Comment sought on proposed changes to parenting time guidelines
The Indiana Judicial Center’s Domestic Relations Committee is seeking comment on proposed changes to the parenting time guidelines, which includes parenting coordination guidelines.
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Mock trial judges needed
Indiana’s Mock Trial Program is seeking attorneys and other volunteers to help with the state competitions this year and in 2013. Indiana will host the National Mock Trial finals in 2013.
Justice interviews begin Wednesday
The interviews of the 15 applicants to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice begin Wednesday afternoon in the Indiana Statehouse.
Student sues over ‘I (heart) BOOBIES’ bracelet
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a northern Indiana middle school student who believed he would be expelled if he didn’t cover up his bracelet that said “I (heart) BOOBIES.”
Attorneys needed to help low-income Indianapolis residents
The Health and Human Rights Clinic at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is looking for attorneys to team with its clinical faculty to provide pro bono representation to low-income residents in Indianapolis.
Governor appoints interim secretary of state
After Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was found guilty of six felony charges Feb. 4, Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed Jerry Bonnet as interim secretary of state. A convicted felon cannot hold statewide office in Indiana.
Court agency uses Super Bowl week to test disaster plan
The Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is taking advantage of the influx of visitors to central Indiana this week to determine if the agency can function from a remote location in case of a disaster.
Appellate court to visit Sellersburg for arguments
The Indiana Court of Appeals will travel to a southern Indiana high school to hear a civil case involving First Amendment claims for a police officer’s private statements.
Federal judge speaker at Black History Month celebration
U.S. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the Southern District of Indiana is the featured speaker and will present remarks on “Celebrating the Role of the Courts in Indiana’s Black History,” Feb. 10 at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis.
Valparaiso Law School hosts immigration conference
Valparaiso University School of Law will host a conference on children and immigration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at Wesemann Hall.
Courtrooms shift in Southern District
With construction winding down at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Indianapolis, there are two changes regarding bankruptcy judges’ courtrooms.
Indiana becomes right-to-work state
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation Wednesday making Indiana the 23rd right-to-work state. The law makes it illegal for any worker to be forced to pay union dues or fees or become a member of a labor union as a condition of employment.
New clerk appointed in Northern District
Robert N. Trgovich has been appointed clerk of the court by the judges of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the court announced Tuesday.
Indiana Supreme Court takes 4 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in four cases for the week ending Jan. 27 and denied transfer in 11 others.
On the Move – 2/3/12
See who’s been promoted or honored recently in the Indiana legal community.
AG’s office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
Super Bowl to affect IU law school building and parking accessibility
From 5 p.m. Friday through Jan. 29, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will be locked. The surface lot west of the school will also be closed through the weekend.
IU Maurer to host federal sentencing talk
Indiana University Maurer School of Law will host 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge David Hamilton for a discussion on federal sentencing on Jan. 31. IU Maurer professor Ryan Scott will join Hamilton in discussing the comparative severity of federal prison sentences.
ACLU of Indiana’s First Wednesday to discuss homelessness
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana will tackle the issue of homelessness at its First Wednesday discussion Feb. 1.