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Governor signs JTAC, workers’ comp bills into law
May 13, 2013
IL StaffThe Division of State Court Administration’s Judicial Technology and Automation Committee will see a temporary boost
in funding for its Odyssey case management system under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Pence.
MorePence signs into law changes to sex offender registry
May 10, 2013
IL StaffChanges are coming to Indiana’s sex offender registry, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Mike Pence Thursday.
MoreChanges coming to prosecuting attorneys retirement fund
May 8, 2013
Jennifer NelsonOn Tuesday, Gov. Mike Pence signed into law HEA 1057, which will alter the prosecuting attorneys retirement fund to incorporate
several features that are found in the 1985 judges’ retirement system.
MoreRockport on the rocks
May 8, 2013
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Legislature leaves the fate of a derided coal gasification plant proposal to justices.
MoreCriminal code and expungement bills signed by governor
May 6, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIndiana Gov. Mike Pence signed two bills today that could significantly transform Indiana’s criminal judicial system.
MoreStatehouse leaders honor former Gov. Otis Bowen
May 6, 2013
IL StaffLeaders of the Indiana General Assembly expressed their sorrow for the passing of former Indiana Gov. Otis Ray Bowen.
MoreCommission on improving status of children established under new law
May 1, 2013
IL StaffGov. Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 125 Tuesday which creates a commission that will study issues and take actions
relating to children in Indiana.
MorePence signs probate, problem-solving court legislation
April 30, 2013
IL StaffGov. Mike Pence signed 25 bills into law Monday, including legislation restricting criminal background checks and changes
to probate and trust administration.
MorePence appoints Hostetler to St. Joseph bench
March 28, 2013
IL StaffIndiana Gov. Mike Pence announced Thursday that he has selected Steven L. Hostetler to replace St. Joseph Superior Chief Judge
Michael P. Scopelitis when he retires June 3.
MorePence gets finalist list for St. Joe judgeship
March 27, 2013
IL StaffA letter containing the names of the five finalists vying to succeed St. Joseph Superior Judge Michael P. Scopelitis has been
delivered to Gov. Mike Pence. Scopelitis will retire in June. The list was tweaked after finalist Elizabeth Hurley was appointed
to fill another pending vacancy on the court.
MoreTax cut dispute overshadowing Legislature’s work to lower state’s unemployment, Bosma tells lawyers
March 26, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA public spat between the Legislature and governor’s office over tax cuts has become an overarching issue, but Indiana
Speaker of the House Brian Bosma said the state should be focusing on job creation.
MoreVoucher program stands, Indiana Supreme Court rules
March 26, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana’s school voucher program, considered the nation’s widest-reaching, is constitutional, the Indiana Supreme
Court unanimously ruled Tuesday.
MorePence appoints Hurley to St. Joseph bench
March 25, 2013
IL StaffGov. Mike Pence on Monday made his first appointment to the judiciary, announcing Elizabeth C. Hurley will fill a vacancy
when St. Joseph Superior Judge Roland W. Chamblee retires March 31.
MoreDespite constitutional concerns, judicial nomination bill advances
March 18, 2013
Dave StaffordProposed changes to the panel that recommends judges for the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals advanced to the House
floor Monday, but not before some lawmakers said they reserved judgment on whether the measure was constitutional.
MoreApplications open for Allen Superior Civil Division judge
March 12, 2013
IL StaffApplications are open for qualified Allen County attorneys interested in serving as a judge in Superior Court, Civil Division.
MoreApplications open for St. Joseph judgeship
February 11, 2013
IL StaffApplications are being accepted for a forthcoming vacancy on the St. Joseph Superior Court, the Indiana Supreme Court has
announced.
MoreFinalists selected for St. Joseph Court
January 29, 2013
IL StaffTwo attorneys in private practice and three public servants are finalists for an upcoming vacancy in St. Joseph Superior Court.
MoreLake Superior judge to be honored for service at MLK event
January 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonGov. Mike Pence will recognize four people for their service and commitment to the community, including Lake Superior Judge
Calvin D. Hawkins, at an event honoring the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Indiana
Statehouse.
MoreJudicial appointments made to Marion and Vanderburgh Superior courts
January 11, 2013
IL StaffIn one of his last official acts as governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels appointed judges to the Vanderburgh and Marion Superior
courts. When the two judges will assume their new duties has not been determined.
More2012 Year in Review
January 2, 2013
IL Staff2012 was another busy year for the legal community. We welcomed new justices and a new chief justice, witnessed the beginnings
of the state’s fifth law school, and saw local stories garner national and international attention. Here’s a look
back at the top news stories from last year.
MoreState moves forward with IBM appeal
August 21, 2012
Dave StaffordAttorneys for the state of Indiana have begun the formal appeal process after a Marion County court in July awarded a $52
million judgment to IBM over cancellation of the company’s contract to privatize social service claims processing.
MoreJNC’s justice candidate evaluation letter sent to governor
August 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission sent its letter to Gov. Mitch Daniels Wednesday explaining the qualifications of
justice finalists Hamilton Superior Judge Steven Nation, Tippecanoe Superior Judge Loretta Rush, and Taft Stettinius &
Hollister LLP partner Geoffrey Slaughter.
MoreGovernor appoints Rudolph Pyle to Court of Appeals
August 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonGov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday morning that Madison Circuit Judge Rudolph Pyle III will fill the vacancy on the Indiana
Court of Appeals left by Judge Carr Darden’s retirement in July.
MoreRuling for IBM likely first act in legal epic
August 1, 2012
Dave StaffordA ruling that ordered the state to pay more than $52 million to IBM due to cancellation of its contract to privatize social
service claims processing certainly will have a second, and most likely a third, act.
MoreIndiana seeks to overturn EPA decision on air quality in Lake, Porter counties
July 19, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Wednesday they will appeal the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s decision to designate Lake and Porter counties as nonattainment regarding ozone.
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Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!