The ABA Journal eReport has a piece on a recent ABA-sponsored survey about attitudes toward the judiciary: More than half of Americans are angry and disappointed with the nation’s judiciary, a new survey done for the ABA Journal eReport shows. A majority of the survey respondents agreed with statements that “judicial activism” has reached the […]
Former state representative Vaneta Becker was sworn into office on Thursday to replace Greg Server as state senator for District 50. Server was appointed a commissioner with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The Evansville Courier & Press carries an article on the subject titled, “Becker becomes newest state senator.” Political insiders have suggested to Indiana […]
The Indianapolis Star reports that “Roberts’ Hoosier friends celebrate.” Indiana University has released a “Tipsheet” on expert comments on the confirmation. More information regarding Roberts’ confirmation can be found here.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down its decision today in McDonald v. Household Int’l, Inc. et al. The case was an appeal from a decision by Judge Richard Young of the Southern District of Indiana. Circuit Judge Wood, writing for a unanimous panel, concluded that although the district court was correct about ERISA […]
Earlier today the US Senate approved the nomination of Judge John Roberts to serve as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States by a vote of 78-22. Hours later he was sworn-in as Chief Justice of the United States at a ceremony at the White House. Justice John Paul Stevens administered the oath of […]
A series of new developments in health care have the potential to drastically alter health law as well. The Detroit News ran a story (9/11/05) about a telephone service run out of Dallas that allows patients to get a diagnosis and prescription over the phone from a doctor they will never see. Today the Post-Tribune […]
President Bush granted pardons to 14 people Wednesday, according to a list released by the US Justice Department (here’s the DOJ Pardon Attorney website). Among those pardoned was Gene Armand Bridger of Elkhart, Ind. who was convicted for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. 2, 371, and 1341. Bush, who […]
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette carries an editorial today on “Living-will law“. Next Thursday, the General Assembly’s Probate Code Study Commission will reconvene hearings on the state’s living-will law. The commission received its directives from a Senate resolution that was written in the last session and fueled by the struggle surrounding Terri Schiavo. The study […]
David J. Remondini, Counsel to the Chief Justice of Indiana, has sent IB the following press release which you can read by clicking the link below:
The Judicial Conference of the United States, the policy making body for federal judges, and the American Bar Association (ABA) have sent a letter to US Senate Judiciary Chairman Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) opposing proposed legislation that would limit death penalty appeals. The proposed Streamlined Procedures Act, is designed to stop ongoing delays between convictions […]
