Local Rule 87 FAQ
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has adopted a new pro bono rule which gives the judges the option of assigning cases to attorneys. Here are some frequently asked questions about the rule.
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DCS director to speak before drug task force
Indiana Department of Child Services director Mary Beth Bonaventura is scheduled to discuss child mental health and substance abuse issues at the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention Tuesday at Community Hospital East.
Courtroom named in honor of Judge Sarah Evans Barker
In recognition of District Judge Sarah Evans Barker’s more than 30 years of service on the federal bench, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has named a courtroom in her honor.
Woman sues state over untimely insurance enrollment
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the state ignored federal law requiring it to provide health insurance coverage within a reasonable time frame and must retroactively pay for an Elletsville woman’s medical bills.
Justices take just 1 case on transfer
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to one case last week, a criminal matter in which it issued its decision the same day it accepted it.
Justices take just 1 case on transfer
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to one case last week, a criminal matter in which it issued its decision the same day it accepted it.
Website set up for COA judges facing retention vote
Indiana’s state courts have established a website with information about four Indiana Court of Appeals judges facing retention on the November ballot.
Cass County adopts e-filing; Elkhart up next
Cass County became the 10th in the state to implement electronic filing in its Circuit and Superior courts Monday, and the rollout of e-filing will continue next Monday when Elkhart County begins to offer the service.
Indiana high court rejects rehearing in lawmaker emails case
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to rehear a case that sought to force lawmakers to release their email correspondence with lobbying groups and businesses.
Disciplinary Actions – 7/13/16
Read who’s recently been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Senior judge named to replace Willis on bench
It’s a bit of musical chairs in Henry Circuit Court to fill the vacancy Judge Mary G. Willis will create when she leaves July 22 to become the Indiana Supreme Court’s new chief administrative officer.
Supreme Court creates Tax Court Advisory Committee
The Indiana Supreme Court has established a committee to work with the Tax Court to implement reforms and recommendations from a task force created to examine the Tax Court.
Anderson man indicted on fraud charges
A former Indiana Department of Correction officer has been indicted by a federal jury for committing wire fraud and making false declarations in a federal lawsuit.
Law firm mergers on pace for potential record year
It’s shaping up to be another record year for law firm mergers and acquisitions.
Indiana Supreme Court takes dispute between ESPN and Notre Dame
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether the police records of University of Notre Dame Police Department are subject to the state’s Access to Public Records Act. The justices accepted transfer to the dispute between ESPN and Notre Dame last week.
Law firms’ March Against Hunger raises nearly $60,000
Law firms from around Indiana led the way in the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual March Against Hunger campaign, raising $59,408 in cash donations and 7,560 pounds of food to provide to the state’s 11 regional food banks.
Whitley County judge bound for Guantanamo
Whitley Superior Judge Douglas M. Fahl soon will be far from his courtroom in Columbia City. A major in the Indiana National Guard Judge Advocate General Corps, Fahl has been called to active duty and will be heading for a judicial post at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
VW settlement could return $66M to eligible Hoosiers
More than 6,600 Hoosiers who bought certain Volkswagens or Audis designed to defraud diesel emissions tests may receive cash compensation, have their cars bought back or their engines modified. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Tuesday that restitution for eligible Indiana consumers could reach $66 million.
Editorial: Modest proposal to state, IBM lawyers: Settle for nothing
Six years have passed since Indiana sued IBM over the failed $1 billion contract for the computer giant to modernize a punch-card-era system for determining welfare eligibility. After the contract was famously canceled, IBM blamed the state, the state blamed IBM, and they’ve been fighting in court since.