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Ind. Gov't. - "House Democrats are leaving the state rather than vote on anti-union legislation"
Posted on February 22, 2011So reports Mary Beth Schneider in the Indianapolis Star in a breaking story that continues:A source said Democrats are headed...
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit
Posted on February 22, 2011In USA v. Roger Slone (ND Ind., Lozano), a 16-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Roger D. Slone was arrested during...
Ind. Decisions - "Illinois federal Judge's remarks at sentencing in at least two recent sex cases have earned rebukes from the Seventh Circuit"
Posted on February 22, 2011So tweeted Michelle Olsen of AppellateDaily this morning, referencing this Feb. 21st entry in the PrawfsBlawg that begins:I don?t know...
Courts - "Want to Serve on a Jury? Be Careful What You Post"
Posted on February 22, 2011The WSJ Law Blog today discusses and points to a WSJ story today headlined "Searching for Details Online, Lawyers Facebook...
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 6 today (and 10 NFP)
Posted on February 22, 2011For publication opinions today (6): In Craig Dennis v. Board of Public Safety of Fort Wayne, Indiana , a 13-page...
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court sets date for Judge Young's 30-day suspension
Posted on February 22, 2011Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 14th, WISH TV reminds us this morning that this is the day Judge Young...
Ind. Law - Several notable bills on third reading in Senate
Posted on February 22, 2011Some notable Senate bills which must pass third reading today or tomorrow to remain viable include:SB 102 - automatic rate...
Ind. Courts - "Many suspended drivers still behind the wheel"
Posted on February 22, 2011A few quotes from a WTHR 13 Eyewitness News story by Steve Jefferson last evening:Rodney Roscoe is one of Indiana's...
Ind. Gov't. - Ball in Bosma's court after Governor speaks [Updated]
Posted on February 22, 2011The Governor gave a brief statement to the press at 3:15 (listen to the mp3 here) indicating that "Republicans should...
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming oral arguments this week and next
Posted on February 21, 2011This week's oral arguments before the Supreme Court (week of 2/21/11): None currently scheduled. Next week's oral arguments before...
Ind. Courts - Knightstown council wants new judge to be an attorney
Posted on February 21, 2011John Hodge reported Feb. 19th for the New Castle Courier Times:KNIGHTSTOWN - The new judge for the Knightstown Town Court...
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 2 today (and 15 NFP)
Posted on February 21, 2011For publication opinions today (2): In Sherree Demming v. Cheryl Underwood and Kenneth Kinney , a 30-page opinion dealing with...
Ind. Decisions - Transfer list for week ending February 18, 2011
Posted on February 21, 2011Here is the Clerk's transfer list for the week ending February 18, 2011. It is two pages (and 27...
Ind. Decisions - "Landlords face contempt ruling on house's lead cleanup"
Posted on February 21, 2011Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a judge has ordered the landlords of...
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "In a legislative session seemingly overflowing with important and emotional issues ... the sentencing proposal is emerging as one of the most contentious and significant"
Posted on February 21, 2011It turns out the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's lengthy story yesterday is but the first in a week-long series. Today's...
Ind. Courts - "Allen County settles lawsuit with abortion provider"
Posted on February 21, 2011Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, including this one from Aug. 13, 2010, Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne...
Catch-up: What did you miss over the weekend from the ILB?
Posted on February 21, 2011Here is the answer to "What did you miss over the weekend from the ILB?" From Sunday, February 20,...
Ind. Gov't. - Focus on Indiana's pending budget: (1) Governor's authority to withhold allotments, and (2) judges' pay raise
Posted on February 20, 2011(1) Governor's authority to withhold spending of money appropriated by lawmakers. Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal had...
Ind. Courts - "Debate on containing hog virus may yet have long way to go"
Posted on February 20, 2011Fascinating, lengthy story today by Jeff Swiatek in the Indianapolis Star business section. It begins:Three years ago, TDM Farms, one...
Ind. Courts - "Elkhart County's judges are looking for a new child-support commissioner after their first one resigned under fire earlier this month"
Posted on February 20, 2011Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth has the story today. Some quotes:Mona Biddlecome resigned Feb. 11, just days after the...
Ind. Law - "IBJ EDITORIAL: Legislators need to create jobs, not kill them"
Posted on February 20, 2011From a Feb. 19th IBJ editorial:Our Legislature, we were told, would be all about jobs in 2011. Fiscal responsibility and...
Ind. Law - "Statehouse bills create significant abortion restrictions"
Posted on February 20, 2011Heather Gillers reported Feb. 18th in the Indianapolis Star in a lengthy story that began:Three bills that would make Indiana's...
Ind. Gov't. - "Down on luck Democrats must nurture next generation"
Posted on February 20, 2011That is the heading of a thoughtful article today by Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Journal, that builds...
Ind. Gov't. - "In a legislative session seemingly overflowing with important and emotional issues ? education, redistricting, guns, gay marriage and more ? the sentencing proposal is emerging as one of the most contentious and significant"
Posted on February 20, 2011To understand HB 561 and sentencing reform, begin with Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial page editor Tracy Warner's lengthy analysis...
Ind. Courts - "711 St. Joseph County residents who ignored jury questionnaires ordered to court"
Posted on February 20, 2011A story in the Feb. 19th South Bend Tribune, reported by Mary Kate Malone, begins:A local judge has ordered more...
Environment - "From homes to vehicles, meth labs can call just about anywhere home"
Posted on February 20, 2011Lisa Trigg's informative story today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star begins:TERRE HAUTE ? Clandestine drug labs can be found anywhere...
Ind. Law - Review of some of this year's firearms legislation
Posted on February 20, 2011It is okay with the City of Indianapolis if guns are allowed in city public parks and libraries, so long...
Ind. Law - Indiana Lawmakers this evening will look at Sentencing Reform
Posted on February 18, 2011See the details here, at the WFYI page. The blurb:Over the past decade, Indiana's prison system has grown faster than...
Ind. Decisions - One bankruptcy law ruling from 7th Circuit today
Posted on February 18, 2011In In the matter of: UAL Corp., a 25-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:A claims trader buys claims against bankrupt...
Ind. Law - "Meth's rebound has state looking for answers"
Posted on February 18, 2011Two stories reported by Eric Weddle today in the Lafayette Journal Courier on the state methamphetamine problem. A quote from...
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The plates & registration are currently valid and acknowledged by the state.The issue is these plates were on a car I owned and sold privately and legally.Per the Indiana BMV, I can legally transfer plates,which I did. I
That would depend on if you registered the plate to your new vehicle with the BM...
Can a city library prevent you from using thier facilities based on a school district being from another city reaching into your city?
that seems a little ridiculous that they would do that. libraries are supposed t...
Is it libel to write blog posts and/or online reviews about a local business that defames one's reputation?
Libel is the form of defamation expressed in fixed-- usually written form. Sland...
How can I make my blog more popular?
You have to write and submit articles, with backlinks to your blogsite....
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