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"Focus is on Indiana law, and on interesting developments in law, government, and more (not just in Indiana)."

Author: Marcia J. Oddi is an Indiana lawyer.

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Recent Posts from The Indiana Law Blog

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 Books v. Prosecutors: Adams, et al, holding HEA 1042 unconstitutional, stating that the decision would…
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three Indiana opinions today
In Caskey v. Colgate-Palmolive (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 15-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:After being disciplined and ultimately terminated, Tracy Caskey sued her former employer and its parent company. Caskey alleged that the defendants…
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 I." I'm working on a follow-up article and hope to incorporate / address your thoughts,…
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 5 today (and 9 NFP)
For publication opinions today (5): In John Clark, Rep. of the Estate of Cory R. Clark v. Aris, Inc., et al , a 9-page opinion, CJ Baker writes:Baer left the job site during the middle…
Ind. Courts - "Judge orders drug task force to return $25,000"
Continuing his reporting on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press writes today: The Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force was ordered Wednesday to return $25,212 seized without a court…
Ind. Courts - More on Pan Am Plaza lawsuit
Updating this ILB entry posted yesterday, Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:A lawsuit filed Wednesday asserts the Indiana Sports Corp. owes Marion County taxpayers $6 million for selling…
Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne paper editorial on "Judging the Judges"
With two of its county judges facing unrelated charges, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and thoughtful editorial today that should be read in full:Two Allen County judges familiar with passing judgment on…
Ind. Courts - More on "Judge Felts pleads not guilty"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today under the headline "Judge accused of thwarting test for DWI." Some quotes:Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts might…
Ind. Courts - More on: Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol related charges
On May 11, 2007 the ILB posted an entry on two young attorneys - Teresa Perry of Evansville, who was charged with "eight counts related to possessing and distributing methamphetamine," and Terry J. Record, who,…
Ind. Decisions - "Appeals court rules against sex offender"
Yesterday's Court of Appeals decision in the case of Jesse S. McCown v. State of Indiana (ILB entry here, 5th case, is the subject of a story posted this afternoon by Sophia Voravong in the…