Henry County judge to lead new Indiana Supreme Court office
Henry Circuit Judge Mary Willis has been named the first chief administrative officer of the Indiana Supreme Court.
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Judge: Indiana abortion law may infringe on women’s rights
A federal judge weighing whether to block a new Indiana law banning abortions sought because of a fetus’ genetic abnormalities sounded skeptical of the measure during a Tuesday hearing, saying it may infringe on some women’s right to an abortion.
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Slaughter sworn in as 109th justice
Geoffrey G. Slaughter was sworn in as an Indiana Supreme Court justice Monday morning in a brief, private ceremony, court spokeswoman Kathryn Dolan said. Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath of office, allowing Slaughter, formerly a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, to begin deciding cases and handling administrative matters with his colleagues.
Senate committee to vote on Ong nomination
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote June 16 on the nomination of Winfield Ong to be U.S. District judge for the Southern District of Indiana.
Marijuana legalization group sues after Lafayette rally denial
A group advocating for the legalization of marijuana that was denied permission to rally on the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette has filed a federal lawsuit claiming a violation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
21 states suing Delaware over abandoned money orders
Twenty-one states, including Indiana, on Thursday sought to take more than $150 million in uncashed money orders from Delaware, where more than 1 million businesses take advantage of friendly incorporating laws and unclaimed financial property is a major source of state revenue.
Long-running suit over blocked Indiana strip club dismissed
A long-running federal lawsuit challenging a northeastern Indiana city's decision to stop a couple from opening a strip club has come to an end.
Slaughter to join Indiana Supreme Court Monday
Geoffrey G. Slaughter will be sworn as an Indiana Supreme Court justice next week, the court announced Tuesday. Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will administer the oath of office Monday in a brief, private ceremony, which will allow Slaughter, formerly a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, to begin deciding cases and handling administrative matters with his colleagues.
IU McKinney librarian receives national honor
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law librarian Susan David deMaine is being recognized nationally for her work in library sciences.
Nominations open for Supreme Court teacher workshop
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush is asking lawyers and judges to nominate teachers for a free one-day workshop focusing on the work of the state’s courts.
More than 230 attorneys suspended for CLE, fee noncompliance
The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday released its list of attorneys who have failed to pay attorney registration fees, have not complied with continuing legal education requirements and/or failed to submit Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts certifications.
Lake County Bar urges lawyers to take break, practice health
Lawyers in Lake County are being advised to take a day off in a couple of weeks and practice health instead of law.
Court of Appeals names 7 CLEO interns
Seven students from three Indiana law schools have been named 2016 Carr L. Darden Conference for Legal Education Opportunity program interns.
7 reappointed to Supreme Court records committee
The Indiana Supreme Court reappointed seven members to its Records Management Committee Tuesday. Their terms would have expired July 1 but all were eligible for continued service.
Application period opens for crime victim program grant
More than $45 million in grants for programs that help victims of violent crime is being made available through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, which announced Wednesday that grant applications will be accepted through July 1.
Commercial court pilot program starts Wednesday
Indiana will become the 23rd state to adopt commercial courts through a three-year pilot program that will allow most business-related court cases to be fast-tracked through the legal system.
Judge orders release of documents in Trump University suit
A federal judge with connections to Indiana is ordering the release of Trump University internal documents in a class-action lawsuit against the now-defunct real estate school owned by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.