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.
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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.
State to receive almost $1M in federal funding to provide services for victims of sexual assault
Indiana will be receiving almost $1 million in new federal funding as part of a U.S. Department of Justice grant program designed to help support victims of sexual assault.
150th Indiana Legal Help kiosk goes online
The 150th Indiana Legal Help kiosk went online Wednesday in Lake County, the Indiana Bar Foundation announced.
Former justice Selby leads inaugural class of Diversity in Law honorees
Indiana Lawyer is pleased to announce its inaugural class of Diversity in Law honorees, including the inaugural Diversity Trailblazer, former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Myra Selby.
Judge declines to clarify who’s covered under RFRA-based injunction of state’s near-total abortion ban
The Marion Superior Court has declined to provide clarity on who is covered under a temporary injunction entered against the state’s near-total abortion ban on religious freedom grounds.
IPS files complaint against state to declare district’s exemption from $1 charter law
Indianapolis Public Schools has filed a complaint against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the state’s education secretary over an updated version of a law that requires districts to offer unused classroom buildings to charter schools for $1.
Habitual offender enhancement bumps Muncie man’s prison term to 44 years in felony drug case
A Muncie man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to 44 years in prison after being convicted of dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony, Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman announced Aug. 16.