Scott County joins statewide CMS
Scott County is the latest county to become connected to Odyssey, a case management system that has slowly been implemented throughout the state.
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UPL victims urged to claim refunds
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is asking the victims of the United Financial Systems unauthorized practice of law case to apply soon if they want to receive restitution.
Bankruptcy filings drop
The number of people filing for bankruptcy around the United States has decreased as compared to the same time last year, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Deadline for Shook Scholarship extended
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation has extended the deadline for its Neil E. Shook Scholarship, which is given to a second-year student at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
Protective Order Pro Bono Project launches pro se clinic
The Protective Order Pro Bono Project, which provides pro bono legal assistance to indigent victims of domestic violence in Marion County to obtain and enforce protection orders, is starting a pro se clinic this month.
Disciplinary Actions – Aug. 3, 2011
Read about disciplinary actions filed by the Indiana Supreme Court in recent weeks.
On the Move – Aug. 3, 2011
Read about new hires, promotions, and honors within the Indiana legal community.
Valparaiso professor to receive animal law award
Valparaiso University School of Law Professor Rebecca J. Huss will be given the Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award at the American Bar Association’s annual meeting Aug. 6 in Toronto.
First Wednesday event to discuss use of force by police
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion on Aug. 3 is “POLICE: Use of Force – Crossing the Threshold.”
Allen County bar seeks nominations for Niemann Citation
The Allen County Bar Association is accepting nominations for the 2011 Niemann Citation for Excellence and Professionalism, an award established in 2004 to honor the memory of attorney Scott T. Niemann.
DOJ: No charges against cops involved in arrest of Indianapolis teen
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it’s closed its investigation into whether federal criminal civil rights charges should be filed against the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the arrest of Indianapolis teenager Brandon Johnson. Johnson claimed officers used excessive force while trying to arrest him.
Criminal Code, Sentencing Policy committees meet this week
Lawmakers and other stakeholders will discuss issues surrounding Indiana criminal code and sentencing at interim study committee meetings this week.
Race benefits group working to end domestic violence
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s 8th annual Race Away From Domestic Violence event is Aug. 13 in Indianapolis. Proceeds from the 5k run/walk/wheelchair roll benefit the ICADV, a nonprofit working to ending domestic violence.
Longtime Kosciusko County judge dies
A former judge in Kosciusko County died Wednesday. Hon. C. Robert “Bob” Burner was 81.
Valparaiso professor to receive animal law award
Valparaiso University School of Law Professor Rebecca J. Huss will be given the Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award at the American Bar Association’s annual meeting in August.
Governor names new public access counselor
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Joseph Hoage as Indiana public access counselor. He replaces Andrew Kossack, who recently resigned to take a position with the Indiana Department of Education.
New program to study mediation in custody disputes
A joint project between the University of Notre Dame Law School’s legal aid clinic and the College of Arts and Letters’ Center for Children and Families will examine the effectiveness of mediation in child custody disputes – specifically the success of educational programs required by the courts and whether the type of mediation used makes a difference.
Disciplinary Actions – 7/20/11
Read who has been suspended recently by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Foster Family day July 20 at museum
The Indiana Department of Child Services is teaming up with the Indianapolis Colts and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for an event for Indiana foster families July 20. Licensed foster families will receive free admission and will be able to visit with the Colts’ mascot and get autographs from Colts cheerleaders.
Criminal Law and Sentencing committee meeting rescheduled
The Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Interim Study Committee’s July 14 meeting has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. July 28 in Room 431 of the Indiana Statehouse.