Highland attorney elected to JNC
A new representative of District 3 has been elected to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. Attorney Daniel Vinovich has been elected to replace Holly Wojcik on the JNC. Wojcik’s term expires Dec. 31.
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CJ Rush joins national study group looking at legal education, bar reform, decline in public interest attorneys
National judicial leaders including Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush have formed a task force to study the state of legal education, bar admissions processes and the decline of public interest attorneys.
IN justices grant transfer in Decatur County meth possession case
Indiana Supreme Court justices have agreed to consider a case in which a Decatur County man is challenging his conviction and habitual offender enhancement for felony possession of methamphetamine.
AG’s office announces $690K settlement with Morgan Stanley following security breaches
Indiana has joined five other states in reaching a $6.5 million settlement agreement with a global financial services company that acknowledged it failed to protect its customers’ personal information on multiple occasions.
Hoosier law school programs earn top ratings from preLaw Magazine
A national magazine has recognized all three Indiana law schools on various best-of lists for their specialty legal education programs, including two top designations for Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Purdue to pay $737K in settlement with government over professor who falsified research docs
Following allegations that a Purdue University associate professor falsified documentation provided to government agencies, the university and the federal government have reached a pre-suit settlement requiring Purdue to pay more than $737,000.
Notre Dame Law to launch Global Human Rights Clinic in 2024
Looking to continue its work in the human rights realm, Notre Dame Law School has announced that it will launch a Global Human Rights Clinic in 2024.
Barta named Indiana’s 2nd solicitor general, replacing Fisher
James Barta, formerly the deputy solicitor general in the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, has been promoted to solicitor general — only the second attorney in the state’s history to serve in that role. He replaces Thomas M. Fisher.
IN Supreme Court denies 21 transfer petitions
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 21 transfer petitions for the week ending Nov. 10, granting none.
IN Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in medical malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this month in a case involving a patient who had surgery and was later informed that one of the hospital’s technicians didn’t complete the sterilization process for surgical instruments.
IN Supreme Court seeking comments on proposed trial rule amendments
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comment on several proposed amendments to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
Finalists announced for Marnocha vacancy on St. Joseph Superior Court
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five finalists for an upcoming judicial vacancy.
IN Supreme Court releases proposal to allow graduates of non-ABA-accredited schools to take Indiana bar; court seeking comment
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that would allow graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the Indiana bar exam.
Brisco, Lund nominated to IN Northern District Court
St. Joseph Superior Judge Cristal C. Brisco and Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund were nominated to the federal bench in a Wednesday announcement from the White House.
Barnes & Thornburg announces 2023-2024 Management Committee members
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has announced the members of its 2023-2024 Management Committee, including a new managing partner in the firm’s South Bend and Elkhart offices.
Kokomo attorney suspended following OWI
A Kokomo attorney’s law license will be actively suspended for at least 60 days after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving.
DOJ awards policing grants, announces violence reduction summit in Indy
Indianapolis will be the host site of a summit next month focused on reducing violent crime nationwide. The announcement came on the same day that the DOJ announced the award of almost $7 million in grants to programs across Indiana.
Marion Co. courts to close Tuesday for Flowers services
The Marion Circuit, Superior and Small Claims Courts will be closed tomorrow in observance of the services for the late Judge Shatrese Flowers.
IN justices grant transfer in 2 cases, deny case that split COA over new double jeopardy rules
Indiana Supreme Court justices granted transfer to two cases last week, including one involving a woman who sued a Red Lobster restaurant for negligence after tripping on an unmarked elevated portion of the restaurant’s floor.
Memorial services for Judge Flowers scheduled for Tuesday
Memorial services for the late Marion Superior Judge Shatrese Flowers have been scheduled for Tuesday.