Law School Briefs – 3/27/13
Read news about Indiana’s law schools, including events happening at the schools.
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Disciplinary Actions
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission brings charges against attorneys who have violated the state’s rules for admission to the bar and Rules of Professional Conduct. The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications brings charges against judges, judicial officers, or judicial candidates for misconduct. Details of attorneys’ and judges’ actions for which they are being disciplined […]
Pence appoints Hurley to St. Joseph bench
Gov. Mike Pence on Monday made his first appointment to the judiciary, announcing Elizabeth C. Hurley will fill a vacancy when St. Joseph Superior Judge Roland W. Chamblee retires March 31.
High School Mock Trial Championship volunteers can earn free CLE
Volunteers are needed to judge mock trials in May, when Indianapolis for the first time will host the National High School Mock Trial Championship. Attorneys who volunteer to judge will earn free continuing legal education credit.
Problem-solving courts, CHINS legislation return to house of origin
The Indiana Senate passed several House bills Tuesday, including legislation expanding when a person can participate in a problem-solving court program. The House of Representatives returned bills on children in need of services petitions and prosecutor pensions back to the Senate.
Justices vacate transfer to negligent design case
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday vacating its grant of transfer to a case filed by a man rendered a quadriplegic after he fell out of a company truck’s utility bucket while working for Richmond Power.
5 finalists named for St. Joseph judgeship
The St. Joseph County Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission has selected the five finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the court when Chief Judge Michael P. Scopelitis retires in June.
Former dean named interim dean at Valparaiso University Law School
A nationally recognized authority on constitutional law and civil rights has taken the leadership position at Valparaiso University Law School.
Justices take child support case
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to just one case last week, a not-for-publication decision out of the Indiana Court of Appeals dealing with a parent’s financial obligations to his children.
Klein named dean of IU McKinney School of Law
Andrew R. Klein has been appointed dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Reagan administration counsel to participate in symposium at McKinney
A former Reagan administration official will join the group of academic, government and business leaders making presentations next month at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law’s symposium on the Law and Financial Crisis.
Wabash College sophomore will design art project honoring Shepard
A child’s handprint designed by Wabash College sophomore John Vosel has been chosen as the monument to honor former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard in a new Evansville park.
Interviews Monday for St. Joseph judicial opening
The St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission meets Monday to conduct interviews of applicants to fill a vacancy on the court due to Judge Michael P. Scopelitis’ retirement.
Synthetic drug ban, human trafficking bills move out of committee
Senate bills stiffening the state’s synthetic drug ban and strengthening Indiana’s human trafficking laws were approved unanimously by the House of Representatives Committee on Courts and Criminal Code Wednesday.
2 Indiana law schools in top 25 of annual ranking
Using a new methodology that takes into account the number of graduates who found jobs in the legal profession, U.S. News & World Report released Tuesday its latest ranking of law schools.
Justices take case alleging Wabash hazing
The Indiana Supreme Court will determine whether a college and a fraternity are liable for injuries a student received as a result of a prank, and whether the incident rises to hazing.
Parr Richey plans helmet giveaway, bike safety event
A Lebanon law firm will give away kids’ bike helmets at an April event promoting bike safety and healthy lifestyles.
Applications open for Allen Superior Civil Division judge
Applications are open for qualified Allen County attorneys interested in serving as a judge in Superior Court, Civil Division.
Justice Clarence Thomas visits Notre Dame Law School
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas visited the Notre Dame Law School March 5 and 6 as the Judge James J. Clynes Jr. Visiting Chair.
Bar Crawl – 3/13/13
Read news from the Evansville Bar Foundation, Indiana Bar Foundation and the Indiana State Bar Association.