Constitutional Law
Gun Lawsuit Misfires Over Clerical Error
Wrong amendment cited in man’s case challenging city’s gun-return policy; judge dismisses claim Indianapolis Star ArticleA hot-button lawsuit challenging Indianapolis police’s gun-return policy ended this week, but not because of the lawyers’ arguments. It was a simple clerical error that led a U.S. District Court judge to dismiss the suit.
Read MoreIN COA Rules on Excessive Force Under ITCA
Indiana Lawyer Article The use of excessive force is not conduct immunized under section 3(8) of the Indiana Tort Claims Act, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
Read MoreValparaiso Lawsuit Says Cop, Dog Abusive
City considering all its options, attorney says BY JAMES D. WOLF JR., POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT VALPARAISO — City officials won’t comment on a lawsuit against a K-9 police officer, the chief of police and the city until Valparaiso’s insurance carrier decides on a plan of action with its lawyers. The city received “service of process” earlier … Continue reading Valparaiso Lawsuit Says Cop, Dog Abusive
Read MoreLawsuit Targets Valparaiso Cop
Plaintiff had gone to officer’s house about delinquent mortgage payments BY JAMES D. WOLF JR., POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT VALPARAISO — A city K-9 officer who arrested a man who had come to see him about delinquent mortgage payments is being sued for the incident, as are the city of Valparaiso and the police chief. Robert L. … Continue reading Lawsuit Targets Valparaiso Cop
Read MoreJustices Uphold Probation Revocation
Indiana Lawyer Article In Cornelius Cooper v. State of Indiana, No. 49S02-0904-CR-135, The Indiana Supreme Court disagreed with the Indiana Court of Appeals that the appellate court could review a defendant’s appeal – either because it qualified as a rare and exceptional case of great public interest or under Post-Conviction Rule 2.
Read MoreWriters Lose Appeal Against Newspaper
Indiana Lawyer ArticleTwo former editorial writers at the Indianapolis Star failed to prove they were the victims of religious discrimination, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Could Clarify Miranda Warning Rights
Indiana Lawyer Article The nation’s highest court is considering an appeal that has the potential to affect every arrest and criminal case in the country, including those in Indiana.
Read MoreJudge to discuss intelligent-design ruling
Indiana Lawyer Article The U.S. District judge who made the landmark ruling that the teaching of intelligent design in public schools is unconstitutional will speak at Indiana University Friday.
Read MoreCity stopped from enforcing adult-business law
Indiana Lawyer Article A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to an adult bookstore in Indianapolis, temporarily stopping the city from enforcing a 2002 ordinance that regulates adult businesses.
Read MoreAnonymous Gossip Sites
Time Magazine Full Article So here’s what free speech has come to on campus: “Name the freshman sluts!” an anonymous post demands on the Indiana University page of a multischool gossip site. So-and-so “has herpes!” proclaims an unsigned post on Texas Christian University’s page. Among the profundities on the University of Alabama page: “Frats=fags.” Horny … Continue reading Anonymous Gossip Sites
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