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Disciplinary Commission issues advisory opinion on attorney fees
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has issued an advisory opinion on lawyers’ obligations regarding fee agreements, refunds and disputes.
NFL agrees to settle lawsuit over canceled 2016 Hall of Fame game between Colts, Packers
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has agreed to settle a lawsuit related to its decision to cancel a 2016 preseason game between the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers because of field conditions.
Wilson Elser opens second Indiana office
The national law firm Wilson Elser has opened a new office in the Indianapolis area, its second Indiana location.
Child Advocates CEO Booth to retire
Cindy Booth, the longtime leader of Child Advocates Inc., will retire next year after 30 years with the nonprofit.
ABA increases distance education limit to 50%
The American Bar Association House of Delegates has concurred with the ABA’s legal education council to increase the distance education limits so a law school may grant a student up to 50% of the credit hours required for a J.D. degree via distance education.
IN Supreme Court appoints Hanlon to rules committee
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has appointed Owen Circuit Court Judge Kelsey B. Hanlon to replace Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Paul Felix on the committee.
Fair housing report highlights issues with out-of-state investors in Indianapolis, surrounding areas
Homeownership by out-of-state investors is becoming more prevalent in the Indianapolis area and Indiana has become a top state for new single-family “build-to-rent” communities, according to a report released by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.
Indianapolis man gets more than 6 years in prison for possessing firearm as previously convicted felon
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to six years and five months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced Monday.
Bankruptcy filings up in Indiana amid 10% increase nationally
Personal and business bankruptcy filings increased 10% nationally in the 12-month period that ended in June, according to data from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Concord Law School to be renamed Purdue Global Law School
Concord Law School will become Purdue Global Law School later this year.
ACLU challenges state’s new 25-foot encroachment law for law enforcement
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s new 25-foot encroachment law, which prohibits a person from approaching within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after the officer has ordered the person to stop.
COA to host oral arguments at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse next month to host oral arguments in one of the state’s largest event venues.
St. Joseph probate judge Cichowicz to serve 45-day suspension without pay, with automatic reinstatement
St. Joseph County Probate Judge Jason A. Cichowicz will begin serving a 45-day suspension without pay next month following the filing of a seven-count disciplinary complaint against him earlier this year.
IN justices deny transfer to 22 cases, split in 6 denials
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 22 cases for the week ending July 28, with the justices splitting in six denials. No cases were granted transfer.
IN Northern District celebrates retiring Senior Judge Miller
The Indiana Northern District Court will formally present a resolution to Senior Judge Robert Miller Jr. on Friday to celebrate the renaming of one of the South Bend courtrooms in his honor ahead of his retirement this month.
Delaware Co. man formally charged in deadly Muncie block party shooting, but not in connection with fatality
The man arrested in connection with a deadly weekend shooting at a Muncie neighborhood block party has been formally charged with four felonies However, John L. Vance Jr. has not been charged in connection with the death of Joseph E. Bonner III.
COA receives national award for Appeals on Wheels in New York
Judges of the Court of Appeals of Indiana traveled to New York this week to officially receive the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics. The award was presented in recognition of the Appeals on Wheels program.
Indiana joins multistate settlement with Raymond James for charging unreasonable commission
Indiana will receive $75,000 as its share of a multistate settlement with Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc., Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced Tuesday.
Robb passes the gavel to new COA judge Felix in private swearing-in ceremony
The newest judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana officially joined the court in a private swearing-in ceremony on Friday.