" today reports "Smiling, glasses and hats taboo for driver's license photos"
Ken Kosky's always interesting "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on BMV photos, with some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 08, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Red light camera push starts again"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on red light cameras is this story today in the Lafayette Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 08, 2008
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Ind. Law - "Indiana law keeps victim's father from suing 911"
Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune reports today:NILES — During Tonya Goble-Studer's 911 call to LaPorte County authorities more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 07, 2008
Ind. Law - Even more on "Approving a proposed constitutional amendment that would put limits on property-tax bills, so it can be put on the ballot for ratification in 2010"
Updating earlier ILB entries on the proposed constitutional amendment to top property taxes (the most recent ILB entry, from Nov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 07, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ind. Law - "Legal to ship wine as gift, to yourself"?
Dan & Krista Stockman, authors of Uncorked - A column for those who want to love wine, but don't know...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 06, 2008
Friday, December 05, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Another Indy law firm acquired in merger"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, John Russell of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story headed "Locke Reynolds: new name,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 05, 2008
Ind. Law - IU Law - Bloomington receives $35 million gift
Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:Saying he wants to help train better lawyers,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 05, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Ind. Law - "Another Indy law firm acquired in merger"
Tom Spaulding of the Indianapolis Star reports today:Partners at the law firms Frost Brown Todd LLC and Locke Reynolds LP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 04, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Ind. Law - Report on the current status of the Indiana statutes on the General Assembly website
I am delighted to report that within the last few days the General Assembly has made available online the Session...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Ind. Law - "State legislators unlikely to tackle same-sex marriage amendment in 2009"
Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy front-page story today reporting:Though the number of states adopting bans on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 01, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on "Approving a proposed constitutional amendment that would put limits on property-tax bills, so it can be put on the ballot for ratification in 2010"
Updating this Nov. 9th entry quoting a story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal, and an entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: Other mayors' races still at issue?
This Nov. 21 ILB entry promised the Special Judge's decision in the City of Anderson mayoral election dispute. Here it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Other mayors' races still at issue?
On Nov. 19th the ILB posted this entry, asking whether the mayoral races in Anderson and Muncie were still...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Recodifications, legislative histories, and tables
In an Oct. 22nd ILB entry I wrote:Following on the two-part article titled "Can you rely on the Indiana Code,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Law - Other mayors' races still at issue?
Either nothing more has happened or I've lost track of the Anderson mayor's race, where the most recent ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Law - "Recordings detail alleged voter fraud in Jeffersonville" mayor's race
Another mayor's race in the news, but in this case it is because voter fraud is alleged. David A. Mann...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law" today examines Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park rules
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ind. Law - ISP to ticket golf carts driven on city streets of Madison
Updating this long list of ILB entries on golf carts, Peggy Vlerebome reported Friday in the Madison Courier:The Indiana State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ind. Law - "Surveyors seek to re-establish Mich.-Ind. border"
James Prichard of the AP reports today in the Chicago Tribune:NILES TOWNSHIP, Mich. - It has been 25 years since...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ind. Law - "Gun ruling unlikely to affect cases in Indiana"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today under the headline "Gun ruling unlikely to affect cases...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ind. Law - "Gary cops waging court fight over residency"
A story today in the Gary Post-Tribune begins:GARY -- When they're not fighting crime, Gary police officers are waging a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 16, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on "ACORN followed law on suspect voter registrations"
Updating ILB entries from Oct. 18th and Oct. 27th, two reports today from NW Indiana on the impact of ACORN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 14, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Approving a proposed constitutional amendment that would put limits on property-tax bills, so it can be put on the ballot for ratification in 2010"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 9th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today arguing against, at least...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Ind. Law - "Approving a proposed constitutional amendment that would put limits on property-tax bills, so it can be put on the ballot for ratification in 2010"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today about one of the big issues facing the 2009 General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 09, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Law - Non-code "Legislative changes affect several county term times"
Part II of my October Res Gestae article, "Can You Rely on the Indiana Code?" set out a number...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Law - "Voter ID law confusion persists"
Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune reports today:SOUTH BEND — Indiana mails postcards to each newly registered voter stating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Ind. Law - "Lake County sees climb in provisional ballots Tuesday" [Updated]
Marisa Kwiatkowski has this report in the NWI Times. A quote:Lake County voter rolls couldn't keep up with the flood...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Ind. Law - "Impact of Photo Identification at the Polls Through an Examination of Provisional Ballots"
A new and timely election law article (40 pp., including 18 pp. data), forthcoming in the Journal Law and Politics,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law" today examines election laws
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on election laws. From the article:A huge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 03, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ind. Law - No satellite voting in Allen County
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long story today that reports:INDIANAPOLIS – Voters in Lake, Marion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ind. Law - "Lake County officials to decide long lines issue during election meeting Saturday"
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County elections officials are debating whether long lines anticipated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "ACORN followed law on suspect voter registrations" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18, Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star, who wrote the earlier story, reports today:Secretary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law" today examines hunting laws
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on hunting laws. The article begins:With firearms...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Law - "Two offenses, but one candidate stays, the other goes"
The ILB has had numerous stories of candidates found to be ineligible for run for office, or to hold office,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ind. Law - "Accomplished White Collar Crime Attorneys Join Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Washington, D.C., Office"
From a lengthy press release dated Oct. 23:Solomon Wisenberg and Adrienne Urrutia Wisenberg, two nationally recognized white collar crime criminal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ind. Law - "Attorney found dead in field; Marshall coroner rules death suicide" [Updated]
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune has the report, that begins:A police search for a missing Bremen attorney ended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ind. Law - Recodifications, legislative histories, and tables
Following on the two-part article titled "Can you rely on the Indiana Code," I have a brief article slated for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law: How much alcohol is too much for drivers?"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on drunken driving laws. The article begins:Every...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ind. Law - "ACORN followed law on suspect voter registrations" [Updated]
A good story today by Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star cuts through some of the election law confusion currently...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ind. Law - Indiana's Constitutional provisions guiding state investments
Curious because of current market conditions, I've reviewed the Indiana Constitution and statutes, but cannot say for sure that I've...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on: "Indy Law Firm moves beyond its nightmare"
John Ketzenberger of the Indianapolis Star, who first wrote about this case two years ago, writes again today under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Law - More on: "Lawyers worry about liability if banks holding client trust accounts fail"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8, which linked to a national article, Donald R. Lundberg, Executive Secretary of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law: Out-of-state plates are illegal"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on the law requiring people to obtain...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Ind. Law - "States’ Film Production Incentives Cause Jitters"
An interesting story with an Indiana twist today in the NY Times. Some quotes from Michael Cieply's long report:LOS ANGELES...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 12, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on: Vanderburgh commissioners pass abortion regulations
Updating ILB entries from August re Vanderburgh commissioners passing abortion regulations (see list of ILB entries here), Thomas B. Langhorne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on: "Can you rely on the Indiana Code?"
Updating this ILB entry from September 30, the October issue of Res Gestae arrived in the mail today. It contains...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
Ind. Law - Greenwood and Bargersville are trying to avoid bringing a judge into annexation dispute
Jason Thomas reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:BARGERVILLE, Ind. -- The lines have been drawn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 06, 2008
Ind. Law - "It's the law: Some weapons are illegal to have"
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on getting weapons that are illegal to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 06, 2008
Ind. Law - The Indiana Law Blog's Legislative Research Shortcuts
I've created a new resource for those doing Indiana legislative research, The Indiana Law Blog's Legislative Research Shortcuts. I believe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County [Updated]
John Byrne reported Saturday in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- Lawyers for the major political parties spent Friday battling in state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 05, 2008
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Ind. Law - "Prof. Amy Applegate honored with 2008 Women in the Law Award"
From an IU release today that begins:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Amy Applegate, clinical professor and director of the Family and Children...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ind. Law - "When deadly force is justified"
Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star writes today on the Indiana law justifying the use of deadly force. Some quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Can you rely on the Indiana Code?"
In this ILB entry from Aug. 23rd, I reported that I was preparing Part II of my Res Gestae article,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ind. Law - It's the Law: Getting arrested for being with a lawbreaker
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on getting arrested for being with a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Ind. Law - "Law clerk job led to contacts with those shaping society"
IU’s Vice President of Engagement William Stephan writes today in the Indianapolis Star in an article that begins:You might say...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Ind. Law - "County abortion regulations closely watched in Indiana"
Judy Keen reports in USA Today:Abortion opponents in Indiana are encouraging passage of regulations at the county level that abortion-rights...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Brush up on your election law knowledge
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on elections, the Greencastle Banner Graphic has a comprehensive story today headed "Various deadlines for election...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Ind. Law - Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh to lecture in Bloomington on the importance of church and state separation
From the press release:Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh will return to his alma mater on Thursday, Sept. 25, to present...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008
Ind. Law - "Doctors look to track, review peers' surgery files"
This ILB entry from Sept. 6th quoted a story from Amanda Iacone of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that began:Allen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: Hoosiers may apply for gun permits online
Updating this ILB entry from July 2nd, where the ILB noted:Instead of going to storefronts that advertise "Gun Permits Typed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Ind. Law - "Golf carts a cheaper, but illegal, way to get around small towns"
So wrote Laura Lane yesterday in the Bloomington Herald-Times. Some quotes from the excellent story ($$):WORTHINGTON — Hal Harp is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ind. Law - Virginia O'Leary, Indiana civil rights lawyer, dies
Lindsey Ziliak reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Virginia O'Leary broke the proverbial glass ceiling in her pursuit of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Ind. Law - It's the Law: Disorderly conduct
Ken Kosky's "It's the Law" column in the NWI Times this week focuses on disorderly conduct:One of the most frustrating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 15, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Ind. Law - "If residents want golf carts, contact lawmakers"
From the Sept. 11th Greene County Daily World, a story by Anna Rochelle. Some quotes:The Worthington Town Council did not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 12, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ind. Law - "Indiana legislators tackle illegal immigration again"
Niki Kelly reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette under the headline "Legal minds at odds over immigration edicts."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Ind. Law - "People can get arrested for shoving, grabbing"
Last Monday Ken Kosby has a story in the NWI Times about school zone speeding and school bus stop arm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Wine-shipping rules still not settled"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 23rd, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Dan and Krista Stockman write today in their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ind. Law - Even more on: "Allen County bill may effectively limit abortion"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today Amanda Iacone of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and detailed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Allen County bill may effectively limit abortion"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting an Evansville Courier & Press editorial, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 05, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Allen County bill may effectively limit abortion"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Sept. 3, the Evansville Courier & Press today editorializes:The abortion ordinance issue that erupted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ind. Law - "Police to go after unlicensed scooters"
Confusion continues. Today Amanda Iacone of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. reports on motor scooters. They require a a title,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: Indiana building codes, part of the Indiana Administrative Code, are not available online [Corrected]
Yesterday the ILB posted this entry about how a fellow named Carl Malamud was making available online the building codes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Law - "Allen County bill may effectively limit abortion"
Recall the controversy last month, recorded in these ILB entries under the heading "Vanderburgh commissioners pass abortion regulations." Part of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana building codes, part of the Indiana Administrative Code, are not available online [Updated]
This is big! Recall this ILB entry, from August 7th, complaining that the Indiana building codes were not available online?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Law - "Upon request, the veterinarian shall provide the prescription to the client"
JAVMA News has a story dated Sept. 15 on state legislation enacted so far in 2008 relating to veterinary practice....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Law - "Golf carts, state police policy collide"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has the definitive newspaper article, so far, on the golf cart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Monday, September 01, 2008
Ind. Law - Disregarding school bus stop arm is a misdemeanor
Ken Kosby has a story today in the NWI Times:This is the first in a series of articles highlighting commonly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Ind. Law - The golf cart issue seems to be snowballing
Following up on my post Wed., August 27th, which quoted both the Indiana State Police press release on golf carts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet another confusing story about the legality of golf carts of public streets and roads
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is a story by Katie Shane at WabashValley.com. Some quotes:By the look of it Gene...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: AG announces filing suit to stop illegal fax blaster
Recall this ILB entry from August 19th, where the AG announced he was filing suit "seeking more than $1.5 million...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: State Police issue golf carts press release [Updated with answer from ISP]
The ILB posted the Indiana State Police press release yesterday and thought it was a clear statement of the ISP's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ind. Law - State Police issue golf carts press release
The Indiana State Police has just issued a press release on golf carts. Here is the whole thing; here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Ind. Law - "Moped rider's Catch-22"; also, golf carts legal in South Carolina
Mopeds. Frank Gray of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a column today, not about golf carts, but about another...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Can you rely on the Indiana Code?"
Yesterday afternoon several of us, members of the Environmental Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, buttressed in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Red light camera push starts again"
Updating this ILB entry from April 18th, an editorial today in the NWI Times is headlined: "Green light to cut...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Digital billboard gets nod from zoning board"
Updating this ILB entry from August 13, Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star reports today:The city has reversed a zoning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
Updating this ILB entry from August 15th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today headed "In a different...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Vanderburgh commissioners pass abortion regulations"
Updating this ILB entry from August 16th, Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:In remarks alternately...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Law - Pressure for allowing golf carts on public streets continues
Monday the ILB posted this entry, which we titled "State police say golf carts are illegal on city streets, period."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Law - Revival in Crown Point brings complaints from neighbors
From the AP:CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) - Crown Point city officials are threatening to revoke a permit for a church's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Law - AG announces filing suit to stop illegal fax blaster
Here is the story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, and here is the AG's press release. Here is how...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Ind. Law - State police say golf carts are illegal on city streets, period
Jenny Peter of the Vincennes Sun Commercial reports:The Vincennes City Council hasn't made a decision on whether to regulate the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008
Ind. Law - "Red light camera push starts again"
So reports Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times in a comprehensive story. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS | A move to let Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008
Ind. Law - "State has duty to pay for school books"
The Supreme Court's 2006 decision in Frank Nagy, et al. v. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (for background, start here) is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
The Indianapolis Star's editorial today focuses on legislators' remuneration, as did its stories on August 15 (see ILB entries here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Vanderburgh commissioners pass abortion regulations"
Updating this August 15th ILB entry, Thomas B. Langhorne reports again today in the Evansville Courier & Press about the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
Here are some thoughts on the earlier ILB entry today based on Matt Tulley's Indianapolis Star story. Tulley wrote, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
Legislators passed a law in 2004 to make confidential the amount of their contributions, and the state's contributions, to their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Law - "Vanderburgh commissioners pass abortion regulations"
"Physician seeks law for post-op" was the headline of a story by Amanda Iacone published Aug. 9th in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Hammond's red light camera ordinance not legal"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, where the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported: 'Both Lafayette and West Lafayette mayors said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on golf carts in Lebanon
Updating this ILB entry from June 26th, the Boone County FastNews had a report yesterday headed: "Golf cart use still...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Law - "Digital billboard gets nod from zoning board"
Updating this ILB entry from May 18th (the first half of which talks about plain old-fashioned billboards), y Jeff Swiatek...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Barnes & Thornburg is cutting its summer associate program next year in its Chicago office"
Apparently not just B&T anymore. Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 6, Lynne Marek of The National Law Journal reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Hammond's red light camera ordinance not legal"
Updating this ILB entry from August 9th, Michael Malik of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today:Both Lafayette and West...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Law - An ATV is not a golf cart and a county road is not necessarily a gravel road
On July 27th, the ILB cited a story in the Evansville Courier & Press that began:Vanderburgh County Commissioners have made...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Law - "Golf carts a possibility on Oldenburg streets"
Debbie Blank reported Aug. 8th in the Batesville Herald Tribune:Will golf carts be a common sight on Oldenburg streets in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ind. Law - "New law reshapes government construction game"
That is the headline of a story today by Patrick Guinane in the NWI Times. A quote:The Indiana General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Ind. Law - "Indianapolis civil rights advocate Alan Nolan dies at 85"
From the front-page of this morning's Indianapolis Star, a lengthy story by Heather Gillers that begins:Alan Nolan had credentials and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008
Ind. Law - "Hammond's red light camera ordinance not legal"
Several Indiana cities have been looking into using red-light cameras, Gary, Hammond, West Lafayette among them. The ILB has had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: ILB makes the complete history of the Indiana Code of 1971 accessible; and a plea for funding
Updating this ILB entry from August 4th, I've now completed the second index to the complete history of the deliberations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Law - "Barnes & Thornburg is cutting its summer associate program next year in its Chicago office"
From a story by Lynne Marek in the National Law Journal:Barnes & Thornburg, a 450-lawyer firm based in Indianapolis, is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Law - Greenwood homeowners assoc. bans sex offenders
From WISHTV8, August 8, some quotes from a lengthy story:GREENWOOD, Ind. (The Daily Journal) - A group of Greenwood residents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Law - A number of new golf cart stories today
From the Elkhart Truth, a brief report from the Middlebury Town Council meeting of 8/4/08:Discussed possibly allowing residents to drive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Deadline looms for lenders, mortgage brokers must pass test"
Updating this ILB entry from July 8th, here is the list of revoked mortgage brokers from the Secretary of State's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Law - ILB makes the complete history of the Indiana Code of 1971 accessible; and a plea for funding
Today I am very pleased to announce that I have been able to make available online the complete legislative history...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Ind. Law - Looking back through the ILB archives
From the Indiana Law Blog archives, one year ago July 25th-31st:Courts - New Albany, adult store still await ruling (July...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ind. Law - Proposed Vincennes golf cart ordinance "driven to committee"
Updating this ILB entry from July 22, Jenny Peter of the Vincennes Sun Commercial reports today:An ordinance that would regulate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ind. Law - Jeffersonville considering legalizing golf carts
David A. Mann reports today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:[Jeffersonville city councilman Mike] Smith’s already written a draft version...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Ind. Law - "Law allows ATVs on gravel roads"
Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier & Press reported Friday:Vanderburgh County Commissioners have made it a little bit easier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 27, 2008
Ind. Law - "Meth chefs sharing techniques"
A quote from a lengthy story today by Abby Slutsky of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:As police have improved techniques...Posted by Marcia Oddi on 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. Law - Following up on: Can you rely on the Indiana Code?
I've gotten really good reaction to my May Res Gestae article, "Can you rely on the Indiana Code - Part...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: More issues with the General Assembly's website
Updating this ILB entry from July 13th, where I wrote:[W]hen it posted the link for the Acts of 2008, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on "City considers allowing golf carts on streets"
Referencing the ILB item posted earlier this afternoon on the proposed Vincennes golf cart ordinance, Kevin R. Patmore, an attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "City considers allowing golf carts on streets"
Updating this ILB entry from May 30th, Jenny Peter of the Vincennes Sun Commercial reports:An ordinance drafted by VPD Chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Pesky artists at both ends of the state
Updating Sunday's ILB entry about Evansville's new arts district zoning ordinance is this Courier & Press editorial today. Some quotes:In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Grand jury returns indictment in Jeffersonville "road rage" case
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal has a long story today on the grand jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Law - Longtime legislative attorney John Bremer, 86, dies
From the July 20th Indianapolis Star obituary:John was an attorney from May 1, 1971 and retired in Nov. 1, 1992....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Law - Grand jury returns indictment in Jeffersonville "road rage" case
The Jeffersonville News & Tribune has an early report that begins:A Clark County Grand Jury this morning indicted Yalanda Parrish...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ind. Law - Lake County "Access to Justice" Award will be presented posthumously
From the Gary Post-Tribune:GARY -- The "Access to Justice" Award will be presented posthumously to the late attorney Gary Weiss...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ind. Law - Bloomington attorney Sylvan W. Tackitt, 99, dies
From the Bloomington Herald-Times, this story:Longtime attorney Sylvan W. Tackitt, 99, died Thursday at Bloomington Hospital. Tackitt had been a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ind. Law - Pesky artists at both ends of the state
On July 11th the ILB posted this entry, headed "Ind. Law - "Artist asks Valparaiso board to define vendor policy."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on: "Lawyer says driver is devastated by shooting: Woman had no choice, he said"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today that:The driver who shot...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Southern Illinois town saves gas money with golf carts"; Illinois has authorizing statute
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, it appears that towns all over Illinois are jumping on the golf cart band wagon. Steve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Law - Town of Crothersville Limits Sex Offenders
A July 9th story in the Crothersville Times reports:Passage of ordinances controlling sex offenders on public property and re-establishing a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: More issues with the General Assembly's website
Updating this ILB entry from July 13th, the General Assembly's online version of the Indiana Code now has been updated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Law - "Southern Illinois town saves gas money with golf carts"
All of a sudden, it looks like many are jumping on the golf cart band wagon. Today the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Lawyer says driver is devastated by shooting: Woman had no choice, he said"
As noted in this June 21, 2008 ILB entry, in 2006 the General Assembly passed a law providing that "a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Ind. Law - Looking back through the ILB archives
From the Indiana Law Blog archives, one year ago this week:Ind. Law - Governor replaces commissioner of the Department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ind. Law - More issues with the General Assembly's website
The Acts of Indiana. Recently the General Assembly posted the PDF files for the Acts of 2008 on its website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ind. Law - "New alcohol regulations served up"
Gavin Lesnick of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:New alcoholic beverage regulations and enforcement laws that went into effect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Ind. Law - "Artist asks Valparaiso board to define vendor policy"
We've reported on the development of golf cart ordinances and wind farm ordinances, as well as local efforts at governing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Clinton County developing wind farm ordinance
Max Showalter reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:FRANKFORT -- Members of the Clinton County Area Plan Commission Ordinance Review...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Anderson police remain on the lookout for a man believed to have abducted his lawyer at knifepoint"
An update to this ILB report from July 8th, this story from the Muncie Star-Press:Police on Wednesday night found a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Ind. Law - "Deadline looms for lenders, mortgage brokers must pass test"
Secretary of State Todd Rokita held a press conference yesterday and at least four Indianapolis newspapers have original coverage, rather...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Ind. Law - "Anderson police remain on the lookout for a man believed to have abducted his lawyer at knifepoint"
Read the latest updates here from, complete with photos, the Anderson Herald-Bulletin. A quote:Richard Lee Hudson was still at large...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Indiana Law - "Indy law firm moves beyond its nightmare"
John Ketzenberger, business columnist for the Indianapolis Star, writes again today about the law firm of Fillenwarth Dennerline Groth &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Monday, July 07, 2008
Ind. Law - Golf carts, but not ATVs in Geneva
The Tri-Weekly Berne News has this report today by Christina Stucky:The Geneva Town Council met on Tuesday night, July 1,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Ind. Law - "Fore! Winchester could allow golf carts on streets"
Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- In the wake of higher fuel prices, Hoosiers are searching for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Ind. Law - "Helmet-law discussion gears up as motorcycle deaths rise"
Vic Ryckaert of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:At least 12 people have died in motorcycle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 05, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Hoosiers may apply for gun permits online
Updating yesterday's ILB entry referencing a story from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the Journal Gazette has posted what appears...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Law - Hoosiers may apply for gun permits online
That from this story this morning by Anne Gregory of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Residents of Wells and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Impact of the decision in Heller on Indiana (and Chicago)
Updating this ILB entry from June 27th, David G. Savage of the LA Tmes had an excellent analysis piece June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Law - "Law requiring schools and governments to receive referendum approval for large, publicly financed projects takes effect July 1"
Niki Kelly reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today under the headline "New law bolsters voter say on taxes."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Law - "Tragic cases often spur fetal homicide laws"
Deanna Martin, writing today for the AP, has a long article on fetal homicide. The article starts by referencing Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Ind. Law - "Activist lawyer works to keep city honest"
John Ketzenberger's column today in the Indianapolis Star begins:What's gotten into local attorney Paul Ogden? A Republican and former political...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 29, 2008
Ind. Law - Some of the new laws taking effect July 1
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on some of the new laws taking effect July 1st....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ind. Law - "Legislative patchwork befuddles state panel"
So reads the headline to a story by Patrick Guinane in yesterday's NWI Times: INDIANAPOLIS | The legislative labyrinth surrounding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Judge Hamilton holds SB 258 unconstitutional
In John Doe v. Prosecutor, Marion County, an opinion issued by federal Judge David Hamilton June 24th, Senate Enrolled Act...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Law - Impact of the decision in Heller on Indiana (and Chicago)
According to two stories today, the impact of the SCOTUS's decision yesterday in District of Columbia v. Heller on Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Law - More on golf carts in Lebanon
Tim Evans comprehensive front-page Indianapolis Star story Sunday, June 22nd (see ILB summary), headlined: "Debate rolls on: Hoosier towns mixed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Law - "Key to safe-haven law is spreading the word"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today on Indiana's Safe Haven Law. Some quotes:Since Indiana enacted the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Law - "New laws take effect on July 1"
Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune has this story on new laws today. The subhead is "Great Lakes protection,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Law - "Ind. law bars guns at work"; potential impact of Heller
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in the aftermath of the shootings this week at a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Lawyer says driver is devastated by shooting: Woman had no choice, he said"
Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, Michelle Day of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today under the headline: "Grand...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Law - "Indiana towns, counties debate golf cart road worthiness"
That is the headline of a story by Tim Murray today on WTHD 105.5, serving NE Indiana and S Michigan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Law - Golf carts in Sullivan County
WTHI TV News had this story yesterday, complete with video, titled "Golf carts hit the roads in Sullivan County."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Ind. Law - Recently passed golf cart ordinances made available to ILB
Both the Town of Summitville and the City of Elwood have recently passed ordinances allowing golf carts, with some restrictions....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008
Ind. Law - Golf cart issues featured in story today
Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy front-page feature story today headlined: "Debate rolls on: Hoosier towns mixed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ind. Law - Another golf cart accident, this one a fatality on a state highway
An unattributed report in the Lafayette Journal Courier this afternoon:A Newton County man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ind. Law - "Lawyer says driver is devastated by shooting: Woman had no choice, he said"
From an Evansville Courier& Press story quoted in this March 22, 2006 ILB entry:Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed two bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "West Lafayette will test red light cameras"; Hammond Update
Updating this ILB entry from June 18th, Michael Malik reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier. Here is a quote...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ind. Law - Golf cart falls can be serious
The ILB has had numerous entries about cities and towns trying to decide whether golf carts may be driven on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Ind. Law - "West Lafayette will test red light cameras"
Recall the recent ILB entries headed "Red light cameras legal?" - the most recent is from June 17th - about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Ind. Law - "Debriefing on the ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference"
William D. Henderson, Associate Professor of Law, Indiana Univ. School of Law, Bloomington, and one of the editors of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ind. Law - Even more on "Red light cameras legal?"
Updating earlier ILB entries on red light cameras, the most recent being this one from June 10th, Susan Brown of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Ind. Law - "Misinformation about flood insurance leaves some with nothing"
That is the headline to a lengthy story today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star that begins:TERRE HAUTE — When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 15, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: How much can you rely on what is in the Indiana Code?
In this May 12th ILB entry I posted the draft version of an article I wrote to be published in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 14, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Ind. Law - Greencastle "faced with golf cart issue"
Adam Coates. of the Greencastle Banner Graphic, reported Wednesday:Greencastle residents feeling the pinch from rising gasoline prices are starting to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ind. Law - "DNA databases help police solve cold cases"
Unlike other ILB entires (eg this one from June 2nd) quoting stories that complain of the "CSI effect", this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on "Red light cameras legal?"
Updating this ILB entry from June 8th, Susan Brown of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:HAMMOND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Clark County attorney works for State Department as a contract lawyer
Updating yesterday's story, today Ben Zion Hershberg and Rick Rojas of the Louisville Courier Journal report:After two years of working...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Ind. Law - "Barnes & Thornburg LLP Establishes Practice Group Focused on Nanotechnology Opportunities"
A press release today begins:INDIANAPOLIS, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The anticipated impact of nanotechnology upon society is frequently referred to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 09, 2008
Ind. Law - Clark County attorney works for State Department as a contract lawyer
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today in a story that begins:Jeremy Mull knew he wasn't in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 09, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Red light cameras legal?"
Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, Susan Brown of the NWI Times has a comprehensive story today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 08, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Bloomfield to 'test' golf carts on the streets this weekend"
POSTPONED! Timberly Ferree reports today in the Greene County Daily World:The Bloomfield Town Council retracted the suspension of the golf...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Bloomfield to 'test' golf carts on the streets this weekend"
Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, first, see the photo, then the description:To protest what he thinks is an absurdity...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ind. Law - "Bloomfield to 'test' golf carts on the streets this weekend"
Timberly Ferree of the Greene County Daly World reported June 3rd:Look for golf carts on the streets of Bloomfield this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Law - "Red light cameras legal?"
"Red light cameras legal?" is the headlne to this story today in the NWI Times, written by Susan Brown. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ind. Law - "Baker & Daniels Opens Chicago Office"
Baker & Daniels LLP issued a press release yesterday "announcing plans to establish a significant presence in Chicago with the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Law - "Local crime scene investigators debunk some myths about their work"
A story today in the Evansville Courier & Press reminds us that police work is not like CSI. Gavin Lesnick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Ind. Law - "City considers allowing golf carts on streets"
Our most recent entry on golf carts on city streets was dated May 16th. Today Jenny Peter of the Vincennes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Booksellers incensed over sexual content law"
Updating this ILB entry from May 7th about HEA 1042, NPR's All Things Considered this afternoon had a feature by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ind. Law - Plain old-fashioned billboards and digital billboards
Plain old-fashioned billboards. This ILB entry from January 19. 2008, headed "Billboards will be history" - agreement filed Friday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ind. Law - Valpo Law's "nontraditional" law graduates
A story today by Amy Lavalley of the Gary Post-Tribune begins:VALPARAISO -- Jeffery Earl and JoBeth Cruz joined about 140...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Ind. Law - Even more on golf carts in Greene County
This ILB entry from Nov. 9, 2007 quoted a story in the Green County Daily World that began: "Golf carts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ind. Law - "Law aids breast-feeding moms at work"
Shari Rudavsky reports today in the Indianapolis Star:New moms returning to work may find it easier to keep breast-feeding after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: How much can you rely on what is in the Indiana Code?
Updating this ILB entry from Monday, May 12th, about my article for the May 2008 issue of Res Gestae, titled,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Ind. Law - "Converse council may govern golf carts"
The ILB has had a rather long list of entries on the subject of use of golf carts on streets...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 12, 2008
Ind. Law - How much can you rely on what is in the Indiana Code?
In 2006 I wrote in an article for Res Gestae that the online version of the Indiana Code, which is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 12, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Same-sex benefits decision tabled" at Univ. Southern Indiana
Kate Braser's report today in the Evansville Courier & Press includes these quotes:The University of Southern Indiana board of trustees...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 11, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Law - "Empty Homes Spur Cities' Suits: Banks, lenders sued to recover costs"
Julie Kay of The National Law Journal has an interesting article today that begins:Homeowners aren't the only ones claiming they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 09, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Booksellers incensed over sexual content law"
Not only booksellers, but the Indianapolis Museum of Art, according to this longish story by Tim Evans of the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 08, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Booksellers incensed over sexual content law"
Updating this ILB entry from March 26th about HEA 1042, Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon:The American...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Well-known Merrillville attorney killed in car crash
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times has a long story today headed "Prominent attorney's death shocks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Law - Interesting juxtaposition of legal views this week
Earlier this week the ILB pointed to Justice Scalia's 60 Minutes interview. After reading Jon Murray's story in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ind. Law - Well-known Merrillville attorney killed in car crash
From the Chicago Sun-Times:CROWN POINT. A woman and three men -- including a well-known lawyer -- were killed Tuesday night...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ind. Law - Is ACLU-Indiana on a losing streak?
Ken Kusmer of the AP uses the ACLU-Indiana loss Tuesday before the SCOTUS in the voter ID case to explore...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Sommer Barnard may merge with Cincinnati firm
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Alexander Coolidge of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports today:In its largest acquisition ever, downtown Cincinnati...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Advocacy groups say Indiana's law, regulations are among top 6 in nation"
The Indianapolis Star has a story today by David Crary of the AP, along with Tim Evans of the Star,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Ind. Law - Sommer Barnard may merge with Cincinnati firm
Ted Evanoff of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:Partners at the Indianapolis law firm Sommer Barnard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Vigo’s Ephedrine ordinance could be revamped"
On April 17 the ILB quoted from a Terre Haute Trib-Star story about Vigo County's local ordinance on meth ingredients....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Should sex offenders' wrongs cost them their civil rights?"
Following up on reporter Laura Lane's comprehensive look yesterday at the issues posed by sex offender statutes (see ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 17, 2008
Ind. Law - "Vigo’s Ephedrine ordinance could be revamped"
Howard Greninger reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star in a story that begins:A county ordinance aimed at ingredients used...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Ind. Law - "Should sex offenders' wrongs cost them their civil rights?" [Updated]
The Court of Appeals heard oral arguments March 31st in the case of State of Indiana vs. Anthony Pollard. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Ind. Law - "Little progress with state's wine laws"
Dan and Krista Stockman, of the excellent Saturday wine column, "Uncorked," in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, wrote on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 14, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Ind. Law - Ghost employment charged for work at cemetery
Douglass Walker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:UNION CITY -- Union City's ex-park and cemetery superintendent faces criminal charges over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Ind. Law - "New law will require passengers to get help"
A story today, via the AP, begins:A new law will prevent passengers from walking away from car wrecks without alerting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 04, 2008
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on: Jeffersonville bans sex offenders from parks
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 13, 2007, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 03, 2008
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Ind. Law- More on: 2008 US News Law School Rankings now available
Updating this ILB entry from last Friday, the WSJ Law Blog has an interesting entry this morning about how the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Ind. Law- 2008 US News Law School Rankings now available
Here is a comparative ranking of the four Indiana law schools. IU-Bloomington, #36; IU-Indianapolis, #68; Notre Dame, #22; Valparaiso, Tier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "Booksellers incensed over sexual content law"
Updating this ILB entry from March 28th quoting from an Indianapolis Star story, the Star today has an editorial criticizing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ind. Law - "Booksellers incensed over sexual content law"
Tim Evans reports today in the Indianapolis Star on a law passed by the General Assembly and signed by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Ind. Law - Governor's action on 2008 bills now complete
From a media advisory:The 2008 Bill Watch on the governor’s Web site has been updated. Thirty-three bills were signed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 24, 2008
Ind. Law - New law would target loan predators
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reported Sunday in a lengthy story that begins:After seeing families forced to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 24, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Allen County examines legal fees
This Feb. 12, 2006 ILB entry quoted a story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette headlined "County examines legal fees:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ind. Law - "Turnip that stirred panic was message to attorney"
Abby Slutsky reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A packaged turnip that generated a local law firm’s suspicion Thursday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ind. Law - "Wineries lose again: Proposals to loosen Indiana’s distribution system fail"
That is the headline to this comprehensive story today by Jonathan Hiskes in the Indianapolis Business Journal. The story begins:Oliver...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 15, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Ind. Law - "Protests prompt near-total rewrite of lead-paint act"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Niki Kelly had an interesting back-story yesterday on the Senate Bill 143, which is currently...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 13, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review this Monday of the status of legislation in the General Assembly begins:It's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 10, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review this Sunday of the past week in the General Assembly is headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review this Monday (usually seen on Sundays) of the past week in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 18, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Ind. Law - Zionsville attorney/forensic anthropologist studies LaPorte's 1908 "Lady Bluebeard"
A long story in today's Chicago Tribune by Kristen Kridel is headlined "A century-old mystery: Did serial killer fake her...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Ind. Law - "March 1, physicians in Indiana will see a 19.1 percent decrease in annual surcharges paid into the Patient’s Compensation Fund"
Michael Schroeder reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:Health care costs continue to climb,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 11, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Still more on: Uzelac's name ordered removed from May 8 primary ballot
Updating a long list of ILB entries on the question of whether a convicted felon may run for office in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review this Sunday of the past week in the General Assembly is headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly, which appeared Sunday, is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 04, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly today is headlined "Time...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 27, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Hoosier homeowners hit by perfect storm
Updating this ILB entry from August 25, 2007 about ballooning property tax bils and home prices spiraling downwards (if there...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: "This bill puts a pharmacist's individual beliefs above a patient's needs"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 10th on SB 3, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Law - Should government employees be deleting their emails?
This month's issue of Governing.com has an important article by Ellen Perlman titled "Delete at Your Own Risk: Governments need...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Law - Growing up online: Schools come to grips with technology
Making the connection between this ILB entry earlier today headed "Not law - On PBS tonight: "Growing Up Online" and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Ind. Law - Bill would prevent those convicted of killing their child's other parent from receiving benefits in the event of the child's death
A long story today by Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press begins:MUNCIE -- Thirteen years ago last October, Tommy Ross...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Ind. Law - "Pro bono spirit catches Evansville area lawyers"
Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports:The next time a colleague at the water cooler grumbles about attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly today is headlined "Taxes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 20, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Forced annexation target of legislation
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 10th, on SB 114, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 17, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Ind. Law - Yet more on golf carts in Greene County; Bainbridge to ban ATVs but allow golf carts
Updating this Nov. 15 ILB entry, where the Town of Bainbridge struggled over drafting an acceptable ordinance governing ATVs, today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
The ILB is pleased to see that the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin is continuing in the year 2008...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 13, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ind. Law - Forced annexation target of legislation
Niki Kelly reported Tuesday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Cities and towns could no longer initiate annexations if even one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ind. Law - "This bill puts a pharmacist's individual beliefs above a patient's needs" [Updated]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today on SB 3. Some quotes:Pharmacists could refuse to dispense drugs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Ind. Law - "Electronic signs stir debate"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today for the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- Battles are brewing over electronic signs in rural Porter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Ind. Law - "Bill: Hold accused abusers 8 hours "
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:Accused batterers would have to remain in custody for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Ind. Law - What about "The Year 2007 in Review as seen from the Indiana Law Blog"?
The ILB ended last year with a 13-page "Indiana Law Year 2006 in Review." And here is the link to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Ind. Law - Continuing with: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
Supplementing this ILB entry from Tuesday, Dec. 18th centering on Tippecanoe County, Bob Kasarda has this story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Ind. Law - Continuing with: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
Following up on this ILB entry from Aug. 19th, re three John Doe cases in Tippecanoe County, and this one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Ind. Law - "My Big Break" features Parr Richey attorney
The Indianapolis Star's occasional Sunday feature, "My Big Break," today focuses on Tony Patterson, partner at Parr Richey Obremskey &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 09, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: New Albany lawsuit seeks new council districts
Updating this ILB entry from July 8, 2006, Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Ind. Law - "Glaspie said he asked several people in the Republican Party, who he declined to name, if his convictions for intimidation with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness would make him ineligible"
Another story about a convicted felon and eligibility to public office today, this one in the Lafayette Courier & Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Ind. Law - "Wine-shipping ruling adds holiday cheer"
The practical implications of the wine-shipping ruling for the holiday shopper were the subject of Dan and Krista Stockman's "Uncorked"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Because of two conflicting laws, Lake County Councilman Will Smith Jr. on council until sentencing
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 29th, Patrick Guinane of the Gary Post Tribune writes today:INDIANAPOLIS | A region legislator...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ind. Law - Because of two conflicting laws, Lake County Councilman Will Smith Jr. on council until sentencing
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Convicted felon and Lake County Councilman Will Smith Jr. appears to be on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Ind. Law - "Gary cameras may nab drivers who run red lights"
Jon Seidel reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Running a red light in the city might get riskier if talks between...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Ind. Econ. Dev. - Distilling ethanol? Why not vodka?
"Farmyard Stills Quench a Thirst for Local Spirits" is the headline to a front-page story in today's NY Times reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 25, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has thrown opponent Duke Bennett’s eligibility to be mayor into question"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 16th, Austin Arceo of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today:TERRE HAUTE — Terre Haute...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ind. Law - How well does the provisional ballot work in real life?
The Kokomo Tribune column "Public Eye" by Scott Smith and Ken de la Bastide, has this item, of interest particularly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 18, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on golf carts in Greene County; Bainbridge to ban ATVs but allow golf carts
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12, 2007, which quoted a Greencastle Banner Graphic story that began: "The Bainbridge Town...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ind. Law - More on "Argos Town Board Discusses Golf Cart Ordinance"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 7th, the Argos station, WTCA, AM 1050, reports:11/10/07 The Argos Town Council passed on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ind. Law - Evansville lawyer sets up shop in old downtown jail
This is a neat story. Katie Braser reports today:For two decades, Evansville attorney Mike Woods' former law office window offered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Friday, November 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Yet more on golf carts in Greene County
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12th, Timberly Ferree of the Green County Daily World reported Wednesday:Golf carts on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Floyd County passes ATV ordinance
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 15th, concerning reconsideration of an ordinance allowing all-terrain vehicles operated by farmers to use...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Ind. Law - Rochester Indiana's Ted Waggoner quoted in Nov. ABA Journal
"Charging by the Slice: Value billing shows that breaking up (the case) isn’t hard to do" is the title of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 29, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Ind. Law - Learn about accessing Indiana government information
The 2007 Access Boot Camp, a joint program of the Indiana Coalition for Open Government, Indiana State Bar Association and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Ind. Law - How Hoosiers’ sales tax stacks up
The story this morning in the Indianapolis Star reporting on Gov. Daniels' speech last night announcing a property tax plan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Ind. Law - More on "IU rifle incident is quickly resolved: No one was hurt; law student arrested"
Following up on this ILB entry from Oct. 17th, which quoted from the blog, Above the Law, the WSJ Blog...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Ind. Law - "Blogs fair game for school code of conduct"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 9th, which quoted from a Lafayette Journal & Courier story by Meranda Watling headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Is the City of South Bend's Strip Bar Ordinance Enforceable?
An interesting article today in the South Bend Tribune, written by Jamie Loo, begins:SOUTH BEND -- Is the city's adult...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 21, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Different takes on convicted sex offenders
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, which included quotes from a story by Laura Halleman titled "Homeless man finds shelter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Ind. Law - Different takes on convicted sex offenders
From a story posted on the WRBI Batesville site headed "Family Puts Up Sign About Sex Offender Moving In Nearby":In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger kills a bill that would have required infection and death rates to be made public; what about Indiana?
Sunday the ILB posted this entry that ended by pointing out that Indiana does NOT provide the most essential information...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Ind. Law - "IU rifle incident is quickly resolved: No one was hurt; law student arrested"
The popular national law blog Above the Law was quick to post last evening on the story in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Not golfcarts, but ATVs
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 19th, which included this quote from a LCJ story: "An ordinance that would have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2007
Ind. Law - "State ID wrapped in red tape"
Jeff Burton of the NWI Times reports today:PORTAGE | Diane Pearson just wanted her daughter to have a state ID...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Law - A survey of several state public access laws, including Indiana's
Columnist Rox Laird of the DesMoines Register had a column this week on state public access laws, because an Iowa...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger kills a bill that would have required infection and death rates to be made public; what about Indiana?
The LA Times reports today:SACRAMENTO -- Under pressure from the politically robust hospital industry, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has rebuffed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - NYT article surveys efforts to lease or sell state lotteries
Don't miss this major story in the NYT today (Sunday) by Nelson D. Schwartz and Ron Nixon. The story includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 14, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Ind. Law - More on "Who will be the new CEO of Baker & Daniels?"
Updating this Sept. 11th ILB entry, Erika D. Smith reports on the Indianapolis Star website that the answer is:Thomas C....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 13, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Ind. Law - More on golf carts in Greene County; Bainbridge to ban ATVs but allow golf carts
Now that the Greene County Daily World has run two recent stories (here and here) on the use of golf...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Ind. Law - "Douglas Church elected president of the Indiana State Bar Association"
So reports the Noblesville Daily Times today in this story, which begins:Douglas D. Church, senior partner in the Hamilton County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007
Ind. Law - "Golf carts haven't caused many problems in Worthington"
Another golf cart story. Timberly Ferree reported Tuesday in the Green County Daily World:Golf cart use in the town of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Gary ordinance to prohibit use of cell phones while driving
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 3rd, Jane Huh of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:In January, motorists in the city...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 08, 2007
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Ind. Law - "Argos Town Board Discusses Golf Cart Ordinance"
Yet another golf cart ordinance story, this one reported by the Argos station, WTCA, AM 1050:There was a lengthy discussion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007
Ind. Law - More on wine shipping
"Uncorked," the excellent wine column written by Dan and Krista Stockman for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, is definitely a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007
Friday, October 05, 2007
Ind. Law - More on sex offender prohibitions
"When Dad has a past, can he go to his child's school program?" is the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 05, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Ind. Law - Golf cart use on Bloomfield streets draws town council discussion
In another of the ILB's long list of stories about the legality of golf carts on streets and highways, Timberly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Ind. Law - Gary ordinance to prohibit use of cell phones while driving
Jon Seidel writes today in the Gary Post-Tribune:GARY -- A law prohibiting drivers from using their cell phones while behind...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Ind. Law - Restrictive covenants in Allen County
Mitch Harper of Fort Wayne Observed has an important entry this afternoon building on a column today by Kathleen Quilligan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Ind. Law - Legislative Annexation Study Committee hears testimony
"Annexation tactics prompt complaints: Remonstrance rules unfair, panel told" is the headline to this story by Niki Kelly in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Courts - Still more on: Outcome of Indiana cert petitions to SCOTUS - voter ID review gets nod
Stories today on the Indiana voter ID case: "High court takes case on voter ID in Indiana: Ruling on state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Courts - More on: Outcome of Indiana cert petitions to SCOTUS - voter ID review gets nod
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Reuters has this report this afternoon. Lyle Denniston of SCOTUS Blog has an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Is Gov. Daniels overstepping his executive authority?
A fascinating column in the Louisville Courier Journal today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, pulls together many threads -- instances where...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Ind. Law - Passwords and probate
An editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette talks about problems with accessing financial and other information locked behind...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 22, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Patient privacy and the pharmacy
Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Two Evansville pharmacies are among 36 pharmacies and pharmacists Indiana's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 21, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Not golfcarts, but ATVs
Remember this ILB entry from Sept. 7th that began:"It's official: ATV's allowed on county roads" is the heading to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ind. Law - Fort Wayne Observed writes on proliferating law schools [Updated]
Mitch Harper of Fort Wayne Observed has an interesting post this morning titled "Proliferating law schools,", including quotes from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Ind. Law - "Tragedies, single incidents often lead to laws"
A good column this morning by Mike Smith, AP political writer, about the origins of many Indiana laws. The article...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Ind. Law - No unlicensed golf carts on Wabash County highways, streets or alleys
From a story Thursday in the Wabash Plain Dealer, Robert Bryan reporting:If you choose to operate your motorized golf cart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 15, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Finals of Parts I and II of "Assuring authentic legal information in the digital age" now available
Access them here: "Assuring authentic legal information in the digital age: Part I – the Acts of Indiana and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007
Ind. Courts - Case of the mother who took the court records resolved for now
Updating the ILB entry from Sept. 11th, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today: The volumes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ind. Law - "Zoning rule changed, Henry residents now must petition for protection"
Joy Leiker writes today in the Muncie Star-Press:NEW CASTLE -- Henry County residents worried that a confined feeding operation might...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Jeffersonville bans sex offenders from parks
This ILB entry from July 14th reported: "The Indiana Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging a Jeffersonville ordinance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Ind. Law - "Who will be the new CEO of Baker & Daniels?"
"Stakes high for law firm's CEO choice" is the heading of John Ketzenberger's column today in the business section of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
Ind. Law - Not golfcarts, but ATVs
"It's official: ATV's allowed on county roads" is the heading to this story by Lisa Meyer Trigg in the Greencastle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 07, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Ind. Law - Brooks role at Ivy Tech to include both general counsel and senior vice president of workforce and economic development
Per a statement from Ivy Tech posted this morning by the Indianapolis Star:[US Attorney Susan W.] Brooks will serve as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Ind. Law - Gary Legal Services group providing free legal services in Jasper County
Dave Ake of The Rensselaer Republican reports:Jasper County residents in need of a legal clarification or unable to afford the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Ind. Law - "Schools struggle to secure students in cyber world"
Sue Loughlin of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star writes today on "a whole new territory" - the impact of MySpace and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 02, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Lebanon golf cart controversy destined for trial and possibly, state legislature
All has not gone smoothly with the Lebanon golf cart ordinance. The Indiana state police has been in opposition, as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana Law Journal Supplement announced
IU Law-Bloomington's law review is going to expand, according to this 10-page article by Doulas A. Hass posted on SSRN....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Ind. Law - Attorney General opines that seat belt law covers occupants of truck beds
On July 10, 2007 the ILB posted an entry titled "New seat belt law may not cover occupants of truck...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Ind. Courts - Watch the April 23rd robing ceremony of new COA Judge Cale Bradford
Watch it via Real Video from this link - length approximately one hour. Press release here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 27, 2007
Ind. Law - "Push to create dogfight felony - Opponents seek spectator arrests"
Strengthening the Indiana law against dogfighting, and specifically against attending dogfights, is the subject of a story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 27, 2007
Ind. Law - "In Indiana, it's war on property tax"
The LA Times today picks up on the Indiana property tax brouhaha/scandal/mess. P.J. Huffstutter reports, in a lengthy story datelined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 27, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Ind. Law - Hoosier homeowners hit by perfect storm [Updated]
The property tax mess has many homeowners trying to sell their homes; they can no longer afford their ever-balloning tax...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 25, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Brian Burke stepping down as chair and CEO of Baker & Daniels
Daniel Lee reports in the Indianpolis Star business section this afternoon:Brian Burke, who helped turned his firm into a multinational...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Should sex offenders be required to pay to register?
From a story today reported by Joshua Stowe in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- Sex offenders here would pay...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Brown County lawyer sells horse manure
A reader has sent along this story ($$$) by Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald Times:Rick Hofstetter doesn’t intend to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Ind. Law - Again: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
Updating a long list of entries on this topic, today the Lafayette Journal & Courier's Sophia Voravong reports under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 19, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Under purchasing laws, is insurance a professional service or a product?
An interesting story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Ben Zion Hershberg, begins:Jeffersonville Mayor Rob Waiz has refiled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ind. Law - Indianapolis native Dr. Christine Montross on C-Span Q & A
Some of you may have watched C-SPAN's Q & A Sunday evening. If you missed it, you may watch it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ind. Law - Attorney Earl C. Townsend, Jr., dies at 92
The Indianapolis Star has a long obituary today on the death of long-time Indianapolis attorney :Mr. Townsend worked as a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Tax Facts
Tracy Warner, editorial page editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, is editor a new blog, Indiana Tax Facts, produced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 06, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Ind. Law - A convicted sex offender in White County is challenging new state law
Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a story that begins:MONTICELLO -- A convicted sex offender in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 04, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Lake election board reversed by court on party-change issue
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 3rd, the Gary Post-Tribune editorializes today:Highland residents got the justice they deserved this week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 04, 2007
Ind. Law - Severe impact of 2006 wine-shipping law changes on small, family-owned wineries
Dan and Krista Stockman, "wine lovers – not wine experts – and reporters" at The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, write...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 04, 2007
Friday, August 03, 2007
Ind. Law - Lake election board reversed by court on party-change issue
Sharlonda L. Waterhouse reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:A judge has upheld Highland Town Councilman Mark Herak's right to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2007
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Ind. Law - "Candidate's husband charged with taking opponent's campaign signs"
From a story by Amy Bartner in today's Indianapolis Star:The fight for the position of Bargersville clerk-treasurer turned dirty in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 02, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Ind. Law - Volunteers needed for ‘Ask Me What's Great About America’ Sept. 17
From the ISBA:The Indiana State Bar Association is seeking volunteers to participate in "Ask Me What's Great About America," a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Daniels suggests rewriting the entire 1851 Indiana Constitution
Following up on its story yesterday (see ILB entry here), the Evansville Courier & Press today has an editorial expressing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Daniels suggests rewriting the entire 1851 Indiana Constitution
Earlier today I promised to post some parts of the "Report of the Constitutional Revision Commission 1969." Here it is,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Daniels suggests rewiting the entire 1851 Indiana Constitution
Bryan Corbin writes today in the Evansville Courier & Press:[T]he 1851 Indiana Constitution has been the basic operating manual for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Ind. Law - "Estate plans benefit all, local elder law experts say"
Dionne Waugh has two stories today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette about estate planning. The first begins: Local attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 29, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Ind. Law - When do you need a lawyer?
The Indianapolis Star has a feature today by Julie Cope Saetre headlined "When to lawyer up." In the article "Local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
Updating this ILB entry from July 23rd, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal and Courier reports today on a hearing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Ind. Courts - Sentencings vary for child sexual crimes between federal and state courts; more
Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune has a lengthy and interesting article today contrasting federal penalties for online sexual predators...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 22, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Ind. Law - "Felony may rule out Dotson's run for board"
"Felony may rule out Dotson's run for board: Eligibility for office questioned because of 43-year-old guilty plea" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 21, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Ind. Law - "Golf cart ordinance is a good idea for towns"
An editorial today in the Marion Chronicle Tribune:We understand the convenience, particularly if you live in one of the smaller...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Ind. Law - "Caesars' mistake could cost players "
Grace Schneider reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal about: "A faulty slot machine called Easy Money [that] cost Caesars...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Ind. Law - Where are all these golf carts coming from?
As I wrote Monday, in the entry headed "Jonesboro to consider golf carts ordinance," the ILB has had many entries...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Ind. Law - Another case of intent of legislator foiled by the law itself
This July 10th ILB entry noted how, to quote the Evansville Courier & Press: "Two state lawmakers who helped pass...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Ind. Law - Even More on hospital competition in NW Indiana
From an editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune:The specter of two new, gleaming Porter County hospitals will undoubtedly send Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Ind. Law - Jonesboro to consider golf carts ordinance
AJ Colley writes in the Marion Chronicle Tribune: Golf carts on streets and at parks have become a familiar site...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2007
Ind. Law - NIPSCO claims of 25 foot pipeline easement upsets residents
Karen Snelling of the Gary Post-Tribune reported this morning, dateline Hobart: Lawrence Campana and his neighbors along Tanager Street are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2007
Law - "New laws take 'Romeo' into account"
John Gramlich of Stateline.org reports today:Lawmakers across the country are doling out tougher punishments for sex offenders – from satellite...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Jeffersonville bans sex offenders from parks
This Jan. 9, 2007 ILB entry quotes a Louisville Courier Journal report that "Jeffersonville City Council voted unanimously last night...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 14, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Ind. Law - Governor replaces commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance; she starts Monday
A press release from the Governor's Office:INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels today appointed Cheryl Musgrave, president of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "State ethics panel OKs pollution panelist"
The Indiana Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) includes 4 "ex officio" voting members (representing the heath commissioner, the DNR director,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Ind. Law - "Intolerable executions"
From an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that begins: There could be no more fitting tribute to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
The Lafayette Journal & Courier has had a number of stories about changes to the Indiana sex offender law that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Law - Upshot on: What is the law when a passenger jumps or falls from a vehicle and dies?
On April 25, 2007, the ILB had a comprehensive entry on this question. Today Travis Neff of the Princeton Daily...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: New seat belt law may not cover occupants of truck bed [Updated]
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press writes again today on the new seat belt law. His story Sunday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More about: Is Indiana’s voluntary environmental cleanup program a failure? [Updated]
Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, who wrote the long story for the Sunday J-G on the failings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Baker & Daniels names Diversity & Pro Bono Coordinator
Baker & Daniels has named attorney Brita A. Horvath as its Diversity & Pro Bono Coordinator. Many of you know...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Still More on hospital competition in NW Indiana
Yesterday the Gary Post Tribune run a story by Mark Taylor headlined "New hospitals drive up medical costs." See the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana and criminalizing mental illness
Julie Creek writes the "Sunday centerpiece" today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. A sample from the lengthy article:“In Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Law - Still More on hospital competition in NW Indiana
"Competing hospitals will be good for Porter County" was the headline to an editorial July 4th in the NWI Times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Law - "New law 'decriminalizes' some teen sex: 'Romeo and Juliet defense' may apply to couples"
Joe Gerrety of the Lafayette Journal & Courier writes today:For years in Indiana, the age at which a person could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Law - Can we arrest the train conductor?
I heard that a lot when growing up in Chesterton. Chesterton has a park known as Railroad Park that is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Law - New seat belt law may not cover occupants of truck bed
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press has a good story today about Indiana's expanded seat belt requirements (see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Ind. Law - "Bankruptcies up, again" headlines Star
"More than a year after a change in the law sharply reduced personal bankruptcies, the number of Hoosiers filing for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Ind. Law - "Felons and public office"?
An editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press looks at the Indiana prohibition against felons on the ballot. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2007
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Ind. Law - More on hospital competition
"Competing hospitals will be good for Porter County" is the headline to an editorial today in the NWI Times. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Ind. Law - New law changes Loan Broker Act, adds Franchise Act and the Collection Agency Act
A brief story today in the Indianapolis Star reports on HEA 1717, which concerns the regulation of loan brokers, franchises,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Ind. Law - "Woman didn't know rental house was murder scene" [Updated]
Dione Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today about the new tenants of a house that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2007
Ind. Law - "IU research finds pediatricians rarely lose malpractice cases that make it to trial"
Shari Rudavsky reports today in the Indianapolis Star business section that begins:Being served with a medical malpractice suit may rank...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2007
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Ind. Law - "Law criminalizes notario publico deception"
Pablo Ros of the South Bend Tribune reports today on a new state law: "Starting today, a new state law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2007
Ind. Law - "State encouraging hospital competition"
Seth Slabaugh of the Muncie Star-Press reports in a long and informative story today headlined "State encouraging hospital competition: If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2007
Ind. Law - More on new laws taking effect July 1
"Buckle up, Hoosiers: New laws take effect" is the headline to this story by Niki Kelly in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Many new laws take effect July 1
Here are some of the stories reporting on new laws taking effect July 1: From WISHTV 8: "New Laws Taking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 30, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Law - Register today for Sept. 14 conference featuring Justice Alito
Register today for the Sept. 14 conference featuring Justice Alito at the IU Indianapolis law school. Only 125 seats....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Ind. Law - Many new laws go into effect Sunday, July 1; What of the minimum wage law changes?
The AP's Mike Smith writes today about new laws, including the cigarette tax increase and more stringent seat belt rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Environment - What happens when the landowner denies access?
The are a number of Indiana statutes which allows proper officials to enter upon private property for inspection. For instance,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Ind. Law - "Attorney sues old firm over use of name"
Gavin Lesnick of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:An Evansville attorney is taking legal action to have his name...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Ind. Law - More confusion about the sex offender law requirements
The ILB has had a number of entries from various Indiana locales about whether the Indiana sex offender law that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Schererville planners review sexually oriented ordinance
Vanessa Renderman of the NWI Times reports today that begins:An ordinance under review in Schererville would give the town more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Two stories today on $12 police accident reports
Joshua Stone of the South Bend Tribune reports in a story headlined "Praise, criticism for Indiana records outsourcing: Arrangement means...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Ind. Courts - Admissibility of electronic evidence -- is it "authentic"?
Discovery of electronic evidence has been in the news in recent months. But little has been written about the admissibility...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007
Ind. Law - Updates to coroner laws going into effect July 1
The Evansville Courier & Press has a report today by Gavin Lesnick that begins:A series of new laws that goes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007
Ind. Law - In 1965 the statutes prohibiting interracial marriage were repealed in Indiana
A side-bar to this story today in the Indianapolis Star gives a quick "look at how the law has evolved"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Ind. Law - "Bopp at the center of U.S., Indiana campaign finance cases"
The Crawfordsville JournalReview today publishes a story by Brian Howey on Terr Haute attorney James Bopp Jr. A quote from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007
Ind. Law - "College loan practice frustrating Hoosiers: Indiana schools' use of preferred lenders like Sallie Mae is part of ongoing probe"
What looks to be the complete version of Gannet's Maureen Groppe's report on the college loan scandal and its impact...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Ind. Law - Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt; the bankruptcy law change tie-in
Updating a lengthy ILB entry from yesterday on the student loan scandal, the NY Times today has a long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 10, 2007
Ind. Courts - Changes go into effect July 1 for sexually violent predator law; sentencing law study
Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long story today on issues posed by the statute. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 10, 2007
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Ind. Law - "Student-loan practices at IU draw scrutiny"; bankruptcy law tie-in
The Louisville Courier Journal today is running a story by Maureen Groppe recounting New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's testimony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
Law - More on: Legal issues raised by the TB quarantine story
Updating this ILB entry from June 1st, see this article today from the Fulton County Daily Report, headed "The Legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 08, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ind. Law - More Indiana golf cart ordinances
Continuing its exhaustive coverage of the regulation of the use of golf carts on streets and roads in Indiana --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ind. Law - A twist on: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move? [Update]
Following up on ILB coverage of Lafayette Journal & Courier reports on the effects of the sex offender law, Dionne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
Following up on its stories last month on the sex offender law, the Lafayette Journal & Courier has an editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Law - "Attorney picks up where AG leaves off"
Columnist John Ketzenberger of the Indianapolis Star writes today:Attorney Irwin Levin has another class-action lawsuit brought under the state's deceptive-consumer-sales...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Ind. Law - "Law would allow judges to seal coroners’ reports"
"Public records lawyers say Jill Behrman's death report illegally sealed " was the heading of this ILB entry from March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 03, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ind. Law - Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?
That is the question addressed in two stories by Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Judicial Center surveys court-relevant 2007 statutes
This final legislative update, prepared by the Indiana Judicial Center, contains summaries of select bills of interest or portions of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Uzelac's name ordered removed from May 8 primary ballot
Deboraah Laverty of the NWI Times reports:MERRILLVILLE | Town Councilman David Uzelac said Tuesday he is appealing a mid-April decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Ind. Dept. of Revenue issues new Power of Attorney form
The Ind. Dept. of Revenue has issued this communication to the ISBA:Good afternoon. The Indiana Department of Revenue has issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ind. Law - "More discretion allowed in charging sex crimes"
The NWI Times' BoB Kasarda has an interesting story today about HEA 1386. He reports:VALPARAISO | Porter County Deputy Prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ind. Law - Results available early in ISBA salary survey of Indiana attorneys [Updated]
The findings of a recently conducted lawyer salary survey are going to be officially released at the Solo & Small...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Ind. Law - What if your solo practitioner attorney leaves with no forwarding address? [Updated]
That is the situation TV 14 NEWS' Stefanie Silvey investigated:When Bruce Smith Junior recently received word he had a tumor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Gay law in Indiana
The May 2007 issue of Res Gestae, the journal of the Indiana State Bar Association, includes an article, "Family law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Ind. Law - "Political mentor taught valuable life's lessons"
In the Indianapolis Star "My Big Break" column today, the very accomplished Susan Williams, now serving as president of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 13, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana Dram Shop act penalties for serving intoxicated patrons
The ILB had intended to post today about the Indiana Dram Shop provisions of IC 7.1.5-10 after reading stories earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 13, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Ind. Law - Crown Point attorney earns specialist designation [Updated]
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times writes today:Crown Point attorney and city Judge Kent Jeffirs has earned his specialization in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 12, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Fighting foreclosures and mortgage fraud
Rep. Michael Murphy of Indianapolis has a featured letter to the editor today in the Indianapolis Star, headed "Mortgage lenders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ind. Law - Tobias withdraws as IU Law speaker, replaced by Chief Justice Shepard
From a report just posted on the Indianapolis Star website:Former U.S. State Department deputy Randall Tobias withdrew this morning as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Law - "Indiana changed its law last year giving relatives of murder victims the right to watch executions"
Tom Coyne of the AP has a story today reporting that:Barring court intervention, [Gene] Placencia and four of his 12...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ind. Law - Debriefing on why confined feeding changes failed
In this ILB entry from April 29th, we quoted from a story by Angela Mapes of the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Ind. Law - Even more on: "University of Saint Francis has begun exploring the possibility of opening a law school"
Last February the ILB noted:Mitch Harper's post on his blog, Fort Wayne Observed, headed "The Domino's Theory: Could the Ave...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Monday, April 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Yet more on: Remonstrances decision leads to legislation
Angela Mapes of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today that the remonstrance bill did pass. Find it in SEA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Budget passes, General Assembly adjourns
The papers are reporting that the budget (HB 1001, CCR v. 2) did pass last evening, before the General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Ind. Law - "Budget threatened by new legislative pay provision" [Updated]
Apparently not satisfied with their new pay raise, legislators are adding pay "bonuses" for themselves in the budget bill, according...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 29, 2007
Ind. Law - Status of fireworks, serial meeting, and CAFO bills
Fireworks. Angela Mapes of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today in a story that begins:Local governments can regulate the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 29, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Ind. Law More on "Gary Curfew law on solid ground, council says"; ICLU approval
Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune had a story today on northwest Indiana towns "taking a second look at curfews."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 28, 2007
Ind. Law - "Daniels vetoes film industry bill" - Concerns about maintaining a permanent historical record
"Daniels vetoes film industry bill" is the headline to a brief story by Bill Ruthhart on the Indianapolis Star website:Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 28, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ind. Law - An improvement to the current fireworks law?
Last year's lenient fireworks law, which set off complaints all over the state, but particularly in urban areas, and caused...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana ACLU sues over no fees being attached to "God" plate [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star this morning has a link to the 5-page complaint in this suit. Access it here. From the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana ACLU sues over no fees being attached to "God" plate
Ken Kusmer of the AP writes:A legal complaint filed Monday challenges the constitutionality of the year-old law that created the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2007
Ind. Law "Gary Curfew law on solid ground, council says"; ICLU approval
Jon Seidel of the Gary Post-Tribune reported last Friday:GARY -- With no challenges to state law on the horizon, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Ind. Law - Uzelac's name ordered removed from May 8 primary ballot
"Uzelac name off the ballot" is the headline to a story today by Deborah Laverty in the NWI Times. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 19, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Ind. Law - "Indiana lawmakers send wagebill to governor, but there's catch"
Bryan Corbin's story today in the Evansville Courier & Press is headed "Indiana lawmakers send wagebill to governor, but there's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Ind. Law - Porter Judge Alexa to hear Soliday residency dispute today
The Gary Post-Tribune reminds us that:VALPARAISO -- Porter Superior Court Judge William Alexa will hear arguments today regarding whether Rep....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Ind. Law - Free speech issues appear in many manifestations
Earlier today the ILB posted another entry on a recent Court of Appeals free speech decision involving MySpace.com postings by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 16, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Ind. Law - "Indiana Week in Review" and the legislative pay raise bill
This week the pundits of Indiana Week in Review opined on the legislative pay raise bill, SB 401. The ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 15, 2007
Ind. Law - Where does the Indiana Constitution say that?
On Feb. 23rd, 2005, the ILB posted an entry that quoted from several newspaper stories that made statements such as:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 15, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Election outcome in Grant County Council race turns on a provisional ballot
A provisional ballot, cast by an indigent voter who did not have the requisite voter ID, turned out to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Ind. Law - "Attorney general OK's Brizzi's restaurant deal"
Jon Murray reports this afternoon:A legal opinion released today by the Indiana attorney general says the Marion County prosecutor's investment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2007
Ind. Law - Porter Judge Alexa to hear Soliday residency dispute
From an AP story in the Chesterton Tribune:VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — A judge must determine whether a lawmaker lives in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Ind. Law - "100 years later, Indiana expresses regret for sterilizations"
I attended the presentation yesterday in the Supreme Court Courtroom - "'Three Generations of Imbeciles are Enough': Reflections on 100...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Is this an unconstitutional delegation of Indiana legislative authority?
I've always understood that the General Assembly cannot delegate its lawmaking authority to the federal government. For instance, look at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ind. Law - General Assembly passes pay raise for themselves, other state officials
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:State legislators will receive higher salaries but less generous benefits under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Shepard and Justice Boehm support legislative pay bill
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today publishes an opinion piece by "Randall T. Shepard and Theodore R. Boehm [, who]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Monitoring malpractice
Updating its stories from Sunday on the Indiana medical malpractice law (see ILB entry here), the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Ind. Law - Even more on: 100 Year Anniversary of Indiana Eugenics Legislation: Hoosier State Led World In Enactment of Involuntary Sterilization Laws
Don't forget - tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3:00 to 4:15 in the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom, Rm 317A. A free CLE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on convicted felons on ballot in Lake County
"Judge could rule next week on Uzelac's re-election bid" is the headline to this story by Bill Dolan in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Yet more on: Liquor wholesalers launch attack on IU Law professor
Updating the ILB entries on the liquor industry attacks on IU-Bloomington law prof Alex Tanford (see more recent entry here),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2007
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Liquor wholesalers launch attack on IU Law professor
Updating these ILB entries from April 4th and April 7th, Mike Leonard of the Bloomington Herald Times writes in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2007
Ind. Law - Monitoring malpractice
Michael Schroeder of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today on Indiana's medical malpractice law. The subhead to the article...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2007
Ind. Law - the Upcoming Week in the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's look at the week just past and the week ahead during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2007
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Liquor wholesalers launch attack on IU Law professor
Updating this ILB entry from April 4th, the Bloomington Herald-Times has this comment today in its opinion column, "And another...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 07, 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Ind. Law - Liquor wholesalers launch attack on IU Law professor
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today headlined "IU reviews professor's outside legal work: Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Ind. Law - SJR 7 commitee vote is taking place right now [Updated]
You can watch it online here. Exclusive. It failed, at 5:50, 5 to 5. The vote was on the resolution...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Screening patients for alcohol-drugs may mean insurer won't pay their claims
The Evansville Courier & Press follows up its earlier story on denials of insurance coverage (see ILB entry here) with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Ind. Law - Ice Miller partner Michael Blickman featured
Continuing its now weekly "My Big Break" series, the Indianapolis Star today features Michael Blickman, partner and chair of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 01, 2007
Ind. Law - Update on Regions Bank Building in downtown Indy damaged by storm
The ILB had a number of stories this time last year on the storm damage to Indiana Square (aka the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 01, 2007
Ind. Law - the Upcoming Week in the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's look at the week just past and the week ahead during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 01, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Ind. Law - Screening patients for alcohol-drugs may mean insurer won't pay their claims
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press had an interesting story this week about HB 1378. The story begins:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Ind. Law - South Bend Tribune editorial against SJR 7
I was tickled this morning to see that the South Bend Tribune, the same paper that earlier this week published...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007
Ind. Law - US News law school rankings now available [Updated]
And unfortunately, the leaked rankings I posted yesterday were correct, insofar as the two IUs are concerned. IU-Bloomington, #36; IU-Indianapolis,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Ind. Law - US News law school rankings out soon
The US NEWS 2008 Law School Rankings are to be released here on Friday. The ILB doesn't completely trust so-called...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ind. Law - More on convicted felons on ballot in Lake County
This ILB entry from Jan. 26, 2007 includes this quote from a NWI Times story: "Town Councilman David Uzelac said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Ind. Law - Florida story on southern Indiana lawyer's battle with Indiana clocks
An article from the Palm Beach Post this morning by Emily J. Minor features Steven Gustafson, 48, "a lawyer in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Ind. Courts - "Porter County drug court now helping 11 offenders"
Joyce Russell of the NWI Times reports today on the progress of participants in the new Porter County drug court....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Ind. Law - More on SJR 7
Mike Smith of the AP has a column today titled "Debate widens on same-sex ban: Major health insurance companies, others...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 26, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Ind. Law - the Upcoming Week in the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's look at the week just past and the week ahead during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Ind. Law - "Law puts meth lab clean-up burden on landlords" [Updated]
Arthur E. Foulkes of the Terre Haute Tribune Star writes today:New rules for cleaning up after methamphetamine labs in Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 23, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Ind. Law - Watch the House Committee Hearing on SJR 7
The General Assembly has now made available online the archive version of its 3.5 hour House Rules Committee hearing yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2007
Ind. Law - "3 top firms to legislators: Kill gay-marriage ban"
There are a number of stories today on yesterday's House Committeee hearing on SJR 7. Niki Kelly of the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Ind. Law - Some initial thoughts on House hearing on SJR 7
I was able to watch the entire House Committee hearing on SJR 7 this morning. I thought it was a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Ind. Law - "Spotlight on same-sex marriage ban"
The House Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee will hold a hearing on Indiana Senate Joint Resolution 7 at 9 a.m....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: "House to consider gay marriage amendment"
Today's story by Bill Ruthhart in the Indianapolis Star, headlined "A battle for benefits: Gay couples worry amendment to ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 19, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Ind. Law - Barnes & Thornburg partner Bill Moreau featured
Continuing its now weekly "My Big Break" series, the Indianapolis Star today features Barnes & Thornburg partner William Moreau. Moreau...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 18, 2007
Ind. Law - the Upcoming Week in the Indiana General Assembly
This week the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's does not review of the past week in the General Assembly....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 18, 2007
Friday, March 16, 2007
Ind. Law - "House to consider gay marriage amendment" [Updated]
Mike Smith of the AP reports that SJR 7 will receive a hearing in the House:A proposed constitutional amendment to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Ind. Law - "Indiana's public access laws need teeth to discourage disregard for public"
The NWI Times has an opinion piece today recounting how at a recent Hammond City Council meeting the 9-member all-Democratic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: 100 Year Anniversary of Indiana Eugenics Legislation: Hoosier State Led World In Enactment of Involuntary Sterilization Laws
Updating these ILB entries from earlier this month, the Courts site now has a special page for its Wednesday, April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Potentially interesting election dispute
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today that begins:Jeffersonville's Board of Ethics made plans last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Soliday election dispute hearing delayed
Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:VALPARAISO | State Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, nearly will complete the first of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Ind. Law - "Professionals on the Move"
The NWI Times column, "Professionals on the Move," had this item Sunday:Vernon Petri, a former resident of East Chicago, was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2007
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly. This week's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Barnes & Thornburg partner Marcus Chandler featured
Continuing its occasional (but recently weekly) "My Big Break" series, the Indianapolis Star today features Marcus Chandler, Barnes & Thornburg's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2007
Ind.Law - Another sports law story for the weekend
Last Sunday the ILB posted this entry, titled "Former NCAA investigators are valuable law firm additions," quoting from a NY...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2007
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Ind. Law - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes against SJR 7
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a well-reasoned editorial today strongly opposing the passage of SJR 7. Some quotes:As a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Ind. Law - Fighting foreclosures and mortgage fraud [Updated]
Today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial titled "Fighting foreclosures." Some quotes:Two bills advancing in the Indiana General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Ind. Law. - "State to release report on medical errors"
The Indianapolis Star has a brief item this morning:Gov. Mitch Daniels and State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe today will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
Ind. Law - Review of status of Indiana wineries [Updated]
The Terre Haute Tribune-Star had a long article this weekend on the status of Indiana wineries. The story by Arthur...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2007
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Ind. Law - In Memoriam: State Senator Anita Bowser
An Indiana attorney and legislator, State Senator Anita Bowser (D - Michigan City), died today. Mitch Harper of Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Law - Three-part NY Times series on sex offenders [Updated]
"Doubts Rise as States Detain Sex Offenders After Prison" is the headline to the NY Times front-page story today, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Ind. Law - Fillenwarth Dennerline Groth & Towe partner William Groth featured
Continuing its occasional "My Big Break" series, the Indianapolis Star today features Bill Groth, partner at Fillenwarth Dennerline Groth &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly. Some quotes:Despite...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Ind. Law - "Birth-control debate sinks abortion bill"
Billl Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star has an interesting story today - some quotes:A debate over the definition of contraceptives...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 03, 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: 100 Year Anniversary of Indiana Eugenics Legislation: Hoosier State Led World In Enactment of Involuntary Sterilization Laws
Yesterday the ILB posted an entry on the "Indiana Eugenics: History and Legacy" symposium to be held at the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007
Ind. Law - Yet more on: Communities seek to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers
The ILB has had a slew of entries on the topic of regulating outdoor wood-fired boilers/furnaces. First there was outrage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007
Ind. Law - More on "State expected to defend Soliday in residency dispute" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 27th, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times writes today:The Indianapolis law firm of House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007
Law - Yet more on the cervical cancer vaccine issue
Nationally syndicated columnist Ellen Goodman has, to my mind, an excellent column today on the Gardasil controversy, touching on all...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Ind. Law - 100 Year Anniversary of Indiana Eugenics Legislation: Hoosier State Led World In Enactment of Involuntary Sterilization Laws
From a press release issued yestersday:Symposium and Exhibit Recognize 100 Year Anniversary of Indiana Eugenics Legislation: Hoosier State Led World...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Ind. Law - Different takes on new Wellpoint CEO
The Indianapolis Star heads the story today: "A historic handoff at Indy's WellPoint: Firm to be biggest with woman as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Ind. Law - "State expected to defend Soliday in residency dispute"
Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times writes today:VALPARAISO | The Indiana attorney general's office may be coming forward to defend...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly. A quote...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 25, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Another year, another effort to ban video games
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 20th, the AP reports:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Senators decided to hold off on a proposal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 25, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana Lawmakers tonight features SJR 7 and SB 65
From Indiana Daily Insight:You can catch Indiana Lawmakers [this weekend] on WFYI TV 20 in Indianapolis and assorted public television...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on the ABA's proposed death penalty moratorium
From an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It concludes:A handful of states – including Illinois, New York...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Election official bows out of lawmaker's residency dispute"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 15th, the Chesterton Tribune has this story by Vicki Urbanik, reporting: A lawsuit filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007
Ind. Law - Local attorney James Voyles defends high profile clients
"Local attorney a favorite of athletes: Among James Voyles' current clients are Jamaal Tinsley, Dominic Rhodes" reads the headline to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate bill clears Indiana senate
The Paper of Montgomery County reports, in a story by Barry Lewis:Freshman Sen. Phil Boots' (R-Crawfordsville) bill concerning judges' mandates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007
Ind. Law- Still more on: Senate is urged to change annexation law
Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story headlined "Senate panel rejects freeze on annexations." Some quotes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007
Ind. Law - More on the ABA's proposed death penalty moratorium
Some quotes from an editorial today in the Evansville Courier&Press:Back in 2001, seven newspapers, this one included, conducted an investigation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: "Reformers urge state to freeze executions"; blogs as media
In this ILB entry yesterday, I quoted from the Indianapolis Star coverage of the American Bar Association's Death Penalty Moratorium...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Ind. Law - Yet more on: "University of Saint Francis has begun exploring the possibility of opening a law school"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 5th on Mitch Harper's post on his blog, Fort Wayne Observed, headed "The Domino's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Proposal to alter punitive damages law [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, see this offering today by the Wall Street Journal Blog, titled "Punitive Damages: The Russian Roulette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Ind. Law - Another year, another effort to ban video games
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star writes today in a story headlined "Bill aims to enforce age limits on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Ind. Law - Proposal to alter punitive damages law
Here is the digest to HB 1481, which is now eligible for 2nd reading: Citations Affected: IC 34-51-3. Synopsis: Punitive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 19, 2007
Ind. Law- More on: Senate is urged to change annexation law
"Freeze sought on annexations: State senator files 2 measures to support homeowners unwilling to be taken over" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 19, 2007
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly. Some quotes:How...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 19, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Ind. Law - Baker & Daniels CEO Brian Burke featured
In a story today in the business section of the Indianapolis Star headed "My big break: Lawyer patterns career after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 18, 2007
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Ind. Law - "Bill targeting paid adoptions moves on"
Kevin Corcoran of the Indianapolis Star reports today on SB 199, a bill " which would make it illegal to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 15, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: "Election official bows out of lawmaker's residency dispute"
This Feb. 3, 2007 ILB entry began by quoting from an AP story: "VALPARAISO, Ind. - The debate over whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 15, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Ind. Law - "Same-sex marriage ban proposal raises concerns" [Correction added]
Dan Shaw of the Lafayette Journal and Courier writes today:Barry Schreier, a spokesman for Citizens for Civil Rights, said he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Ind. Law - New tollroads, constitutional ban on same sex marriage, cervical cancer measure - all pass Senate
Three measures the ILB has been following passed the Indiana Senate yesterday. Here is some of the coverage. For earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Ind. Law - Some articles in latest issue of Res Gestae
The latest issue of Res Gestae, the journal of the ISBA, from Jan/Feb 2007, contains my "Year in Review via...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 12, 2007
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Circuit and Court of Appeals judges give opinions on sheriff's statutory obligations
The South Bend Tribune has a story today on what a county is statutorily obligated to do, in light of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly. Some quotes:-...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 11, 2007
Law - Yet more on: Indiana lags behind Texas in protecting its girls
The Evansville Courier & Press has a strong editorial today supporting the original version of SB 327. Some quotes:What utter,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 11, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Yet another paper editorializes against SJR 7
Joining the Indianapolis Star (see the end of this ILB entry from Feb. 1) and the Evansville Courier & Press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on "Dispute raises concern about new state law"
Updating the ILB entries from Feb. 4th and 7th about an unidentified (by the NWI Times) "new state law that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 09, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Ind. Law- Senate is urged to change annexation law
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal on a Senate committee hearing yesterday. Here are some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 08, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Ind. Law - More historical resources, digitized
The Indiana Sanborn Map collection: It used to be you had to check a number of local libraries to get...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Ind. Law - More on "Dispute raises concern about new state law"
Updating this entry from Sunday, the NWI Times again has a story about the impact of "a law" passed last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Environment - "Ag panel weighs site restrictions on mega-farms"
Tuesday's House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee meeting is the subject of a story today by the AP's Rick Callahan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: "University of Saint Francis has begun exploring the possibility of opening a law school"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 7, 2007 is a fascinating item just posted by Mitch Harper of the blog,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Ind. Law - Another paper editorializes against SJR 7
Joining the Indianapolis Star (see the end of this ILB entry from Feb. 1) in speaking out against SJR 7,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Battle lines drawn over farm feed lots"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a great story today on the battle over CAFOs and CFOs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is Senator Sue Errington's latest "Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly" column. It begins:Legislators have had a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Ind. Law - "Dispute raises concern about new state law"
Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today in an interesting, but quite limited, story:VALPARAISO | The issue put before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 04, 2007
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Ind. Law - "Election official bows out of lawmaker's residency dispute"
The AP is reporting:VALPARAISO, Ind. - The debate over whether a newly elected lawmaker actually lives in his northern Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 03, 2007
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Ind. Law - Same sex marriage amendment advances [Updated]
This ILB entry from two years ago (March 24, 2005), titled "Ind. Law - Impact of same sex marriage ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 01, 2007
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Ind. Law - Senate Bill 24 would ban executions of mentally ill
In an ILB entry from Jan. 18 on the staying of the Timberlake execution, a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Ind. Law - Sex offenders must move
Ken Kosky of the NWI Times has a story today that begins:The local sex offenders who had been legally living...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Ind. Law - Explaining Indiana's sentencing structure
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazettee has a valuable article today explaining Indiana sentencing structure, by way of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 28, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Ind. Law - Law addressing elibilitiy of convicted felon to run for office to be challenged
Deborah Laverty of the NWI Times writes today:MERRILLVILLE | Town Councilman David Uzelac said he intends to fight for his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 26, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Ind. Law - Firm in storm-damaged downtown Indy office tower featured
The Indianapolis Star today has a feature in its Business Section by Jim Lindgren about business disaster plans. Featured is,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Ind. Law - New flood maps will impact insurance rates
Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today, in a story headlined "Allen, Adams residents get chance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 21, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Ind. Law - "Gary Roberts named Dean of Indiana University-Indianapolis School of Law
"Sports-law expert to lead IU-Indianapolis law school" is the headline to a story by Staci Hupp in today's Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 20, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Environment - SB 154 "What is ‘recycling’?" Plus the ILB's environmental rulemaking concerns
"What is ‘recycling’?" is the question asked by this Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today. Some quotes:[P]roposed legislation to review...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Remonstrances: Who should decide bond issues’ fate?
Karen Francisco of the Fort Wayne Jounral Gazette has a long and comprehensive opinion piece today on the remonstrances issue,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 14, 2007
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Ind. Law - The Indiana Coalition for Open Government launches a new web site
About ICOG: "The Indiana Coalition for Open Government, a non-profit citizens advocacy group, promotes legislative reform and protects the Constitutional...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 13, 2007
Ind. Law - "Don’t mean to whine, but fix law"
"Don’t mean to whine, but fix law." That is the headline to an "Uncorked" column by Dan and Krista Stockman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 13, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Ind. Law - More golf cart stories
The ILB has had a long list of entries on the subject of use of golf carts on streets and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 12, 2007
nd. Law - More on: Remonstrances decision leads to legislation
Following up on Wednesday's ILB entry titled "Ind. Law - Remonstrances decision leads to legislation," here is a story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 12, 2007
Ind. Law - Mail your unsolicited faxes to the Attorney General!
Last year I kept my fax turned off because of unsolicited faxes, switching it on only long enough to receive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 12, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Ind. Law - Remonstrances decision leads to legislation
The General Assembly is now weighing in on the Court of Appeals ruling in Bruce Jones v. Martha Womacks that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Ind. Law - Jeffersonville bans sex offenders from parks
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The Jeffersonville City Council voted unanimously last night to adopt an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Ind. Law - 'Where does the Indiana Constitution say that?'
I thought we'd put this old saw to bed! But the Indianapolis Star's Mary Beth Schneider writes today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 07, 2007
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Ind. Law - "Sporting an Indianapolis Colts bib with her hot-pink sleeper, newborn Anne Therese Felts left Riley Children's Hospital on Friday"
Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, headed "Two Indianapolis attorneys' new baby is a tiny miracle," the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007
Friday, January 05, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: "University of Saint Francis has begun exploring the possibility of opening a law school"
Supplementing yesterday's story from the News-Sentinel, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Krista J. Stockman headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 05, 2007
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Ind. Law - "University of Saint Francis has begun exploring the possibility of opening a law school"
Nichole Lee of the Fort Wayne New-Sentinel reports today:It’s still early in the process, but the University of Saint Francis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007
Ind. Law - Two Indianapolis attorneys' new baby is a tiny miracle
"Rare surgery renders a tiny miracle: Riley surgeons remove life-threatening tumor from infant's heart a day after her birth" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Ind. Law - The Indiana Law Year in Review
Here it is, the Indiana law year in reivew - highlights from the December 2005 and the Jan.-Dec. 2006 entries...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 31, 2006
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Several new Indiana laws take effect January 1st [Updated]
Mike Smith of the AP has a story this afternoon about some of the Indiana law changes taking effect Monday....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on Crown Point's "Big Box" Ordinance
This April 24th ILB entry reports that Crown Point had hired "outside counsel to assist with its fight against a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 23, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana Lawyer James Bopp Jr. featured in Nov. ABA Journal
On Nov. 3 the ILB had an entry on Terre Haute attorney James Bopp Jr. being the focus of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Ind. Law - More on "Muncie attorney held on drug charge"
Updating this ILB entry from July 8th, the Muncie Star-Press has a story today headed "Lawyer's deal kept under wraps:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Ind. Law - No surprises here: Fireworks law change proposed
Here is a very long list of ILB entires from last summer where various communities express outrage over the fireworks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Ind. Law - News from Jay and Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney’s Offices
Jay County. From the Muncie Star Press:PORTLAND -- Newly elected Jay County Prosecutor Robert Clamme has announced he will serve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Death of Attorney Mickey M. Miller of New Haven noted
Mitch Harper of Fort Wayne Observed has brought to our attention the death of Attorney Mickey M. Miller of New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 18, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Does a variance apply to a structure or the land?
This story by Carrie Rodovich appears in today's NWI Times:HOBART | Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals are wrestling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 16, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Ind. Law - The Indiana Register and the Indiana Code: What can be done?
Over the past few months, the ILB has posted a number of entries about the changes that the LSA has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Ind. Law - Golf cart update
Portland Indiana has now finalized an ordinance regulating the use of golf carts on Portland city streets. Here are the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 11, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Ind. Law - "Property owners across Indiana are fighting annexations"
Cathy Kightlinger of the Indianapolis Star has an article today on efforts to unite property owners fighting annexations. (Typing "annexation"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 09, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana lawyers in the news
The WSJ Law Blog has an item this morning titled "Hoosier Lawyers in the News," featuring lawyer/politicos Evan Bayh and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: "Wineries ‘live with’ new shipping rules"
Following up on this entry from Nov. 25th, the Bedford Times-Mail reports today, in a story by Mike Ricketts: BEDFORD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Law - Yet another story on golf carts [Updated]
The ILB has had a number of entries on the use of golf carts on city streets and roads. Sunday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on: Communities seek to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 5 are two stories this weekend on wood-fired boilers/furnances. Lauri Harvey Keagle of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 27, 2006
Ind. Law - "Wineries ‘live with’ new shipping rules"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports on the status of wine shipping in Indiana, "eight months after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 27, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: "Jeff might ban sex offenders from parks"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday is this Ben Zion Hershberg report today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senators’ perk appropriately terminated"
From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial this Sunday:One of David Long’s first acts as the new state Senate leader...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 19, 2006
Ind. Law - Barnes & Thornburg ERISA lawyer featured
In a story today in the business section of the Indianapolis Star headed "My big break: Team-player attorney rode niche...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 19, 2006
Ind. Law - "Jeff might ban sex offenders from parks"
"Jeff might ban sex offenders from parks: Officials like idea, want to know about its constitutionality." Well, yes. Just take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 19, 2006
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Senate's health care perks to change somewhat; retaining the General Assembly's video archives
Following up on new Senate Pro Tem David Long's announcement this week (see ILB entry here) that the Senate's generous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 18, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate's health care perks to change somewhat
There are a number of stories today on new Senate Pro Tem David Long's announcement re the Senate's life time...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 16, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Guns in state parks rule gets first public hearing"
In September the Indiana DNR chief adopted an "emergency" rule lifting the ban on handguns in state parks. For background...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Warning to those who rely on the online Indiana Administrative Code
On June 4th the ILB published a warning, titled "Warning to those who rely on the online Indiana Administrative Code."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Monday, November 13, 2006
Ind. Law - "Hoosier laws limit physician assistants"
"Hoosier laws limit physician assistants: Indiana is the only state where they’re not authorized to write prescriptions" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 13, 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Campaign sign prohibition - urban myth
Frank Gray of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a column today that begins:Lore has it that in Indiana, campaign...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Ind. Law - "Firm's lawyers applaud its commitment to diversity"
"Firm's lawyers applaud its commitment to diversity" is the headline to a story today in the business section of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Communities seek to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers
Adding to numerous earlier entries on outdoor wood-fired boilers or furnaces, inlcuding this partial ILB list, are two recent stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ind. Law - Death penalty sends a state's legal costs soaring
The ILB happened across this pragmatic editorial in the Madison Wisconsin Capital Times that uses Indiana as an example. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ind. Law - "Assessment methodology not lawful, Verizon says"
"Assessment methodology not lawful, Verizon says" is the headline to a story by Benjamin Lanka that ran in the Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ind. Law - "Fix flaws in victim assistance fund"
"Fix flaws in victim assistance fund" is the headline to this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Note...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006
Friday, November 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana Lawyer James Bopp Jr. featured in Nov. ABA Journal
"The Big Bopper: This Terre Haute Lawyer is Exploding the Canons of Judicial Campaign Ethics" is the title of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 03, 2006
Ind. Law - "Hoosiers' tactic to squeeze O.J. Simpson defeated"
Updating this Sept. 5th ILB entry headed "Indy law firm files action in Calif. on behalf of Fred Goldman, involving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 03, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Ind. Law - Suit involving hospital system loss of records
"Letter warns patients of mishandled personal data" was the headline of an AP story published last Wednesday, Oct. 25. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Indy law firm files action in Calif. on behalf of Fred Goldman, involving O.J.Simpson
Updating this ILB entry (which included a link to the press release) from Sept. 5, the AP reported earlier this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 19, 2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legislative benefits and the power of elections
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette opines today:The partisan power squabbles that seem so frustrating in the midst of a legislative...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 14, 2006
Law - More on: FTC Charges Real Estate Groups with Anticompetitive Conduct in Limiting Consumers' Choice in Real Estate Services
Updating Thursday's ILB entry, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported yesterday:Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors is still talking with the U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 14, 2006
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana felons must provide DNA
Following up on this ILB entry from July 30th headed "Indiana felons must provide DNA", which includes useful background info,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Should legislators should be allowed to serve as officers or directors of state universities and schools?
"Troubling ties with lawmakers" is the headline to this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:There are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 08, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "IPS Board member says he will resign over felony"
Andy Garnmill of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An Indianapolis Public School Board member said Tuesday that he would resign after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Ind. Law - "Emergency" rulemaking at the Department of Natural Resources
My thoughts. A properly promulgated administrative rule in Indiana has the force and effect of law. The law governing state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Ind. Law - DNR lifts ban on handguns in state parks
Yesterday a number of Indiana papers reported that handguns will no longer be banned in state parks. Here is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 23, 2006
Ind. Law - Liquor laws "outdated and unclear"
"[L]aws surrounding the purchase of alcohol are so murky that I wouldn't be surprised if half of them are made...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 23, 2006
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Indiana Law - Out-of-state lawyers join Ice Miller
Out-of-state lawyers join Ice Miller, some of them even though it is located in the midwest, indeed, in a town...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 17, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana doesn't keep annual divorce numbers
Referencing Monday's story by Niki Kelly in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (here), an editorial in the Anderson Herald-Bulletin Tuesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Sex offender law impacts examined
Updating its story from last Friday (see ILB entry here), the Evansville Courier& Press has an editorial today headed "Sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Sex offender law impacts examined
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press has a report today that begins:State lawmakers are puzzling over situations such as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Ind. Law - Indy law firm files action in Calif. on behalf of Fred Goldman, involving O.J.Simpson [Updated]
Indiana Inside Business has posted a press release today that begins:INDIANAPOLIS, IN-September 5, 2006-Jonathan Polak, Director and Chair of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Monday, September 04, 2006
Ind. Law - ISBA Annual meeting Oct. 4-6 at Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
This will be the 110th Annual Meeting. Access the 12-page brochure here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 04, 2006
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Are the Indiana Week in Review pundits going to be wrong again?
My thoughts: On January 23, 2006 an ILB entry began:I watched WFYI's Indiana Week in Review last weekend. "Lifetime Health...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 03, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Ind. Law - "State next-of-kin law challenged"
"State next-of-kin law challenged: Confessed killers shouldn’t get bodies, legislators told" is the headline to an AP story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 01, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Ind. Law - Lawyers in Indianapolis Archdiocese sex abuse cases featured
The Terre Haute Tribune-Star had a very long story Saturday by Stephanie Salter on the opposing lawyers in cases involving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 21, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Political players helped pave way for Major Moves"
Patrick Guinane of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times has two stories today on Major Moves and the law firms involved....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 20, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Ind. Law - New system of trending to impact property owners
The Lafayette Journal & Courier ran two stories earlier this week on "trending." From the first:Question: What is trending? Answer:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 19, 2006
Friday, August 18, 2006
Ind. Law - "Laws give nursing moms right to breast-feed in public"
The Muncie Star-Press republished this story today from the Sacramento Bee. Some quotes:But under a California law enacted in 1997,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 18, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Ind. Law - Julian Center appeals for donations
A story by Will Higgins, posted on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon, reports:The Julian Center, the city’s largest shelter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Ind. Law - The July-August issue of Res Gestae arrived yesterday
The July/August issue of the Res Gestae, the Journal of the Indiana State Bar Association, arrived in my mailbox yesterday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Ind. Law - More fireworks over fireworks
The Gary Post-Tribune today has a fairly damning story today about the new fireworks law. The story is written by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 13, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
Environment - Evansville seeks to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers
The Evansville Courier& Press has a story today by Bryon Rohrig that reports:Although discussion and likely passage of a ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 07, 2006
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Ind. Law - "Who should pay price for meth messes?"
"Who should pay price for meth messes? Proposed law makes property owners responsible for cleanup cost." That is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 06, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Ind. Law - "Sadly, the Legislature doesn't have a Stupid-O-Meter on which to test new laws"
The 2006 fireworks law changes are the subject of a column recently in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Phil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 05, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana felons must provide DNA
Richard D. Walton of the Indianapolis Star reports today that:Thousands of convicted Indiana felons are being required to give DNA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 30, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Ind. Law - A change in Indiana law in 2002 prohibits use of the death penalty for juvenile offenders
Dan Davis of the Seymour Tribune reports today in an informative article related to the interstate sniper shootings earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 27, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Mo-peds, Scooters and Golf Carts
I have't seen a golf cart story recently, but here is another scooter story, this one from the Kokomo Perspective,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Star writes today on new identity theft law
The ILB posted last March a lengthy entry criticizing HEA 1101 (now PL 125), the identity theft law. (See also...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 27, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Ind. Law - 'Indy Star' Photog's Death Prompts State OSHA Investigation
"'Indy Star' Photog's Death Prompts State OSHA Investigation" is the headline to a story today in Editor & Publisher ("America's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Changes proposed to legal advertsing rules
The Indiana State Bar Association's Report of the Special Committee on Legal Advertising is available online at the ISBA site....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Ind. Law - DOJ Antitrust Division testimony on competition in real estate brokerage services
Here is a link to testimony offered yesterday before a U.S. House SubCommittee, concerning competition in real estate brokerage services....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Ind. Law - More on fireworks law protests
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier-Journal reports today in a story headlined "Indiana may revisit fireworks change: Lenient law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 23, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Ind. Law - More today on real estate law change [Updated]
I've updated yesterday morning's ILB entry on WRTV's feature last evening on the General Assembly's anti-discount broker changes to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 22, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
Ind. Law - WRTV to feature real estate law changes [Updated]
I heard this morning from the TV as I was getting the dog out the door to have fun at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 21, 2006
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Mo-peds, Scooters and Golf Carts
Central Indiana's WLBC is reporting:The Frankton Town Council is considering an ordinance that would require residents to register small vehicles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Ind. Law - More on fireworks law
"Will state’s new fireworks law fizzle?" is the headline to a long story by Steve Walsh in the Gary Post-Tribune,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 16, 2006
Friday, July 14, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: "Indiana's fireworks law is a blasted nuisance"
This from Thursday's Chesterton Tribune, reported by Kevin Nevers:It may now be legal for Hoosiers to discharge fireworks, but that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 14, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Jeffersonville's campaign finance law
Updating this ILB entry from July 2, the Louisville Courier Journal reports today, in a story by Alex Davis:Jeffersonville Mayor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 14, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Ind. Law - The Indiana Register and the Indiana Code, online
My Res Gestae column for the July-August issue examines the Indiana General Assembly’s recent move to eliminate the Indiana Register,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 13, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: "Indiana's fireworks law is a blasted nuisance"
Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story headlined "Governor favors local control of fireworks."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 13, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Mo-peds, Scooters and Golf Carts
Yesterday the ILB carried a report on "lax mo-ped laws." And the ILB has had a number of entries on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Ind. Law - "Indiana's fireworks law is a blasted nuisance" [Updated]
"Indiana's fireworks law is a blasted nuisance" is the headline to an editorial published Sunday in the Munster (NW Indiana)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Ind. Law - "Mo-ped crashes expose Indiana's lax laws"
"Mo-ped crashes expose Indiana's lax laws: In 2004, of 48 mo-ped accident deaths nationwide, 10 happened in Indiana" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Adult entertainment law, or how to shut down an "adult items" shop
Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier&Press has an interesting story today headlined "County getting lesson in laws: Efforts target adult...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Evidence gathering goes digital in Fort Wayne and clogs system
A story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today by Amanda Iacone reports:Since Fort Wayne police officers began using digital...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 09, 2006
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Ind. Law - A second Indiana newspaper reports on Indiana's new anti-discount real estate brokers law
The lastest issue of the Indianpolis Business Journal, out today, has a report by Tracy Donhardt, headlined "New law provides...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legislative candidates squabble over who likes controversial health perks for lawmakers the least
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press has a a story today headlined "Flier is misleading, challenger says: Battles says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 08, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: New Albany lawsuit seeks new council districts
Updating this ILB entry from May 18, 2006, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The New Albany...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 08, 2006
Ind. Law - "Muncie attorney held on drug charge"
Nick Werner of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:RIDGEVILLE -- A Delaware County attorney was arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 08, 2006
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: New lifetime gun permit law featured
The Indianapolis Star has a front-page story today by Tim Evan on the the new lifetime gun permit law. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 06, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Ind. Law - More on golf carts
Although the ILB writes about the unitary executive and presidential signing statements and the like, one of the most searched...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Star editorial urges "obvious solution" for redistricting
An editorial in today's Indianapolis Star states: "Opening door to perpetual redistricting makes need for nonpartisan map-making all the more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 03, 2006
Ind. Law - New lifetime gun permit law featured
The Lafayette Journal and Courier focuses today on Indiana's new lifetime gun permit law, in a story by Sophia Voravong....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 03, 2006
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Ind. Law - Lilly's general counsel featured
Today's Indianapolis Star Business Section features Eli Lilly General Counsel Robert A. Armitage. Some quotes:The 58-year-old Armitage heads Lilly's 230-person...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 02, 2006
Ind. Law - Jeffersonville's campaign finance law
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel ran this AP report yesterday that begins:JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. - A local campaign-finance ordinance that prohibits recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 02, 2006
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Ind. Law - Bosma says GOP won't redistrict next year
"Bosma says GOP won't redistrict next year" is the headline to a story today by the Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 01, 2006
Friday, June 30, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Finally, a news story about Indiana's new anti-discount real estate brokers law
The unidentified staffer who runs The Indiana Real Estate News Blog has posted this entry using terms like "patently false"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 30, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Law - A little more on the Texas redistricting decision
Continue to follow Election Law Blog, How Appealing, and SCOTUSblog if you want to read everything on today's opinion in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Star lists some new laws taking effect July 1
See today's Indianapolis Star story on laws taking effect July 1 here. The new law impacting discount brokers is not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 26, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Ind. Law - Some of the new laws taking effect July 1
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today about some of the new laws taking effect July 1,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 25, 2006
Ind. Law - Finally, a news story about Indiana's new anti-discount real estate brokers law
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal:INDIANAPOLIS — A new state law will require Indiana real estate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 25, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Ind. Law - "No knock" searches v. Indiana's "castle" law
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had an interesting editorial Wed., Une 21st that began:It seems likely that the U.S. Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 24, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Ind. Law - "New law zeroes in on moving, custody"
A story by Bryan Corbin in the Evansville Courier& Press this week reports that:Beginning July 1, divorced parents who have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Part II of: Should the General Assembly make the law available to the citizens of the State?
[Note: Access Part I here.] Making the Online Versions the "Official Versions" is a Very Bad Idea I have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Part I of: Should the General Assembly make the law available to the citizens of the State?
[Note: Access Part II here.] Introduction. Under the rubric of "saving money," the General Assembly and its staff have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Friday, June 09, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Golf carts in the news again [Updated again]
Yesderday afternon the ILB posted an entry on the Lebannon golf cart ordinance being under siege from the state police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 09, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Golf carts in the news again
The ILB has had several entries on use of golf carts on public ways. Here is the first one, from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Star to feature juvenile justice system
The Indianapolis Star has announced a series "on Marion County's -- and Indiana's -- inhumane juvenile justice system," starting Sunday:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Ind. Law - Another editorial against serial meetings; General Assembly blamed
Adding its voice to that of the Evansville Courier& Press (see this ILB entry from Saturday), the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Ind. Law - "Dual lucrative offices" issue raises head in Vanderburgh County
The old bugaboo, the "dual lucrative offices" prohibition in the Indiana Constitution, simple in concept but difficult in application, has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Warning to those who rely on the online Indiana Administrative Code
Warning! The ILB has written at length in earlier entries about how the Indiana Register will no longer be published....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 04, 2006
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Lawsuit against church dismissed : Statute of limitations expired, judge rules "; General Assembly partially blamed
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today, in a story by Dick Kaukas:A judge dismissed a lawsuit yesterday filed by 23...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Editorial decries yesterday's "serial meetings" decision, blaming General Assembly
In its "Cheers, Jeers and Tears" column today, the Evansville Courier& Press takes note of yesterday's Court of Appeals ruling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Ind. Law - New identity theft law effective July 1 [Updated]
"New identity theft law coming to Indiana on July 1" is the headline to a story by James Wensits in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Senate democrats reject retirement benefits
Supplementing the ILB entry from yesterday are these stories: Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes that:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate democrats reject retirement benefits
The Indianapolis Star's Mary Beth Schneider reports in a story just posted: Indiana Senate Democrats said today they will not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Cases from Indiana and Kentucky of citizens suing to recoup gambling losses
Updating yesterday's ILB entry about the two pending lawsuits -- today there is only one. "Cherry Master bettor loses courtroom...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Ind. Law - Cases from Indiana and Kentucky of citizens suing to recoup gambling losses
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story by Kara Hull, that Nettie Hart of Kendallvile is suing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Ind. Law - "Virginia McCarty blazed a trail for female attorneys"
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Rob Schneider headed "Virginia McCarty blazed a trail for female attorneys":Virginia...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 27, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Virginia Dill McCarty dies
Attorney Virginia Dill McCarty has died at age 81. Here is the ILB entry on Ms. McCarty from Feb. 27,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 26, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: House Republicans vow to end health care perk, permanently
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today headed "Political foes vow to scrap job perk:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - House Republicans vow to end health care perk, permanently
Mary Beth Schneider reports for the Indianapolis Star this afternoon:Republicans trying to keep the majority in the Indiana House today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Nondisclosure agreement reportedly bars public from seeing settlement
The AP reported this morning:CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. -- The city has settled with the mayor's former administrative assistant over her allegations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Law - Star editorializes today on need for redress for consumer victims of concrete price fixing
Following up on J.D. Wall's story in the Saturday Indianapolis Star (see ILB entry here) titled "Concrete price-fix case vexes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Ind. Law - "Concrete price-fix case vexes helpless consumers"
Indianapolis Star business writer J.D. Wall has an excellent article today on the impact of the concrete price-fixing scandal on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 20, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Stories today from Lake County
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has four law-related stories today of interest. My favorite first, headlined "Suit irks local officials:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Law - New Albany lawsuit seeks new council districts
"Lawsuit seeks new council districts: New Albany plaintiffs cite population rules" is the headline to a story today by Ben...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Ind. Law - More on the Indiana Register "changeover"
I attended a meeting at the Indiana Legislative Services Agency (LSA) yesterday where the new online Indiana Register was unveiled....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Attorney with Barnes & Thornburg's Chicago office featured
The Chicago Tribune has an interesting story today about Mari Yamamoto Regnier, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Chicago office,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Ind. Law - New state law may prohibit Martinsville mayor from serving
An AP story today reports:MARTINSVILLE, Ind. - The city's mayor is looking to overturn his guilty plea to illegally handling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Indy City-County Council passes sex-offender ban
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Brendan O'Shaughnessy:Child molesters caught near city playgrounds or other gathering places...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
Ind. Law - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel editorializes on same-sex adoptions
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has a thoughtful editorial today on same-sex adoptions. Some quotes:No later than next year, Indiana officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 15, 2006
Ind. Law - Federal prosecutor of internet crimes against children featured
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times today, in a story by Lauri Harvey Keagle, features assistant U.S. attorney Phil Benson. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 15, 2006
Ind. Law - Ice Miller managing partner featured
The Indianapolis Star business sections "Corner Office" column today features Melissa Proffitt Reese, 45, attorney and co-managing partner, Ice Miller....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 15, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Listen to the freshman"
"Listen to the freshman: Shape up legislature, or the voters will" is the headline to an editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Another take from the toll road courtroom
Munster (NW Indiana) Times reporter Patrick Guinane was also at the South Bend courthouse yesterday (did he take the South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Indianapolis firm, Hatchett & Hauck LLP , continues to expand
From an annoucement today:Hatchett & Hauck LLP is pleased to announce that Janet Parsanko, formerly general counsel for the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Courtroom battle on toll road lease begins today [Re-revised]
Tom Coyne of the AP, who is covering the challenge to the toll road lease in a South Bend court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 11, 2006
Ind. Law - The status of executive orders in Indiana
The General Assembly makes law by enacting statutes; the Supreme Court makes law by writing opinions; the Governor makes law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 11, 2006
Ind. Law - Courtroom battle on toll road lease begins today
Tom Coyne of the AP reports today: SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- A judge plans to hear arguments Thursday over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 11, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ind. Law - Courtroom battle on toll road lease begins tomorrow; feature on attorney Arend Abel
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a fascinating story today headlined "Toll Road hearing to settle case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Ind. Law - "Zoning subjectivity"
"Zoning subjectivity" is the title to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Two rulings from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Ind. Law - More on Hammond v. Calumet City "state line" dispute
Updating this April 6th ILB entry is a story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Joe Carlson headed:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Enviroment - "Beverly Shores couple challenges state hunter harassment law"
On Oct. 14, 2005 the Munster (NW Indiana) Times ran a story by Bob Kasarda (see ILB entry here, 2nd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Monday, May 01, 2006
Ind. Law - So you think you are automatically exempt from jury duty because you are old or drive a ferry boat? It is no longer so.
The AP's Mike Smith writes today about a new law this year that slipped below the radar, SEA 232, which,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 01, 2006
Ind. Law - "Black-owned law firm has its plate full with array of major city and state projects"
"Black-owned law firm has its plate full with array of major city and state projects" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 01, 2006
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Ind. Law - My latest Res Gestae article coincides with important Boston Globe feature today
One couldn't ask for better timing. My April column for Res Gestae, which I completed and submitted for publication March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 30, 2006
Ind. Law - New scrapyard regulations passed by South Bend Common Council
Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune reports: SOUTH BEND -- In an attempt to stop rampant metal theft, including...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 30, 2006
Friday, April 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Tear it down, or not?
One of the recurrent issues in zoning law is highlighted in this story today by Jenni Glenn in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 28, 2006
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Ind. Law - More on Crown Point's "Big Box" Ordinance
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 13th, 2006, detailing Lauth Development Group's filing suit against Crown Point, is this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Ind. Law - IU to honor five, including Judge Shields and Attorney Eichhorn
A press release from Indiana University today, via Inside Indiana Business, announces:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Five Indiana University alumni have been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Ind. Law - STAR posts ISTA lawsuit
Thanks to the Indianapolis Star, we can all now have access to the 44-page ISTA lawsuit. It is a scanned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Ind. Law - "Daniels wants Toll Road foes to post billions"
"Daniels wants Toll Road foes to post billions" is the headline to this story today by Niki Kelly in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Suits filed against Toll Road deal
Michele McNeil writes for the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon, in a story to be expanded in print tomorrw:In a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Two lawsuits take aim at State
The AP's Mike Smith had a column this weekend in the Fort Wayne News Sentinel that began:Another week, another potentially...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 24, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Ind. Law - No luck in obtaining ISTA lawsuit
The ILB is sorry to report it has had no luck in obaining a copy of the ISTA lawsuit filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 21, 2006
Ind. Law - More on "Info-hungry citizens making a difference in government openness"
"Win a battle, lose the war, or NOT" might be the motto of Ryan Nees, Kokomo student who successfully sued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Law - "Info-hungry citizens making a difference in government openness"
"Info-hungry citizens making a difference in government openness" is the headline to a brief item by the AP on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Terre Haute citizens voice concerns about adult-oriented businesses
"About 50 people attend public input meeting to voice concern about adult-oriented businesses" is the headline to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - ISTA to sue over school funding
Sharlonda L. Waterhouse of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:From science to math to ISTEP testing benchmarks, Hoosier public schools struggle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: High school student prevails in suit against Kokomo mayor in public access issue
"Kokomo must pay in records case" is the headline to an AP story posted on the Indianapolis Star website. Sme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Monday, April 17, 2006
Ind. Law - More on proposed ordinance to keep sex offenders out of Indy public parks [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star reports:A proposed Indianapolis ordinance to ban child molesters from city parks and other public places is scheduled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Parallels between the Toll Road suit and the Fort Wayne Airport suit [Revised and Expanded]
Now available here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 16, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Lawmaker to work for firm linked to Toll Road lease
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today on the lack of any restrictions on Indiana legislators retiring...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 16, 2006
Friday, April 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Parallels between the Toll Road suit and the Fort Wayne Airport suit [Revised and Expanded]
The ILB is struck by the parallels between Bonney v. Indiana Finance Authority, a suit filed Wednesday contesting the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Lawmaker to work for firm linked to Toll Road lease
"Lawmaker to work for firm linked to Toll Road lease: Rep. Luke Messer says he didn't know law firm was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 14, 2006
Ind. Law - When wind hit, privacy flew out the window
"When wind hit, privacy flew out the window: Tower's tenants work to restore lost documents" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 14, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Suits filed against Toll Road deal
Updating this entry from this morning, the ILB has obtained a copy of the 16-page complaint , in Bonney et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Suits filed against Toll Road deal [Updated with complaint]
A number of papers this morning have stories about the suits against the Indiana Toll Road deal. The most comprehensive,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Monday, April 10, 2006
Ind. Law - More on the demise of the Indiana Register
The lead article in this week's edition of Indiana Legislative Insight (4/10/06, Vol. 18, No. 18, paid subscription only), begins:At...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 10, 2006
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Ind. Law - "Secret payments to city lawyers"
What is it with big cities and water utilities. It seems like if the city owns it, it wants to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 08, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Ind. Law - "Court might halt State Line curb" in Hammond/Calumet City dispute
A week ago the ILB had the story from the Indiana point-of-view. Today, here is the story, as reported in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 06, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Ind. Law - Alabama Governor signs law expanding deadly force to protect home
The Columbus Georgia Ledger-Enquirer reports :MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Bob Riley signed legislation Tuesday that puts Alabama among a growing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Ind. Law - More from the new issue of the Indiana Lawyer
My issue of the Indiana Lawyer arrived in the mail this afternoon. Two items (not available online to nonsubscribers) caught...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Ind. Law - "National firm opens Indianapolis office"
"National firm opens Indianapolis office" is the headline to this story by Ron Browning in the new Indiana Lawyer, out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Ind. Law - Madison County officials can’t talk about Mallard Lake landfill
An interesting story by Stephen Dick in the Anderson Herald Bulletin today. Some quotes:When the Madison County commissioners took a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Voting machine errors disturbing for league of women voters
The Evansville Courier& Press reported yesterday:At the annual League of Women Voters State Council meeting Saturday, many voters were visibly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman has opened offices in Milwaukee
The Business Journal of Milwaukee reports:The usual legal scenario in Milwaukee is that a handful of the city's powerhouse law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Much more on Regions Bank Building in downtown Indy damaged by storm
The Indianapolis Star this morning has much more coverage on the damage caused by Sunday night's storm to the Regent's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Feature on IU Law-Bloomington Prof. Dawn Johnsen
The Indianapolis Monthly has a long feature story on IU Law-Bloomington professor Dawn Johnson. Some quotes:She has been a civil-rights...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Bloomington midwife's story makes the NY Times
"Prosecution of Midwife Casts Light on Home Births" is the title of a story in today's NY Times by law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - US News law school rankings out
The US NEWS Top Law Schools rankings are out. Access them here. IU-Bloomington is 37; IU-Indianapolis is 77. Last year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana Districts Give Congressional Incumbents a Big Advantage
"Districts Give Congressional Incumbents a Big Advantage" is the title to this NPR story this morning:Morning Edition, April 3, 2006...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - More on Regions Bank Building in downtown Indy damaged by storm
The IU Law School's IndyLaw.net has posted this: "[T]he Indianapolis Bar Association President, the Honorable Cynthia Ayers, sent out this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Regions Bank Building in downtown Indy damaged by storm [Updated]
The Regions Bank Building (also known as One Indiana Square and the Indiana National Bank building), at Penn. and Illinois,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Ind. Law - The new "Do Not Fax" law
Here is the new Indiana "Do Not Fax" law, HEA 1280, which hopefully will be as successful as the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 02, 2006
Friday, March 31, 2006
Law - More on: The Federal Register and the Indiana Register
Last Saturday the ILB posted an entry on the 70th anniversary of the Federal Register. The entry ended with this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 31, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Law - Yet again on: Home sellers lose with this new law
The ILB has had a number of entries on the recent changes to the real estate law, the most recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Law - More on Indiana punitive damages law
The ILB was looking through the new Indiana laws this morning for the "fax law". Didn't find it, but found...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Law - "Court might halt State Line curb" in Hammond/Calumet City dispute
Joe Carlson of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:Officials in Calumet City are weighing their legal options to see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Law - "New Albany lawyer restores historic buildings in spare time"
"New Albany lawyer restores historic buildings in spare time" is the headline to a feature by Ben Zion Hershberg in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Challenge to $1-per-page fee for printouts of county recorder's digital records
This Feb. 7th ILB entry discussed an issue that arose because county recorders were charging $1.00 per page for printouts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on: Marion County prosecutor candidate proposes ordinance to keep sex offenders out of public parks
Brendan O'Shaughnessy of the Indianapolis Star has a much expanded version today of the story he filed yesterday afternoon (scroll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Outstanding report on Indiana wine shipping issues
Dan and Krista Stockman of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette write a Saturday (either weekly or monthly) wine column for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 27, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Marion County prosecutor candidate proposes ordinance to keep sex offenders out of public parks
Updating this Feb. 14, 2006 ILB entry ("Ind. Law - Marion County prosecutor candidate proposes ordinance to keep sex offenders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 27, 2006
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Law - The Federal Register and the Indiana Register
The Federal Register turned 70 this month. NPR this evening had a great story on how the Federal Register came...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 25, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Golf cart ordinance is an issue in Lebanon, and also other communities
Updating this ILB entry from March 2nd is a r4lease from the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources:Comment period for DNR...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on: Home sellers lose with this new law
Two recent ILB entries, from March 19 and March 22nd, discuss HEA 1339, the new Indiana law that seems to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 24, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Ind. Law - Winemakers raise glasses to new law; future law challenges
"Winemakers raise glasses to new law" is the headline to a story by Jonathan Hiskes in the Brown County Democrat....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 23, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Home sellers lose with this new law
Here are several items updating this ILB entry from March 19th on HEA 1339, the new law that seems to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Ind. Law - High-fenced hunting ban gets OK
Updating yesterday's ILB entry based on the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story titled "High-fenced hunting ban could get OK," the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Daniels signs gun bills
The Evansville Courier& Press reports today, in a story by Jennifer Whitson:Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed two bills pushed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - High-fenced hunting ban could get OK
"High-fenced hunting ban could get OK" is the headline to this story today by Phil Bloom in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 20, 2006
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana gun laws feed Chicago crime; more [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star today has a major front-page story by Bill Ruthjart titled "Our gun laws feed Chicago crime: Relaxed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Porter County sues jail architects
Last reported on in the ILB here, on Dec. 18, 2005, in an ILB entry titled "More on: County to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 18, 2006
Friday, March 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Star criticizes Senator Garton
The Indianapolis Star's editorial cartoon today is a Gary Varvel drawing of Senator Garton walking away from the Statehouse with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 17, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Check out the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's "Legislative Scorecard"
Check out the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's "Legislative Scorecard"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 16, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Ind. Law - Among the bills that passed
See the AP story here, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette here, and an Indianapolis Star story here and here. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine shipping on its way to Governor Daniels
A release just received from the Indiana farm winery industry:The Senate has adopted House Bill 1016 conference committee report by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on wine shipping
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a good wrap-up today on the wine shipping bill, HB 1016....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Conference committee report on wine shipping filed in House and Senate
Here is the filed Conference Committee Report on HB 1016. SECTION 34, beginning at line 30 of p. 21 (numbered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Compromise reportedly reached on wine shipping legislation
"Lawmakers reach tentative agreement on winery bill" is the headline of an AP story by Deanna Martin filed earlier this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Compromise reportedly reached on wine shipping legislation
A release just in from representatives of the Indiana wine industry reports:Vote expected today (Monday, March 13) on farm winery...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Law - "Jury is still out on expert witnesses"
"Jury is still out on expert witnesses" is the headline to a long and comprehensive article today by Andrew Wolfson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006
Law - This is public access week, nationwide. PART II
The Indianapolis Star has an interesting editorial today showing how "Access to public records lets us peek inside government's doors",...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Status of wine shipping in Indiana, and nationally
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette gives a rundown today on legislation still pending in the final two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006
Law - This is public access week, nationwide. PART I
Kicking off "National Sushine Week" is this editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headlined "Reopen Government." Some quotes:Officials at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Ind. Law - Identity theft bill sent to Governor - some thoughts
The General Assembly has now passed and sent to the Governor HEA 1101. This bill is aimed at identify theft....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 11, 2006
Friday, March 10, 2006
Ind. Law - The tipsy-turvy wine debate
"The tipsy-turvy wine debate: Government regulation packs a hangover for columnist" is the title to a very good column today,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 10, 2006
Ind. Law - More on sealing of Jill Behrman's death report
Updating this ILB entry from March 2nd is an AP report today published in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 10, 2006
Ind. Law - Legal battle against Floyd County subdivision is settled
"Legal battle against Floyd subdivision is settled: Use of eminent domain threatened over sewer line" is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 10, 2006
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Wine shipping resolution not dead?
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, apparently it is the pretrial fees bill, HB 1016, that may be gutted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine shipping resolution not dead?
It's hard to say. The Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has a story today headed "Wine bill may get...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 09, 2006
Monday, March 06, 2006
Ind. Law - More on intrastate and interstate wine shipping in Kentucky and Indiana
MSNBC is featuring a comprehensive article on the battle betwwen small wineries and distributors from Business First of Louisville. Although...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 06, 2006
Ind. Law - More on wine shipping bill
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today headlined "Next 9 days will make or break...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 06, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Linton mayor doesn't have to release results to city council
The Linton Daily World reported yesterday, in a story by Halea Franklin:A battle over drug tests results in the city...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 04, 2006
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ind. Law - U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear Hosty v. Carter impacts Indiana colleges
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had an editorial yesterday titled "Stifling student press." Some quotes:The [U.S. Supreme Court] last week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ind. Law - "Public records lawyers say Jill Behrman's death report illegally sealed "
Fox 59 News is reporting this afternoon, in a story by Kimberly King headlined "Public records lawyers say Jill Behrman's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ind. Law - Golf cart ordinance is an issue in Lebanon, and also other communities
Rod Rose of the Lebanon Reporter writes today:A golf cart control ordinance skidded off the city council’s agenda Monday after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ind. Law - More on "Proposals advance to widen gun rights"
Last Sunday the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a comprehensive story headlined "Proposals advance to widen gun rights: Legislature considering...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Ind. Law - Telecom and eminent domain bills pass
Telecom. Yesterday the House concurred in Senate amendments to HB 1279, meaning it is on its way to the Governor....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Richmond Pal-Item Editorial: Garton's decision hurts state wineries
The Richmond Pal-Item today has an excellent editorial on the fate of the wine shipping bill: Indiana Senate President Pro...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - More on bill resulting from dispute over Kokomo mayor's email list
Today the mayor of Kokomo has a letter to the editor in the Indianapolis Star, available here. Some quotes:The Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "State Senate stuck in neutral"
"State Senate stuck in neutral" is the headline to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Our position: State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Environment - "Pork producer challenges environmental law"
"Pork producer challenges environmental law" is the headline to a story today by Seth Slabaugh in the Muncie Star-Press. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Senate rejects efforts to amend eminent domain bill
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal that:The Indiana Senate yesterday rejected two efforts to limit the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - House rejects effort to strip DNR of authority over deer farms
A report today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Indiana House defeated a bill yesterday that would have stripped the Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Superlawyers: Virginia Dill McCarty, The Pioneer
The 2006 Indiana Superlawyers arrived in the mail last week, containing an article by Sally Flk Nancrede titled "The Pioneer:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Telecom bill may be finalized today
"Telecom bill promises big changes: Indiana lawmakers on verge of approval" writes Lesley Stedman Weidenbener today for the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - "Dems might take hike to oppose Toll Road lease"
The ILB has not ccovered the toll road issue, but this story from today's Munster (NW Indiana) Times, by Royal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Terre Haute Tribune-Star editorial: "A heroic effort for public access"
"A heroic effort for public access" is the headline to this story today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, about the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Shooting inquiry raises questions: Harrison County prosecutor accused of cover-up
"Shooting inquiry raises questions: Harrison prosecutor accused of cover-up" is the headline to this story today by Harold J. Adams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - South Bend Tribune on lawmakers' perks
The South Bend Tribune has an excellent editorial today headlined "Lawmakers should tell all about their perks." Some quotes:Members who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - "Proposals advance to widen gun rights"
"Proposals advance to widen gun rights: Legislature considering lifetime permits, deadly force" is the headline to a comprehensive story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ind. Law - Several interesting zoning stories this week
"Property rights versus farmland protection at issue in Porter County rezoning" was the heading to an ILB entry dated Dec....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Garton kills wine bill compromise, says let court decide
Donovan Estridge of The Madison Courier reports today in a story headlined "Senate leader kills wine shipping compromise" that:After months...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: "No retreat" bill advances
"House OKs bill to shoot intruders: Burglars, carjackers fair game under plan" is the headline to this story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Bill to continue canned deer hunting is dead, but legislative efforts continue
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The House approved an amendment yesterday that would require the state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006
Ind Law - Rep. Bauer, if elected House Speaker, would bring back House health care perks
That is the speculation. In a day of amazing stories, this may be the topper. And it is not yet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Garton kills wine bill compromise, says let court decide [Updated: See corection re Marion County judge]
"Bill on direct shipping by state wineries killed" is the headline to a story today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine shipping committee report now available
The Committee Report for HB 1190 has now been filed. Whether or not everything reported in the papers this morning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2006
Ind. Law - "No retreat" bill advances in a number of midwestern states this year
"House panel backs bill allowing deadly force against intruders" is the headline to this story today in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2006
Ind. Law - Wineries bill amended in committee
Four reporters from four major papers have stories today on the revisions to the wine shipping bill, HB 1190. "Panel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Madison winery owners to lobby against bill
The Madison Courier reports today, in a story by Donovan Estridge:Owners of three Madison wineries will be in Indianapolis today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana wineries' troubles continue
Several stories today on efforts to "help" or not, Indiana wineries. "Vintage dispute — Proposal to restrict wine shipments has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Another editorial on paucity of contested primary races
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today titled "Empty Ballot Slots," that begins:Voters in northeast Indiana and across...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Law - More on legislators' life-time health care benefit
The Indianapoltis Star today has two Letters to the Editor on the health care perk. Some quotes:What a health-care deal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: High school student prevails in suit against Kokomo mayor in public access issue
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which pointed out that there is a bill pending in the General Assembly which could wipe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Law - Another Star editorial on redistricting bill; my thoughts
The Indianapolis Star has an editorial today correctly pointing out that there are few contested primary races again this year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Law - Charter school claims it is exempt from public records law
An editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports:Fort Wayne’s only charter school proudly proclaims itself “A Different Kind...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Law - "Garton targets fenced-hunting bill "
"Garton targets fenced-hunting bill: Senate leader wants issue settled in court" is the headline to a story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: High school student prevails in suit against Kokomo mayor in public access issue
Yesterday the ILB reported here (including links to the court and PAC opinions) that Ryan Nees has prevailed in his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senate's health perk: They still don't get it"
"Senate's health perk: They still don't get it" is the headline to this editorial today in the Lafayette Journal &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on legislative perks
The Sunday Indianapolis Star editorial is headlined "Some negative numbers: They add up to wastefulness." Some quotes:The Star Editorial Board...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on legislative perks
The Evansville Courier& Press had an editorial titled "Lawmaker Benefits" on Friday that the ILB covered here (2nd item). It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "State senators to keep controversial healthcare benefit"
"State senators to keep controversial healthcare benefit" is the headline to a story today in the Madison Courier. A Jan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Allen County Council examines attorney fees
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Feb. 12th, titled "Allen County examines legal fees," the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senators' perks come with lifetime hypocrisy"
Indianapolis Star political columnist Matthew Tully writes today, in a column headed "Senators' perks come with lifetime hypocrisy," that:A group...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senators will keep lifetime benefits"
Several papers report today on the changes to be made to the Senate health care perks. The bottom line, so...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate health care perk modified somewhat [Updated]
Bill Ruthhart has within the hour posted a story on the Indianapolis Star website that reports:The Indiana Senate today modified...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Ind. Law - Eminent domain bill tightened or trimmed, depending on headline
"Revised bill would make it harder to seize land" is the headline to a story today by Michelle McNeil on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Another article on Senator Garton and health care perks
Brian Howey, in his weekly column in the Decatur Daily Democrat, focuses on Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Will state wineries die on the vine?
"Will state wineries die on the vine? Industry says bill halting in-state shipments could cripple it." That is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Reader asks good question about small wineries bill
Just a few minutes ago the ILB posted an entry (scroll down two) about Senator Garton's action on the canned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Marion County prosecutor candidate proposes ordinance to keep sex offenders out of public parks
In this story WTHR Channel 13 quotes Marion County Prosecutor candidate Melina Kennedy:Democrat candidate for prosecutor Melina Kennedy says it's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Canned deer hunting bill stymied, at least for now
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Senate President Pro Tem Robert Garton, R-Columbus, sent the bill to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Even more on Canned deer hunting preserves
Thanks to TDW, we can update Sunday's ILB entry on canned hunting with a link to a South Bend Tribune...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Telecom: Phone dereg moving full-speed ahead
Patrick Guinane has a comprehensive story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times on the telecommunications deregulation effort. From the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Sen. Garton, kill health care perk"
"Sen. Garton, kill health care perk" is the headline to today's Indianapolis Star editorial. It begins:Our position: Senate president pro...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2006
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legal bills arrive for the City of Kokomo
Earlier this morning the ILB posted an entry on Fort Wayne's legal bills. The Kokomo Tribune had a very long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Failure to submit paperwork to Indiana Public Defender Commission costly to many counties, including Marion
Sara Eaton of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports that the Public Defender Commission reimburses counties "for a portion of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Allen County examines legal fees [Updated]
A story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette by Benjamin Lanka is headlined "County examines legal fees: Bills of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - More on Canned deer hunting preserves
Skip Hess' "Outdoors" column today is headlined "Latest fenced hunting bill has veterans in crosshairs." Why? Because the House added...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Yet another story on legislative health care perks, state pensions, and Senator Garton
Matthew Tully's politics column today is headed "Old-school politician flunking government reform." Some quotes:I really had no intention of spending...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana State University still pursuing third law school effort
In response to the ILB entry yesterday on the NY Times story about how law school applications are declining, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on the Indiana General Assembly's video record
Charles Wilson of the AP story has a story today, published in the Lafayette Journal & Courier, headlined "Indiana one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2006
Ind. Law - "Attorney: ‘You can’t zone out a business’"
"Attorney: ‘You can’t zone out a business’" is the headline to a story today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Idea that landed with biggest thud of the year
"Idea that landed with biggest thud of the year" was the heading to this ILB entry from Dec. 28th on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Garton: Legislators' lifetime insurance "changes" considered
A 2/7/06 story by Dave Evensen in the Columbus Republic (and the first story I've seen on the issue from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Ind. Courts - Judges concerned about bill language limiting decision-making power in child abuse and neglect cases
Both the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and the Evansville Courier& Press have stories today on this issue. Niki Kelly's Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on the Indiana General Assembly's video record; concerns about the video record
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has a front-page story today about cameras in the House and Senate Chambers,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Wine shipping bill passes House: An example of "Be careful what you wish for"? [Updated already]
The "wine shipping" bill, HB 1190, has passed the House and is now in Senate Committee (Commerce & Transportation). The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Ind. Law - The impact of another Public Access Counselor ruling today [Updated]
WTHR reported this story early today and the Indianapolis Star now has a separate report on line by Lisa Renze-Rhodes....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Ind. Law - Challenge to $1-per-page fee for printouts of county recorder's digital records
"Recorders seek changes in law" is the headline to a story today in the Louisville Courier Journal by Alex Davis....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Ind. Law - More on proposed telecommunications overhaul
Today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a good column by Tracy Warner headed "Telecom on trial." It is billed as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 05, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two columnists today focus on House video record; concerns about the video record
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a column today headlined "Contentious General Assembly debates a sign of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 05, 2006
Friday, February 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Phone deregulation advances: House, Senate OK different versions [More]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today on the House and Senate telecommunications bills - each has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Headlines pretty much tell the story of House actions yesterday ...
Canned Deer Hunting. "Reprieve for high-fenced hunts clears House" - HB 1349 guarantees facilities may stay open another seven...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine "shipping" bill passes House: An example of "Be careful what you wish for"?
"House votes to restrict how wineries ship their products" is the heading of a brief item today in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - For most bills, it's a short life; Bill to abolish legislators' health care perks among the dead
"For most bills, it's a short life" is the headline to a Mary Beth Schneider story today in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Law - Former Indiana attorney captured in Phoenix
Dave Overton of The Elkhart Truth reports:PHOENIX -- A former Elkhart police officer and Indianapolis attorney was arrested in northern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Ind. Law - Canned deer hunting preserves would continue under House amendments
Existing high-fence deer hunting preserves would be allowed to continue operations under amendments to HB 1349 passed in the House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
Ind. Law - Star editorial on redistricting bill; my thoughts
The Indianapolis Star today urges the state senate to adopt HB 1009, the redistrcting bill. Some quotes:Legitimate questions about implementation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Law - Telecom bills subject of "Pro and Con" columns
The Indianapolis Star today has pro and con columns on telecommunications deregulation. A quote from the "pro" column:The choice is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Billboard controversy is spotted in new venue
John Ketzenberger, business columnist for the Indianapolis Star, has an interesting column today titled "Billboard controversy is spotted in new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Law - Legal firm donated to Daniels campaign
"Legal firm donated to Daniels campaign" is the headline to a story today by Steve Walsh in the Gary Post-Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Lafayette lawyer dies in house fire; fire strikes Terre Haute law office
The obituary in the Lafayette Journal & Courier begins: "Charles R. Deets III, 62, of rural Battle Ground, died early...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Lawsuit seeks to block closing of Silvercrest [Updated]
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today on the arguments yesterday on the state's closing of Silvercrest Children's Development Center in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Lawsuit seeks to block closing of Silvercrest
On Jan. 4th the ILB quoted from a Louisville Courier Journal story "that a lawsuit has been filed by "a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Editorials: Health insurance perk should be canceled
Two more papers have strong editorials today on the Indiana General Assembly's health care perks. From the Marion County Tribune,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Redistricting bill passed House, future in Senate cloudy
Yesterday the Louisville Courier Journal had a story (see ILB entry here) headlined "Garton pans redistricting bill: Senate leader says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Bill restricting use of eminent domain passed House
Updating this ILB report from Jan. 10th, the bill restricting the use of eminent domain bill (HB 1010) has now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Anti-gay rights effort dies after brouhaha
Yesterday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story (see ILB entry here) was headlined "Anti-gay rights effort dies after brouhaha." Today the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Ind. Courts - More on: HB 1419, to change the appeals court selection process
As reported in this ILB entry yesterday, HB 1419, the effort to change the appeals court selection process, is dead....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Dubois plans ordinance on adult businesses
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today, via the AP, that:JASPER, Ind. -- Dubois County officials are considering an ordinance to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Anti-gay rights effort dies after brouhaha
"Anti-gay rights measure dies after brouhaha" is the headline to this brief story today by Niki Kelly in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Garton pans redistricting bill
"Garton pans redistricting bill: Senate leader says change not needed" is the headline to this story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Ind. Courts - HB 1419, to change appeals court selection process, is dead [Updated]
The minority committee report on HB 1419 was filed on Monday, shortly after the meeting of the House Rules Committee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Ind. Law - Senate approves telecommunications overhaul
"Senate OKs bill changing telecommunication rules: Deregulation, Internet access at measure's core" is the headline to this Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - At least $22.4 million was spent trying to influence the General Assembly in 2005.
"At least $22.4 million was spent trying to influence the General Assembly in 2005." That is how this wide-ranging story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Health care perks and the 2006 elections
The Decatur Daily Democrat has an opinion piece today by Brian Howey headed "Health care perks and the 2006 elections."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Heirs argue that deed required land to be used for a public purpose
This is a story that the ILB has been following since 2004. See the Nov. 23, 2005 entry here. "Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Bill would limit access to birth, death records, pitting freedom of information against privacy concerns
This ILB entry from Jan. 17th included this quote from the Indianapolis Star:Birth and death records now open to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Ind. Law - More on legislators' health care: What was the press reporting at the time? Conclusions
[This is Part II of the two entries posted today. Part I, from this afternoon, may be found here, or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2006
Ind. Law - More on legislators' health care - voting records and questions re state employees' benefits
This is Part I of the two entries I hope to get posted today on the "legislative health care...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2006
Ind. Court - Lobbyist linked to Abramoff quits Indianapolis firm
"Lobbyist linked to Abramoff quits Indianapolis firm" is the headline to an AP story posted this morning on the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on: Committee endorses bill to protect e-mail addresses
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 19th, here from the Kokomo City website are Mayor McKillip's remarks on SB 205....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Chesterton looks at 'big box’ ordinance
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today, in a story by Diane Krieger Spivak:CHESTERTON - Following Crown Point’s lead, Chesterton planners on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine-shipping bill moves to House floor
The wine shipping bill that was the focus of this lengthy ILB entry yesterday, is reported on today in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Canned hunting draws fire in Fort Wayne editorial
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette contains this editorial today. A quote:An Indiana House committee and a North Manchester lawmaker demonstrated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - It's tough to separate politics, redistricting
"It's tough to separate politics, redistricting: Plan for bipartisan panel to draw boundaries gets 1st OK on -- surprise! --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Tully re Senate health care for life: "Garton clearly doesn't get it"; "An affront to Indiana taxpayers" says editorial
Indianapolis Star columnist Matthew Tully's report today is headlined "Sen. Garton's fence-sitting on perk must be painful." Some quotes:[Senate President...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Committee endorses bill to protect e-mail addresses [UPDATED]
Was it only yesterday - it seems like longer ago - that the ILB posted this entry on SB 205,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - Small wineries in Illinois buffeted by the alcohol-distribution lobby; What is happening in Indiana?
"Small wineries in Illinois buffeted by the alcohol-distribution lobby; What is happening in Indiana?" was the headline to this ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more stories today on legislative health care perks
Niki Kelly writes today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS – A day after Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma announced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - A number of editorials today on the legislators' health perk; plus some observations
A number of Indiana newspapers this morning have editorials on the General Assembly's free health care benefits for life. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on Indiana legislators' free health care for life
Advance Indiana has just posted a commentary, headed "Garton Begins Deception Game On Health Care Perk," based on in part...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Committee endorses bill to protect e-mail addresses
"Committee endorses bill to protect e-mail addresses" is the headline to a brief story in the Indianapolis Star today. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. Bill to spare high-fence hunting sure to draw fire [Updated]
Will Higgins of the Indianapolis Star writes today:The controversial practice of hunting deer in high-fence preserves, set to be banned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - State-subsidized House insurance changes coming
"State-subsidized House insurance changes coming" is the headline to a lengthy story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in today's Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Speaker says he does not have authority to change the plan for those already retired.
"Bosma said he doesn’t have the authority to change the plan for those already retired." That is a quote from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Speaker may make major changes to lawmaker health benefits
"Speaker to make major changes to lawmaker health benefits" is the headline to an AP story by Mike Smith available...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Notice of appeal filed in suit to stop state takeover of Ft. Wayne State Developmental Center
See this Dec. 28, 2005 ILB entry, including a copy of the trial court opinion and the original complaint, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Star reports House members health perk may be cut [Updated]
A story by the Indianapolis Star's Mary Beth Schneider, posted to the Star website at 3:28 PM, reports that:House Speaker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Canned hunts win new allies: Bill would overturn DNR director’s ban
"Canned hunts win new allies: Bill would overturn DNR director’s ban" is the headline to a story by outdoors editor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Law. - Debate on phone, cable law hits air
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The debate over a bill that would change the way phone...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Bill would limit access to birth, death records, pitting freedom of information against privacy concerns
"Bill would limit access to birth, death records" is the headline to an Indianapolis Star story today by Greg Hafkin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Porter hospital’s legal fees will top $1 million for 2005, with much of it paid to an Indianapolis law firm
"Porter hospital legal fees up" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, reported by Jim Stinson:VALPARAISO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Law - "Kittle Blasts Legislator Health Care for Life; 'Needs to go back to Zero'"
"Kittle Blasts Legislator Health Care for Life; 'Needs to go back to Zero'" is the headline to a brief report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Courts - Rep. Peggy Welch faces dilemma over her husband's authority as juvenile judge
The Bloomington Herald-Times (paid subscription only, which means we don't often report on Bloomington stories) reports today that Indiana state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Ordinance could limit billboards: Plan backs smaller, lower signs
"Ordinance could limit billboards: Plan backs smaller, lower signs" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Law - Adult business dispute draws top lawyers to fight in Spencer
"Adult business dispute draws top lawyers to fight in Spencer" is the headline to an AP story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Telecommunications rears its confusing head
Again this year the General Assembly is considering a bill to, among other things, limit the power of a municipality...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Arbramoff scandal hits close to home
The Indianapolis Star's "Behind Closed Doors" column reports today:A lobbyist tied to the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal has left the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2006
Friday, January 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Lauth sues over Crown Point Plan Commission denial
The last ILB entry on this topic was Jan. 5th, including a quote from the Gary Post-Tribune that began:CROWN POINT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Ind. Law - "Don't change it; end it" opines Evansville C&P on legislators' lifetime health insurance perk
The Evansville Courier& Press has an editorial today titled "Don't change it; end it." Some quotes:While serving in the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006
Ind. Law - "A free, lifetime perk that has to come to an end"
"A free, lifetime perk that has to come to an end" is the headline to an editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Ind. Law - Senate panel OKs telecom bill
"Senate panel OKs telecom bill" is the headline to two different stories today: Niki Kelly's story in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Ind. Law - A bill to end legislative branch health perks appears doomed; budget agency refuses to approve acturial study of costs of perks
Jennifer Whitson has a lengthy story in today's the Evansville Courier & Press, headlined "Lawmakers' insurance perk under fire." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Latest on: Secrets of health care pact for legislators and staff may be revealed; plus recap/index to earlier entries
"Bright takes issue with health insurance plan for legislators" is the headline to this story posted Monday afternoon on The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Law - Republican bill proposes four citizens plus Chief Justice draw legislative district boundaries
"GOP plan: New body should draw maps: Some legislators cool to proposal giving bipartisan commission redistricting authority" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Telecommunications rears its confusing head
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Utilities, and Public Policy hearing on SB 245 is at 9:30 a.m. today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Gov. - Many stories today on the eminent domain bill
Adding to yesterday's report that HB 1010, the eminent domain bill, had passed out of committee, are a number of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Monday, January 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Eminent Domain bill passed out of House Committee
The Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon, in a story by Michelle McNeil, that HB 1010 passed out of House Committee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006
Ind. Law - "Hoosiers should be highly skeptical of a proposal to overhaul Indiana’s telecommunications laws"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today that begins:Hoosiers should be highly skeptical of a proposal to overhaul...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Hurst bean factory in way of new Colts stadium; in Ohio, a standoff reaches state's highest court
There has been plenty of coverage here in Indianapolis on the question of whether "N.K. Hurst Co. will remain on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Telecommunications rears its confusing head
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal's Sunday column is headlined "Telecommunications rears its confusing head." It is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2006
Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Law - Daniels backs state-wide telecommunications deregulation
"Daniels backs deregulation of phone, cable service" is the headline of a story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in today's Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Courts - Rep. Dick Dodge of Pleasant Lake is authoring legislation to allow counties to use money from JTAC in order to update databases containing information on criminals; Update on status of JTAC
Here is the report from WLKI, Angola:(INDIANAPOLIS) - As the State House of Representatives began its 2006 Legislative Session yesterday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Law - Crown Point big box zoning law won’t deter developer
"Crown Point zoning law won’t deter developer" is the headline to a story today by Pamela Lewis Dolan in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Law - State-wide telecommunications deregulation the focus of many stories today
"Telecom rules under scrutiny: Renewed effort to change regulation adds cable to mix" is the headline to a story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on IDEM's request for comments on whether and how to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers; Bedford paper speaks out against the Indiana Register
Updating the ILB entry from Jan. 2, here is a press release from IDEM, announcing that it has extended the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Arbramoff scandal hits close to home
Gary R. Welsh of Advance Indiana reports today on the Abramoff lobbying scandal and how the investigation may also ensnare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lawsuit seeks to block closing of Silvercrest [More]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal report that a lawsuit has been filed by "a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Resolving to make a will for 2006?
Some quotes from a story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times:MERRILLVILLE | If you're struggling to find a unique...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Ind. Law - One-year report on Floyd County building rules
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:One year after Floyd County tightened restrictions on new subdivisions, both...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Ind. Law - The Year in Review as seen from the Indiana Law Blog.
Don't miss the 9-page version of "The Year in Review as seen from the Indiana Law Blog," my December column...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Monday, January 02, 2006
Ind. Law - More on IDEM's request for comments on whether and how to regulate outdoor wood-fired boiler
Updating the ILB entry from Dec. 29th, here is some background on the origin of IDEM's request for comments on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2006
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Ind. Law - State working on rules to clean up waste from one-time meth labs
"State working on rules to clean up waste from one-time meth labs" is the headline to a very long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2006
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Ind. Law - The ILB year in review, and a Happy New Year to the ILB Readers!
For my December column in Res Gestae I submitted a column titled "The Year in Review as seen from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Ind. Law - Legislator promotes bill that would make abortions illegal in Indiana except when a mother's health is in danger
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier& Press reports today:INDIANAPOLIS - State Rep. Troy Woodruff has drafted a bill that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Registration for executive branch lobbyists goes into effect Monday; new state ethics rules
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Bill Ruthhart headlined "Director appointed to register lobbyists: Ex-prosecutor will ensure...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
Ind. Law - "Indiana latest to try game law, going for pyrrhic defeat" [Updated]
Here is an unreverential look at SB 135, from the tech world. An Ars Technica report begins:If at first you...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Lawyers quick to respond after crash
"Lawyers quick to respond after crash: Their letters soliciting business illustrate the changes since attorneys began advertising" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2005
Ind. Law - "IDEM had more or less kept their comment period a secret"
Bedford's WBIW is reporting this afternoon:Cities like Los Angeles might require air-quality control, however for environmentalists to claim [outdoor] wood-burning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Ind. Law - Idea that landed with biggest thud of the year
"Criticism continues for ISU law school proposal" is the headline to this AP story today, via the Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indy Star features state rep. Phyllis Pond in front-page story
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has a front-page feature this morning on State Rep. Phyllis Pond. The headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana bankruptcy site cited
The Indianapolis Star business columnist John Ketzenberger today awards the first annual Ketzies to "The best, the oddest in business...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Judge allows takeover of state center to proceed
"Judge allows takeover of state center to proceed" is the headline to this story by Sara Eaton in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2005
Ind. Law - More on: Laws deterred retaining Colgate plant, says Gov. Daniels
This Dec. 17th ILB entry quotes from a Louisville Courier Journal story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Alex Davis of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2005
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Ind. Law - Indianapolis City-County Council approves Proposal 622, the Human Rights Ordinance, this evening
The Indianapolis City-County Council last evening approved Proposal 622, the Human Rights Ordinance. According to the side-bar to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
Ind. Law - Indianapolis City-County Council is scheduled to vote on Proposal 622, the Human Rights Ordinance, this evening
The Indianapolis City-County Council is scheduled to vote on Proposal 622, the Human Rights Ordinance, this evening. The Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2005
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Ind. Law - More on: County to jail architect: Pay up or get sued
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today on the dispute between the Porter County Commissioners and the county jail’s architects, also the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 18, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana's hospitals to report medical-errors beginning January 1st
The Indianapolis Star has extended coverage today on the requirement that beginning Jan. 1, Indiana hospitals and outpatient surgery centers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 18, 2005
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Laws deterred retaining Colgate plant, says Gov. Daniels
In a story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Alex Davis report:INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2005
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Ind. Law - County to jail architect: Pay up or get sued
"County to jail architect: Pay up or get sued" is the headline to a story today in the Munster (NW...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Man challenges Plainfield ordinance banning anyone listed on the Indiana Sex Offender Registry from entering all parks and recreational areas operated by the town. [More]
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Michael Dabney, that:A convicted sex offender who lives in Marion County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Real estate filings to get more complex January 1, 2006
Thanks to Ted A. Waggoner, Peterson & Waggoner, LLP, Rochester IN for sending the following:Effective Jan. 1, 2006 all documents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Ind. Law - Controversial IU Law prof resigns; Indy Star columnist apologizes
Ruth Holladay, columnist for the Indianapolis Star, reports today:William C. Bradford has resigned as an associate professor at Indiana University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 04, 2005
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Ind. Law - Accident punches hole in Indy building - law firm a resident
"Accident punches hole in Indy building" is the headline to a story posted to the Indianapolis Star website late this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Ind. Law - How in the modern media age can a notorious defendant accused of a heinous crime get a constitutionally fair trial?
"How in the modern media age can a notorious defendant accused of a heinous crime get a constitutionally fair trial?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Eminent domain on legislative agenda again this year
"Lawmakers may curb eminent domain use: Taking of property for profit at issue" is the headline to an extended story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Heirs argue that deed required land to be used for a public purpose
"New Albany, residents battle in court over land" is the heading to a story today by Ben Zion Hershberg in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Recent billboard ruling may help Crown Point "big box" position
A story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Allison Fashek reports:CROWN POINT | A recent Indiana Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Law - More on advocates seek to revive Marion Co. gay-bias ban
"Ordinance banning gay bias revived: Democratic sponsor already has 12 votes lined up for measure" is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Ind. Law - Ice Miller featured by Ind'pls Star as "A power behind public projects"
"A power behind public projects: Ice Miller earns renown -- and hefty legal fees -- on jobs such as stadium...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 21, 2005
Friday, November 18, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana Troopers Association and Indiana Do Not Call list
Having just received my 6th call in the last two days from callers claiming to be from the Indiana Troopers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2005
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Law - Wineries sue over in-state shipments in Indiana, related matters
"Wineries sue over in-state shipments" is the headline to an AP story posted this morning on the Indianapolis Star website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Final word, for now, on Crown Point's big box ordinance
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, today the Munster (NW Indiana) Times and the Gary Post Tribune both report that last eveneing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 17, 2005
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Crown Point's big box ordinance
The Gary Post Tribune reports today:CROWN POINT — The city’s Plan Commission on Monday agreed to give Lauth Property Group...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Ind. Law - " Oprah helps capture Indiana fugitive" leads to request to change venue
Referring back to this Oct. 12, 2005 ILB entry about how Oprah Winfrey helped catch a Posey County fugitive by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Ind. Law - NW Indiana updates on adult zoning; big box regulation
Adult businesses. "Chesterton approves adult-business ordinance" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Quotes:CHESTERTON — The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Lawsuit targets Hartford ethanol plant
"Lawsuit targets Hartford ethanol plant" is the headline to a story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:HARTFORD CITY --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Governor opened a Pandora's box of time issues
The Indianapolis Star reports this morning on its front page, in a story by its political reporter Mary Beth Schneider,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2005
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Wife of NiSource CEO walks on 'opposite side of the street'
"Wife of NiSource CEO walks on 'opposite side of the street'" is the intriguing heading to this story today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Chesterton considers ordinance regulating sexually-oriented businesses
"Chesterton Town Council to consider ordinance regulating sexually-oriented businesses" was the headline of this story last week by Kevin Nevers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 13, 2005
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Law - Contesting winning bids for state contracts in Kentucky
The Louisville Courier Journal has an interesting story this morning by Mark R. Chellgren titled "Court adjusts standard for appealing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2005
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Ind. Law - Judge uses "new law" to take guns from Carmel man [Updated]
"Judge uses new law to take guns from Carmel man" is the headline to a story by James A. Gillaspy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Ind. Law - Your castle -- or government's domain?
"Your castle -- or government's domain? Legislatures, including Indiana's, respond to high court ruling" was the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Tale of two cities and their curfew laws
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has two stories today on curfew laws. One is headlined "Police making do without teen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2005
Ind. Law - More on ex-state DNR worker admits fraud
Following up her story yesterday in the Evansville Courier& Press on how a former DNR inspector has admitted to creating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2005
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Justice Willis Van Devanter featured in Marion paper today
The Columbia Encyclopedia has this entry for Willis Van Devanter: 1859–1941, American jurist, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Ex-state DNR worker admits fraud
"Ex-state worker admits fraud: Inspector says he created fake records for Illinois oil-well contractor" is the headline to a complicated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 05, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Ind. Law - On a lighter note
"Lawyer/musician releases album" is the title of a story today by David Johnson in the Goshen News. Some quotes:By day,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Crown Point "big box" ordinance; South Bend looks at in-traffic solicitations
"Zoning fix gives council final say" is the headline to a story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes: CROWN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2005
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Ind. Law - Crown Point considers "big box" ordinance
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Allison Fasher, that:[Crown Point] city leaders have come up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Ind. Law - School may punish "unlawful activity off school property "
"Streaking incident ends in suspension: State law permits schools to punish students for inappropriate actions" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Ind. law - "Legal morass encircles Allen family farm"
"Legal morass encircles Allen family farm: Generations still feud in a case that frustrates everyone involved" is the headline to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 30, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Ind. Law - More on another zoning dispute in Crown Point
he Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today headed "Crown Point to appeal rezone judgment: Officials have hired a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 29, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Another zoning dispute in Crown Point
"Appeal may effect [sic.] rezoning process in Crown Point" is the headline today to this story by Pam Dolan in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2005
Ind. Law - IACLU awards Evansville's John Blair "liberties" award
The Evansville Courier& Press reports today, in a story by Maureen Hayden, that "when the Indiana Civil Liberties Union chose...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Ind. Law - Trademark law applies to high school logos
Nat Newell has an interesting story that begins on page 1 of the Indianapolis Star sports pages today. The headline:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Ind. Law - A look at the Georgia voter ID decision
Jim Stinson of the Gary Post-Tribune takes a look today at the impact on Indiana of the Georgia federal district...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Evansville cybersquatting case settled
"Realtors settle dispute" is the headline to a story today by Maureen Hayden in the Evansville Courier&Press. Some quotes:An Evansville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 23, 2005
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Former state senator Nelson Grills has died, at age 93
Nelson Grills has died at age 93. His long (over 1,500 words) and entertaining obituary today in the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 22, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Law - Gun-shield bill protects makers and sellers from suits, including that of the city of Gary
The Indianapolis Star publishes on its front page today a story from the LA Times (their longer version here) on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ind. Law - Nuvo cover story on "Puritan Politics" in Indiana
The lengthy cover story to this week's Nuvo newsweekly, a free alternative newspaper published in Indianapolis, is written by Laura...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ind. Law - National law article focuses on Indiana Senator Pat Miller's proposal to limit use of assisted reproduction technologies to married couples
"Does the U.S. Constitution Allow Government To Limit the Use of Assisted Reproduction Technologies to Married Couples?" That is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ind. Law - Dealing in illegal mushroom may lead to many years behind bars
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Bob Kasarda, that:VALPARAISO | Portage resident Mark Lynn was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become a welfare-assistance agency?"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ran an editorial on 10/8/05 headlined "So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Morgan County lesbian couple fight to keep child
Two papers today, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and the Evansville Courier & Press, carry this AP story by Deanna...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Marion County prosecutor "OKs hiring policy on gays"
"Brizzi OKs hiring policy on gays: Following governor's lead, prosecutor formalizes practice of not discriminating" is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Zoning issues in Clarke County project
A story in today's Louisville Courier Journal by Alex Davis includes an interesting discussion of "greenspace" and density. Some quotes:At...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2005
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Allen County rural nuisance codes revised
"Rural nuisance codes revised: Proposal adds exemptions, reduces daily fine to $500" is the headline to this story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 13, 2005
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Ind. Law - Crawfordsville passes "Big box" ordinances
"Ordinance to regulate 'big box' retailers passed" is the headline to this story today in the Crawfordsville Journal Review. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - U.S. Justice says State violating jailed juvenile's rights
An AP story by Ken Kusmer in the Louisville Courier Journal today reports:INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Correction has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Ind. Law - More on " 'Oprah' helps capture Indiana fugitive"
Evansville Courier& Press reporter Maureen Hayden's story last Friday (see ILB entry here) on how Oprah helped catch a Posey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Methamphetamine regulation has big loophole - other states with less restriction
The South Bend Tribune has an AP story by Ryan Lenz today that begins:RISING SUN, Ind. -- When Indiana restricted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana's public access law featured
"Keeping secrets: Hoosiers are wrongly denied access to meetings and information in half of their requests to governmet" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Monday, October 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on Porter County considers digitizing records
Apparently more than one reporter attended last Wednesday's Porter County Commissioners and County Council meeting. In additional to the Gary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2005
Ind. Law - More on federal trial over whether communities have right to restrict new medical centers
On Oct. 6th the ILB quoted from an Indianapolis Star story about a federal trial over whether communities have right...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2005
Ind. Law - "Bankruptcy changes overload law offices"
"Bankruptcy changes overload law offices" is the headline to a story by Bill Medley in today's Evansville Courier& Press. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Ind. Law - "So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become a welfare-assistance agency?"
"So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become a welfare-assistance agency?" is the first line of this editorial today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 08, 2005
Friday, October 07, 2005
Ind. Law - 'Oprah' helps capture Indiana fugitive
Couldn't resist this story. Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press reports:Never underestimate the power of "Oprah." On Tuesday, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2005
Ind. Law - Commentary on Senator Miller's proposal to limit procreation assistance continues
"Regulate pregnancy? Idea shelved but not dead" is the headline to Matthew Tully's column today in the Indianapolis Star. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2005
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana Supreme Court Legal History Series
A new Supreme Court-sponsored lecture series aimed at addressing legal topics of current interest to lawyers, judges, educators, and citizens...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Federal trial over whether communities have right to restrict new medical centers
"A turf war over medical care: Federal judge to decide whether communities have right to restrict new medical centers" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2005
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Proposal to limit procreation assistance wtihdrawn [Updated]
"Legislator drops controversial plan" is the headline to a story by Mary Beth Schneider posted on the Indianapolis Star website...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Ind. Law - More on proposal to limit procreation assistance
Following on its Niki Kelly story yesterday headlined "State bill would limit procreation assistance: Process would rule out homosexuals, singles"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Ind. Law - Proposed bill would govern "causing pregnancy by means other than sexual intercourse"
"State bill would limit procreation assistance: Process would rule out homosexuals, singles" is the headline to a story today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Some upcoming interim legislative meetings
The Environmental Quality Service Council is meeting tomorrow. As I noted in this entry, "The influential EQSC is where much...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Rethink protection law
"Rethink protection law" is the title to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, referencing a Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Da VINCI lode? Sketches, notes in margin of rare manuscript in Evansville basement may be million-dollar find"
On 2/27/05 the ILB referred readers to a fascinating feature by Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press, involving rare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Monday, September 19, 2005
Ind. Law - Advocates seek to revive proposed gay-bias ban
A story by Brendan O'Shaughnessy on the front page of today's Indianapolis Star, headlined "Advocates seek to revive proposed gay-bias...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2005
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Ind. Law - Law is unclear, but officials disagree over who caused charges to be dropped
"Law is unclear, but officials disagree over who caused charges to be dropped" is the headline of this column today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2005
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development
Thursday the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette published an article titled "Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development" - see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 17, 2005
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development
"Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2005
Ind. Law - At least 15 counties to petition for central time
At least 15 counties to petition for central time, write Mike Smith today in this AP story published in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2005
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Res Gestae article on Judicial Mandates in Indiana
I had planned to post the first of my Res Gestae columns ("To elaborate ...") today, but am waiting until...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Three lawyers sue New Albany for fees of $750,000
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today, in a story by Ben Zion Hershberg that begins:Three lawyers have sued the city...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Monday, September 12, 2005
Ind. Law - Indianapolis firm, Hatchett & Hauck LLP , adds another attorney
I've received the following announcement: Hatchett & Hauck LLP is pleased to announce that Michael J. Reeder, formerly legal counsel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2005
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Review of recent death penalty commutations in Indiana
The Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Sunday column is headlined "Governors find leeway in granting clemency: Daniels, Kernan cited...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Floyd County eminent domain suit watched [Updated]
The Louisville Courier Journal's Ben Zion Hershberg writes today, in a story headlined "Eminent domain lawsuits watched: Sewer fight in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2005
Friday, September 09, 2005
Ind. Law - Time Zone Map
I reported Wednesday:Doug Masson of Masson's Blog, who has been following the time zone issue assiduously, has prepared a very...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2005
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Ind. Law - "new law stupid" is assessment of many cold pill purchsers
Nancy Sulok, South Bend Tribune columnist, has a piece today headlined "New law makes buying cold capsules a hassle: State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 08, 2005
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana Bar Associations' disaster relief efforts
The two largest bar associations in the state, the Indiana State and Indianapolis bar associations, have jointly established special funds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Ind. Law - Time zone map
Doug Masson of Masson's Blog, who has been following the time zone issue assiduously, has prepared a very useful map...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Unusual Blakely-related issue pending in Floyd Circuit Court
"Floyd judge set to decide case role: Man in killing wants recusal." That is the headline to this story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Crawfordsville considers ordinance re abandoned "big box" buildings
The Crawfordsville Journal Review reports today:Crawfordsville’s City Council is looking to establish an ordinance regulating large retailers who leave behind...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Should mentally ill convicts face execution?
"Baird case raises moral questions: Should mentally ill convicts face execution?" is the headline to this AP story by Tom...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Ind. Law - "Local legal community reflects on Rehnquist legacy"
"Local legal community reflects on Rehnquist legacy" is the headline to this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Monday, September 05, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Public access to police records stymied by Evansville union contract"
Today, the Evansville Courier& Press editor, Paul Mcaulifee, writes:As you may have read in a Wednesday story by Jennifer Whitson,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 05, 2005
Friday, September 02, 2005
Ind. Law - 1,500 complain of gas gouging; no action taken
"1,500 complain of gas gouging; no action taken" is the headline to an AP story that appears today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2005
Ind. Law - Westfield project OK'd after court ruling
A story by James A. Gillaspy in the Indianapolis Star today is headlined: "Planners approve Kroger location: Decision follows a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2005
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Ind. Law - City's corporate attorney to resign
"City's corporate attorney to resign" is the headline to a story by Jason Miller in yesterday's Michigan City News-Dispatch. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Ind. Law - Public access to police records stymied by Evansville union contract; access to Public Counselor informal opinions
The Evansville Courier& Press has two stories on this public access issue today. The first, by Jimmy Nesbitt, is headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Ind. Law - Questions prevail during session on living wills
The Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports on yesterday's meeting of the legislature's Probate Code Study Commission. Some quotes:[Sen....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Ind. Law - Indy law firm reportedly threatens suit if county passes hospital ban
"Lawyers threaten suit if county passes hospital ban: Porter hospital execs have asked county for moratorium on healthcare facilities," is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Town of Greenville looks at zoning changes; historic Ernie Pyle home in Dana is demolished
Ben Zion Hershberg writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal, in a story headlined "Greenville plans to safeguard its rural...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Ind. Law - Appointment of child advocates in Indiana
"Federal court ruling could affect Indiana" is the headline to a story today in the Indianapolis Star. The story, by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 28, 2005
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More today on Indiana deer; non-attorney misidentified in several stories
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Phil Bllom, Outdoors editor, headlined "Deer herd sale subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 27, 2005
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Law School Rankings
Remember the flurry last spring when the U.S. News rankings came out, and IU Law-Indianapolis had tumbled precipitiously? (If not,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Ind. Law - Zoning dispute in Lake County over whether request was denied
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today about a zoning dispute, headlined "Concrete controversy goes to court". Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Ind. Law - Star argues for release of more records in 2000 Bob Knight firing
The Indianapolis Star has a story today by Tom Spalding, headlined: "Star questions trustees' role in Knight probe: Newspaper's attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Some stories today
The South Bend Tribune has a long story today by reporter Joseph Dits headlined "Translating justice: Judges cope with limited...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2005
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Local zoning issues may become a federal case"
Updating the August 13th ILB entry "Local zoning issues may become a federal case" is this column today by Nancy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 21, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Rochester attorney contributes to ABA book
Rochester attorney Ted A. Waggoner of Peterson & Waggoner, LLP, writes to say:I am pleased to announce that the ABA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Associational standing stands
The Indiana Supreme Court reportedly has failed to grant transfer in Save the Valley v. Indiana-Kentucky Electric -- thereby now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Indianapolis attorney Peter Rusthoven on Judge Roberts in the 80s
Barnes & Thornburg attorney Peter J. Rusthoven is quoted today in a Washington Post story on Supreme Court nominee John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Indiana Law - Voting machine company to pay county $1.2 million
"Voting machine company to pay county $1.2 million" was the headline to this story yesterday in the Indianapolis Star. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Monday, August 15, 2005
Indiana Law - U.S. Attorney joins Ind. ACLU in effort to force school district to grant a student excused absences so he can attend an annual religious festival
The Associated Press is reporting this afternoon, dateline Hammond:The U.S. Justice Department has joined the Indiana Civil Liberties Union in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Indianapolis firm, Hatchett & Hauck LLP , expands again
I've received the following announcement: At its one-year anniversary, Hatchett & Hauck LLP announces that it has grown into larger...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2005
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Local zoning issues may become a federal case
Yesterday's South Bend Tribune had an interesting story by Jeff Parrott, headlined: "Legal fight looms in 'Worker' zoning flap: Catholic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Reports of yesterday's hearing on eminent domain
The legislaive Interim Study Committee on Eminent Domain met yesterday for the first time. Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
Ind. Law - Political yard signs in the news again
An ILB entry from Sept. 30, 2004, titled "More on political yard signs," begins: "First it was Noblesville, then it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2005
Ind. Law - More on eminent domain in Indiana
The Noblesville Daily Times also has a comprehensive story today on eminent domain and the upcoming legislative interim committee meeting....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2005
Ind. Law - Legislative Interim Committee on Eminent Domain to meet
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on the first meeting of the legislative Interim Committee on Eminent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2005
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Law - Lack of comity on the Michigan Supreme Court?
The South Bend Tribune has an interesting AP article today by David Eggert that is partially a review of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2005
Law - More on eminent domain
"A backlash on eminent domain case" is the headline to this balanced editorial today in the Richmond Palladium-Item. In the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Ind. Law - State tax officials recall county tax warrants
An interesting report in the Evansville Courier& Press by Jennifer Whitson, headlined "Late tax collections delayed for amnesty." It begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 06, 2005
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Indiana Law - "When is a river navigable?" Part II
Following up on the ILB entry from Sunday, Frank Gray of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Monday, August 01, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana to join national sex offender database
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story headlined "Justice Department launches sex offender database: Lack of technology...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2005
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Indiana law - When is a river "navigable"?
Frank Gray of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a fascinating piece today on this question. Some quotes:Practically no one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 31, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
Attorney general Carter appoints state's first solicitor general
According to this story today by Kevin Rader on the WTHR 13 website, Attorney General Steve Carter has created a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 29, 2005
Friday, April 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Great post today on real property issues
Earlier today I posted this entry titled "Fate of subdivision turns on 1935 deed." Fellow blogger E. Thomas Kemp has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Governor's message on SEA 512, re annexation
Earlier today, in this entry, I quoted from a story by Niki Kelly in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette where...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Fate of subdivision turns on 1935 deed
"Fate of subdivision turns on 1935 deed: Lawsuit filed over New Albany land" is the headline to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Governor's first veto
As reported here first yesterday afternoon, Gov. Daniels vetoed HEA 1224, which: "Establishes the aerospace and aeronautics initiative to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Ind. Law - Governor vetoes aerospace bill
Governor Daniels has issued his first veto message, vetoing HEA 1224, re an aerospace and aeronautics initiative: "Establishes the aerospace...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2005
Ind. Law - ICLU plans suit to derail voter-ID law
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is reporting today, in a story headlined "ICLU plans suit to derail voter-ID law," that:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2005
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Law/Biotech - More on "Stem Cell Guidelines Issued"
"Group of Scientists Drafts Rules on Ethics for Stem Cell Research" is the headline to this front-page story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Law/Biotech - Stem Cell Guidelines Issued
The Washington Post reports today:Forging into a politically and ethically contentious regulatory void, the National Academies released a detailed set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Environment - Pollution provision removed from bill
"Pollution provision removed from bill: State can still be stricted than U.S." is the headline to an AP story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Ind. Law - In Indiana, a suspended student can get the gavel
"In Indiana, a suspended student can get the gavel: Court keeps kids in line, supporters say, but critics cite civil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 24, 2005
Saturday, April 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Girls have right to expect privacy
"Girls have right to expect privacy" is the headline to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star weighing in against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2005
Friday, April 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Judge tosses cases based on calls about drunken drivers
An interesting story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, written by Frank Wiget, reports:VALPARAISO — Getting tips from the public may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Ind. Law - Two family law firms in Muncie featured
The Muncie Star-Press today has two stories by Nick Werner featuring local family law practices. The story "Law is family...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2005
Ind. Law - Legislators go slowly on issue of ID theft
Not this year please. Indiana businesses convince lawmakers to "go slow" on a proposal to require that businesses inform people...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Ind. Law - Battle over medical files goes to court
"Battle over medical files goes to court" is the headline to a front page story today by Dick Walton in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on "associational standing" question in Floyd subdivision suit
On April 2 the ILB had an entry on a suit involving whether a citizens' group has the right to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2005
Saturday, April 16, 2005
Environment - Another story on the "no more stringent" language in SB 298
"Pollution bill would keep state from having tougher rules than EPA" is the title to a story by Tammy Webber...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 16, 2005
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Streamlined permit bill signed
The Indianapolis Star website has an AP story this afternoon that reports:Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a bill into law today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Huge telecom bill could deploy broadband, deregulate basic telephone service
Rick Yencer has a lengthy story today in the Muncie Star-Press about the now "huge Senate Bill 381." Some quotes:Broadband...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ind. Law - Old issues find new life as amendments
"Old issues find new life as amendments: Opponents say bills are antienvironment, anticonsumer" is the headline to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Ind. Law - Still more on proposed "no more stringent" law
The Evansville Courier& Press has an editorial today on SB 298, asking "Why Tie Our Own Hands?" Some quotes:One of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Monday, April 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Still more on "IU-Indianapolis Law reportedly tumbles in U.S.News rankings"
"Rankings slide is a trial for law school: Students worried it could affect job hunting" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 11, 2005
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Ind. Law - Dispute awaits environmental bill
More today in several Indiana papers about SB 298, via an AP story by Rick Callahan, headlined by the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2005
Friday, April 08, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Impact of same sex marriage ban in Ohio and Michigan Constitutions ..."
The South Bend Tribune today has an AP story headlined "Same-sex benefits hinge on 6 words: Dispute centers on clarity...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 08, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "IU-Indianapolis Law reportedly tumbles in U.S.News rankings"
For those looking for more information on IU-Indy's precipitous fall in the U.S. News rankings:"Small Change by U.S. News Leads...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 08, 2005
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Ind. Law - This bill hazardous to Hoosiers' health
"This bill hazardous to Hoosiers' health" is the heading to the lead editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 07, 2005
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Ind. Law - Turning back judicial clock
"Turning back judicial clock" is the title of a must-read editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette about Senate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Notable entries this morning from other Indiana law blogs
To start off the morning, I loved this entry from Doug Masson's blog, about Indiana's brain drain. And I marveled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Monday, April 04, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Impact of same sex marriage ban in Ohio and Michigan Constitutions may portend Indiana issues"
This ILB entry from March 24th discussed the problems that may result from the ban on providing any of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2005
Ind. Law - Symposium on Law School Rankings
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington is holding a symposium called "Next Generation of Law School Rankings" on April 15th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2005
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Ind. Law - Judge hears arguments to prevent Floyd subdivision suit
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal has a report today headlined "Judge hears arguments to prevent Floyd subdivision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2005
Friday, April 01, 2005
Ind. Law - More on IU-Indy Law drop in US News rankings
I've just received this note from Josh Claybourne, a foolow-up to this earlier ILB entry:I'm not sure if your readers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2005
Ind. Law - More on taking private property for private development
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has an interesting story today that begins:VALPARAISO | Describing the city's offer as "grossly inadequate,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2005
Ind. Law - [Updated] House unanimously OKs revamping sentencing rules
"House unanimously OKs revamping sentencing rules" is the headline to a brief story today by Niki Kelly of the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2005
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Ind. Law - Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?
"Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?" is the headline to a book review today in the Wall Street...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2005
Ind. Law - Evidence management varies
"Evidence management varies: Small towns often lack secure facilities for spoils of crime" is the headline to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Ind. Law - [Updated] Status of daylight savings time bill
Here is the webpage for Senate Bill 127, the reported site for the revived time bill. However, there is no...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Law - Cincinnati is now under a federal court order to reform the city Police Department
"U.S. judge orders police reform" is the headline to this story today in the Cincinnati Enquirer. Some quotes:U.S. District Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
Ind. Law - IU-Indianapolis Law reportedly tumbles in U.S.News rankings
Joshua Claybourn reports today at IndyLaw.com:Devastating news for IU-Indy Although US News & World Report's annual ranking of law schools...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2005
Ind. Law - Attorney General's column in Sunday Indianapolis Star
Attorney General Steve Carter has a "My View" column in the Sunday Indianapolis Star, explaining that, to quote the headline,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2005
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Major changes made to proposed sentencing bill
Senate Bill 96, which originated as the product of the Sentencing Law Policy Committee (see this Jan. 5th ILB entry,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2005
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Ind. Law - SB 512 would strip cities of their ability to veto annexations within a three-mile buffer zone
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today on Senate Bill 512: Some quotes:Senate Bill 512 would strip cities of their ability to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 26, 2005
Friday, March 25, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Bringing daylight saving time back to life"
I love this headline to an AP story by Mike Smith today as published in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2005
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Law - Duties of attorney to City Council to maintain confidentiality
The South Bend Tribune has a very interesting column today by Nancy J. Sulok about the ethical duties of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Law - Impact of same sex marriage ban in Ohio and Michigan Constitutions may portend Indiana issues
Last Friday I published an entry titled "Impact of same-sex ban in Michigan constitution." It quoted several newspaper reports of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Law - Bringing daylight savings time back to life
An AP story today by Mike Smith appears today in the Evansville Courier& Press with the headline "Republicans look to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana not immune to life-or-death battle
"Indiana not immune to life-or-death battle" is the headline to this story today in the Indianapolis Star. It begins:Hospitals in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Monday, March 21, 2005
Ind. Law - Star editorializes about SJR 1
An editorial in the Indianapolis Star today warns: "Legislators should be cautious about undertaking appellate court reform." Interestingly, it does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2005
Friday, March 18, 2005
Ind. Law - Impact of same-sex ban in Michigan constitution
An editorial yesterday in the Indianapolis Star was headlined "Don't close door on civil unions." It urges:The proposal as it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2005
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Ind. Law - 'American Justice: Countdown to an Execution'
A&E's "American Justice: Countdown to an Execution" tonight at 8 p.m. features the Darnell Williams history. See this writeup in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Revised inspector general bill now likely to repass House in Senate bill
According to this story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in the Louisville Courier Journal today:Under the proposal's original language, the inspector...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Law - More on taking private property for private development
The last ILB entry on Rep. David A. Wolkins' eminent domain bill was on Jan. 31st. Yesterday, Katie Wampler of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Ind. Law - More on other states' problems with constitutional spending limits
Thursday I posted an entry on the case before the Kentucky Supreme Court about whether the Governor of Kentucky can...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2005
Friday, March 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Inspector general bill, once "dead," may live again
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story headlined "Inspector general bill gains," that:Those for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005
Ind. Law - What is the law regarding our Lake Michigan shoreline?
North Judson attorney Marty Lucas, of bigeastern.com, has posted some links to very useful information about Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Law - [Updated] Justices hear case on state spending rule
Some of you constitutional law junkies may recall that I ended a Feb. 25th ILB entry on "Where does the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "dead" House bills lawmakers hope to revive
There are a number of stories today on the bills lawmakers hope to revive. Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's story in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Law - Camm, Boney charged in triple-murder plot
The headline in the Louisville Courier Journal this morning is "Camm, Boney charged in triple-murder plot." The story by Ben...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Ind. Law - House Republicans identify key legislation
"House Republicans identify key legislation: Forty bills are targeted for passage among 132 that died during recent boycott by Democrats"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Ind. Law - Editorial opposes SJR 1, modifying appellate selection and retention
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today opposing SJR 1. Some quotes:Among its various changes to the state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Ind. Law - Latest on Camm prosecution
"Camm not cleared by second arrest" is the headline to this story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:Floyd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Monday, March 07, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Lawyers' groups oppose judicial proposal"
Updating the Saturday ILB entry, "Lawyers' groups oppose judicial proposal," I've been able to obtain a copy of the Senate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2005
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Bosma's options in the event of a walkout
I've received another suggestion re how Speaker Bosma might handle another walkout of House Democrats -- one that, so far...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Lawyers' groups oppose judicial proposal
Prohibiting same-sex marriage is not the only proposal to amend the Indiana Constitution being seriously considered during this session. Kevin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Where in the law does it say that?
An AP story published today in the Louisville Courier Journal is headlined: "Partisan tension may block work: By law, state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Board questions need for voter ID
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Bennjamin Lanka that begins:The Allen County Election Board on Friday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005
Ind. Law - Death Row inmate Darnell Williams' life was saved by a multitude of factors.
"Death Row inmate Darnell Williams' life was saved by a multitude of factors" is the lead to this opinion piece...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005
Friday, March 04, 2005
Ind. Law - Part II. What might the Senate (and/or the House) do about the "dead" bills?
Options in the House. In House Committee. The committee could insert "related matters" into a Senate bill. House Rule 80...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2005
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Ind. Law - Part I. What might the Senate (and/or the House) do about the "dead" bills?
Today's papers have a lot of stories and editorials about Tuesday's activity, or lack thereof, in the Indiana House. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2005
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Law - Still more on "So, how 'dead' are these bills, really?"
I received this question from a reader this afternoon:The quorum count required in the Indiana House is set by rule,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "So, how 'dead' are these bills, really?"
For those interested, I've added more information to the end of this morning's entry, "So, how 'dead' are these bills,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Law - [Updated] So, how "dead" are these bills, really?
The Indianapolis Star has a comprehensive story today by Kevin Corcoran and Michele McNeil covering yesterday's activities in the General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Law - “That’s really our only constitutional duty,” Bauer said
Getting a late start today ... A story today by Jim Stinson of the Gary Post-Tribune gives a good picture...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Ind. Law - Dems' threat of boycott, legislation deadline loom
"Dems' threat of boycott, legislation deadline loom: Key state bills could die without a vote by today." That is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Da VINCI lode? Sketches, notes in margin of rare manuscript in Evansville basement may be million-dollar find
Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press has a fascinating feature today involving rare manuscripts, including a book thought to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Death row decisions could keep Daniels busy
Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press has a story today headlined "Death row decisions could keep Daniels busy." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Friday, February 25, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana Bill to Limit Local Govt. Wireless Died in Committee
"Indiana Bill to Limit Local Govt. Wireless Died in Committee" is the heading to a story today in Government Technology....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "Where does the Indiana Constitution say that?"
Thanks to those of you I've heard from re my entry Wednesday on "Where does the Indiana Constitution say that?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2005
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Where does the Indiana Constitution say that?
An editorial today in Warrick Publishing's Boonville Standard contains this paragraph:The state budget is the most important of all the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Bill to conform Indiana sentencing to Blakely standard passes out of Senate committee
"Juries would decide whether to lengthen sentences under bill" is the headline to a story by Niki Kelly in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Some other 2005 bills of interest
Monday the Indianapolis Star had a story headlined "1,500 bills big and small vie for attention." Here are two bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Confined feeding bill could go to study group
The Richmond Palladium-Item is reporting this afternoon that:A bill that would have forced the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Charitable trusts in Indiana
Richmond attorney E. Thomas Kemp has a thoughtful piece today on his blog, Kemplog, titled "Rethinking Charitable Trusts." Check it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage passes Senate
"Senate OKs ban on gay marriages: Change to state constitution expected to pass House next" is the headline to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Monday, February 21, 2005
Ind. Law - "Disturbing events surrounding expansion plans at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis"
Josh Claybourn, 2nd year JD Candidate at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis and an active blogger, sent me...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005
Ind. Law - [Revised] Gay marriage ban needs flexibility
"Gay marriage ban needs flexibility" is the title to the lead editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. The Star's position:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005
Environment - Bill, EPA may help with sewage woes
"Bill, EPA may help with sewage woes: State measure would protect against lawsuits as cities tackle problem; feds' plan deals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inspector General bill the focus of story today
"Inspector could get broad powers: Bill seeks unique ability to press criminal prosecution forward" is the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2005
Friday, February 18, 2005
Ind. Law - Still more on proposed zoning changes in Adams County; More
The ILB has had two earlier entries (1/29/05 and 2/3/05) from The Decatur Daily Democrat, written by J. Swygart on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2005
Ind. Law - More on the ten abortion bills
Updating yesterday's entry is some additional information. An AP story today points out:The General Assembly last approved significant abortion legislation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2005
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Econ. Dev. - Indiana kills anti-muni broadband bill
"Indiana kills anti-muni broadband bill" is the headline in this ZDNet story this afternoon. Some quotes:An Indiana state bill that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Telecommunications deregulation advances; proposed limits on municipally-offered internet services dead, for now
According to this story today by Eric Martin in the business section of the Indianapolis Star:The House Technology, Research and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Ten bills rekindle abortion debate
"10 bills rekindle abortion debate: House panel OKs effort to license clinics, set age for viability of fetus," is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2005
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Daylight savings time - Is it time?
"Daylight-saving time is issue of the hour: Strong support at hearing doesn't guarantee passage" is the headline to this lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the "Broadband" bill - 1148
The "broadband bill," HB 1148 (see this ILB entry from Feb. 1 for details), came to mind this morning when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2005
Ind. Law - A moving story this morning about an attorney's medical malpractice lawsuit
Richard D. Walton of the Indianapolis Star has a story today about Joan Irick, a well-known Indianapolis defense attorney at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Caesars tops list of casinos where gamblers have banned themselves
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today that follows up on her July 4th report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2005
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Biotech - More on debate over human cloning
On Jan. 14th and Jan. 17th the ILB had entries on the "Debate brewing in Indiana over human cloning." There...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2005
Ind. Law - The problem with potlucks
The Indianapolis Star has a lengthy front-page story today by Robert King titled "Heavens! Potlucks are illegal: Lawmakers scramble to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2005
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] More on "the Governor shall reside at the seat of government"
Thursday, in this entry in which I quoted from Ruthie Holladay's column pointing out that the Indiana Constitution requires that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 12, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Indianapolis firm, Hatchett & Hauck LLP , expands
I've received the following announcement:Hatchett & Hauck LLP is pleased to announce that two new attorneys have recently joined the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inspector General bill moving with opposition
"Inspector General bill moving with opposition" is the headline to a brief item today in the Indianapolis Star. A quote:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Attorney agrees to pay $1,000 fine in ethics probe
"Attorney agrees to pay $1,000 fine in ethics probe" is the headline to a Kevin Corcoran story today about an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Law - What is being done to resolve the "PERF Privacy" issue from last session?
When I was doing the last entry on public records, I ran across a number of entries from last year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Law - Kentucky papers are doing an audit of public records availability
"Open records sometimes aren't" is the headline to one of a number of stories this week in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Law - Bingo bill passes Senate Tuesday
The bingo bill (SB 140) passed the Senate Tuesday. The amended digest:Use of charity gaming proceeds. Prohibits the department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Law - More on red-light cameras
The Cincinnati Enquirer has a story today headlined "State could red-light cameras." Some quotes:State lawmakers could block Cincinnati's attempts to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Ind. Courts - Marion County judges selection bill approved by House committee
Yesterday we reported that HB 1703 was about to be heard in committee -- today we report that it has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Env't. - State senator ends attempt to change waste-district law
On Jan. 18 the ILB posted an entry quoting from a Munster (NW Indiana) Times editorial about two bills Senator...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Law - Lawmakers eye insurance with no frills
"Lawmakers eye insurance with no frills" is the headline to a story by Niki Kelly published in the Sunday Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Law - House panel to hear bill on appointment of judges
"House panel to hear bill on appointment of judges" is the headline to this Indianapolis Star story about HB 1703....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Law - Financing drying up for State Police DNA lab
"Financing drying up for DNA lab: Samples from inmates being backlogged at laboratories" was the headline to this story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Friday, February 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inspector general post irks county prosecutors
Buried in the obituary section on page B5 of my copy today of the Indianapolis Star is this Kevin Corcoran...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2005
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Ind. Law - More on proposed land use changes in Adams County
Last Saturday the ILB published part of a long story from The Decatur Daily Democrat on proposed changes to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Law - Two Evansville foot doctors immersed in disputes
Evansville Courier& Press reporter Maureen Hayden had a long and interesting story Monday about two Evansville podiatrists, married, and immersed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Law - State may jump on red-light camera bandwagon
"State may jump on red-light camera bandwagon: Local intersections would be among those getting watchdogs under legislative plan." This is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Law - Editorials laud Senator Gard's open meetings bill
This Evansville Courier& Press editorial from Monday, and this Muncie Star-Press editorial today strongly support Senator Bev Gard's SB 310....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Monday, January 31, 2005
Ind. Law - More on taking private property for private development
This ILB entry from Sunday, Jan. 23rd talks about about HB 1063, authored by Rep. David Wolkins of Winona Lake,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 31, 2005
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana impact of U.S. Supreme Court's recent sentencing decision
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 12th issued its decision in the U.S. v. Booker and U.S. v. Fanfan cases....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2005
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Proposed land use changes in Adams County
The Decatur Daily Democrat had a long story yesterday by J. Swygart on proposed changes to land use regulations, including...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Law - IEDC bill amended again, this time in Senate Committee
Niki Kelly reports today (2nd item) in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that:The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 8-0 Thursday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Law - One year cooling-off period before legislators switch sides?
"Panel OKs curbs on ex-legislators: House committee endorses bill to force former lawmakers to wait a year before taking lobbyist...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Senate likely to OK gay-marriage ban, panel's leader says
"Senate likely to OK gay-marriage ban, panel's leader says" is the headline to this report today in the Indianapolis Star:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2005
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Ind. Law - Constitutional amendment on hunting and fishing
"Constitutional guarantee for hunting, fishing faces an unlikely future," is the headline today of a story by Jennifer Whitson in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Monday, January 24, 2005
Ind. Law - Bill may derail city's plan for broadband system
"Bill may derail city's plan for broadband system: Proposal shows telecommunications industry opposition," is the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2005
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Taking private property for public development (or not)
A fascinating story by Chris Poynter in the Louisville Courier Journal today contrasts the way Indiana and Kentucky deal with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 23, 2005
Ind. Law - Taking private property for private development
I read a small blurb in the Indianapolis Star today about HB 1063, authored by Rep. David Wolkins of Winona...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 23, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
Law - Interesting public records dispute in Illinois, perhaps also relevant to Indiana
This story today in the Chicago Tribune caught my eye, particularly in light of Governor Daniels' pledge to put...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2005
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Ind. Law - Interesting public records question
"Board to revisit contested landfill map: Site-specific document was withheld in 2001" is the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Monday, January 17, 2005
Law/Econ. Dev. - More on "debate brewing in Indiana over human cloning"
Last Friday (you will find it if you scroll down) the ILB quoted from a front-page story in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2005
Friday, January 14, 2005
Ind. Law - Debate brewing in Indiana over human cloning
"Debate brewing in Indiana over human cloning" is the headline to a lengthy front-page Indianapolis Star article today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2005
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Indiana Law - DeLaneys band together
Susan Guyett reports in her column in the Indianapolis Star today:The law firm of DeLaney & DeLaney just added a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2005
Indiana Law/Environment - Lawmakers to address environment
"Lawmakers to address environment" is the headline to an informative AP story by Rick Callahan, that appears in the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2005
Indiana Law - Couple's refusal to disclose Social Security numbers proves costly
"Couple's refusal to disclose Social Security numbers proves costly" was the headline to an AP story the Indianapolis Star published...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2005
Friday, January 07, 2005
Indiana Law - Future unclear for unbonded official
"Future unclear for unbonded official: Treasurer could be ousted without required backing" is the headline to this story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2005
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Indiana Law - Hammond Mayor Apparently Concedes Records Access Issue
"Mayor: Information will flow again - McDermott said he was concerned for city's image" is the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2005
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Law - More on Hammond mayor denies local paper access to police records
"Hammond mayor denies local paper access to police records" was the title of an entry dated Dec. 29, 2004. Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Law - Report of the Sentencing Policy Study Committee
Although this report is dated November 2004, I don't recall having seen anything about it. The 142-page Report of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Monday, January 03, 2005
Indiana Law - Economic development and the Indiana Governor
This afternoon's local radio news reported that Gov.-elect Mitch Daniel's bill to revise the new economic development commission law would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2005
Friday, December 31, 2004
Indiana Law - Last call for 2005 Indiana Law Blog Wish List suggestions
On Dec. 20th, I published a request for help in putting together a 2005 Indiana Law Blog wish list --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2004
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Indiana Law - New laws take effect Saturday
A number of Indiana papers today are running this AP story by Mike Smith. The Indianapolis Star's headline is: "New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2004
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Law - Hammond mayor denies local paper access to police records
Yesterday the Munster Times reported:HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.'s chief of staff Monday said The Times will have to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Provisions Taking Effect on Jan. 1, 2005
An entry here on Monday discussed how to locate 2004 laws that take effect Jan. 1, 2005. My answer was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Indiana Law - More on LCJ Meth series
The third part of the Louisville Courier-Journal series on Indiana and Kentucky's problems in dealing with the meth crisis appears...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004
Indiana Law - Meth: a rising blight
The Louisville Courier-Journal is running a 3-part series, collectively titled "METH: a rising blight." Yesterday's main story was headlined "Meth's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2004
Indiana Law - Provisions taking effect on Jan. 1, 2005
"ILB fan Chad Bouchard" writes today to ask:Have you seen anything in print about laws taking effect this January first?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2004
Monday, December 20, 2004
Indiana Law - Help requested in putting together 2005 Indiana Law Blog Wish List
Last New Year's Eve the Indiana Law Blog published a Wish List for 2004. Last year's list is set out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004
Friday, December 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Following up on earlier entires on validity of local multiyear contracts
Can a town council grant a multiyear employment contract that extends beyond the terms of a majority of its members?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 17, 2004
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Law - Warrick commissioners OK zoning ordinance
"Warrick commissioners OK zoning ordinance" is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier&Press. Some quotes:The ordinance took...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Indiana Law - Truck plates to be an issue in upcoming session
As this story by Niki Kelly writing in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette makes clear today, more is involved that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Thursday, December 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Law firm sues over pesky faxes
"Law firm sues over pesky faxes" is the title to this story today in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. It begins:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2004
Friday, December 03, 2004
Indiana Law - Ex-lawmaker plans to go into consulting, lobbying
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:INDIANAPOLIS Former state lawmaker Markt Lytle, a Madison Democrat, said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2004
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Indiana Law - Information about court records and criminals in Lake County
Two stories today from Lake County, from two different papers, about two different systems. The Gary Post Tribune is reporting:Officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2004
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Fort Wayne editorial recommends civil unions
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has an editorial today titled "Time for civil unions." Some quotes:Indiana ought to take a cue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Fort Wayne paper urges ethics reform
Perhaps overlooking the separation of powers, an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette urges that Gov.-elect Daniels press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Multiyear Contract Dispute in Lake County
Today, in a story titled "Town files appeal in chief's contract dispute: John Shelhart's attorney says his client is owed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Local government rules and procedures
"Valpo updating code for boards" is the headline of this story today in the Munster Times. Some quotes:VALPARAISO | Even...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Marion County crime lab inquiry results are nearly complete
The Marion County crime lab is the subject of a long story today in the Indianapolis Star headlined "Lab inquiry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 28, 2004
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Indiana Law - Editorial proposes changes to annexation law
An editorial today in the Indianapolis Star is headlined "Reform could prevent annexation squabbles." Some quotes:The answer isn't piecemeal tinkering...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Monday, November 22, 2004
Weekend postings you may have missed
Among the postings this weekend you may have missed are: This entry from Saturday titled "More on Change in Administrations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2004
Sunday, November 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Student reprimanded for religious absences
"Student reprimanded for religious absences: School contends mandates require possible expulsion," reads the headline to this story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Reports of the Government Efficiency Commission
There have been a number of stories in the press about the Government Efficiency Commission. In early October, for instance,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Change in Administrations in Indiana State Government
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has two stories today on the transfer of administration. Both are by Niki Kelly. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2004
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Indiana Law - County Change of Administrations
Echoing the change of administrations at the state level, Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier-Press reported Thursday on the pending...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Lawrence mayor seeks to bar law firm
Updating an entry from Aug. 5, 2004 quoting from an Indianapolis Star story of that date headlined "Lawrence mayor seeks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2004
Indiana Law - More on IU LAW-Indianapolis Dean to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific
Updating this ILB entry from two days ago, the Indianapolis Star reports today that "IUPUI law dean accepts Fiji post:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2004
Indiana Law - more on Indiana's Flood Maps
An editorial in the Indianapolis Star today titled "Flood maps due for an update" includes these points:Flood plain maps in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Change in Administrations in Indiana State Government
The Indianapolis Star has more this morning on the upcoming change in administrations, in a story headlined "Daniels' new team...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2004
Friday, November 19, 2004
Indiana Law - Top Kernan staffers are asked to resign
The Indianapolis Star has a story this morning headlined "Top Kernan staffers are asked to resign." Some quotes:Nearly 150 top...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 19, 2004
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Indiana Law - IU LAW-Indianapolis Dean to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific
Joshua Claybourn has a scoop this afternoon in Sapere aude, a weblog written and managed by students at Indiana University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Rezoning farmland in St. Joseph County
"Panel frowns on farmland rezoning: Neighbors relieved; request now goes before County Council" is the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Indiana Tax - Criticism of Indiana two-step process for tax abatements
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ran an editorial yesterday criticizing the Indiana tax abatement law:Indiana law essentially has a two-step...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Indiana Law - More on "Can a council grant a multiyear employment contract that extends beyond the terms of a majority of its members?"
On Oct. 30 the ILB ran an entry titled "Can a council grant a multiyear employment contract that extends beyond...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Monday, November 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Indiana's flood maps reportedly outdated
The Indianapolis Star has a story today headlined "Old flood plain maps can lead to trouble." The lead talks about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Critics question state annexation laws
A story in the Indianapolis Star today about Carmel's proposed annexation plans also gives a broader look at the current...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2004
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Indiana Law - U.S. 31 neighbors study their rights
"U.S. 31 neighbors study their rights" is the headline to this story today in the South Bend Tribune about "property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 14, 2004
Indiana Law - Valpo lawyer serving as Iraq�s ambassador to the United Nations
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today on Feisal Istrabadi:Appointed in July as Iraqs new ambassador to the United Nations, Istrabadi has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 14, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Law - Allen County to hold course on local government
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette reports today:Allen County residents will have an opportunity to learn everything they want to know about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Law - Upcoming Indiana government efficiency report awaited
I've seen several stories now on reports of various subcommittees of the Indiana Government Efficiency Commission and can't wait to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Law - Another voting machine problem reported
"Misread ballots may alter races: Straight Democrat votes were tallied for Libertarian ones" was the report yesterday in the Richmond...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Indiana Law - Governor-elect Daniels seeks info from state agencies
The Evansville CourierPress had a story yesterday detailing the information requests sent out to state agencies. Some quotes:Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels'...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2004
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Indiana Law - New FSSA website includes a number of features
The Boonville Indiana Tristate-Media site has a story available here headlined "Deadbeat parents will be shown on FSSA website." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Indiana Law - Keeping up with technology
"Document scanning worries commission" is the headline to this story today in the Munster Times. Some quotes:SCHERERVILLE | The town's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Indiana Law - Vanderburgh County Commissioners vote unanimously to conduct an "independent audit" of the Nov. 2 election results
The Evansville Courier-Press reports today:The Vanderburgh County Commissioners voted unanimously to conduct an "independent audit" of the Nov. 2 election...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Indiana Parole Board has seen its caseload more than double during the past decade
Several papers today have this AP story on the caseload pressure facing the Indiana parol board. Some quotes:The Indiana Parole...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Indiana Law - N.D. Indiana prosecutor likely to remain
The Munster Times reports today:Andy Fisher, a spokesman for U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, also said the 61-year-old [Joseph] Van Bokkelen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2004
Indiana Law - Out-of-date information about Indiana General Assembly law
The Davenport Iowa Quad City Times had a story last Friday about the new 25-25 split in the Iowa Senate,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2004
Friday, November 05, 2004
Indiana Law - Is the jury still out on District 46? Who is the jury?
This will be the Indiana Law Blog's 20th entry on the Indiana House District 46 election dispute. (To find the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2004
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Indiana Law - [Updated] New Governor means big changes in state administration
A front-page story in today's Indianapolis Star details the work awaiting the new governor and his transition team before the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Indiana Law - Some other election law stories today
Indiana House District 46. Two stories in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star today about this race that has already led to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Indiana Law - All three proposed constitutional amendments pass
As reported here in the Indianapolis Star today: [ Property tax:] Hoosier voters on Tuesday approved changes to the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Indiana Law - Gaps in Indiana election law?
"Judgment Day" is the headline to this story about the disputed Indiana House District 46 race that appears in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Indiana Law - Indiana's two sets of electoral college representatives await returns
This AP story, headlined "Hoosier Electoral College members stand ready," appears today in the Louisville Courier-Journal. A quote:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Monday, November 01, 2004
Indiana Law - District 46 and the separation of powers
An attorney with long legislative experience writes to say:I believe there will be no more HD 46 court proceedings (or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Holy Cross Village locked in tax dispute: St. Joseph County denies bid for exempt status, citing income
The South Bend Tribune has a very long and really interesting story today on the issue of whether/when real estate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Commentary on District 46 election dispute
A column I just read by Peter Ciancone of the Terre Haue Tribune-Star contains some interesting observations that begin (scroll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2004
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Indiana Law - District 46 dispute might continue after Tuesday's election
An AP story today, headlined "LaPlante's spot on District 46 ballot may trigger legal battle following election," reports:INDIANAPOLIS Republican...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 31, 2004
Indiana Law - Spring forward, fall behind, but not in most of Indiana
Most of the rest of the country, but only a few counties in Indiana, moved their clocks back one hour...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 31, 2004
Indiana Law - Another story raises issues about proposed constitutional amendment re property tax
"Tax policy uncertain, critics say: Proposal to amend constitution has some worried about its reach," reads the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 31, 2004
Saturday, October 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Can a council grant a multiyear employment contract that extends beyond the terms of a majority of its members?
Can a town council grant a multiyear employment contract that extends beyond the terms of a majority of its members?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 30, 2004
Friday, October 29, 2004
Indiana Law - Another view on the proposed tax amendment to the Indiana Constitution
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier-Journal has a story today headlined: "Tax amendment sparks some debate: Property levies would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Dead people aren't voting in Indiana
The Indianapolis Star has a long story today titled "11,214 on rolls in 2 counties: Analysis finds voters who are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Electronic voting in Indiana
"Indiana will use four types of voting systems on Election Day -- including the punch cards that were so vilified...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Law - More on running for the General Assembly in Indiana
More on a story I reported on here earlier today at lunchtime (apparently it was a scoop). A Star update...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Federal grand jury reportedly probing AIG insurance product
SmartMoney.com reports here today:NEW YORK -- American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) third-quarter net income rose 7.5% despite huge catastrophe losses...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Indiana Law - More on proposed amendments to Indiana Constitution
The Indianapolis Star today has coverage today of the three proposed amendments to the Indiana Constitution that will be on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Indiana Law - Domestic violence handbook
The Munster Times reports here today that:CROWN POINT -- Lake County Sheriff Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez unveiled a new domestic violence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Indiana Law - Cities battle adult stores in courts
"Cities battle adult stores in courts: Most recent rulings favored regulators" is the headline to this feature today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Monday, October 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Impact of state merit law on personnel changes
This story from the AP today, titled "Displaced workers can bump others out of jobs: Muscatatuck employees allowed to claim...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2004
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Domestic violence
The South Bend Tribune has an editorial today on domestic violence. It concludes:We won't review all the statistics here --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Wal-Mart employees class action suit featured
"'Off the clock' work ticks off employees" is the headline to this story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:Jim...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2004
Indiana Law - More on proposed constitutional amendment
The Mooresville/Decatur Times had a story yesterday on the proposed constitutional amendment re taxation. Some quotes:Indiana Sen. Richard Bray (R-Martinsville)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Gary paper opines again on proposed constitutional amendment
The Gary Post-Tribune, which wrote on Oct. 11 about all three proposed constitutional amendment, opines again today, here, on one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2004
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Indiana Law - There are four public questions or referendums on Indiana's election ballot this year
"There are four public questions or referendums on Indiana's election ballot this year." is how this editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 16, 2004
Saturday, October 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Change Constitution so that seven elected county offices could be abolished or appointed?
"State commission looks at constitution change" is the headline to this AP story today. Some quotes:A state panel examining the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Most Indiana Counties Using Illegal Ballot Design?
"Most Indiana Counties Using Illegal Ballot Design" is the headline to a story posted yesterday on the WISH-TV 8 site....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 09, 2004
Friday, October 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Running for mayor in East Chicago
The Munster Times reported this morning that "State prepares for skin-tight supervision of special E.C. mayoral election -- EAST CHICAGO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Retention ponds secretly may have been deeded to town
"Land ownership in question: Retention ponds secretly may have been deeded to town." That's the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 08, 2004
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Indiana Law - Running for Surveyor in Indiana
"Complaint against surveyor candidate rejected" was the headline to this story yesterday from Tri-State Media/Warrick County. Some quotes:A complaint filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2004
Monday, October 04, 2004
Indiana Law - Dockside Gambling and State Finances
"Officials reaping gambling rewards: Governments win; taxes take big bite," is the headline to a comprehensive story this morning in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 04, 2004
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Indiana Law - More on state government reorganization
The gist of politcal reporter Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Sunday column in the Louisville Courier-Journal is well-stated in the lead: "It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 03, 2004
Friday, October 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Muncie campground ends confederate flag prohibition
"Confederate flags can fly again at camp sites" is the headline to this story in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:MUNCIE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2004
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Charitable Trusts
To supplement our entry yesterday on the St. Mary's Chapel (Evansville) demolition ("Finding of Charitable Trust Prevents Demolition"), check out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2004
Indiana Law - More on political yard signs
First it was Noblesville, then it was Lake County, yesterday it was Valparaiso (in Porter County). "Lawsuit suspends time limit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2004
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Indiana Law - More on homeowner associations
Supplementing our entry from September 19th on "Homeowners associations and deed restrictions" is this article published Monday in the South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Sunday, September 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Feature on Muncie attorney
The Muncie Star-Press has a feature today on a Muncie attorney who is running for Delaware County commissioner, titled "Brooke's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 26, 2004
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Whiting curfew ordinance impacts parents
"Irresponsible parents could be fined: New curfew revision allows up to $2,500 penalty if crime is committed" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2004
Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Law - Details of Hospital Contract Interesting
The details of the contract of Porter hospital (formerly known as Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso) with its CEO are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Law - IU settles with Ron Felling
A brief AP story today, which is appearing in dozens of papers nationwide, reports:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University has agreed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Law - Another political sign story
Yesterday it was Noblesville (scroll down two entries), today it is Lake County. This story today in the Gary Post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Indiana Law - Trump casino contract at issue?
"Bailout for Trump collapses: Bankruptcy looks likely for company developing second Indiana casino," reads the headline to this AP story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Indiana Law - Noblesville suspends law limiting political signs
An Indianapolis Star story posted this afternoon reports:Under pressure from the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, Noblesville has suspended an ordinance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2004
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Indiana Law - Homeowners associations and deed restrictions
An interesting, and lengthy, editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on homeowner associations and restrictive covenants. A few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 19, 2004
Indiana Law - More on "Are lawyers' invoices privileged?"
An opinion piece today in the Indianapolis Star, written by Dennis Ryerson, Editor, uses the Star's dispute with the library...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 19, 2004
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Indiana Law - Reports of two SE Indiana land use disputes
Both stories are in today's Louisville Courier-Journal. The first is headlined "Charlestown denies zoning change sought for sale of land."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2004
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Lake County appears to be the national poster-child for absentee vote fraud
Monday the NY Times published a lengthy feature on vote fraud, headlined "FRAUD: Absentee Votes Worry Officials as Nov. 2...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Indiana Law - Educate all on Safe Haven Law
"Educate all on Safe Haven Law" is the headline to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Indiana Law - State sex offender registry still not comprehensive
The Munster Times reported yesterday:Errors and omissions plague Indiana's sex registry, rendering it useless to many residents. The registry was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Make PERF directly accountable to Governor
The lead editorial in the Indianapolis Star today continues to point to problems with state quasi-public entities. These independent agencies,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Monday, September 06, 2004
Indiana Law - Evansville journalist's medical malpractice series wins award from trial lawyers
A story today in the Evansville Courier&Press reports that C&P reporter Roberta Heiman has been named 2004 Journalist of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 06, 2004
Sunday, September 05, 2004
Indiana Law - Compensation of General Assembly members
The Indianapolis Star has an informative editorial today about legislative compensation, explaining that things are not precisely as they appear....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 05, 2004
Saturday, September 04, 2004
Indiana Law - More on same-sex custody case in Noblesville
"Judge: Adoptive mom must give up son" is the headline to today's Indianapolis Star report on the outcome yesterday of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 04, 2004
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Indiana Law - More on "another indictment of an Indiana quasi-public entity"
Updating the Indiana Law Blog entry from Monday on problems at state quasi-public agencies such as the Intelenet Commission and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Monday, August 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Another indictment of an Indiana quasi-public entity
Michele McNeil Solida of the Indianapolis Star reports today, in a front-page story headlined "Largely unseen, bureaucrat spent thousands on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2004
Saturday, August 28, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Seymour school barring girl managers on boys' team
Yesterday in this entry we quoted from an AP story about two girls being barred from "managing their [Seymour] middle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 28, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
Indiana Law - School bars girl managers on boys' team
The Louisville Courier-Journal has an AP story today reporting "School bars girl managers on boys' team." Some quotes:SEYMOUR, Ind. ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2004
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Update on Flag issues again at Muncie campground
Updating yesterday's entry, today the Muncie Star-Press reports "Canan does about-face on American flag ban." Some quotes:MUNCIE - Admitting he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Indiana Law - Prohibit a Donkey After the Fact?
"Neighbor tolerated horse, but says donkey is too much" is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier&Press....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Indiana Law - Flag issues again at Muncie campground
Last May the Indiana Law Blog posted an entry headed "Muncie bans confederate flags from campground." Today's Muncie StarPress reports,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Corruption in Lake County "Far Too Rampant"
Today's Louisville Courier Journal has an AP story headlined "Lake County's rampant corruption is under scrutiny." Some quotes:In 1962 then-Attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2004
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Blakely in Indiana
Mike Limrick, referenced in the last post, has sent along his new article from the July/August 2004 Res Gestae (and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2004
Indiana Law - National Report Cites Indiana as "fundamentally affected by Blakely"
The Vera Institute of Justice, as reported by Douglas Berman of Sentencing Law and Policy, "has just released a publication...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2004
Indiana Law - Political Gerrymandering in Indiana
The Indianapolis Star has an excellent and lengthy, front-page story this morning with this headline: "Drawn together: No more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2004
Indiana Law - Making it harder to bail out in Delaware County
The Muncie Star-Press has a story today, headlined "New system could lead to longer jail stays," that reports that "under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2004
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Indiana Law - Blakely background piece
Last month a local paper asked me to do a piece on Blakely, explaining why a decision from Washington State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Monday, July 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Public Records Stories Today
Real estate sales information online. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today that: "To comply with new dictates from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Impact of Blakely on Indiana State Courts
Updating my post from yesterday evening (the second post down) on the impact of Blakely on Indiana state courts, Michael...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2004
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Impact of Blakely in Indiana State Courts
This morning I wrote here about the National Center for State Courts' new report: "Blakely v. Washington: Implications for State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Impact of Blakely on State Courts
Sentencing Law & Policy Blog this morning has a pointer to a very useful 28-page report, issued Monday, July 19th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Monday, July 19, 2004
Indiana Law - State should be proud of Boatwright's job
"State should be proud of Boatwright's job: He tried to give the state a sensible fireworks policy" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2004
Sunday, July 18, 2004
Indiana Law - More on State's New "Indebt" Website
This July 2, 2004 Indiana Law Blog entry reported on the State's new "InDebt" website. Today's lengthy Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 18, 2004
Friday, July 16, 2004
Law - Martha Stewart Sentenced
"A federal judge sentenced Martha Stewart to five months in prison this morning for her conviction for four felony charges...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2004
Indiana Law - News this morning from NW Indiana
The Munster Times this morning has three noteworthy stories: Judge Kouros. A more complete report of the recommendation of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2004
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Indiana Law - Question in New Albany about a 1935 deed
This story today in the Louisville Courier-Journal reports that "Legal issues mar Floyd house move." Some quotes:A meeting yesterday between...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Monday, July 12, 2004
Indiana Law - State laws on sex offenders
"Getting tougher on sex offenders: Region officials wonder if Indiana, Illinois laws are tough enough" is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2004
Sunday, July 11, 2004
Indiana Law - Who Owns the Embryo?
"Couples fight over custody of embryos: As divorces, technology collide, state's judges join those deciding the fate of frozen fertilized...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 11, 2004
Indiana Law - The Putative Father Registry
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story today on Indiana's putative father registry. Some quotes:When a putative father...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 11, 2004
Friday, July 09, 2004
Indiana LAW - PERF Audit Now Available
In an update posted on its website at 12:03 pm today, the Indianapolis Star, in a story headlined "Audit reveals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2004
Thursday, July 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Two new 7th Circuit opinions today
FDIC v. ERNST & YOUNG LLP (ND Ill.) Complex financial issues, opinion by Judge Easterbrook. A quote: "The FDIC says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 08, 2004
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Indiana Law - More on use of DNA to nab tree poacher
Today's Indianapolis Star has a story titled "Genetic tests on tree pinpoint thief: Scientist helps state solve case by using...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Monday, July 05, 2004
Indiana Law - Indianapolis' Curfew Law Enforcement
On March 18, 2004 the Indiana Law Blog posted this entry that began:Earlier this year, in Hodkins v. Peterson, Mayor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 05, 2004
Sunday, July 04, 2004
Indiana Law - Local Government Finances
Two interesting stories today on local government financial matters: "Who controls funds levied each year specifically to pay for reassessments?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 04, 2004
Indiana Law - DNA used to nab tree poacher
"DNA test catches tree poachers" is the headline to this AP story on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 04, 2004
Indiana Law - Statewide Self-Exclusion List for Indiana Gamblers
"Gamblers get banning option: Indiana program offers statewide self-exclusion list" is the title of Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Sunday column in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 04, 2004
Friday, July 02, 2004
Indiana Law - Appointments to the Public Officers Compensation Advisory Commission
Among the bills passed in the 2004 General Assembly was HEA 1401, which created the "Public Officers Compensation Advisory Commission"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2004
Indiana Law - State's New "INDEBT" Website
One of the Indiana laws that took effect yesterday authorizes the department of revenue to publish on the Internet "a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2004
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Many New Laws Take Effect Today
Following up on our entry Sunday on the new Indiana laws taking effect today, July 1, here are some of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 01, 2004
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Indiana Law - Impact of Miranda Ruling on Indiana?
"Tactic of Delayed Miranda Warning Is Barred" is the headline to this Linda Greenhouse report in the NY Times today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Monday, June 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Harder Now to Bail Out in Vanderburgh County
"Until now, if you got arrested on felony charges in Vanderburgh County and had the money, you could quickly bail...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 28, 2004
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Indiana Law - New laws take effect July 1
A number of the laws enacted by the 2004 General Assembly take effect July 1. An AP story today has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2004
Indiana Law - Enforcing Scooter Laws a Problem
"Indiana Having Trouble Laying Down the Law on Scooters" is the headline to this story today in the Washington Post....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2004
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Blakely v. Washington will not impact Indiana, judges say
This week's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Blakely v. Washington held that "only juries, not judges, may increase criminal sentences...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 26, 2004
Friday, June 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Final part of South Bend involuntary commitment series
Part 4 of the South Bend Tribune's 4-part story on the Republican nominee for St. Joseph County councilman in District...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2004
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Indiana Law - New Indianapolis law firm opens
David Hatchett and Jim Hauck, formerly of Baker & Daniels, this week opened the firm of Hatchett & Hauck LLP....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 24, 2004
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Indiana Law - Feds order corrections to East chicago election process
"Justice agents order change for E.C. voting" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Involuntarily Commited Candidate
The South Bend Tribune today has Part 3 of its 4-part story on the Republican nominee for St. Joseph County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Monday, June 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Story of Candidate Involuntarily Committed to Mental Hospital
The South Bend Tribune published yesterday the first of a four-part series headlined: "Candidate ends up in mental hospital after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 21, 2004
Friday, June 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Lake Station Ethics Ordinance Issues
"City's ethics law to get reworked - LAKE STATION: Lake Station lawyers will study legality of ordinance deemed unconstitutional," reads...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2004
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Ballot Design at Issue Again
Speaking a deju vu -- the headline today to this Indianapolis Star story brings it back, all over again: "Dems,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Monday, June 14, 2004
Indiana Law - Interesting negligence theory discussed
A story headed "Experts doubt moms lawsuit" in today's Gary Post-Tribune (read it today - Trib stories are not archived)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2004
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Indiana Law - Conner Prairie issue
Richmond attorney E. Thomas Kemp, an Earlham College graduate, posted an interesting entry yesterday on his KempLog.com site. The entry,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 13, 2004
Friday, June 11, 2004
Indiana Law - City school corporation saves money with in-house attorney
"FWCS trims legal bills with in-house lawyer: District saves $320,000 in a years time," is the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 11, 2004
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Indiana Law - More on real estate development
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today: "Aberdeen housing proposal voided," is headline of this story. Some quotes:CENTER TWP. The owners...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2004
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Accounting company report on Lake County taxes criticized
"County criticizes state tax report: Accounting firm admits some errors were made in reassessment study," is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Protective orders faulted
This story today in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel talks about the difficulties of enforcing protective orders. Some quotes:Christine Stutz's fear...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Indiana More - More on Real Estate Green Space
Following up on our entry yesterday (scroll down three entries) reporting on two stories out of Porter County, requiring developers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Indiana Law - More interesting reports dealing with real estate
Again today (for yesterday's, scroll down about 10 entries) there are two interesting real estate stories, this time both set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Monday, June 07, 2004
Indiana Law - Two interesting reports dealing with real estate
First, this story in the Louisville Courier Journal headlined "New rules cool developers' plans: Floyd subdivision measure untested," that begins:In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 07, 2004
Friday, June 04, 2004
Indiana Law - 2004 Indiana Environmental Statutes Available for Pre-Order
For details, check here. The deadline to reserve your copies is Wednesday, June 16th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 04, 2004
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Making License Branches the Responsibilty of the Governor
Updating our entry from Tuesday (June 1) (access it here or simply scroll down) is this editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 03, 2004
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Tax Postcards
Following up on the Indiana Law Blog entry from May 28 titled "Tax postcard confuses homeowners" that quoted from a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Indiana Law - Make License Branches the Responsibilty of the Governor?
I carefully read this story today in the Indianapolis Star, headlined "Oversight panel for BMV faces fight for its life:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Sunday, May 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Feature on discipline of Indiana judges
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette published this feature story today on judicial discipline in Indiana. Some quotes:Of the more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 30, 2004
Friday, May 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Tax postcard confuses homeowners
That is the headline to this story today from the Johnson County Daily Journal. I love this story. Here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2004
Indiana Law - New food handler certification rule
According to this story in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel yesterday:A new law has an estimated 20,000 restaurants, grocery stores, vendors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2004
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Indiana Law - The open container law
Some quotes from an editorial today in the Helena, Montana Independent Record:A poll commissioned by the Montana Contractors Association shows...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2004
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Dispute about Marion County diversion program
This story was on the front page of the Indianapolis Star this morning. The headline: "Judge rejects fees for poor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Indiana Law - Muncie bans confederate flags from campground
A story in the Muncie StarPress from Sunday, May 23rd titled "City bans Confederate flags from reservoir campground," has provoked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Local law firm benefits from Cincinnati's riverfront development
"Lawyers hit stadium pay dirt: Private attorneys land windfall of public money," was the headline to this story yesterday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Sunday, May 23, 2004
Indiana Law - Indianapolis Star editorializes against gerrymandering
The Indianapolis Star has an editorial today headlined "Blame gerrymandering for lack of competitive political races." It points out that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2004
Monday, May 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Economic Development and the Indiana Governor
Introduction. This entry, an opinion piece, has two parts. Part I looks at the problems with the 2003 Indiana Economic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 17, 2004
Sunday, May 16, 2004
Indiana Law - Dead Lake County residents cast 2003 ballots
"Dead Lake residents cast 2003 ballots." That is the headline to this lengthy story today in the Munster Times. I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2004
Indiana Law - 2004 Indiana Environmental Statutes Available for Pre-Order
For details, check here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2004
Indiana Law - Reminder: Supreme Court to mark anniversary of Brown v. Bd. of Education
Tomorrow, Monday May 17th, 2004, is the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Our Supreme Court will mark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2004
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Indiana Law - California to follow Indiana's lead?
An LA Times report today starts with this headline: "Budget Seeks 75% of Awards for Damages: Governor hopes system being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 15, 2004
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Law - Analysis of Vieth v. Jubelirer
Just posted on FindLaw.com is an analysis of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Vieth v. Jubelirer, titled "The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Indiana Law - Federal prosecutor proves no case too complex
"Prosecutor proves no case too complex: Federal attorney making a name by getting convictions in complicated trials," is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Monday, May 10, 2004
Indiana Law - The future of gay marriage and civil unions nationally and in Indiana
The New York Times Magazine has an outstanding article this week by David J. Garrow, titled "Toward a More Perfect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2004
Sunday, May 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Senator Borst's hopes may turn on Lake Co. lawsuit
An interesting story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. (The Post-Tribune does not archive its stories so it will only be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Court throws out Lake Co. reassessment
Taking the stories in reverse chronological order, on Thursday, May 6th the Munster Times carried a story headlined: "No respite...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 09, 2004
Indiana Law - County Commissioner Election Illegal?
Is the election of county commissioners in Washington County, Indiana illegal? That is the issue posed in a federal suit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 09, 2004
Thursday, May 06, 2004
Indiana Law - Supreme Court to mark anniversary of Brown v. Bd. of Education
Just released by the Office of the Indiana Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2004
Friday, April 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Online Child Support Calculators
In a press release this morning titled "Judiciary Launches Online Child Support Calculators," the Indiana Supreme Court reports that:In a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2004
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Executive branch "lobbyists" to be regulated
Today's Indianapolis Star has this front-page story: "State sets new rules for ethics: Kernan aims to restrict lobbying and ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Indiana Law - Indiana/Ohio towns' dispute downgraded to false alarm by Justice Dept.
Re the story covered here in an entry Sunday (scroll down) titled "Dispute between Indiana and Ohio towns brings in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Sunday, April 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Dispute between Indiana and Ohio towns brings in Justice Department
"U.S. Justice Department could act against towns - Sewage treatment plant: College Corner boards to meet," is the headline to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 25, 2004
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Indiana Law - Voting system required to undergo audit
Updating yesterday's ILB entry titled "Marion County Clerk raises issues about Omaha-based electronic voting machine company," is a brief story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2004
Indiana Law - One more medical malpractice story today
"Malpractice claims nationwide are declining," is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier&Press series on medical malpractice....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2004
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Marion County Clerk raises issues about Omaha-based electronic voting machine company
"New voting equipment didn't pass state muster: Marion County clerk says Omaha company tried to cover up error by reinstalling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Medical Malpractice Series Continues Today
The lead story today in the Evansville Courier&Press series on medical malpractice is titled "You can't get over it." A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Indiana Law - More from Indiana medical malpractice series
"Patient stockpile kitty is shrinking" is the heading to today's story from the Evansville Courier&Press series.* The lead (from what...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Don't miss this series on medical malpractice in Indiana
"Medical Malpractice: Seeking resolution," is the title of a major story today in the Evansville Courier&Press, billed as "First in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 18, 2004
Saturday, April 17, 2004
Law - Madison County Illinois makes news again
When last the Indiana Law Blog mentioned Madison County, Illinois, I believe it was in connection with the tobacco suits....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 17, 2004
Sunday, April 11, 2004
Indiana Law - Newspapers' Property Tax Information Aids
Marion County. The Indianapolis Star has made available an online Marion County property tax database since last year, when our...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2004
Indiana Law - Law changed on sales tax on cars sold to out-of-state customers
See this very interesting story yesterday in the Louisville Courier-Journal on HB 1365, that (among other things) "eliminates a state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2004
Friday, April 09, 2004
Indiana Decisons - 7th Circuit rules on Jones Act issue
Among the 7th Circuit opinions posted today is HOWARD v. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RIVERBOAT CASIO CRUISES, INC.DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2004
Thursday, April 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Farmland preservation
"Exploiting farmland efforts" is the title of an editorial Wednesday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that warns:Well-intentioned laws created...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2004
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Juror Secrecy
Yesterday (scroll down) we posted an entry referencing a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial protesting that "New state court rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Law - Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger suggests a part-time legislature
Perhaps speaking tongue-in-cheek:WAILEA, Hawaii Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday that he would like to make the California Legislature part-time...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Law - More on law school rankings
A Findlaw.com columnist has a piece today titled "U.S. News & World Report's 2005 Law School Rankings: Why They May...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Indiana Law - Juror Secrecy in Indiana
An important editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette starts by quoting Art. 1, Sec. 12 of the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Monday, April 05, 2004
Indiana Law - Apologies to Valparaiso re law school ranking misread!
Friday the Indiana Law Blog reported on Indiana Law School rankings and noted:Indiana's fourth law school, Valparaiso, which was ranked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2004
Friday, April 02, 2004
Indiana Law - Indiana Law School Rankings
US News' rankings of law schools is also out today. Access it here. IU Bloomington is #40, down from #38...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2004
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Indiana Law - Columbus attorney may have license suspended
The AP is reporting that:A state disciplinary commission has recommended the Indiana Supreme Court suspend the law license of an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Monday, March 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two decisions today
BEISCHEL, KAREN v. STONE BANK SCHOOL DISTRICT, from the ED Wis., involves a school principal's employment contract. In LID ELECTRIC...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 29, 2004
Indiana Law - Another Tale of Reassessment Woes
The Michigan City New-Dispatch has a story today reporting that the LaPorte County/Michigan Twp. 2003 property tax reassessment must be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 29, 2004
Indiana Law - More on the Lake County suit involving Arthur Andersen LLP
This story today in the Munster NWI Times begins:CROWN POINT -- Faced with the prospect of owing Arthur Andersen LLP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 29, 2004
Sunday, March 28, 2004
Indiana law - Access to county voter data restricted
"Access to voter data restricted: Some local lawmakers say database is used as a political tool." That is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 28, 2004
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Kokomo attorney faces misdemeanor child pornography charges
Unfortunately, more news today of lawyers allegedly behaving badly. The Kokomo Perspective reports here: "In a press release issued on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2004
Indiana Law - Update on Attorney Changed in Meth Operation
Updating the ILB entry from 3/21/04 headed "Methamphetamine rampant in Indiana rural counties; Columbus attorney charged in alleged meth operation"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2004
Monday, March 22, 2004
Indiana Law - Brown County man faces grave charges
A brief AP story just appeared on the IndyStar.com website, reporting that "A man faces a trial on charges that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 22, 2004
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Methamphetamine rampant in Indiana rural counties; Columbus attorney charged in alleged meth operation
This powerful front-page story in today's Indianapolis Star describes how methamphetamine is tearing apart families in rural southern Indiana counties.In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2004
Indiana Law - Election law reform in Indiana
"One small step toward honest elections" is the headline of this editorial in today's Munster NW Indiana Times. The editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2004
Friday, March 19, 2004
Indiana Law - Dispute Continues Over Paying for Lake County's Tax Reassessment
Here is the headline from this story in today's Munster Times: "Lake County, Andersen headed to court: Judge rescinds stay...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2004
Indiana Law - Governor Kernan Signs PERF Confidentiality Bill into Law
Last evening Governor Kernan announced that he had signed into law HEA 1285. As a result, the law is now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2004
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Changes to Curfew Law Now Effective
Earlier this year, in Hodkins v. Peterson, Mayor of Indianapolis (1/22/04 USCA 7th Cir.) the 7th Circuit ruled, in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2004
Indiana Law - More on HEA 1285, the PERF Bill
Today is the final day Governor Kernan has to act on HEA 1285 (the bill that would make all PERF...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2004
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Indiana Clerk of Courts Changes Become Law
With the passage of SEA 72, Indiana has joined the 48 other states with an appointed Clerk of Courts. According...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Indiana Law - Judicial Disciplinary Charges Filed Against Lake County Judge
This information was just released from the Office of the Chief Justice of Indiana:JUDICIAL COMMISSION FILES CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE DANIKOLAS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Indiana Law - Is There a Time When Public Information is Too Public?
This question has come up before, in the case, for instance, of making public court records available on the internet....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Indiana Law - More Information on Proposed PERF Information Lock-Down
More information is available this morning on the proposal, via HEA 1285, to amend various retirement fund laws, including the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Public Access Counselor Opinion on PERF Privacy Issue
Here is the Indiana Public Access Counselor's opinion referred to in the Indianapolis Star March 11th editorial. (It is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Clark County to Fund Alternative Ways to Resolve Family Disputes
"Paternity, divorce, separation fees rising in Clark County" is the headline to this story in the Louisville Courier-Journal today that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Licensed to Carry in Allen County
A great feature today in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel surveys who is "licensed to carry" a handgun in Allen County,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Law - FBI investigation of alleged improprieties at the Marion County Small Claims Court; possible BMV tie-in
Judge Terry Hursh of the Marion County Small Claims Court has just released this statement to the press:It has been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Law - Even More on PERF Privacy
Last week the Indianapolis Star ran an editorial on "PERF privacy," criticizing HEA 1285, now awaiting action by Governor Kernan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Indiana Law - How Governor Orr Helped Shape the Indiana Supreme Court
"Orr's vision helped shape state's Supreme Court: Former governor led the charge to give court more say over what cases...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2004
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Indiana Law - More on PERF Privacy and the Star's editorial
The Indianapolis Star editorial last week on "PERF privacy" (see the March 11 Indiana Law Blog entry here, or simply...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2004
Indiana Law - More on electronic voting in Indiana, and Elsewhere
Thursday the Indiana Law Blog posted an entry (access it here) headed "State election commission deals with problematic voting software,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2004
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Indiana Law - State election commission deals with problematic voting software
"The Indiana Election Commission voted late Wednesday to let four counties use illegal voting software after hearing desperate appeals by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2004
Indiana Law - Questions raised about pension privacy measure
This editorial today in the Indianapolis Star is titled "Putting the glare on PERF 'privacy'." It begins:A little-noticed amendment to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2004
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Indiana Law - First "State of the Judiciary" address from Adams County
"Adams Circuit Court Judge Fred A. Schurger, speaking on behalf of himself and Adams Superior Court Judge James A. Heimann...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Indiana Law - More on BMV Scandals
"BMV's arresting new development" is the catchy heading to this editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:A news report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Indiana Law - Interesting Dispute Over Paying for Lake County's Tax Reassessment
The only thing clear is that, as offered by one of the attorneys quoted in the story, "This could take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Indiana Sentencing
Yesterday (scroll down) we posted a story from the NW Indiana Times on "Truth in Sentencing in Indiana." Today the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Monday, March 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Truth in Sentencing in Indiana?
This story today in the NW Indiana Times, headlined "Little truth in sentencing in Indiana: Offenders eligible to serve half...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2004
Thursday, March 04, 2004
Indiana Law - 2004 General Assembly Draws to a Close
This General Assembly is drawing to a close; today is reportedly the final day of this session. The online version...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2004
Saturday, February 28, 2004
Indiana Law - Star Opines that Officials Should be Present to Vote
This strong editorial today in the Indianapolis Star begins: "Our position is: There is no substitute for public officials being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 28, 2004
Friday, February 20, 2004
Indiana Law - Bureau of Motor Vehicle Scandal
"Kernan vows quick BMV reform: GOP critics call review a 'whitewash'" is the headline to this above-the-fold front-page story this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 20, 2004
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Environment - Farmer gulps manure water to prove his point
That is the headline to this story in the Muncie Star-Press today. Air Pollution. The Evansville Courier&Press has a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 19, 2004
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Another Take on Governor's Race Issues
"Indiana Governors Race Turns to Issues: Triple Es education, energy, and economy fuel the campaign," is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Indiana Law - Updates on Earlier Legislative Entries
Time. "Indiana time falls in twilight zone: Politicians wind up and make another pitch for Hoosiers to accept daylight-saving time,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Indiana Law - Seat Belt Law May be Extended to Pickups, SUVs and Back Seats
"Changes urged in seat belt statute: House committee will vote on measure that would remove pickup exemption," reads the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Monday, February 16, 2004
Indiana Law - State Sex Offender REgistry Not Yet Comprehensive
"State sex-offender registry still missing many names: Lacking manpower, funds, some counties struggle to track down convicts after release," is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 16, 2004
Friday, February 13, 2004
Indiana Law - Lilly Trial Goes to Judge
Following up on our Feb. 8 entry about this trial (scroll down), the Indianapolis Star reports here this morning:A federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Indiana Law - Update on Time Issue
Updating our Feb. 4th and Feb. 9th Indiana Law Blog entries on Time in Indiana (scroll down), the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 12, 2004
Indiana Law - "Bill targets suits against gun owners"
"Bill targets suits against gun owners: Passage would eliminate most civil liability cases," is the headline to this front-page story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 12, 2004
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Indiana Law - Justice Sullivan Chairs National Program Urging Minority Law Students to Seeek Judicial Clerkships
This release was just issued through Chief Justice Shepard's office:Fifty-one minority law students from 14 law schools throughout the country...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Indiana Law - Where are we on the 2003 vetoed environmental bills?
Six 2003 bills were vetoed by the Governor; here is the 2004 action so far: HB 1525 - Criminal law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Monday, February 09, 2004
Indiana Law - More on Time in Indiana
The Indianapolis Star is reporting here this afternoon:Republican candidate for governor Mitch Daniels today called for the state to adopt...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2004
Sunday, February 08, 2004
Indiana Law - Federal Judge Young featured in STAR story today about Lilly bench trial
U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young is featured in this story today in the Indianapolis Star. The lead:A patent trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 08, 2004
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Indiana Law - Gay Marriage and Civil Unions Update
The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine ruled today, as reported by the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, "that only full, equal marriage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Indiana Law - What Time is it in Indiana?
An Indianapolis Star/Eyewitness News 13 Poll of 704 Indiana residents in January "found that 58 percent of Hoosiers think the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2004