Judge pro tem appointed to fill Lund vacancy on Elkhart Superior Court
A judge pro tempore has been appointed to the Elkhart Superior Court after the previous judge was confirmed to the federal bench.
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New member appointed to Rules Committee following resignation
An Indianapolis attorney has been appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Allen County Bar Foundation again offering diversity scholarship to law students
The Allen County Bar Foundation is again offering a law school scholarship with the goal of supporting and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the local legal community.
Marion County constable charged with theft, resisting, official misconduct
A Marion County constable is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged theft and resisting law enforcement.
Deadline approaching for Leadership in Law 2024 nominations
Less than three weeks remain to submit nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards.
Rush to keynote Women’s History Month celebration
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush will keynote this year’s Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the Indianapolis Bar Association.
Summary judgment briefing partially stayed in Anderson redistricting dispute
Summary judgment briefing has been partially stayed in an electoral redistricting lawsuit that alleges Anderson’s city council districts violate constitutional and statutory rights.
Rokita’s legal opinion argues expungements allow for restoration of firearm rights
In response to a request from the Indiana State Police’s legal counsel, Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a legal opinion that argues an expungement restores the rights of certain individuals to purchase or possess firearms.
IN Southern District collects $25M in forfeiture assets, financial litigation debt in FY23
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana collected more than $25 million in asset forfeiture and financial litigation debt in fiscal year 2023.
Magistrate appointed to replace Kolar in IN Northern District
A new magistrate judge has been chosen to fill the vacancy created by Judge Joshua P. Kolar’s elevation to the federal bench.
Ballot access, criminal cases to be heard at IN Supreme Court in February
The Indiana Supreme Court will be holding four oral arguments this month in cases ranging from ballot access to the seizure of evidence.
After Lund’s confirmation, governor accepting applications for replacement on Elkhart Superior Court
With former Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund’s recent confirmation as a federal judge, the state is now looking to fill her position in Elkhart County.
IN Supreme Court grants transfer in 2 cases, denies 9
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases, including one involving a Paoli quarry company seeking damages after an explosion decimated an asphalt plant on its property.
2 attorneys suspended for noncooperation
Two attorneys were suspended this month for noncooperation with disciplinary investigations.
Applications open in St. Joseph Co. to fill Brisco vacancy
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by Judge Cristal C. Brisco’s recent confirmation as a federal judge.
Man convicted of reckless homicide in fatal 2020 Muncie crash
A Delaware County jury convicted a man Thursday of reckless homicide and obstruction of justice for his role in a fatal September 2020 car crash in Muncie.
Details of conditional agreement between Rokita, Disciplinary Commission unsealed
In agreeing on a public reprimand for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission looked to the prior discipline of another elected official.
IU McKinney formalizes relationship with French university
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has entered into a formal relationship with a French university.
Madison Circuit Judge Norrick facing judicial discipline for failure to supervise staff
A Madison County judge is facing judicial discipline charges alleging that he failed to adequately supervise his staff and properly take action in criminal cases, resulting in the dismissal of multiple cases and the improper issuance of a custody order.
Nominations open for 2024 LIL awards
Nominations for the Distinguished Barrister, Up and Coming Lawyer, Legal Support Stars and Lifetime Achievement awards can be submitted online through 11:59 p.m. on March 5.