On the Move – 7/16/14
Read who’s recently joined Indiana firms, been honored or been appointed to a board.
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Articles
Moberly to become chief bankruptcy judge Aug. 1
Judge Robyn L. Moberly, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana, has been appointed to replace Judge James K. Coachys as the court's chief judge. Coachys is retiring Sept. 30.
Director of northeast Indiana pro bono organization died July 3
Terry McCaffrey, the executive director of the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, died July 3. He was 55.
IU Maurer to begin offering scholarships to Wabash College grads
Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Wabash College have entered into an agreement establishing a scholarship and mentorship program for Wabash students interested in going to law school.
Former Daviess Judge Judith Hayes Dwyer dies
The fourth woman to be appointed a state court judge in Indiana, Judith Hayes Dwyer died Saturday at her home in Washington, Ind. She was 75.
Indiana Court Decisions – June 11 to 24, 2014
Read recent appellate opinions involving Indiana cases.
On the Move – 7/2/14
Read who’s recently joined Indiana firms, been honored or elected to a board.
Disciplinary Actions – 7/2/14
Read who’s been recently suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court.
New Indiana laws in 2014
Many new laws take effect July 1. View a complete list of the laws enacted during the 2014 legislative session.
Evansville’s Rudolph Fine merges with Jackson Kelly
A 20-lawyer firm in Evansville announced its merger with one of the nation’s 250 largest law firms effective July 1.
Houchin new chair of Indiana prosecutors group
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council has elected Washington County Prosecutor Dustin Houchin as chairman of its board of directors.
Commission announces new fees for CLE
Attorneys and sponsors who are late in reporting attendance to the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education will be subject to up to a $50 fee, according to an order released by the Indiana Supreme Court.
US Supreme Court declines to hear Fort Wayne case
The case of an Ohio man sentenced to 60 years for killing a man he found sleeping in a motel room where he and other traveling magazine vendors were staying is headed to the Indiana Court of Appeals after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear it.
Indiana Court Decisions – May 28 to June 10
Read recent decisions from Indiana appellate courts.
Disciplinary Actions – 6/18/14
Read who has been disciplined by the Indiana Supreme Court.
160 applicants pass the February Indiana Bar Exam
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals listed below on passing the February 2014 bar exam. Many of these new, aspiring lawyers participated in an admission ceremony held May 20 in Indianapolis.
Spotlight: Practical tips for new lawyers
Indiana Lawyer has been recognizing exemplary attorneys in our state since 2006 with the Leadership In Law awards. In recent years, we have asked the honorees – both seasoned veterans and those with only a few years of experience under their belts – to share practical advice that they received or, in retrospect, wish they had received, as young attorneys. New lawyers entering the practice in 2014 can soak up the wisdom shared and learn from these lawyers’ experiences.
Justices take certified question regarding dependents
The Indiana Supreme Court will determine what exactly the phrase “dependent upon such person” modifies. The high court accepted a certified question on the matter from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
Dickson stepping down as chief justice
Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson announced Wednesday that he will step down as chief justice sometime before Sept. 1. Dickson plans on staying on the Supreme Court as an associate justice until he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75 in July 2016.