Event discusses legal issues in nanotechnology
The Hall Center for Law and Health will present "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Medical Nanotechnology: Defining the Issues" April 15 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
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Law students complete diversity program
A program implemented by the state to help minority, low income, or educationally disadvantaged college graduates who will attend law school and plan to practice in Indiana has wrapped up its annual event.
Panelists to discuss Indiana’s role in election
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy's Indianapolis Lawyer Chapter is bringing together attorneys, a state representative, and a political science professor Jan. 27 to discuss the 2008 presidential election results in Indiana and the country.
High court to give $750,000 for civil legal aid
The Indiana Supreme Court will give a total of $750,000 to 11 civil legal aid groups in January 2010.
St. Joseph Bar evaluates judges
The St. Joseph County Bar Association has released the results of its 2009 survey evaluating Superior Court judges. This is the second time the bar association has completed and published this survey.
AG files suit against former town employees
The Indiana Attorney General filed a suit Monday against former Chesterfield town officials seeking recovery of more than $259,000 in public funds they allegedly defrauded from the town government.
House speaker proposes lobbying reforms
Indiana Speaker of the House B. Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, will propose a comprehensive series of ethics reforms in the 2010 legislative session that he said will impact lawmakers, members of the executive branch, and people who do business with the state.
Guardianship program set in Fort Wayne
he Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana will host a free event in Fort Wayne about guardianships.
Courthouse commission members named
Gov. Mitch Daniels and Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard have selected the members of the Courthouse Preservation Advisory Commission. The commission will advise county officials on caring for Indiana's historic courthouses and provide recommendations on how they can be preserved.
EBA recognizes attorneys for service
The Evansville Bar Association, along with the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana, presented awards for service and pro bono work to attorneys at a lunch Wednesday.
7th Circuit jurist guest judge for competition
The final round of the Sherman Minton Moot Court competition will have several distinguished guest judges on the panel, including a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judge.
IBA seeks nominations for award
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Women and the Law Division is seeking nominations for its 2008 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award. July 31 is the deadline to submit nominations. The Antoinette Dakin Leach Award recognizes a female attorney for her professional and personal accomplishments. Nominees should be those who encourage other women to pursue a legal career or blaze a path not taken by others. Nominees will be evaluated on their accomplishments, service, mentoring, and professionalism. They will be honored at a luncheon this fall….
Court implements new staff training
The Marion Superior Court has started a new continuing court education program for its employees as part of an ongoing effort to better serve staff and the community. The training was the first in a series of mandatory sessions planned for 2009.
Governor appoints new Delaware Circuit judge
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed attorney Chris M. Teagle as judge of Delaware Circuit Court No. 5. Teagle succeeds Judge Wayne J. Lennington, who turned in his resignation from the bench earlier this year.Teagle, of Albany, has served in private practice in Muncie since 1985 and has had his own civil law practice since 1993. The Valparaiso University School of Law graduate will start May 16. Judge Lennington sent his resignation letter to the governor in March citing health reasons. An…
Event to focus on election, U.S. Supreme Court
University of Notre Dame Law School professor Richard Garnett is the featured speaker at an event discussing the upcoming presidential election and its impact on the nation's highest court.
Lake County releases judicial candidate survey
The Lake County Bar Association has released the results of its 2008 Judicial Qualification Survey of judicial candidates in Lake County. Candidates were rated on a scale from 1 to 10 in the candidate’s competence, temperament, and character, with one being not qualified and 10 being exceptionally well qualified. A total of 265 responses were received; the amount of responses varied for each candidate. According to the survey, two Lake Superior magistrate judges scored the highest: Magistrate Judge Michael Pagano had…
ACLU panel to discuss sex ed in school
The ACLU of Indiana's First Wednesday lunchtime discussions for the fall season kicks off tomorrow with the topic of "Sex Ed: What Should Schools be Teaching?"
Comments sought on child support rules
The Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking public comment concerning Indiana’s Child Support Rules and Guidelines as part of its review process to propose changes to the Indiana Supreme Court. Written comments are due July 3 and may be submitted by an online survey, by fax to (317) 233-3367, or by mail to Indiana Judicial Center c/o the Domestic Relations Committee, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3564. A public hearing will be conducted…
Notre Dame Law receives $15 million gift
The Notre Dame Law School building will get a new name as a result of an alumnus who has donated $15 million to the school.Robert F. Biolchini, and his wife, Frances, donated the money to the school to help underwrite the renovation of the building. After renovations are finished, the building will be renamed Biolchini Hall. Renovations include an expanded Krege Law Library, two new 50-seat classrooms, new space for the Notre Dame Law Review, and new offices and workspace for…
Marion County inspector training at IBA
The Marion County Clerk’s office will hold an inspector training session at the Indianapolis Bar Association April 21 for people interested in becoming an inspector, precinct clerk, or precinct judge for the May 6 primary. Marion County Clerk Beth White will conduct the training session from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the IBA’s office, 107 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 200, Indianapolis. The training session offers three free hours of CLE credit for any attorney who has signed up to be an…