Practitioners’ Corner
7th Circuit offers alternatives to destroying guns
Indiana Lawyer Full Article The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a District judge’s order that a defendant’s guns be destroyed instead of returned to him, ruling that there were other alternatives than what the District Court considered.
Read MoreU.S. Senate confirms Hamilton for 7th Circuit
Indiana Lawyer Article U.S. District Judge David F. Hamilton is the newest jurist on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. After a half hour of final debate starting at 2 p.m., the U.S. Senate voted within an hour to confirm Judge Hamilton, who was President Barack Obama’s first judicial pick. He has served the Southern … Continue reading U.S. Senate confirms Hamilton for 7th Circuit
Read MoreOpinions- 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
R. David Boyer v. Crown Stock Distribution, Inc. et al.09-1699, 09-1861U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division, Chief Judge Robert L. Miller Jr. Civil. Affirms judgment of $3.295 million plus prejudgment interest awarded by the bankruptcy judge and reverses the decision not to include the $590,000 dividend in the award. Remands for … Continue reading Opinions- 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Read MoreNew academy named after chief justice
Indiana Lawyer Full Article Students in Vanderburgh County soon will be able to attend an academy named after the state’s chief justice; the academy will focus on the law and social justice.
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Rachel Mosco v. Indiana Department of Child Services43A03-0907-CV-312Civil. Affirms trial court dismissal of Mosco’s petition for judicial review. Mosco didn’t substantially comply with the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act and the trial court had the discretion to dismiss her case. Lawrence E. Nunley v. State of Indiana31A01-0902-CR-88Criminal. Reverses two convictions of child molesting because the … Continue reading Indiana Court of Appeals Opinions (Published Opinions Only)
Read More7th Circuit rules en banc on mezuzah case
Indiana Lawyer Full Article The full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that condominium owners prevented from hanging religious objects on their home can in some cases sue their association under the Fair Housing Act for alleged religious and racial discrimination, after they’ve bought the residence and moved in.
Read MoreGood-faith exception not applicable
Indiana Lawyer Full ArticleAn Indiana trial court erred when it denied a defendant’s motion to suppress evidence because the good-faith exception doesn’t apply in this case, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today.
Read MoreAG files state’s first lead-paint hazard suit
Indiana Lawyer Full ArticleIn the first lawsuit of its kind in Indiana, the state attorney general’s office is going after two Evansville landlords who it says have ignored warnings to correct a lead-paint environmental hazard in a rental house.
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Kristy Humpery, et al. v. Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. Kristy Humphery, as personal representative of the estate of Charles Mandrell, Jr., appeals from the trial court’s summary judgment for Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. (“Duke Energy”). Humphery alleged in her complaint that Duke Energy acted negligently when it placed a utility pole near an intersection in … Continue reading Indiana Court of Appeals News
Read MoreCourt clarifies responses under T.R. 56(I)
Indiana Lawyer Full Article The Indiana Court of Appeals used a decision today to clarify that when a nonmoving party has received an enlargement of time pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 56(I), any response must be made within the additional time period granted by the trial court.
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