Interim commercial court rules released
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order outlining the interim rules applicable to the courts participating in the three-year Commercial Court Pilot Project, which begins this summer.
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St. Joe Circuit judge named as new federal magistrate
St. Joseph Circuit Judge Michael G. Gotsch is moving from one court to another this year. The judge, who decided not to run for re-election, has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
IU McKinney professor celebrates Innocence Project client’s release
An Indianapolis law professor is celebrating the release from prison of a Gary man who she has argued for years was wrongly convicted of rape, sexual deviate conduct and robbery.
7th Circuit seeks public comment on civil jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction Committee has released revised pattern Section 1983 civil jury instructions which will be available for comment through Friday.
Indiana Supreme Court accepts 1 case on transfer
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in one case last week that it decided Friday, unanimously denying the 12 others that were up for transfer.
Indiana Lawyer wins 3 ‘Best in Indiana’ journalism awards
Indiana Lawyer won three awards at the Society of Professional Journalists' Best in Indiana competition Friday night, including a first place award for coverage on its 2015 Practicing Law in Indiana survey.
3 reappointed to Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court reappointed three members to its disciplinary commission Thursday. Nancy L. Cross, Andrielle M. Metzel and Trent A. McCain’s terms were scheduled to expire June 30, and will now serve another five-year term.
IU McKinney honors public interest alumni
A judge and two attorneys working in the public sector were honored at the 8th annual Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Public Interest Recognition Dinner April 16.
Disciplinary Actions – 4/20/2016
Read about recent disciplinary actions taken by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Investiture ceremony set for Magistrate Judge Matthew Brookman
The investiture ceremony for the newest magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will take place this week in Evansville.
Lawyers, judges visit schools to mark bicentennial
Lawyers and judges will visit schools around the state as part of the Indiana Supreme Court’s observation of Indiana’s bicentennial. The court announced Wednesday that more than 2,000 students will meet a judge or lawyer to learn more about the courts and judiciary.
February 2016 bar exam results announced
The Indiana Board of Law Examiners has announced the list of candidates who passed the February bar exam. The BLE notes passage is only one of the requirements need to be admitted practice in Indiana, and no one is able to practice law until admitted.
Statehouse rally set to oppose new abortion law
Opponents of a new Indiana abortion law will rally Saturday at the Statehouse against new restrictions they claim are unprecedented.
Disciplinary Actions – 4/6/2016
Read whose license recently was revoked and who has been suspended by the Supreme Court.
State appellate briefs make online debut
Briefs filed in Indiana appeals were made available for online for the first time Friday.
Workshop to help veterans with criminal records
Indiana Legal Services is conducting a workshop next week to help veterans with criminal records learn how to possibly expunge them.
Federal court denies state’s request for stay in Exodus case
A federal judge has denied the state’s motion for a stay on a preliminary injunction granted last month in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Mike Pence’s suspension of funds to groups that resettle Syrian refugees in Indiana.
Madison County starts e-filing
E-filing is now available in the Madison Circuit Courts for many civil and criminal case types.