Justices reinstate COA opinion after hearing arguments
After hearing arguments last week in a discrimination case, the Indiana Supreme Court decided Monday not to assume jurisdiction over the appeal.
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Justices to hear negligent design case
The Indiana Supreme Court took three cases last week, including a lawsuit filed by a man rendered a quadriplegic after he fell out of a company truck while working for Richmond Power.
Committee taking another look at emancipation law
The Child Custody and Support Advisory Committee meets Tuesday to discuss the law passed during the 2012 legislative session that reduced the age of emancipation to 19 for child support purposes.
Durham to be sentenced Nov. 30
Tim Durham and the two other men convicted of running a Ponzi scheme and taking money from investors in Ohio-based Fair Finance Co. will be sentenced Nov. 30.
Supreme Court amends disciplinary rule
Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has signed an order amending Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 26 on the disciplinary commission and proceedings.
7th Circuit to hold arguments at Notre Dame Law School
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in three Indiana cases Oct. 1 at Notre Dame Law School, including a lawsuit filed by African-American police officers and firefighters in Indianapolis who claim the promotion process is racially discriminatory.
Major changes coming in bankruptcy court Oct. 1
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is reminding practitioners that some amendments to local rules taking effect next month “may significantly impact” bankruptcy attorney practices.
Indiana bar exam pass list released
A total of 438 people passed the Indiana bar exam administered in July, according to a list posted Tuesday on the Indiana courts website.
Indiana Court Decisions – Sept. 5 to 18, 2012
Read select appellate opinions from Indiana courts.
Justices visit schools to mark Constitution Day
The Indiana justices visited the schools on Sept. 19 as part of Constitution Day events. The Indiana Supreme Court holds a program each September to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.
Disciplinary Actions – 9/28/12
Read who has been suspended, reprimanded, held in contempt or reinstated by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Task force, billboards part of AG’s prescription drug abuse fight
Billboards around Indiana are part of an awareness campaign about the dangers of prescription drug abuse announced Monday by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
Study committees to look at workers’ comp, criminal history
This week at the Statehouse, interim committees will discuss issues including criminal history, criminal sentences and workers’ compensation.
Indianapolis Red Mass Oct. 9
The St. Thomas More Society of Indianapolis will hold its Red Mass at St. John Catholic Church Oct. 9 in downtown Indianapolis. The Mass is ecumenical in nature and celebrated by judges and lawyers of all faiths.
Lawsuit challenges ‘guns in the workplace’ statutes
A Carmel attorney has filed a lawsuit claiming a Morgan County security company has violated laws that prohibit most employers from asking whether an employee owns, possesses, uses or transports firearms and from preventing employees from having a gun locked up and out-of-sight in their vehicles.
Judicial Conference moves parenting time guidelines forward, minus parenting coordination
The board of directors of the Indiana Judicial Conference approved proposed changes to the state’s parenting time guidelines Sept. 14 and sent them to the Supreme Court for review. However, the guidelines were sent on without any suggestions on parenting coordination.
Justices deny transfer to 7 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court decided not to add any cases to their docket last week. The justices declined transfer to seven cases, including a lawsuit filed by a grandmother against her former attorney because he didn’t sue her grandson’s school.
Supreme Court amends Indiana rules
The Indiana justices have issued several orders amending the rules of court. Among them is a change that allows the Disciplinary Commission to seek reimbursement from attorneys who have resigned or been disbarred.
Vanderburgh County judicial candidates to debate
The Evansville Bar Association is hosting a judicial debate for the Vanderburgh Superior judicial candidates in contested races on Wednesday.
Justices vacate transfer in malpractice case, settlement reached
The Indiana Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal of a medical malpractice complaint filed in Porter County because Tim Black and the Department of Insurance have reached a settlement.