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.
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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.
Presentation focuses on child support issues
Attorneys from the Lafayette area, including a representative from the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office, will be on hand to give a presentation and answer questions on child support and related issues during the Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County's "Legal Aid 101" presentation Wednesday.
Judge adopts revised sentencing conditions
Senior Judge James T. Moody in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Indiana issued an order Monday regarding conditions for probation and supervised release.
Comment sought on magistrate reappointment
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comments from bar members and the public as to whether Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker should be reappointed to a new eight-year term.
Governor names first DCS ombudsman
An Indianapolis woman with nearly three decades of experience working in child welfare, social work, and family counseling has been named the state's first Department of Child Services ombudsman. Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the selection Nov. 13.
Bar seeks items for troops’ care packages
The Indianapolis Bar Association is gathering items to show appreciation to Indiana National Guard troops stationed overseas. The care packages will be sent to troops to mark Veteran's Day.
6 attorneys suspended for non-payment
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended six attorneys Wednesday for failure to pay costs in lawyer disciplinary cases.
Judge’s nomination vote set – again
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to vote June 4 on U.S. Judge David Hamilton’s nomination for the 7th Court of Appeals. The panel had postponed the vote originally planned for May 21 to give some members more time to review the judge’s record. An agenda shows the executive business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and be webcast live.
Former Justice Richard Givan has died
st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Richard Givan has died, according to a news release from the court. He was 88. Justice Givan was elected to the court in 1968 and served continuously until his retirement in December 1994. He served as chief justice from November 1974 to March 1987. He received an LL.B. from Indiana University in 1951 and was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1952. A fourth generation lawyer, his great-grandfather, Noah S. Givan, was a circuit…
National convention needs volunteers
The National FFA Organization is seeking volunteers from businesses and organizations for this year's convention Oct. 21-24 in Indianapolis. More than 300 volunteers are needed to staff information desks, greet airport arrivals, accompany tour groups, and more. Three volunteer training sessions will be in October: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14 at the […]
Changes proposed for child-support rules
The Judicial Conference of Indiana's Domestic Relations Committee is accepting comments from judges, attorneys, and the public on the proposed changes to the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines.
Event shows importance of forensic evidence
For people interested in crime scenes, forensic evidence, and the importance of that evidence at trial, an event at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis offers an opportunity to solve a "mock homicide" investigation.