Brookman to be sworn in to IN Southern District on Friday
The newest judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District will be formally sworn in Friday at the federal courthouse in Evansville.
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Indy attorney disciplined by IN Supreme Court, faces suspension, probation
An Indianapolis attorney has once again been the subject of a disciplinary order issued by the Indiana Supreme Court and is facing a suspension for professional misconduct.
Marion Co. courts to close Monday for slain deputy’s funeral
The Marion County Courts will be closed Monday out of respect for a Marion County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this month in the line of duty.
Deadline extended for Diversity in Law nominations
The deadline has been extended to submit nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program. Nominations can now be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 21.
IN Supreme Court creates Innovation Committee, adjusts commission membership requirements
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued amendments to the rules governing committees and commissions, including an amendment that creates a new Innovation Committee.
Former AG Curtis Hill announces run for governor
Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill will seek the Republican nomination for governor, he announced Monday on Twitter.
Final day to submit Diversity in Law nominations
Today is the final day to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program. Nominations must be submitted online and received by 11:59 p.m. to be considered.
IU Maurer partners with IU Northwest on new Law Scholars program
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has announced a partnership with Indiana University Northwest on a new program for graduates interested in a legal education.
3 days left to submit Diversity in Law nominations
Only three days remain to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program.
IN justices amend admission and discipline rules governing funds, commission memberships
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a series of amendments to the Rules for Admission to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys addressing the use of funds and the membership of three groups governed by the rules.
IN Supreme Court appoints 2 to Disciplinary Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Brooklyn attorney Cara Wieneke and Indianapolis pastor Terry Webster Sr. to the court’s Disciplinary Commission.
IN Supreme Court releases proposed amendments of 3 rules, interpreter code of conduct, invites comment
The Indiana Supreme Court is accepting public comment for proposed rule changes for deposition delivery, citation formatting for memorandum decisions and public requests for hearing or trial recordings.
Howard Co. Judge Parry granted senior judgeship
Howard Superior Court Judge Brant Parry has been granted senior judgeship by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
Fishers attorney gets probation from IN Supreme Court following 7th Circuit suspension
A Fishers attorney suspended from practicing law in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals for one year has been placed on probation by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Portage Manor residents file federal lawsuit to prevent closure of South Bend assisted living facility
A group of residents at a South Bend assisted living facility have filed a class-action lawsuit to keep the 116-year-old site open.
1 week left to submit Diversity in Law nominations
Just one week remains to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program.
Hancock Co. judge admonished for ‘injudicious’ comments made while on legal prescription drugs that ‘affected judgment’
Hancock Superior Judge Donald Jack “D.J.” Davis has been admonished for “injudicious” comments made during an incident at his son’s home in June 2022, when he said his use of legally prescribed narcotics “affected (his) judgment.”
Law firm to reimburse for not drinking and driving on July 4th holiday
Indianapolis law firm Eskew Law’s Sober Rides safety campaign will be running on Independence Day to keep local residents from driving after they’ve been drinking.
Local, state leaders react to IN Supreme Court vacating injunction against near-total abortion ban
The Indiana Supreme Court has vacated the preliminary injunction against the state’s controversial near-total abortion ban, reinstating the law. Lawmakers on both sides of the issue are reacting strongly.
Justices issue new criminal, administrative rules
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a new set of Rules of Criminal Procedure, deleting 10 rules and rearranging several others. The court also announced three new administrative rules.