Bankruptcy Court seeks volunteers for pro bono panel
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting new volunteers who would like to work on the court’s Bankruptcy Pro Bono Panel.
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Justices decline injured officer’s benefits case
The Indiana Supreme Court will leave in place the amount of disability benefits an Indianapolis police officer will receive after he was shot in the line of duty.
State bar solo and small conference examining future of law
The 2014 Indiana State Bar Solo & Small Firm Conference runs through Saturday and the theme of the 13th annual conference is “The Future of Law.”
Federal court seeks comment on local sentencing procedure rule
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has determined there is a need to amend Local Criminal Rule 13.1 on sentencing procedure and is accepting comment on the proposed changes.
Electronic devices must be turned off in Southern District courtrooms
If you plan on bringing your mobile phone, tablet or any other electronic device into court in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana, make sure you turn it off. That’s an order from Chief Judge Richard Young.
Dropped charges against former IURC chief won’t be appealed
The state no longer is contesting the dismissal of official misconduct charges against former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman David Lott Hardy.
Indiana to get $2.1M in drugmaker settlement
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General announced Wednesday that the state will receive nearly $2.1 million in a multi-state settlement with GlaxoSmithKline LLC concerning three of its drugs.
Hogsett: Anti-violence summit coming to Indianapolis
As Indianapolis’ homicide rate continues at a near record rate, U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett announced Tuesday that an anti-violence summit will take place in the city Sept. 3-5, bringing together federal prosecutors and Justice Department officials from around the country.
On the Move – 6/4/14
Read about Indiana attorneys who have joined new firms, been honored or joined local boards.
Indiana Court Decisions – May 14 to 27, 2014
Read recent appellate decisions from Indiana courts.
180 lawyers suspended over CLE, fee or IOLTA violations
The Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday suspended 180 lawyers who failed to pay attorney registration fees, meet continuing legal education requirements or submit certification of Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts.
Baker to mark 25 years on Court of Appeals
The longest-serving current judge on Indiana’s Court of Appeals will mark his 25th year on the appellate bench June 2.
Ohio event to look at Indiana elections
The National Commission on Voting Rights is holding a public hearing in Columbus, Ohio, Friday for anyone with a stake in Indiana and Ohio elections. The event is part of a series of nationwide hearings held to collect testimony on the current landscape of voting and elections in the U.S.
Indianapolis Bar Foundation awards grant to Joseph Maley Foundation
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation has awarded its $35,000 Impact Fund Grant to the Joseph Maley Foundation, the IBF announced Wednesday. The money will fund the Joseph Maley Foundation’s new parent education and pro bono legal assistance program for central Indiana students with individualized education plans.
Attorneys donate $50,000 and 8,100 pounds of food to fight hunger
Lawyers in Indiana and Kentucky stepped up to the challenge and donated nearly $50,000 and more than 8,100 pounds of food during this year’s March Against Hunger food drive.
Supreme Court considering reducing timeframe for filing transcripts in appeals
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure wants to hear from the legal community and general public on a proposed amendment that would shorten the time court reporters have to file their transcripts.
IU Maurer co-creates academy to study Chinese law
Indiana University Maurer School of Law and China University of Political Science and Law have signed a cooperation agreement establishing a new Academy for the Study of Chinese Law and Comparative Judicial Systems.
Camm defense attorneys to discuss forensic evidence
Richard Kammen and Stacy Uliana, who defended David Camm against charges of murdering his wife and two children, will join the former state trooper at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Friday to discuss the role of forensic evidence in his case.