Tavitas recognized as ‘courageous’ judge by National Judicial College
Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Elizabeth Tavitas has received national recognition for her “courage” in upholding the rule of law.
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ABA legal ed council seeking comment on proposal to give accreditation to online-only schools
Public comment is now being accepted on a proposal from an American Bar Association council to allow fully online law schools to apply for an earn provisional and full ABA approval.
Finding the issue moot, IN Supreme Court declines to order judge in Delphi murder case to comply with public access rules
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to enter a writ of mandamus in the dispute over access to court records between a trial judge and the man accused of murder in the deaths of two Delphi teens, finding the issue is now moot.
Muncie man found guilty of murder in 2021 shooting
A Delaware County jury convicted a man of murder Friday after he shot another man several times outside of a Muncie residence during a February 2021 confrontation.
We the People finals bringing 600+ middle, high school students to Indy next week
The 2023 Indiana Bar Foundation’s We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution State Finals returns to Indianapolis next week, as students from across the state gather to display their constitutional knowledge.
Vincennes attorney suspended for 60 days for impersonating a public servant
A Vincennes attorney’s law license has been suspended for 60 days, with his suspension stemming from a 2022 felony conviction for impersonating a public servant.
Judges pro tem appointed in Marion, Montgomery, Warrick counties
Three new judges pro tempore have been appointed to fill vacancies across the state.
Fort Wayne woman appointed to JNC by Holcomb
A Fort Wayne woman has been appointed to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission for a three-year term, Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced.
ISBA supporting IN Supreme Court proposal to allow graduates of non-ABA-accredited schools to take Indiana bar
The Indiana State Bar Association is supporting the Indiana Supreme Court’s proposal to allow graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the Indiana bar.
Muncie man found guilty of murder in February 2022 shooting
A Delaware County jury found a Muncie man guilty of murder Monday for his role in the February 2022 fatal shooting of his brother’s roommate.
IN Supreme Court grants transfer in 3 cases, denies 16 transfer petitions
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to three cases last week, including a medical malpractice case where patients were ordered by a trial court to redact non-evidentiary allegations of drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness against a treating physician.
IN Supreme Court invites filing of supplemental, amicus curiae briefs in malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court has invited additional briefing on a medical malpractice case that has already been heard at oral argument.
Supreme Court, Southern District announce new summer program for high school students
The Supreme Court Historical Society and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana are launching a new program, “The Supreme Court and My Hometown,” for Indianapolis-area high school students.
Armstrong named next CEO of Child Advocates, succeeding Booth
Phyllis Armstrong, currently vice president of program operations at Child Advocates, has been named the nonprofit’s next CEO.
Judicial funding request lowered, but federal branch concerned about courts’ ability to function
The judicial branch is asking Congress for slightly less funding for fiscal year 2024, even as the branch has expressed concerns about the federal court system and its ability “to administer justice effectively and efficiently.”
McGee honored with IUPUI Gerald L. Bepko Staff Council Spirit Award
An Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law administrator was recognized with one of IUPUI’s highest honors in a November ceremony.
Physician sanctioned by IN pharmacy board for unsanitary conditions, misbranded drugs
Acting upon evidence from a complaint filed by the Indiana Office of the Attorney General, the Indiana Board of Pharmacy has voted to sanction a Marion County doctor for illegal practices.
Oral arguments in RFRA challenge to abortion ban set for Wednesday
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is set to hear oral arguments next week in a two-part challenge to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban under the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Indy attorney convicted of Capitol riot misdemeanors suspended for disciplinary noncooperation
The Indianapolis lawyer convicted of federal misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana in a disciplinary action seemingly related to the federal case.
Fees increasing at federal courts
Fee increases took effect today in both the Indiana Northern and Southern District courts.