DOJ awards more than $58M to domestic, sexual violence legal services
The Justice Department is allocating nearly $60 million to legal services and improved court responses to domestic and sexual violence.
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Program on Law and State Government fellows to present research at symposium next week
The 2023 fellows in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law’s Program on Law and State Government will present their research on the concept of “liberty” at the annual PLSG Symposium next week.
Federal courts to allow audio access to certain civil, bankruptcy proceedings
The Judicial Conference of the United States has approved changes to its broadcast policy that expands access to civil and bankruptcy proceedings over its longstanding pre-COVID policy.
Justices agree to hear divorce, juvenile commitment cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases last week, one involving a divorce dispute and another involving a juvenile’s commitment to the Department of Correction.
Kagan to speak at Notre Dame Forum
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan will speak at Notre Dame University this month as part of the school’s Notre Dame Forum.
Judges meet with Indiana students, civic groups to celebrate Constitution Day
An annual celebration by Indiana’s courts of the signing of the U.S. Constitution continues this year, as more than 40 Hoosier judges will meet with thousands of students and civic members to celebrate Constitution Day.
Monroe Co. Prosecutor Oliphant to be recognized for racial justice work
Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant will receive an award Friday from the Indiana University Public Policy Institute to recognize her work in promoting equitable justice.
ABA files amicus brief in support of SEC, asks Supreme Court to uphold constitutionality of ALJ removal protections
In a show of support for the decisional independence of administrative law judges, the American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief in a case involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
McAdam begins work as new Tax Court judge
Indiana Tax Court Judge Justin McAdam began work in his new position last week after having a private oath ceremony.
Delaware Circuit Court denies convicted murderer’s petition for post-conviction relief
A man convicted in 2000 of murder and three felony counts of criminal recklessness has failed to convince the Delaware Circuit Court that he is entitled to a new trial.
Wildeman sworn in as magistrate judge in Southern District
Crystal Wildeman was sworn in as magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana at a private ceremony, the court announced Friday.
Submissions still open for 2024 Corporate Counsel Guide
Indiana Lawyer is continuing to accept submissions for its 2024 Corporate Counsel Guide. Submissions for the 2024 guide can be made online through Sept. 29.
Former Notre Dame Law dean Newton returns as professor
Former Notre Dame Law School dean Nell Jessup Newton has returned to the northern Indiana law school this year as a professor.
Charitable Allies updates website for expanded access to legal, education resources
Indianapolis-based Charitable Allies unveiled a new website designed to expand charitable organizations’ access to affordable legal services and educational resources for nonprofit professionals.
Bernard says she won’t appeal Medical Licensing Board’s decision on privacy violation related to abortion case
Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard won’t appeal the Indiana Medical Licensing Board’s determination that she violated patient privacy laws by talking publicly about an abortion she performed on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio.
Angola attorney resigns following multiple disciplinary actions
An Angola attorney who has been the subject of multiple disciplinary actions has resigned from the Indiana bar.
IN Supreme Court suspends attorney after failure to cooperate with investigation
A Daviess County attorney has been suspended from practicing law in Indiana, due to noncooperation with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Retirement ceremony to honor Wentworth
Outgoing Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth’s retirement ceremony has been set for later this week. The ceremony will be livestreamed at 2 p.m. on Aug. 30.
DOJ announces 718 enforcement actions in latest COVID fraud crackdown
There were 718 enforcement actions related to $836 million in alleged COVID-19 fraud over the latest three-month period of enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice said last week in announcing the results of efforts to combat pandemic-related fraud.
Robing ceremony for new COA Judge Felix set for Thursday
Judge Paul Felix, the newest judge on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, will have his robing ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom at the Statehouse.