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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.
CLEO interns assigned to Court of Appeals, Tax Court
Eight students from three law schools have been selected for summer internships with judges of the Indiana Court of Appeals and Tax Court through the 2014 Carr L. Darden Conference for Legal Education Opportunity internship program.
New class ceremonially admitted to Indiana bar
A ceremony at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis marked the admission of 160 new attorneys to the practice of law Tuesday.
Indiana Court Decisions – April 30 to May 13, 2014
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On the Move – 5/21/14
Read who’s joined Indiana firms, become partner, or been honored for their work.
Disciplinary Actions – 5/21/14
Read who’s been disbarred, suspended or resigned from the bar.
U.S. Courts mark 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
May 17 marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark case that ended legal segregation in the United States. The federal courts are commemorating the historic Supreme Court of the United States ruling in Brown v. Board of Education with a variety of online resources.
Indy lawyer suspended for 2 years
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Indianapolis attorney and developer Paul J. Page from the practice of law for at least two years, although one justice thought he should be disbarred. The suspension stems from his guilty plea to one count of wire fraud in 2013.