Justices decline to take 12 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court accepted none of the 12 cases before it on transfer request last week.
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Justices deny Bisard’s blood evidence appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court let stand a ruling by the Court of Appeals allowing blood test results to be admitted in the drunken driving fatality trial of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer David Bisard.
David, Rush appointed as liaisons for juvenile program
Chief Justice Brent Dickson has appointed Justices Steven David and Loretta H. Rush to serve as the Indiana Supreme Court’s liaison representatives to the Court Improvement Program executive committee.
Indiana likely to be involved in gay marriage cases before SCOTUS
Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s office announced late Friday that Indiana will likely participate in some way in the California case involving the definition of marriage that the U.S. Supreme Court accepted Dec. 7.
Judge moves venue for trial of IMPD officer
Marion Superior Judge Grant Hawkins has ordered the trial for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer David Bisard moved from the Indianapolis media market because of publicity surrounding the fatal accident involving the officer in 2010.
Paralegals collect thousands of teddy bears for program
The IndyBar Paralegal Committee Thursday delivered the thousands of teddy bears it has collected from various law firms to the “Bears on Patrol” program. The program is run by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Indianapolis Fire Department and Wishard Health Services EMS.
Bar Crawl – 12/7/12
Students from 12 Indiana high schools and middle schools will again be showcasing their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution in the annual “We The People” competition.
Indiana Court Decisions – Nov. 14 to 27, 2012
Read appellate opinions from Indiana courts.
Law School Briefs – 12/7/12
Golden Dome alumnus awarded a fellowship with solicitor general; I.U. Maurer to collaborate with 2 Brazilian schools of law.
On the Move – 12/7/12
Read who’s joined Indiana firms, been appointed to boards and received awards.
King Celebration to place special emphasis on community service
Two new activities promoting public service will be part of the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration and Youth Summit.
IU professor helps get pesky scrivener’s error removed from Trademark Act
One pesky scrivener’s error that altered the protection provided by the Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 has been corrected thanks to the efforts of an Indiana University professor.
COA rehearing restates trial court survey remedies
The Indiana Court of Appeals granted rehearing in a Starke County case in which the reliability of a survey is at issue.
Retired Supreme Court justice joins Indiana Business Law Survey Commission
Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. has been appointed to the Indiana Business Law Survey Commission.
Immigration cases dominate federal system, report says
Immigration prosecutions have surpassed those for drug crimes in federal courts, according to data released by the U.S. Sentencing Commission in its Overview of Federal Criminal Cases for Fiscal Year 2011.
Latin Kings gang member, 2 others sentenced
A member of the Latin Kings street gang and two associates have been sentenced to prison for racketeering conspiracy and other crimes in support of the gang, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Indiana announced Thursday.
Discussion to look at religious liberties
Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas? The ACLU of Indiana is taking a look at the battle over religious liberties at its December First Wednesdays brown bag discussion.
Volunteers needed for ISBA’s ‘Talk to a Lawyer Today’ program
The Indiana State Bar Association is seeking lawyers for its annual volunteer event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, “Talk to a Lawyer Today.” Approximately 200 members of the ISBA will offer brief, free legal consultations to the public.
Governor appoints Rush’s trial court replacement
Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Monday that he has selected Faith Graham to sit as judge of Tippecanoe Superior Court III. She succeeds Loretta Rush, who was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court in September and joined the high court this month.
Chapter 11 filing fee increases
The filing fee for a Chapter 11 case in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Indiana is now $1,213. The fee change went into effect Nov. 21.