State commission studying services for children sets first meeting
A commission created last year by the Legislature to better coordinate services for children will hold its first meeting Aug. 21.
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Indiana Court Decisions – July 24 to Aug. 6, 2013
Read updates on For Publications opinions issues by Indiana and federal appellate courts from July 24 to Aug. 6, 2013.
Disciplinary Action – 8/14/2013
Read who has recently been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court, received a public reprimand or resigned.
IU Maurer law professor Craig Bradley dies
Craig Bradley, a longtime professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, died Wednesday. He was 67.
Indiana law firms named among best for women
Three law firms based in Indiana or with offices in the state are among the 50 Best Law Firms for Women in the annual list compiled by Working Mother and consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC.
Indianapolis loses attorney and civic leader Edgar Lamb
An attorney who played an integral role in consolidating the governments of the city of Indianapolis and Marion County, which made the Hoosier state capital the 11th largest city in the United States, has died.
Indiana Court Decisions – July 10 to 23, 2013
7th Circuit Court of Appeals July 12 Civil – Wrongful Arrest/Excessive Force Miguel Gutierrez v. Michael R. Kermon 12-2934 A man’s federal lawsuit against two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers and the city will go forward after a federal judge rejected one officer’s interlocutory appeal. Miguel Gutierrez sued IMPD officers Michael Kermon and Jason Thalheimer […]
In Brief – 7/31/13
The IL Daily delivers legal news to your email inbox. In case you missed it, following is a recap of some of the stories reported online since the last issue of Indiana Lawyer. To subscribe to the IL Daily, visit www.theindianalawyer.com.
Disciplinary Actions – 7/31/13
Read who’s recently been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court, received a public reprimand or resigned.
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.