Arizona chief justice to speak at law school
Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch will visit Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law March 6 as part of the school’s Indiana Supreme Court Lecture program.
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Program enables students to earn degrees from Maurer, Jindal Global Law School
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has partnered with the Jindal Global Law School in India to allow students to earn a juris doctor and an LLB in just over four years.
Small Claims task force meetings begin Wednesday
The newly created task force formed by the Indiana Supreme Court to look into the practices and procedures used in Marion County Small Claims courts will hold its first of three hearings Wednesday.
Guardianship, power of attorney bills on 3rd reading
A bill that would prevent the termination of the guardianship of an incapacitated minor once the minor turns 18 and legislation that allows a copy of a power of attorney to have the same effect as the original are before the Indiana House of Representatives on third reading Monday.
Grant will bring awareness to civil rights laws
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development to increase public awareness of fair housing rights and responsibilities.
Justice semi-finalist interviews Feb. 23
The seven lawyers in the running to be the next Indiana justice will be interviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission Feb. 23.
Justices decline Camm prosecutor case
The Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday it will not disturb the ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals that Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson can’t be involved in the retrial of David Camm. Camm is set to be tried for a third time for the murders of his wife and two children.
Zoeller to serve on national financial fraud task force
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is one of three state attorneys general selected to serve on a consumer protection working group aimed at combating financial fraud.
Liquids banned from Southern District courthouses
Beginning March 1, visitors to any courthouse in the Southern District of Indiana will not be permitted to bring in their own liquids or beverages. The change comes following a recommendation from the United States Marshals Service.
Disciplinary Actions – Feb. 17-March 1, 2012
See who’s been suspended and who has received a public reprimand.
Hartig steps down as legal aid director
After 25 years of service, Sue Hartig stepped down from her role as executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Evansville Feb. 3.
Indiana Court Decisions Jan. 26-Feb. 8, 2012
Read For Publication opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
AG’s office, state bar partner for statewide food drive
Attorney General Greg Zoeller, the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry have announced details of the fourth annual March Against Hunger food drive.
Fund-matching extension increases value of gifts to lawyer loan repayment program
Any gift contributed by a lawyer to the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Richard M. Givan Loan Repayment Assistance Program this year could potentially quadruple in value, thanks to fund-matching initiatives.
COA reverses trial court in malpractice case
The Indiana Court of Appeals has sided with the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Insurance in a medical malpractice case.
Indiana to be included in national robo-signing settlement
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Thursday that Indiana would be one of 49 states benefitting from the federal government's settlement with five major mortgage lending banks and servicing institutions.
Cameras in SCOTUS bill referred to full Senate
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday that will allow cameras in the Supreme Court of the United States. The measure, S.1945, was approved by an 11-7 vote.
Valpo, Maurer law students to help prepare taxes
Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Valparaiso University Law School students will once again help low-income and elderly Hoosiers prepare their tax returns.
Law school event to commemorate civil rights figures
The Black Law Students Association, The Democratic Law Society and the ACLU chapter at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will host a Black History Month event Feb. 14 commemorating the lives to two civil rights figures.