Holiday court closures, bankruptcy court changes
Indiana’s courts will be closed Thursday in honor of Thanksgiving. However, some court offices will be available to handle emergencies on Friday.
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Magistrate applicants sought
St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge Michael Gotsch is seeking applicants for the position of magistrate judge.
Enrollment deadline approaching for public policy mediation course
Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will hold its semi-annual Public Policy Mediation within State Government course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 2-6, 2012.
Notre Dame to launch IP clinic
The Notre Dame Legal Clinics are expanding their transactional services to the local business community in January with a new Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic headed by intellectual property lawyer Jodi Clifford, who joined the law school this fall.
Law School Briefs – 11/23/11
Read the latest news from Indiana's law schools in Law School Briefs.
Bar crawl – 11/23/11
Read about state and local bar association news in this issue's Bar Crawl.
Disciplinary actions 11/23/11
Read the latest disciplinary actions issued by the Indiana Supreme Court.
COA finds Army discipline does not exempt defendant from prosecution
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court denial of a man’s motion to dismiss, rejecting his argument that being reprimanded by the United States Army precludes him from prosecution for the same offense.
Terre Haute Odyssey demonstration
The Terre Haute City Court and clerk will demonstrate for the public the new Odyssey case management system at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in Terre Haute City Court, City Hall, 17 Harding Ave. Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr. will join local court officials to answer questions about the system and show the public how it works.
Justice’s wife honored for support of judiciary
Jan Aikman Dickson, the wife of Indiana Justice Brent E. Dickson, will be inducted into the Warren E. Burger Society Friday. Membership in this society honors those who have shown a commitment to improving the administration of justice through service or support to the National Center for State Courts.
Congress proposes cutting legal aid funding
If an agreement between the members of Congress passes, Legal Services Corp. will see its budget reduced by 14 percent. The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee had previously proposed cutting it by 17 percent.
Code Revision Commission meets Tuesday
The Indiana Code Revision Commission will hold its second meeting Tuesday. Members will discuss proposed technical corrections and other matters.
Lawmakers to preview legislative session at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis
Phi Alpha Delta, Hamill Chapter, will host a 2012 legislative preview from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Inlow Hall, Wynne Courtroom, 530 W. New York St.
Supreme Court to hold arguments in St. Joseph County
The Indiana Supreme Court will visit Indiana University South Bend and Notre Dame Law School Monday to hear arguments in two cases, including one in which a teen was sentenced to life without parole for murdering his brother.
Indiana first in region to complete child welfare improvement plan
The Indiana Department of Child Services announced Thursday it has received word from Region V of the Administration of Child and Families, an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that it has satisfactorily finalized its Program Improvement Plan.
Barnes study committee to vote on final report
The interim subcommittee established as a result of the Indiana Supreme Court ruling in Barnes v. State will meet Thursday to vote on the adoption of a final report.
4th annual symposium to look at civil rights
Civil rights in the Southern District will be the topic of the fourth annual Court History Symposium presented by the Historical Society for the Southern District of Indiana Nov. 18.
On the Move – 11/9/11
Read who’s joined Indiana firms, been appointed, or honored recently.
Disciplinary Actions – 11/9/11
Read who’s been suspended and who’s had their suspensions terminated.
New Indiana lawyers
Congratulations to Indiana’s newest attorneys, admitted Oct. 14, 2011.