Disciplinary Actions – 7/31/13
Read who’s recently been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court, received a public reprimand or resigned.
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Forum on state’s new expungement law scheduled for Aug. 7
To address the confusion that has been growing since the state’s new expungement law took effect, a group of state and local lawmakers from Marion County have scheduled a public forum and panel discussion to answer questions about removing old criminal offenses from individual records.
7th Circuit seeks comment on pattern jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Committee on Federal Jury Instructions is seeking comments on an ongoing basis on existing pattern jury instructions as well as suggestions for new pattern instructions.
ABA to welcome new president, discuss possible new policy at annual meeting
The American Bar Association will consider a range of policy topics including technology privacy, “gay panic” defense and judicial disqualification during its 2013 annual meeting in San Francisco.
First Child Services Oversight Committee meeting Wednesday
The Child Services Oversight Committee, established by the Indiana General Assembly specifically to keep tabs on the Indiana Department of Child Services, will hold its first meeting July 31.
Bankruptcy Court revises Chapter 13 plan model form
The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana will require use of a revised Chapter 13 plan model form after Aug. 15, pursuant to Local Rule B-3015-1. The form is available on the court’s website and may be used immediately.
Judge: Continuing current sequestration cuts would be ‘devastating’ to justice system
A federal judge implored a Senate panel Tuesday to provide sufficient funding for U.S. courts, warning that the general public will lose the access to justice that has been a hallmark of this country.
ACLU files suit over denial of prisoner’s request to pray in group
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana announced Monday that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a prisoner who practices the African Hebrew Israelite religion because the Pendleton Correctional Facility won’t allow the religious group to congregate for prayer unless a volunteer is present.
Lilly, Simon lawyers make best-paid general counsel list
Attorneys for two Indianapolis-based Fortune 500 companies are among the 50 best-paid general counsel, according to a list published Monday by Corporate Counsel Magazine.
Public safety chief to address Marion County probation staff
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Safety Director Troy Riggs will be among the featured speakers for an event Wednesday honoring staff of the county probation department.
Visitation, funeral this weekend for Carmel attorney
A longtime attorney from Carmel who died unexpectedly this week will be laid to rest Sunday.
ACLU of Indiana to look at civic literacy at August event
The August edition of the ACLU’s First Wednesdays program will ask if democracy can survive given the current state of civic literacy in the United States.
Expungement forum set for Saturday in Gary
Attorneys will present information and answer questions about Indiana’s new expungement law at a forum Saturday in Gary.
Grants available for CHINS, termination of parental rights projects
The Indiana Court Improvement Program is accepting applications for projects that are designed to improve the safety and permanency of children and families involved in children in need of services and/or termination of parental rights proceedings.
Protective order project moves to Center for Victim and Human Rights
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Center for Victim and Human Rights announced Tuesday that the ICADV’s Protective Order Pro Bono Project is being taken over by the CVHR.
Indiana Court Decisions – June 26 to July 9, 2013
7th Circuit Court of Appeals June 26 Civil – Malicious Prosecution Michael Alexander v. United States of America 12-2190 The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision by a federal court in Indianapolis that dismissed a Muncie criminal defense attorney’s lawsuit against the United States for malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress. […]
Disciplinary Actions – 7/17/13
Read who’s recently been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court, received a public reprimand or resigned.