Courthouse renovations close courtrooms, move chambers
Because of major renovations under way at the Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis, the locations of judges’ chambers have changed and courtrooms have closed.
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Proposed settlement may net $25 million for environmental cleanup
The proposed settlement filed today in the bankruptcy case involving former General Motors sites could provide nearly $25 million for cleanup of eight Indiana sites with ties to the automaker.
Supreme Court appoints new justice’s Circuit Court replacement
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a judge who will fill a vacancy on Boone Circuit Court caused by The Hon. Steven David becoming the newest state justice. The high court appointed attorney J. Jeffrey Edens as judge pro tempore in Boone Circuit Court.
Ukrainian delegates visit Indianapolis, observe legal system
Six delegates from the Ukraine’s legal community will be in Indianapolis through Saturday to learn about the American legal system by observing court hearings and meeting with members of the legal community, as well as participating in cultural activities.
Judge DeGuilio to be officially sworn in Oct. 29
The state’s newest judge in the Northern District of Indiana will be formally sworn in Oct. 29 at the Robert A. Grant Federal Building and Courthouse in South Bend.
Longtime northern Indiana attorney dies
Nick J. Thiros, who practiced law in northwest Indiana for more than 50 years, died Oct. 14.
Appellate court travels for arguments
As part of its “Appeals on Wheels” initiative, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hit the road this week to hear arguments.
MCBA fall event postponed to spring
The Marion County Bar Association has postponed the Kuykendall-Conn Celebration Dinner that was scheduled for Nov. 5.
State bar releases results of COA retention survey
If the results of the Indiana State Bar Association’s 2010 Judicial Retention Poll are any indicator of next month’s election, then the five Indiana Court of Appeals judges up for a vote will be easily retained.
Law school hosts appellate hearings
Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington recently hosted two appellate hearings at the law school’s moot court room.
Bar marks milestones; celebration set
Updates from the Evansville Bar and Marion County Bar Associations.
Judge Pratt makes history
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt becomes the first African-American federal jurist in Indiana.
Former Florida chief justice to speak on diversity
A former chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, who was on the bench during Bush v. Gore, is the keynote speaker at this year’s President’s Dinner at the Indiana State Bar Association annual meeting in Indianapolis.
Judge Pratt to be officially sworn in Friday
The state’s first African-American federal judge will be formally sworn in Friday afternoon at the United States Courthouse in Indianapolis.
BLE executive director appointed to national bar admission council
The Indiana Board of Law Examiners executive director has been appointed executive secretary of the Council of Bar Admission Administrators.
State’s longest-seated chief public defender dies
Indiana’s longest-seated chief public defender and the first ever public defender in Porter County died unexpectedly Sept. 29.
New grant available for Indiana legal history projects
If you’ve wanted to print walking-tour brochures or create an oral history of your county’s courthouse, there’s now a grant that can help you achieve that goal.
Candidates for Marion County prosecutor debate Wednesday
Marion County Republican prosecutor candidate Mark Massa and Democratic candidate Terry Curry will discuss their positions on various topics at a debate tomorrow.