Bankruptcy judges relocating
Beginning in October, three of the bankruptcy judges in the Southern District of Indiana will be relocating their courtrooms because of construction at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
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SJCBA releases results of judicial survey
The St. Joseph County Bar Association has released the findings of its annual survey of Superior judges. The bar association conducts the survey each year even if no judges are up for retention, which is the case for 2011.
Appellate court to visit southern Indiana Oct. 4
Two panels from the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments at universities in southern Indiana next week.
ND symposium to discuss terrorism
This year’s International Law Society Symposium at University of Notre Dame Law School Friday will explore emerging issues in national security law and the connections between international law and the diverse domestic laws of states. The symposium is open to the public.
Indiana asks U.S. Supreme Court to take health care law challenge
Indiana and 25 other states have filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States asking the nation’s highest court to rule on a lawsuit involving the Affordable Care Act.
Justices to hear 5 cases in next 2 days
The Indiana Supreme Court hears five arguments in the next two days. Two are scheduled for Wednesday, and three will be heard on Thursday.
Fair Labor Association presents talk at Notre Dame law school
On Oct. 3, the University of Notre Dame Law School will host presenters from the Fair Labor Association and civil rights and apparel industry experts to discuss “Migration and Modern-Day Slavery in Supply Chains.”
Unique court marks 10th anniversary
The state’s only community court marks its 10th anniversary this year with a celebration planned for Sept. 29.
IndyBar names new officers
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s nominating committee has announced the selection of Jeffrey Abrams of Benesch Friedlander Copland & Aronoff as the 2014 president of the association.
Law School Briefs – 9/28/11
The Center for Intellectual Property Law and Innovation at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will host attorney Cedric D’Hue for a talk about starting your own firm.
Talk to a Lawyer training
On Oct. 10, Heartland Pro Bono Council will hold its annual Talk to a Lawyer Today training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Barnes & Thornburg, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Justices take attorney fees case
The Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to a case involving the award of attorney fees to an Indiana town.
GAL/CASA conference registration deadline Monday
Registrations for the 15th annual GAL/CASA statewide conference must by postmarked by Sept. 26. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st St., Indianapolis.
Law school seeks judges for moot court competition
Indiana University Maurer School of Law is looking for people to serve as judges for the fall Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition. The first round of competition begins Oct. 3 and with the final round ending Oct. 29.
2012 jury pool master list approved
The Indiana Supreme Court has approved the 2012 master list for jury pool assembly, ordering courts to use that list instead of directly contacting the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for data.
Justices announce appointments
The Indiana Supreme Court has made appointments and reappointments to the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education and the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program Committee.
Committees seek comments on proposed amendments
The Judicial Conference of the United States advisory committees on the appellate, bankruptcy, civil, criminal, and evidence rules are seeking comment on proposed amendments to these rules.
Supreme Court accepts 2 cases
The justices of the Indiana Supreme Court have granted transfer to a case involving a Batson challenge and another involving early retirement benefits.
Justices vacate transfer of insurance case
By a vote of 4 to 1, the Indiana Supreme Court has decided to vacate transfer to an insurance case that split the lower appellate court regarding the definition of “ever” on a home insurance application.