All appeals judges retained by voters
The four Indiana appellate judges up for retention this year received approval from voters Tuesday.
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Survey: Corporate counsel use buying power to control costs
Corporate chief legal officers are using their buying power to get lower fees or alternate fee arrangements from outside counsel, and they’re also keeping more work in-house, according to the 15th annual Altman Weil Chief Legal Officer Survey.
New judge takes Lake County bench
Bruce D. Parent has taken his seat on the Lake Superior Court bench.
Disciplinary Actions – 11/5/14
Read who has received a public reprimand, been suspended or resigned from the bar.
Southern District opens comment period on proposed rule changes
The federal court for the Southern District of Indiana will accept comments through the end of November on proposed rule changes pertaining to filing under seal and non-electronic filing.
7th Circuit will hear killer’s appeal en banc
The full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether an Arkansas man on death row should die for killing a Texas woman nearly 20 years ago. The judges decided Wednesday to grant Bruce Carneil Webster’s petition for rehearing en banc.
Southern District accepting applications for new part-time magistrate
A part-time magistrate position has become available in the New Albany location of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, thanks to authorization from the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Judges recognized for service, educational pursuits
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush recently recognized 17 judges for their long-time service or completion of educational programs through the Indiana Judicial Center.
IU Maurer enticing students to come ‘Back Home Again’
Former Indiana residents may be able to attend Indiana University Maurer School of Law at the cost of in-state tuition, thanks to a new scholarship program announced Tuesday by the law school.
Court of Appeals to hear arguments at IU Maurer
Indiana University Maurer School of Law will host an oral argument of the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday at the school’s moot court.
St. Joseph County gets $399,000 grant to fight elder abuse
St. Joseph County will receive a $399,000 Department of Justice grant for training and services designed to combat violence against elderly and vulnerable populations.
Indiana Court Decisions – Oct. 1-14, 2014
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On The Move – 10/22/14
Read who’s recently joined Indiana firms, been honored for their work, or opened a new firm.
Drug abuse symposium attracts 800
About 800 Indiana health professional, lawmakers, law-enforcement officials and others gathered in Indianapolis Friday for the beginning of a two-day symposium focused on combating prescription drug abuse.
Law firm establishes diversity fellowship at IU McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP has created a new diversity fellowship for first-year students at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Rush OKs media coverage for National Adoption Day
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush has approved still photography, video and audio coverage of uncontested adoption proceedings in honor of National Adoption Day Nov. 22.
DC attorney to discuss 1st Amendment and Internet at Wabash College summit
A Washington, D.C., attorney and Wabash College graduate will deliver the inaugural keynote address during the school’s Public Discourse Summit next week.
IU Maurer to give scholarships to Purdue engineer grads
Indiana University Maurer School of Law announced Wednesday its third program with an in-state school to provide scholarships and mentoring to students who attend IU Maurer for law school. The school has partnered with Purdue University’s College of Engineering.