DCS settles adoption subsidy lawsuit
Families who sued the Department of Child Services will receive $15.1 million in state foster child adoption subsidies withheld from 2009 to 2014, DCS announced Thursday.
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Judiciary study committee to consider new judges, consent to adoption
The Indiana General Assembly’s Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary meets Thursday for the first time this year and will look at the addition of judges in several counties.
Dyer firm replaces stolen Boy Scout money
A northwest Indiana personal injury law firm has replaced the cash stolen from a Boy Scout troop at the Popcorn Festival in Valparaiso earlier this month.
Court announces 378 successful applicants on July bar exam
The list of applicants who were successful on the July Indiana bar examination is posted on the court’s website. Those who meet the other requirements of being admitted will participate in an admission ceremony Oct. 6.
Judiciary notes Constitution Day with school program, naturalization ceremony
In honor of Constitution Day, Indiana judges will commemorate, educate and celebrate with schoolchildren and new United States citizens at events throughout the week.
Justices decline Kokomo mayor’s request for stay of contempt order
The Indiana Supreme Court will not stay a contempt order entered against the mayor of Kokomo over construction at the Howard County courthouse.
Mediation conference speaker to focus on brain science
A California mediator and trainer will present “Brains Matter: The Science and Art of Using the Brain in Mediation” during the 4th annual Midwest Mediators Conference in Indianapolis Sept. 26-27.
Study committee to look at mental health issues at first meeting
The Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code's first meeting will focus much of its attention on the mental health of offenders.
Southern District’s US attorney unsure of time in post
The new top federal prosecutor for central and southern Indiana has no idea how long he'll be in the job.
Goshen attorney appointed as city court judge
Gov. Mike Pence has named Bodie J. Stegelmann as judge in Goshen City Court. Stegelmann currently is a partner at Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham LLP, where he practices real estate law.
Disciplinary Actions – 9/10/14
Read who’s recently been suspended or resigned from the Indiana bar.
Indiana Court Decisions – Aug. 20 to Sept. 2, 2014
Read recent Indiana appellate decisions.
On the Move – 9/10/14
Read who’s recently joined Indiana firms or been elected to a board.
PACER removes older 7th Circuit case files
Closed cases filed before 2008 in the U.S 7th Circuit Court of Appeals have been removed from the PACER online database, as have older records from several other federal courts.
Court makes available resources for Constitution Day
The importance of juries and how people are chosen to serve will be at the heart of discussions between students and judges as the judiciary teams up with schools to mark Constitution Day Sept. 17.
On the Move – 8/27/14
Read who’s moved to a new firm, a new location or a new position recently.
Indiana Court Decisions – Aug. 6 to 19, 2014
Read recent appellate decisions involving Indiana cases.
Northern District bankruptcy judge seeks reappointment
The Judicial Council of the 7th Circuit is inviting the public and members of the bar to comment as to whether U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge Robert E. Grant of the Northern District of Indiana should be reappointed to a new 14-year term.
Scholarship at Indiana Tech pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln
Indiana Tech Law School has created the endowed Sara Vaughn Gabbard Scholarship which will award two law students a scholarship for participating in and winning an annual Abraham Lincoln writing competition organized by the school.