Bankruptcy judge applications being accepted
The Judicial Council of the 7th Circuit is seeking applications for bankruptcy judge to fill a new position in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
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ABA council adopts changes in collection of law school data
The Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has approved changes in the collection and publication of graduate placement data provided by law schools. The changes are aimed at enhancing the accuracy, timeliness and level of detail law schools must report to the ABA.
AG’s office begins distribution of funds to State Fair victims
The estates of the seven people killed by the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in August will receive at least $300,000 each if the offers extended by the state are accepted, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Tuesday.
On The Move – 12/7/11
See who’s joined Indiana law firms, who has opened up a new firm, and what awards attorneys have received.
Disciplinary Actions – 12/7/11
Read who’s been suspended and who receive a public reprimand by the Indiana Supreme Court.
We the People state finals Dec. 17 and 18
The Indiana Bar Foundation is preparing to host its annual We the People state finals later this month.
Third volume of Restatement of Property published
Attorneys and judges now have more scholarly guidance on wills and other donation-related issues in civil law, after a national organization released its third and final volume of the Restatement (Third) of Property: Wills and Other Donative Transfers.
Jasper County high school students to observe Court of Appeals oral argument
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Paul K. Ogden v. Robertson et. al. at 2 p.m. EST Dec. 6 at Rensselaer Central High School, 1106 E. Grace St.
Court seeks comment on changes to civil local rules
The U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, is seeking comment on proposed amendments to dozens of its local rules. If adopted, the amendments will become effective Jan. 1, 2012.
Technical issues interrupt COA webcasts
The Indiana Court of Appeals will not have any webcast videos, and potentially no audio, for at least several days, the court announced Wednesday.
Changes to federal courts effective Thursday
Several changes are coming to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Indiana Thursday.
Application process open for federal defense panel
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving on the court’s Criminal Justice Act panel for the Indianapolis and Terre Haute divisions.
Symposium to examine America Invents Act
The Intellectual Property Law and Innovation Symposium at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis on Dec. 2 will focus on recent changes to IP law created by the America Invents Act.
Appellate judges travel to Indianapolis high school
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Christopher Bryant v. State of Indiana Tuesday at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis.
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.
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.