Indiana Senate drops proposal on attorney general qualifications
The provision would have disqualified attorney general candidates who have been disbarred or suspended without automatic reinstatement within one year of the election.
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Man sentenced to 11 years in prison for 2023 carjacking
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for stealing a car and firing a gun at the vehicle’s fleeing owner.
IN couple sentenced for acts committed during Jan. 6 breach
A Brownsburg couple faces prison time after being sentenced on felony charges for their actions during Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
IN justices agree to consider whether contempt defendants are entitled to mental health experts
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 12 transfer petitions and granted one for the week ending Feb. 23, agreeing to hear a case involving whether criminal contempt defendants are entitled to the appointment of mental health experts.
1 week remaining to submit Leadership in Law nominations
Only one week remains to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards.
7th Circuit hears oral arguments regarding Indiana law prohibiting ‘human sexuality’ instruction in grades K-3
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Friday in a case involving an Indianapolis teacher who is seeking preliminary injunction against a new Indiana law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.
IN Supreme Court reprimands attorney for failure to transmit form, money to federal immigration office
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a South Bend attorney after she failed to ensure a waiver form for an immigration case successfully reached the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’s office.
IN Supreme Court suspends Portage attorney for failing to withdraw representation, engaging in misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a Portage attorney to serve a 45-day suspension after he was found to have committed six violations of the state’s Professional Conduct Rules.
Highland man sentenced to prison for mail theft
A Highland man caught stealing mail is facing more than two years in prison after being sentenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
Biden nominates Illinois judge to 7th Circuit; nominee would be court’s 1st Hispanic judge
President Joe Biden’s most recent nominee to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals would be the first Hispanic judge to serve on the Chicago-based appellate court if she is confirmed.
IN Supreme Court denies 19 transfers, grants 1
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 19 transfer petitions and granted one for the week ending Feb. 16.
Anderson man gets 15 years in prison for 2021 bank robbery
An Anderson man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Montgomery Co. judge returning to bench after medical leave
The Indiana Supreme Court has revoked a judge pro tempore appointment following a judge’s return to the bench.
Sullivan, Oliver, Morris recipients of 2024 IU McKinney Cane Awards
Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law has selected its 2024 recipients of the school’s annual Cane Awards.
Vanderburgh County man found guilty of child molesting, incest
A man could face decades in prison after he was found guilty of child molesting and incest by a Vanderburgh County jury.
2 additional senior judges certified
The Indiana Supreme Court has certified two additional senior judges.
Indiana Chamber, Bar Foundation partner to produce free civics book
For almost four decades, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has published the “Here is Your Indiana Government” book as a resource for civic engagement and education. Now, the chamber is partnering with the Indiana Bar Foundation to produce the publication.
COA holding oral arguments for appeals involving involuntary manslaughter PCR petition, summary judgment award
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will hear oral arguments in two cases next week, including one in which a man is challenging the denial of his post-conviction relief petition for an involuntary manslaughter conviction.
IN justices stay injunction against ballot access law that would have allowed Rust to appear on GOP primary ballot
The Indiana Supreme Court has put on hold an injunction that would allow U.S. Senate candidate John Rust to appear on the Indiana Republican primary ballot in May.
IN Supreme Court allowing grads of non-ABA-accredited schools to take Indiana bar under new waiver provisions
The Indiana Supreme Court will allow graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the Indiana bar exam under waiver provisions approved Thursday.