Steele, DeBoer, Scheele named finalists for Riley vacancy on Court of Appeals
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced three judges Monday as the top candidates to fill an impending vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
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Candidates focus on experience, community involvement in interviews to succeed Judge Riley
Eight judges and attorneys sat before the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission Monday in the Indiana Statehouse and explained why they each think they’re best to sit on the appellate bench.
Bench & Bar day centers on wellness, growing changes in the legal profession
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law hosted the Legal Writing Institute Conference Bench & Bar Day Friday for law students, attorneys and judges across the country.
Marion Co. Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project to begin in September
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday establishing the Marion County Expedited Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project.
Judicial safety a growing concern
Indiana and other states are looking at ways to provide better security for judges, with a Hoosier state committee looking at ways to improve safety and prevent tragedies like those seen in other states.
The spectrum of police work documented in new book
Casey Seaton found his way to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, where he served as an officer and now teaches law at the IMPD training academy.
Rokita takes campaign fundraising lead
Campaign finance reports for the Indiana Attorney General race were due Monday to the Indiana Secretary of State and show Republican incumbent Todd Rokita still leading in fundraising. He has more than $1.3 million in the coffers ahead of the general election.
Public comments open for recommendations on death penalty rule, state to address mental illness defense for death row inmate
The Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys is requesting public comment on recommendations to the state’s death penalty rule.
Wells receives Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general
Destiny Wells will battle Republican incumbent Todd Rokita for the top legal officer position in the state after receiving the delegate nomination at Saturday’s state party convention.
AG Rokita sues Monroe County over ‘sanctuary city’ policies
Just days after filing a lawsuit against the City of East Chicago, Indiana’s Office of the Attorney General is now suing Monroe County over its local immigration policy.
Candidates feel hopeful ahead of state Democratic party convention
Two women have their eyes on one thing come July 13–the delegate nomination for Indiana Attorney General.
Two new lawsuits allege Greenwood Park Mall shooting could have been preventable
Two lawsuits were filed Tuesday afternoon against Simon Property Group and its security services for Greenwood Park Mall alleging the 2022 mass shooting could have been prevented.
LaPorte County auditor cleared of defamation against county attorney, jury rules
Last month a LaPorte County jury found the auditor did not make liable statements about the county attorney.
AG sues city of East Chicago claiming it is violating immigration laws
The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit Monday against the City of East Chicago for allegedly not complying with federal immigration laws.
Settlement reached to protect endangered Kirtland’s snakes
The Hoosier Environmental Council secured a settlement last week in a lawsuit filed a year ago over an endangered species of snake and the wetlands where it resides.
Judicial Nominating Commission to vote on next chief justice in August; Rush seeks reappointment
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush sent a letter Tuesday to the Office of Judicial Administration and judges across the state stating her intent for a third term as chief justice.
98 new citizens celebrated with ceremony just before Independence Day
Family members and neighbors gathered to watch 98 new citizens be celebrated Wednesday morning at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.
Web Exclusive: A need for words
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreters and translators are expected to see job growth of about 4% in the next 10 years which is average for all occupations.
New Indiana porn site law faces legal challenge
The porn industry, which has battled age verification laws in several states, won a preliminary injunction Friday against a new Indiana statute that would require certain porn websites to prevent Hoosiers under 18 from accessing adult material.
Commission on Judicial Qualifications advises candidates on endorsements, courthouse photography in campaign materials
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualification issued an advisory opinion Monday on campaign endorsements and other campaign conduct.