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Full 7th Circuit hears LGBT-workplace bias appeal

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Full 7th Circuit Hears LGBT-Workplace Bias Appeal

IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

The entire 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heard arguments on whether the 1964 Civil Rights Act covers workplace discrimination against LGBT workers.

A lawyer for Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend sued by former teacher Kimberly Hively, a lesiban, told the Chicago-based court Wednesday it does not and that only Congress can extend those protections.

But Judge Richard Posner said courts sometimes broadened a law’s scope and suggested it may be time to broaden the 52-year-old landmark law.

Posner asked, “Who will be hurt if gays and lesbians have a little more job protection?” Barnes & Thornburg LLP attorney John Maley said he couldn’t think of anyone. Posner responded, “So, what’s the big deal?”

The law bars workplace bias based on race, religion or sex. Maley said Congress didn’t intend for the word ‘sex’ to include sexual-orientation discrimination.

“For too long, LGBT employees have been forced to conceal their true identity at work for fear of backlash and discrimination. It’s nothing short of a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ policy in the workplace,” said Greg Nevins, counsel and workplace fairness program director for Lambda Legal, in a statement following the arguments. “In 2017, hardworking employees should not have to live in the closet in order to keep their jobs.”

Lambda Legal is representing Hively before the 7th Circuit. She filed her lawsuit against Ivey Tech pro se in August 2014, claiming she was denied full-time employment and promotiosn after she had been seen kissing her then-girlfriend in the parking of the school. She argued it was a violation of Title VII, but the trial court dismissed her lawsuit. The 7th Circuit affirmed earlier this year, leading Lambda Legal to request a rehearing en banc.

This story will be updated. 

Three Sign To Play For USI Softball In 2018

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Three Sign To Play For USI Softball In 2018

University of Southern Indiana Softball announces the signing of three incoming freshman to national letters of intent to compete for the Screaming Eagles in 2018 under Head Coach Sue Kunkle. The signees list includes first baseman/outfielder Haley Shouse (Borden, Indiana), second-baseman/outfielder Jessica Tucker (Georgetown, Kentucky), and infielder/outfielder Alicia Webb(Elberfeld, Indiana).

“This class as a whole will bring a little more depth to both our infield and outfield, while adding some speed to our lineup,” Kunkle said of the additions. “We are excited about the future of USI Softball and plan on continuing our successful tradition. The future looks extremely bright and it’s always a great day to be a Screagle!”

Shouse is an eight-time letter winner in softball and volleyball at Borden High School (Borden, Indiana). The three-time all-conference honoree and 2016 News and Tribune All-Area Team member helped guide Borden high school to the 2016 IHSAA Class A State Championship. Shouse and BHS won the 2015 regional and 2014 sectional crowns, as well as the 2014 and 2015 conference championships.

When describing Shouse, Kunkle applauded on the left-handers offensive ability. “Haley is a great addition to our lefty club and be a triple threat at the plate providing some power, speed, and versatility. She is a lefty first basemen/outfielder and will see time at both positions.”

Playing for OC Elite out of Mission Viejo, California, Shouse was a part of the team’s 2016 16U Gold State Championship and a 24th-place showing at ASA Gold Nationals. Shouses helped the team to a 17-3 record while batting .480 and stealing 10 bases. In 2015, Shouse was named Academic All-Star at the TCS Colorado Sparkler while her team was runner-up at the USSSA National Championships and ASA Nationals

A 2016 Kentucky State Champion with Scott County High School (Georgetown Kentucky), Tucker earned All-District and All-Region honors en route to the state title.

“Jess is going to make an immediate impact and bring added depth to both our middle infield as well as our outfield,” said Kunkle in regards to Tuckers’ defensive ability. “She also has great speed, range, and a great defensive glove. Offensively, Jess will be an aggressive and scrappy hitter with power, while also adding speed to our lineup.”

Tucker competed for Team Kentucky Gold, winning the 2015 Triple Crown Sports 16U East Coast Summer Nationals with a 9-0 record.

A 12-time letter winner in volleyball, basketball, and softball, Webb is currently a senior at Tecumseh High School (Lynnville, Indiana). The three-time All-State and All-Conference honoree helped guide Tecumseh to three-straight sectional titles (2014, 2015, and 2016) and a regional crown in 2016.

“One of the things we liked about Alicia was her swing and fast hands,” Kunkle said of the local tri-state player. “She has the potential to be a great doubles hitter. Defensively, we see her contending for an important role in the middle infield, but she also could be used as a utility player. ”

A member of Southern Indiana Sizzle, Webb batted .500 with six doubles and a home run, while guiding here team to the 2016 ASA (A) State Championship. In 2014, the team won the NSA State Championship and USSSA State Championship, as well as the 2013 USFA World Series Championship.

The Eagles will open the 2017 season on February 14 at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama.

 

 

Students to learn about Paramedicine from Life Flight Crew

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December 1, 9:30 a.m.

Ivy Tech Community College

3501 N. 1st Avenue

(Helicopter will land on the southeast side of the college, between the main building and Tri-State Building.)

 

Background: Ivy Tech students studying paramedicine will be introduced to the aspects of air medical evacuation and their role in landing zone preparation and patient preparation. They will be talking directly and learning from the pilot and crew. The class begins at 9 a.m. in Room 221, if anyone wants to get b-roll/photos there first.

 

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USI Volleyball signs two for 2017

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball announced the signing of two players who will join Head Coach Leah Mercer‘s Screaming Eagles in 2017. Set to join the Eagles next fall are 5-foot-8 setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) and 5-foot-10 outside hitter Jayla Garnett (Indianapolis, Indiana).

“We are extremely excited to add these two very talented athletes to the roster in 2017,” Mercer said.

Currently a senior at Ursuline Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, Cepicky has competed in both volleyball and basketball. She was a three-time All-Conference and All-District honoree, as well as earning the team MVP award her senior year. She also helped lead her team to the 2015 district championship.

Cepicky played club volleyball for High Performance STL, with her team winning the regional tournament the past four years to qualify for nationals along with the 2016 Premier League championship.

“Casey is a very defensive minded setter and her pursuit on defense is one of the qualities that attracted us to her. She runs a quick tempo offense that our team really responded to during her time with us in the gym. We expect Casey to contribute right away,” Mercer said.

A senior at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, Garnett led WCHS to the Ben Davis Invitational championship this fall. She also earned team MVP, All-Conference, and All-County honors in 2015.

Playing club volleyball for Team Indiana, Garnett was named the MVP at the AAU Nationals, MVP of the Mid-East Qualifier tournament, and helped her team place 10th at the AAU National Championships.

“Jayla is a very versatile hitter, actually playing middle for her club team last spring, after swinging outside for her high school team. She got better each time we watched her play and had that winning attitude we like to see in our future Screagles. Jayla is a true competitor that will bring some much-needed offense to our team,” Mercer said.

TROPICANA EVANSVILLE ANNOUNCES 21st ANNUAL CHARITY TOURNAMENT

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Since 1996, Tropicana Evansville has celebrated the spirit of the holiday season by hosting charity slot and blackjack tournaments in the month of December.  These tournaments are unique in that players’ entry fees are either a new toy valued at $10 or more, or $10 or more in cash.  The generosity of Tropicana Evansville’s players is exhibited through the many toys collected and money donated.  This year’s tournaments will be held Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4.

All proceeds benefit two area organizations, Salvation Army’s Toy Town and Santa Clothes Club. Tropicana Evansville has a 20-year history with both organizations and has donated more than 20,699 toys ($206,990 value) and $41,110 to assist them in their efforts over the years.

Please join Tropicana Evansville’s Sponsorship & Donations Coordinator, Kim Henning, Salvation Army Captain, Scott Strissel and President of Santa Clothes Club, Doug Duell for the announcement of this year’s charity tournament community contribution results onTuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:30AM (CST) in Tropicana Evansville’s riverfront pavilion.

About Tropicana Evansville

Tropicana Evansville is a casino, hotel and entertainment facility situated on the Ohio river in Evansville, Indiana that includes a 2,700 passenger riverboat casino, a 243 room hotel, a 96 room boutique hotel, an executive conference center, a 1,660 vehicle parking garage and Riverfront Pavilion housing pre-boarding facilities, retail shops, restaurants and lounge area.

 

About Tropicana Entertainment

Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (OTCQB:  TPCA) is a publicly traded company that, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates eight casinos and resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Missouri, New Jersey and Aruba. Tropicana properties collectively have approximately 5,526 hotel rooms, 8,075 slot positions and 277 table games. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a majority –owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises, L.P. (NASDAQ:  IEP).

 

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Loren Edward Henderson Sexual battery, Level 6 felony

Domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor

Kevin Dwayne Martin Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, Level 4 felony

Adrian Romain Armstead Attempted robbery, Level 5 felony

Attempted robbery, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Timothy Dewayne Rice Jr. Domestic battery, Level 6 felony 

Armonie Taizjon Howard Residential entry, Level 6 felony 

Mychael Nae Zhon King Residential entry, Level 6 felony 

Rodney Peek Criminal confinement, Level 3 felony

Criminal confinement, Level 3 felony

Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Bryant Westley Hooper Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony 

Roger David Curtis Jr. Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony 

Erica Michelle Kemp Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony

Aiding, inducing or causing dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony

Kevin M. Thompson Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 5 felony 

Stephen R. Sapp Burglary, Level 5 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Brannon Dwight Gipson Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Criminal confinement, Level 6 felony

Tammy Lynn Whittaker Forgery, Level 6 felony

Fraud, Level 6 felony

Theft, Class A misdemeanor

Melanie Ann Akers Domestic battery, Level 5 felony

Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Vashon Deryon Sherman Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony 

Shawna Marie Eden Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Umaara M. Hadley Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Level 6 felony

Javon Gass Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony

Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A  misdemeanor

Dealing in marijuana, Class A misdemeanor

Kortney Rejean Moore Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

Drew Michael Goodridge Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Marvin Thomas Tramill Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, Class C misdemeanor

Thomas Aaron Cruse Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, Class C misdemeanor

Staci Blair Moore Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 5 felony

Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

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Election Rigged

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‘Leaky pipeline’ study spotlights gender inequality in law schools

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Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

The problems of gender inequality in the legal profession start when women apply to law school, according to a new report from Law School Transparency.

Data compiled by Deborah Jones Merritt, professor at Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University, and Kyle McEntee, executive director of LST, shows the pipeline leading women to a J.D. degree has many leaks. Women are applying to law school at a much lower rate than men, they are not admitted in the same numbers as their male counterparts and they are more likely to attend schools that have worse job placement rates.

McEntee described his reaction to the data as “shocked.” Crunching numbers from the American Bar Association, he found that since 2000, the inequality between men and women law students has increased. By 2011, the split had become statistically significant and could not be attributed to random behavior.

The study found that 2.6 percent of female college graduates apply to law school compared to 3.4 percent of male college graduates. If women applied at the same rate as men, applications would jump 16 percent overall.

The lower number of applications cannot be linked to women not having an interest in graduate education. Women outpace men in earning master’s and doctoral degrees, 59.9 percent and 51.8 percent respectively.

Once they apply to law school, women are less likely to be admitted than men, the study found. Male students outnumber female students in law school. Overall for the class that enrolled in the fall of 2015, 79.5 percent of male applicants were admitted as compared to 75.8 percent female applicants.

In addition, women students are clustering in the “least regarded” law schools, McEntee said. The study examined 11 schools with strong placement rates which had at least 85 percent of their graduates getting full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. But those schools averaged just 46.6 percent female enrollment.

Conversely, law schools that placed less than 40 percent of their graduates in full-time, long-term, J.D.-required positions had an average female enrollment of 55.9 percent.

This disparity is seen in Indiana.

Notre Dame Law School, ranked in the Top 25 by U.S. News and World Report, admitted a class in 2015 that comprised 59 percent men and 42 percent women. Comparatively, Valparaiso University Law School, which is unranked by the magazine and was recently censured by the ABA, admitted a class the same year that was 49 percent men and 51 percent women.

Of the Notre Dame Law School students who graduated in 2015, a total of 130 graduates obtained full-time, long-term, J.D. required jobs. Four of these jobs where listed as funded by the law school or university. Valparaiso had 55 graduates in the Class of 2015 land this kind of employment. None of these jobs were funded by the law school or university.

Merritt and McEntee speculated a cause of the gender inequality might be the U.S. News rankings. As law schools vie for the top spots on the Best Law Schools list, they might be less inclined to accept applicants with lower LSAT scores. According to McEntee, women, on the whole, score two points lower on the law school entrance exam than men, which could be putting the female applicants at a disadvantage.

However by the time women take the bar exam, they outperform expectations based on their LSAT scores. Looking at data from National Association for Law Placement, Merritt and McEntee noted of the Class of 2015, 66.4 percent of the women and 67.0 percent of the men secured jobs that required bar passage.

Indiana Board of Law Examiners does not collect data on the number of men versus women passing the state’s bar exam.

Merritt believes that law schools have put the priority on improving their U.S. News ranking at the cost of gender equity. She is hoping law school faculty and deans will look at this study and consider ways to attract more women.

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