AG says schools can’t charge bus fee
The Indiana Attorney General says it’s unconstitutional to charge public school students to ride the bus.
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High court names ICLEO participants
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced the 26 participants in this year’s Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunities
Summer Institute.
High court takes 4 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted four transfers June 24, including one in which the Indiana Court of Appeals extended the
duty to prevent injury to sports participants to include sporting event volunteers.
Indiana attorney gets award for work on recusals
A partner at an Indianapolis law firm is being recognized by the National Center for State Courts for his work on judicial
recusals, and he has some ideas that state chief justices and Indiana's top court could find interesting.
Human trafficking experts visit law school
Two law enforcers and a nongovernmental organization official from the Philippines will visit Indiana University School of
Law – Indianapolis Friday to discuss global human trafficking.
Justices dismiss DCS transfer petition
The Indiana Supreme Court has dismissed a transfer petition filed by the Indiana Department of Child Services because the
Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the DCS.
High court reappoints Disciplinary Commission member
The Indiana Supreme Court has reappointed a Disciplinary Commission member to a second, five-year term.
High court grants 2 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court will rule on the issue of whether a defendant has to prove at a probation revocation hearing for
failing to support dependents his or her inability to pay the support.
Report: Laws alone won’t stop cell phone use while driving
A House bill looking to ban texting while driving in Indiana on its own may not be very effective in preventing drivers from
using their cell phones in the car, according to a policy brief from an Indiana University research center.
Magistrate judge applications due July 14
Anyone interested in becoming the newest magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana
has until July 14 to apply.
Judge Magnus-Stinson takes oath
The newest judge for the Southern District of Indiana was sworn in Monday to officially become a U.S. District Judge.
Prosecutor in Ford Pinto case dies
The Elkhart County prosecutor who took on Ford Motor Co. in criminal court in Indiana died Monday morning. Michael A. Cosentino
was 74.
Lawyer elected vice chairman of Libertarian Party
Indianapolis attorney Mark Rutherford is the new vice chairman of the Libertarian National Committee.
Disciplinary Actions – 6/9
Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission actions from the June 9 Indiana Lawyer.
Indiana law schools mark graduations
All four Indiana law schools had commencement ceremonies in May recognizing more than 800 graduates around the state.
Nominees sought for pro bono Shepard award
The Indiana Pro Bono Commission is seeking nominees for the Excellence in Pro Bono Publico Randall T. Shepard Award.
Indiana attorney to receive national pro bono award
An Indianapolis lawyer’s work will be recognized with a national pro bono award.
National accountability group accredits NCLC
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic receives accreditation from national group.
Clinic raises $40,000 at annual event
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis raised more than $40,000 at its annual “Justice for all”
event.