IU McKinney team in Vienna for moot competition
For the second year in a row, a group of students from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of law is competing in a prestigious international business law competition in Vienna, Austria.
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Northern District seeks magistrate for Fort Wayne division
The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Indiana is now accepting applications for a full-time magistrate judge in the Fort Wayne division. The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment.
Bankruptcy court addresses e-filing, weather issues
The United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana has posted notice on its website as to how it will handle situations when the electronic case filing system is unavailable or weather creates access issues for customers.
IndyBar votes conditional support for Justice Center proposal
The Indianapolis Bar Association on Wednesday voted to give encouraging yet conditional support to Mayor Greg Ballard’s recent proposal to construct a new criminal justice center complex, according to a statement issued Thursday.
Carson to honor McKinney alums for public interest work
Indiana 7th District Rep. Andre Carson will be the keynote speaker at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law’s annual Public Interest Recognition Dinner April 12, where three graduates will be honored for their work.
Indiana Court Decisions – March 19 to April 1, 2014
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Disciplinary Actions – 4/9/14
Read who’s been disciplined and who received a favorable judgment from the Indiana Supreme Court.
On the Move – 4/9/14
Read who has recently joined Indiana firms or been honored for his or her work.
Indiana Law Review focuses on data privacy
“Data Privacy in the Digital Age” is the focus of the Indiana Law Review Symposium Friday at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.
Rose-Hulman to honor Muncie native serving on federal bench
Federal Judge Robert L. Wilkins will receive an honorary doctorate of engineering degree during the 136th commencement ceremonies on May 31 at Rose-Hulman.
Pence signs criminal code update, mental health witness bills into law
Gov. Mike Pence this week has signed numerous bills into law, including the legislation that reconciles conflicts between HEA 1006-2013, which reformed the state’s criminal code, and other bills touching on criminal law.
Indiana readers to receive $2.6M from e-book antitrust case
Electronic book customers in Indiana will begin receiving refunds this week as a result of a settlement reached between five major U.S. publishers and 33 state attorneys general.
IU Maurer, Rose-Hulman create IP scholars program
A new program established by Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will allow select Rose-Hulman graduates to study at the IU law school at a reduced tuition rate.
Indiana among 20 states joining ‘Four Loko’ settlement
A maker of caffeinated alcoholic beverages including such brands as “Four Loko” accused of marketing its products to promote the misuse of alcohol and appeal to underage drinkers has settled a complaint brought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and joined by 19 other state attorneys general, including Indiana’s Greg Zoeller.
IU Maurer professor argues ACA contraception mandate benefits women’s health and economic stability
Another battle over the Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court of the United States today as the justices hear two cases challenging the contraception coverage mandate in the health care law.
Indiana Court Decisions – March 5-18, 2014
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Disciplinary Actions – 3/26/14
Read who’s been held in contempt of court and who has resigned recently.
Public comment invited on Indiana’s child support guidelines
The Domestic Relations Committee of the Indiana Judicial Conference is soliciting public input concerning recommendations for changes to the state’s child support guidelines.
Symposium to look at neuroscience and the law
The Indiana Health Law Review Symposium March 28 will examine neuroscience and mental health law; child contact sports and concussions, and other topics at the daylong event.