Supreme Court to consider 3 cases on petition to transfer next week
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether to add three cases to its docket when it hears arguments on petition to transfer next week.
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Indiana Lawyer reporter receives IJA Media Award
Indiana Lawyer reporter Marilyn Odendahl was honored Thursday by the Indiana Judges Association for her reporting on expungement petitions around the state.
337 pass July bar as pass rate holds steady
There are 337 new lawyers in the state today after results of the July Indiana Bar Exam were announced.
Messer, Rokita slam Donnelly over other senators’ religion comments
Two Republican congressmen seeking to unseat Sen. Joe Donnelly have criticized his response to fellow Democratic senators’ questioning of an Indiana judicial nominee that focused on her Catholic faith.
Memorial ceremony today to honor Magistrate Judge LaRue
Judges, staff and friends of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will remember their colleague, Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue, at a special memorial ceremony this afternoon in recognition of her life, legal career, and judicial service.
Study committees to look at cost savings for DOC, indigent defense services
Indiana lawmakers will continue their discussions about various topics affecting the legal profession and law enforcement when two interim study committees reconvene next week.
COA to hear arguments in Fort Wayne next week
The Indiana Court of Appeals is taking oral arguments on the road next week to hear a case in Allen County.
Northern District Bankruptcy Court seeking comment on proposed rule amendment
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comments on a proposed change to one of its local rules.
Guidance for mobile devices at federal courthouses updated
The Judicial Conference of the United States released updated guidance for use of portable communication devices in courthouses Tuesday. The guidance was last updated in 2010, the year the iPad was launched.
IBF offering seminar on civil rights movement
The Indiana Bar Foundation is offering a special program for attorneys to learn about the fight for civil rights in the movement’s birthplace.
7th Circuit correction: Make that ‘Indiana University’
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday corrected an opinion that twice errantly referred to the Hoosier institution of higher learning as “the University of Indiana.”
Holcomb appoints Indianapolis attorney as Johnson Superior judge
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed an Indianapolis attorney with 30 years of experience to fill a vacancy on the Johnson County bench.
Judges weighing protective orders may take notice of other cases
Judges who check for other cases when petitioned for protective orders do not violate judicial canons that restrict ex parte communications or independently investigating facts, according to the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications.
Judicial offices seeking feedback on proposed rule amendments
The Indiana Supreme Court and other statewide judicial entities are seeking feedback from members of the bench, bar and public on proposed amendments to various court rules.
Supreme Court to resume oral arguments with Goff on the bench
After a two-month summer hiatus, the Indiana Supreme Court will resume hearing arguments next month with its newest member sitting on the bench.
Second attorney ordered to pay fine or go to jail for practicing with suspended license
For the second time in a month, the Indiana Supreme Court has threatened to impose jail time on an attorney found in contempt if she does not pay a fine for practicing law while her license was suspended.
Federal judge criticized by Trump returning home to Indiana for special celebration
Judge Gonzalo Curiel, the California federal jurist attacked by then presidential candidate Donald Trump, will be returning to his home state of Indiana to help commemorate the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Anderson University hosting former US Attorney General Holder for Constitution Day
Anderson University will mark Constitution Day this year by hosting former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.