150th Indiana Legal Help kiosk goes online
The 150th Indiana Legal Help kiosk went online Wednesday in Lake County, the Indiana Bar Foundation announced.
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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.
Indianapolis Housing Agency commits to ‘rectify’ living conditions at apartment complex
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has obtained a legal commitment from the Indianapolis Housing Agency to rectify living conditions at a downtown apartment building, the AG’s office announced Aug. 14.
Indiana Lawyer accepting submissions for 2024 Corporate Counsel Guide
Indiana Lawyer is now accepting submissions for its 2024 Corporate Counsel Guide.
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.