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.
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Court gives grants for family projects
Fifteen projects in 18 Indiana counties are receiving grants from the Indiana Supreme Court aimed at family court projects,
including Madison and Parke counties that are the newest to join the effort that’s been in place since 1999.
Disciplinary Actions – 5/26
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission brings charges against attorneys who have violated
the state’s rules for admission to the bar and Rules of Professional Conduct.
Input sought on proposed changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking comment through June 20 on several proposed
rule changes.
International jurist visits Indiana
The president of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague was recently honored in Indiana.
Grant funding available for state court reforms
State trial courts have until June 15 to apply for grants that would allow them to reform or improve their local judicial
systems.
Lawyer competition donates 50 tons of food
Attorneys from around the state raised more than 50 tons of food through the Attorney General’s annual March Against
Hunger competition.
Event focuses on corporate voting influence
The Indianapolis Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society will host a discussion May 12 about the recent Supreme
Court of the United States decision Citizens United.
Governor picks lawyers for boards, commissions
Several attorneys were among those Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed to various boards and commissions Monday.
Comments sought on proposed rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking comment on several proposed rule changes.
Benton, Carroll counties on Odyssey
The courts in Benton and Carroll counties have joined nearly 50 other courts in the state using the Indiana Supreme Court
Odyssey Case Management System. The courts and clerk’s offices in those counties went online Friday.
Judge to be honored for internship program
A Marion Superior judge will be recognized for providing internships to Indianapolis students that offer insight into the
judicial system.
DCS seeks stay on rate-cut injunction
The Department of Child Services wants a federal judge to stay the preliminary injunction preventing it from cut ting reimbursement
rates, arguing the results of the injunction will be detrimental to children receiving services.
Fees updated for appellate courts
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order April 26 on the fees the state’s
appellate courts clerk can charge for miscellaneous services.
DOC to use DNA to fight contraband
The Indiana Department of Correction will use technology to analyze DNA samples
from prison contraband, thanks to a pilot project believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Officer’s work with victims recognized
U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Morrison in the Southern District of Indiana
gave Cumberland Police Officer Jimmy Laws the 2010 United States Attorney’s Carol S. Morris Award for Outstanding Contributions
to the Rights of Victims on May 5.
Lawyers host event for military families
As part of their initiative to work with families of military members, a group of attorneys in the Indianapolis Bar Association’s
Bar Leader Series helped organize “Tumble for Troops,” a free event open to Hoosier military families.
Taking time for civics education
A group of about 30 Munster High School students enjoyed their time with We the People program coordinators from the Indiana Bar Foundation, attorneys, and others who helped judge their presentations April 6 at Baker & Daniels’ downtown Indianapolis office. This was the firm’s fifth time hosting an Indiana We the People team just weeks before the national competition, which takes place April 22-27.
Justices: Man not required to register
A Grant Superior judge erred in sentencing a man to register as a sex offender because that requirement wasn't in place at the time he committed his crime, rule the Indiana Supreme Court. Justices ruled Jan. 6 in the case of Gary M. Hevner v. State of Indiana, No. 27S02-1001-CR-5, which follows last year's decision […]