Lecture focuses on racial inequalities
This year's Indiana Supreme Court Lecture at Valparaiso University School of Law will focus on significant racial differences in labor, housing, education, and wealth.
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High court grants order in election case
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order today granting the Marion County Election Board's corrected motion to remand a case pursuant to Appellate Rule 37.
Man faces federal charge in courthouse plot
The Pike County man arrested after police discovered his plan to blow up the county courthouse now faces federal charges.
Professor to speak about voting rights, cases
The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies student chapter at Maurer School of Law Indiana University Bloomington will host professor James Blumstein from Vanderbilt University Law School to discuss voting rights.
Court grants transfer in foreclosure case
The Indiana Supreme Court will consider a mortgage foreclosure case involving whether one of the parties was entitled to a foreclosure decree for equitable real estate liens on an Indianapolis property.
NFL case to be discussed at Indy Law
A roundtable discussion about a U.S. Supreme Court case involving the issue of antitrust laws as applied to the National Football League will be at the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis in November.
Comment sought on copyright jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction Committee and Copyright Subcommittee are seeking public comment on proposed copyright pattern civil jury instructions for the court.
Former city judge dies in accident
A former city judge and current mayor of Butler, Ind. died May 17 following a motorcycle accident.
Indiana delegation attending ABA summit
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard is heading an Indiana delegation that will attend the American Bar Association's national summit to foster cooperation and communication among the three branches of state government.
Need remains for GAL/CASA help in Indiana
While more than 4,000 Indiana children remain on a waiting list for advocates in cases that involve abuse and neglect, Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocates programs recruited and trained 911 new volunteers, a 50 percent increase from 2007, according to the 2008 statewide Court Appointed Special Advocates statistics made available today.
Reception honors retiring Fulton Circuit judge
The public is invited to attend a reception honoring Fulton Circuit Judge Douglas B. Morton as he retires from the bench.
Governor appoints Wayne County judge
Charles K. Todd, a private practice attorney, has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as judge of Wayne Superior Court 1.
Event discusses outlawing amnesty
Human rights violations and amnesty are the focus of a Valparaiso University School of Law event next week.
Governor appoints public access counselor
Carmel attorney Andrew J. Kossack has been appointed state public access counselor, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Wednesday.
Evansville Bar Association honors lawyer
A longtime lawyer received the Evansville Bar Association annual award in recognition of an attorney who has elevated respect for the law, promoted freedom, or otherwise furthered the ideals for which Law Day is celebrated.
Lawyer appointed to fill city judge seat
The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday appointed attorney Michael D. Edwards to serve as judge pro tempore of Bicknell City Court.
COA to hear arguments at Indy high school
Indiana's Court of Appeals will hear arguments at an Indianapolis high school Friday in a case determining whether a juvenile committed auto theft, a Class D felony if committed by an adult.
Gov. appoints Madison Superior judge
Attorney David A. Happe is the new judge of Madison Superior Court IV.
Appellate court travels to Vincennes
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments at Vincennes University Thursday in a case that seeks to determine who is responsible to pay costs and expenses related to environmental contamination.
Nominations sought for IBF awards
The Indiana Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for its Pro Bono Publico and Law-Related Education awards.