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Today’s Opinions

December 10, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

INDIANA SUPREME COURT State of Indiana ex rel. Crain Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc. v. The Clark Circuit Court, et al.Relator alleges the trial court failed to rule on its motion for preliminary injunction within the time required by the Trial Rules. Relator further alleges the trial court clerk failed in her duty to … Continue reading Today’s Opinions

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Hearing Officer Appointed in Delaware County Prosecutor Discipline Case

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer ArticleA hearing officer has been appointed in Delaware County Prosecutor Mark R. McKinney’s discipline case.

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Justices Uphold Probation Revocation

by: Chris Buckley

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.

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Indiana AG Greg Zoeller Uses New Law to Freeze Employee’s Assets

December 8, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Article The Indiana Attorney General is using a new public-accountability law to freeze the assets of the Brownstown Clerk-Treasurer Rebecka Ann Fee, accused of overpaying herself more than $360,000 in taxpayer money.

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Today’s Opinions

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Supreme CourtOtho L. Lafayette V. StateDefendant Otho Lafayette was convicted of rape based in part on evidence of a ten-year-old conviction for attempted rape of another woman. Indiana law prohibits the use of evidence of prior crimes “to prove the character of a person in order to show action in conformity there-with” except in … Continue reading Today’s Opinions

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Indiana Chief Justice Gets National Award

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Article Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard is receiving a national award from the American Judicature Society for his “distinguished judicial service.”

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Judge Pagano Elected to Indiana Bar Association Board of Governors

by: Chris Buckley

Post-Tribune ArticleMichael N. Pagano of Crown Point was elected to the board of governors of the Indiana State Bar Association at its annual meeting in Indianapolis. Pagano will represent District 1; his term will expire in 2011. Since 2003, Pagano has been magistrate of Lake Superior Court, County Division 3. While in private practice, he … Continue reading Judge Pagano Elected to Indiana Bar Association Board of Governors

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Woman Arrested at Hearing in Crown Point City Court

by: Chris Buckley

Post-Tribune Article Crown Point Police charged Kathryn A. Kosiba with public intoxication after she showed up drunk for her drunken driving hearing in Crown Point City Court. Police responded to a complaint from the court that Kosiba, 28, of Crown Point, had arrived for her court date intoxicated. An officer administered a portable breath test … Continue reading Woman Arrested at Hearing in Crown Point City Court

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Remaining December CLE’s

by: Chris Buckley

Still need to fulfill your continuing education requirement at the last minute? Here are those remaining for 2009. See full list here. 12/8-9 “7th Annual Family Law Institute” VR @ Northern IN Educ. Fdtn., Michigan CityCredits/Ethics: 12/2 Provider: IC 12/8-9 “7th Annual Family Law Institute” VR @ Kindig & Sloat Conf. Fac., NappaneeCredits/Ethics: 12/2 Provider: … Continue reading Remaining December CLE’s

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FBI Recognizes Lawyer for Leadership

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Article An attorney received an award from the FBI’s Indianapolis Office for her support of the FBI’s community outreach efforts and for furthering the agency’s mission.

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