Disciplinary Actions – 1/15/14
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Bankruptcy Court seeks comment on local rule changes
The public has until Jan. 31 to comment on proposed amendments to local rules in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana. Local Rules that have been amended include B-1007-2, Noticing, Balloting and Claims Agents and B-9010-1, Appearances.
Judge firearm, ‘ag-gag’ bills to get hearings Tuesday
Legislation that would increase the penalties for battery on a judicial officer and provide judges the same immunity as law enforcement officers for possession and use of a firearm will be heard by an Indiana Senate Committee on Tuesday.
Longtime Lake Superior judge dies at 78
Lake Superior Judge Gerald N. Svetanoff, 78, died Wednesday. Svetanoff was the longest-serving Lake Superior judge at the time of his death.
Henderson, Shepard among most influential in legal education
National Jurist magazine has named two Indiana University faculty members to its list of the 25 most influential people in legal education.
Rep. Turner introduces resolution defining marriage
Rep. Eric Turner, R-Cicero, filed House Joint Resolution 3 Thursday, which looks to ban same-sex marriage in Indiana through the state Constitution. He also introduced a bill describing the legislative intent of offering the amendment.
Evansville federal, bankruptcy courts remain closed
The U.S. District and Bankruptcy courts in Evansville remain closed Thursday after a water main break this week. The closure is a result of ongoing repair to the water main.
Dickson State of Judiciary set
Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson will deliver his second State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly next week.
Evansville federal courthouse closed Wednesday
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana's Evansville Division is closed Wednesday due to a water main break.
NLRB does not challenge ‘poster rule’ decisions
With the deadline for filing a petition passed, the National Labor Relations Board appears to have backed away from its so-called “poster rule.”
State appellate courts to open at 1 p.m.
The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court will open Tuesday at 1 p.m. The delayed start is due to the snow and record low temperatures. The courts were closed Monday.
Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis closed Tuesday
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana in Indianapolis will be closed Tuesday.
Snow and wind force court, government office closures
Bitterly cold winds and heavy snow caused numerous counties to close down their courts and government offices Monday.
IU prof turns to ADR to encourage public participation in government
The laws designed to allow members of the public to have a voice in their government are actually stifling the conversation, according to an Indiana University Bloomington expert.
Appellate courts, state offices delay Monday opening
Office hours for Indiana’s appellate courts, staff and related agencies will begin at 10 a.m. Monday due to anticipated inclement weather, the courts announced late Friday.
Legislators return to Statehouse Monday
The Indiana House of Representatives and Senate will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Among the bills before the legislators this session are measures making battery against judicial officers a Level 5 or 6 felony instead of a misdemeanor; outlining when juvenile court records may not be confidential, and various probate and trust matters.
Shepard to moderate same-sex marriage debate
Retired Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will moderate a debate at Franklin College Jan. 13 on the issue of same-sex marriage.
Amendment gives juveniles right to counsel
A child charged with a delinquent act will be entitled to be represented by an attorney, according to an order handed down this month by the Indiana Supreme Court. The order creates Rule 25 in the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Shepard, Hamilton honored for support of civic education
Retired Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard and retired U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton were recognized at the We the People awards dinner with the William Baker Award.