Disciplinary Actions – 2/26/14
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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.
Indianapolis foster children to be reminded they matter
Child Advocates, Inc., a nonprofit representing and protecting children in Marion County, will be giving away hundreds of books to foster children in Indianapolis as part of the national project, “A Book of My Own.”
Why I love the law
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked Indiana Lawyer readers to tell us why they love the law. The responses contain a common theme – people – whether it’s working with talented colleagues, teaching others about the law or helping people navigate through the legal waters.
New officers take helm at Marion County Bar Association
Meet the 2014 officers of the Marion County Bar Association.
Indiana Court Decisions – Jan. 22 to Feb. 4, 2014
Read recent appellate opinions from Indiana courts.
Courts warn of fake jury duty calls seeking financial data
State courts are warning of phone scams in which callers allege a penalty for missing jury duty can be resolved by providing financial information to pay a fine.
Performance of desegregation, busing case to celebrate Black History Month
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will host a dramatic interpretation performance of the Indianapolis Public Schools’ historic desegregation and busing case as part of February’s Black History Month Celebration.
Southern District local rules changing Feb. 10
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has amended its local rules and those changes will take effect Feb. 10.
Man is first charged under federal human trafficking law
U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett announced Tuesday that his office has filed a nine-count federal indictment against an Indianapolis man for human trafficking. These are first-of-a-kind charges in Indiana, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Indiana.