Brookman selected as U.S. magistrate judge
Evansville attorney Matthew P. Brookman has been selected to be a magistrate judge in the federal court for the Southern District of Indiana, Chief Judge Richard L. Young announced Tuesday.
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Ex-lawyer accused of bilking relatives pleads not guilty
A former Madison attorney accused of bilking relatives out of nearly $2 million has pleaded not guilty to those charges.
Supreme Court releases annual report
The Indiana Supreme Court has released its annual report covering the fiscal year July 1, 2014-July 1, 2015. The report may be viewed here.
Indiana Court Decisions: Aug. 19 to Sept. 1, 2015
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Open House: Move north proves positive for Schuckit & Associates
The new location contains a calmer, more relaxed and “dog-friendly” environment for lawyers and staff.
Altice sworn in as Court of Appeals judge
Former Marion Superior Judge Robert R. Altice Jr. was sworn in as a judge on the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday by Chief Justice Loretta Rush, the court said in a statement.
AG: Foreclosure fraud victims share $67K in relief
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced 29 victims of foreclosure-rescue fraud have started receiving payments from the state’s Consumer Protection Assistance Fund.
Indy, Evansville Red Mass events set for Oct. 5
The St. Thomas More Society of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has announced that the 56th Annual Red Mass will be held Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis.
COA ceremonies set for Friedlander and Altice
Ceremonies have been announced for judges transitioning off and on the Indiana Court of Appeals. A retirement ceremony for Judge Ezra H. Friedlander is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom. Chief Judge Nancy H. Vaidik will preside.
Indiana Court Decisions: Aug. 5 to 18, 2015
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Supreme Court rejects Think Tank trade secret appeal
A divided Indiana Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a northwest Indiana software company that unsuccessfully sued former employees it claimed divulged trade secrets to a competitor.
Pence authorizes hiring 113 new DCS caseworkers
Governor Mike Pence Thursday announced the authorization of 113 additional Department of Child Services caseworkers to meet the demand caused by increased cases across the state. DCS will present its annual report to the State Budget Committee Friday.
Rush to highlight e-filing in Hamilton County
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush will meet with Hamilton County court staff, clerks, judges and attorneys Wednesday morning to congratulate them on being the first county to implement e-filing as part of a statewide measure.
Indiana Court Decisions: July 22 to Aug. 4, 2015
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