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IN justices grant transfer to Duke Energy, custody cases, deny transfer to separate Duke case
Indiana justices granted transfer to two cases for the week ending June 23, including one that involves Duke Energy’s nearly $2 billion economic development plan.
2 weeks left to submit Diversity in Law nominations
Two weeks remain to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program.
Indy attorney suspended following invasion of privacy convictions
An Indianapolis attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for at least 60 days following his convictions for misdemeanor invasion of privacy.
IN Supreme Court schedules arguments in case on contributions to super PACs
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this fall on the issue of whether state law prohibits or otherwise limits corporate contributions to political action committees or other entities that engage in independent campaign-related expenditures.
Ochoa, Big Ten law deans pledge support for diversity ahead of SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
As the Supreme Court prepares to hand down a decision that could fundamentally alter affirmative action, a group of law deans — including Dean Christiana Ochoa at IU Maurer School of Law — has issued a statement affirming the deans’ commitment to diversity.
Trailblazing Monroe Co. judge Taliaferro dies at 94
Judge Viola J. Taliaferro — who was considered an icon and groundbreaker in Bloomington and the Monroe County legal profession — died this month at 94.
In budget year, lawmakers tackle controversial topics
In a budget year that brought in new legislators following last November’s elections, Indiana lawmakers tackled more than one controversial topic in 2023.
IN Southern District adopts amendments to 8 local rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will enact amendments to eight local rules next month.
Bravo book on legacy of slavery published this month
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Karen Bravo’s latest book written as part of the Slavery Past, Present, and Future project has been released.
ABA issues ethics opinion on using nonlawyers for client intake
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has released an ethics opinion providing guidance on how a lawyer might use a legal assistant to perform client intake tasks.
IN Supreme Court releases proposed GAL guidelines, invites comment
Qualifications, training requirements and the ability to retain counsel are among the rules included in a proposal that would introduce the state’s first guardian ad litem guidelines.
IN Supreme Court holding oral arguments June 22
The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral arguments for three cases June 22. Two of the three cases were reversed, and one was affirmed by the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
IN Supreme Court granted no transfers last week
Indiana Supreme Court justices denied 16 transfer petitions for the week ending June 9. There were no transfers granted.
Barnes & Thornburg foundation awards $50K grant to South Bend child development center
The Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to El Campito Child Development Center in South Bend.
FHCCI releases new report on tenant screening barriers
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana has released its newest report, “The State of Fair Housing in Indiana – No Way Home: Tenant Screening Barriers to Housing,” which documents the struggles and barriers for area residents in securing rental housing.
3 men sentenced to a collective 25 years in federal prison for armed robbery of Lawrence mobile phone store
A third Indianapolis man involved in a 2020 armed robbery in Lawrence has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for his role in the incident.
Got a question? IndyBar is providing free answers
Legal help is just a call away when the Indianapolis Bar Association hosts Legal Line on Tuesday, June 13.
Anyone can simply call 317-269-2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. and speak to an attorney at no fee and with no further obligation.
Nominations open for new Diversity in Law awards program
Nominations are now open for Indiana Lawyer’s newest event, Diversity in Law.
Insurance broker who stole $1.2M in Ponzi scheme sentenced to 51 months
An insurance broker who stole more than $1.2 million from clients has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.