When I was a young lawyer, I thought nothing of it when my male supervisor chose to tell me of his sexual prowess with his wife or when the male attorneys gathered in his office to review his compilation of bawdy cartoons. But I did mind several years earlier when I was right out of college and the older, married director of my workplace began stopping by my desk to ask how I was, while standing over me so that his … [Read more...] about Sexual Harassment Revisited
When can a court collect assessments from cash posted for bond in a criminal matter?
Collecting fines and costs assessed upon conviction in a criminal matter is a daunting task for a county. So it is no wonder that being able to deduct fines, costs, fees and restitution from bond money already deposited with the clerk of the courts is seen as a good way to substantially increase the collection of these assessments without further use of county resources. The county cannot deduct any monies from c … [Read more...] about When can a court collect assessments from cash posted for bond in a criminal matter?
Just the Tax, Ma'am
Supreme Court Case Management System Allows Clerks to Comply with IRS Form 1099 Reporting No one likes to receive a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), unless it is notification of a tax refund. But the federal tax code requires the annual reporting of monies paid to non-employees. Many Indiana clerks risk IRS assessment of penalties for failure to report monies paid to attorneys and law firms. Courts and … [Read more...] about Just the Tax, Ma'am
Lake County Juvenile Justice
The investigative series “Lake County Juvenile Justice” premiered on Saturday, July 4, 2009 on MSNBC. In July 2008, the Indiana Supreme Court announced it was once again allowing documentary filmmaker Karen Grau to have access to the Lake County juvenile court. Grau describes the series as a program that “explores where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves over time, and what’s at stake for kids, families and profes … [Read more...] about Lake County Juvenile Justice
In Memoriam: Former Chief Justice Robert M. Givan
The Justices and staff of the Indiana Supreme Court were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Justice Richard Givan. His public service to the State of Indiana included 26 years as a jurist on the high court, including nearly 13 years as Chief Justice. In addition to his remarkable legal career, he is remembered fondly by court staff as a loyal friend and great storyteller. His portrait is proudly on display i … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Former Chief Justice Robert M. Givan