Legal Service Corp. requests substantial boost in funding to meet growing need
In the budget released March 4, the White House recommended the Legal Services Corp. receive a federal appropriation of $430 million for the fiscal year 2015.
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Justices remove Judge Kimberly Brown from bench
The Indiana Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon removed Marion Superior Judge Kimberly Brown from the bench. Brown had been on paid suspension since Jan. 9 pending final discipline.
Funeral Friday for former IPAC leader
The funeral for Stephen Johnson, the attorney who led the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council for nearly 15 years, will be held Friday in Indianapolis.
6th annual law firm food drive kicks off
The 6th annual March Against Hunger food drive – a friendly competition among law firms to raise food and monetary donations – has started and runs through March 31.
U.S. Attorney honored for work on Durham trial
A 25-year veteran of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Indiana has received the Director’s Award from the Executive Office of United States Attorneys for his work on the Tim Durham trial.
Indianapolis to host ALJ midyear conference
The National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary’s Midyear Conference is coming to Indianapolis April 6 – 8. This is the first time the city has hosted the event.
Indiana Supreme Court awards more than $232,000 in grants to counties
The Indiana Supreme Court has awarded $232,470 in grant money to 23 counties to support local family court projects. Since the Family Court project began in 1999, the Supreme Court had distributed more than $3 million in “seed money” to support family court projects.
Senate prepares for possible winter storm
With an impending winter storm taking aim at Indiana this weekend, the Indiana Senate passed a motion Thursday just in case session has to be cancelled Monday.
On the Move – 2/26/14
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Indiana Court Decisions – Feb. 5 to 18, 2014
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Disciplinary Actions – 2/26/14
Read who’s received a public reprimand and who has been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Bar exam applications available online
Applicants for Indiana’s July bar exam may now access an online application at the Indiana Board of Law Examiners’ website.
Pence selects attorneys to fill IURC slots
Two attorneys with experience serving the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission have been appointed to the commission by Gov. Mike Pence.
IBF accepting applications for $35,000 grant
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is now accepting applications for its Impact Fund Grant, which is awarded to a nonprofit that seeks to make a significant positive impact in central Indiana.
Same-sex marriage amendment passes Senate
The resolution seeking to ban same-sex marriage in the Indiana Constitution passed the Senate Monday, meaning the soonest voters may have a say in the matter is 2016.
Gifts to IU McKinney enabling school to establish endowed chair and fellowship
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is endowing its first faculty chair made possible by the gift from school’s namesake donor.
Southern District testing inclusion of links in documents
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced this week that it is beginning a pilot program that will let the court and attorneys include active hyperlinks within e-filed and court-issued documents.
Mock trial program to become part of Indiana Bar Foundation
Indiana’s Mock Trial competition will soon have a new home at the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Marion County clerk to marry couples for good cause
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and some couples will be tying the knot on the most romantic day of the year. For those who’d like to get married on Valentine’s Day but haven’t yet booked a venue, Marion County Clerk Beth White will marry couples Friday in an effort to raise money for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign.
Ex-IMPD officer pleads guilty to drunken driving
Former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer David Bisard has pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a Class A misdemeanor. The sentence will be served consecutively to the 16-year sentence he is currently serving for a 2010 crash that killed one motorcyclist and injured two others.