The Indiana Law Blog http://indianalawblog.com/ Focus is on Indiana law, and on interesting developments in law, government, and more (not just in Indiana). en-us Copyright 2012 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:07:09 -0500 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:13:19 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.14 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Courts - Banks created "bizarre and complex end-around of the traditional public recording system" MERS in the spotlight. "New York Sues 3 Big Banks Over Mortgage Database" is the headline to a story from... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/courts_banks_cr.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/courts_banks_cr.html Courts in general Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:07:09 -0500 Ind. Gov't. - Stories to read while the Charlie White jury is deliberating Carrie Ritchie in the Indy Star: "Jury deliberating Charlie White's vote-fraud charges." Charles Wilson of the AP: "Ind. election chief's... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_govt_storie_3.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_govt_storie_3.html Indiana Government Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:55:09 -0500 Ind. Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions today from Indiana In Larry Davis v. Kris Ockomon, et al. (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 14-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Larry Davis was... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_t_625.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_t_625.html Ind. (7th Cir.) Decisions Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:50:40 -0500 Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 0 today (and 4 NFP) For publication opinions today (0): NFP civil opinions today (1): John D. Jenkins Revocable Living Trust, John D. Jenkins, Trustee... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_c_1717.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_c_1717.html Ind. App.Ct. Decisions Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:06:12 -0500 Vacancy on the Supreme Court 2012 - Schedule and applications now posted Here is the interview schedule. Here are the photos and applications of the 15 candidates.... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/vacancy_on_the_6.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/vacancy_on_the_6.html Vacancy on Supreme Court 2012 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:16:17 -0500 Courts - More on "9th Circuit won't release CA gay marriage trial videos" Yesterday we learned (ILB entry here) the 9th Circuit won't permit the release of the video of the Prop. 8... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/courts_more_on_275.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/courts_more_on_275.html Courts in general Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:57:32 -0500 Vacancy on the Supreme Court 2012 - Applicant Information And Interview Times Of Those Seeking Position On High Court? Interviews scheduled to start next Wednesday. Watching for info to be posted for public review ...... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/vacacy_on_the_s.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/vacacy_on_the_s.html Vacancy on Supreme Court 2012 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:47:02 -0500 Ind. Decisions - "Gibson County attorney convicted of child pornography faces voyeurism charges" The Jan. 31st COA ruling in William R. Wallace v. State of Indiana is the subject of a story today... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_g_20.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_g_20.html Ind. App.Ct. Decisions Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:31:51 -0500 Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White declines to testify at his trial" Here is Carrie Ritchie's story in this morning's Indianapolis Star on yesterday's events in the White election fraud trial. From... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_govt_indian_79.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_govt_indian_79.html Indiana Government Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:45:58 -0500 Indd. Courts - "Milwaukee attorney banned from federal courts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana." The 7th Circuit decision from Feb. 2, 2012 is In Re: Bridget Boyle-Saxton. Today Bruce Vielmetti of the Milwaukee Journal... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/indd_courts_mil.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/indd_courts_mil.html Indiana Courts Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:36:56 -0500 Ind. Courts - "WLKY Investigates: Paying For Prosecutor’s Problem" A fascinating story from WLKY.com, Louisville, relating to Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson. Recall that Henderson:... the lead prosecutor in... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_courts_wlky.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_courts_wlky.html Indiana Courts Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:08:58 -0500 Ind. Courts - Expedited Super Bowl court deemed success Watch this evening's story on WRTV 6. A sample:A first-of-its-kind court aimed at expediting complaints against those found in violation... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_courts_expe_2.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_courts_expe_2.html Indiana Courts Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:55:51 -0500 Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one in early evening Notice of posting just tweeted by Court's press office. In Michael B. Adams v. State of Indiana, a 10-page, 5-0... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_s_740.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_s_740.html Ind. Sup.Ct. Decisions Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:27:17 -0500 Courts - "9th Circuit won't release CA gay marriage trial videos" New AP story in the Seattle Times, reported by Lisa Leff, subheaded "A federal appeals court refused Thursday to unseal... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/courts_9th_circ_4.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/courts_9th_circ_4.html Courts in general Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:01 -0500 Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit rules on: Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill to fight fire at couple's home In addition to this ILB entry cited in the earlier post today, see this ABC NEWS report from Feb. 4,... http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_m_499.html http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2012/02/ind_decisions_m_499.html Ind. (7th Cir.) Decisions Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:06 -0500