IN justices deny transfer to 22 cases, split in 6 denials
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 22 cases for the week ending July 28, with the justices splitting in six denials. No cases were granted transfer.
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IN Northern District celebrates retiring Senior Judge Miller
The Indiana Northern District Court will formally present a resolution to Senior Judge Robert Miller Jr. on Friday to celebrate the renaming of one of the South Bend courtrooms in his honor ahead of his retirement this month.
Delaware Co. man formally charged in deadly Muncie block party shooting, but not in connection with fatality
The man arrested in connection with a deadly weekend shooting at a Muncie neighborhood block party has been formally charged with four felonies However, John L. Vance Jr. has not been charged in connection with the death of Joseph E. Bonner III.
COA receives national award for Appeals on Wheels in New York
Judges of the Court of Appeals of Indiana traveled to New York this week to officially receive the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics. The award was presented in recognition of the Appeals on Wheels program.
Indiana joins multistate settlement with Raymond James for charging unreasonable commission
Indiana will receive $75,000 as its share of a multistate settlement with Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc., Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced Tuesday.
Robb passes the gavel to new COA judge Felix in private swearing-in ceremony
The newest judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana officially joined the court in a private swearing-in ceremony on Friday.
Long-time IN solicitor general Fisher leaving for private sector job
Indiana’s first and long-time solicitor general, Thomas M. Fisher, is leaving the Office of the Attorney General to take a job in the private sector, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Wednesday.
Prosecutor releases affidavit, identifies suspect in fatal Muncie block party shooting
New details have been revealed in the weekend shooting at a Muncie block party that left one person dead and more than a dozen injured, including the name of the suspect who has been arrested.
IN U.S. Attorney’s Offices participating in National Night Out
Both of Indiana’s U.S. Attorney’s Offices will be participating in National Night Out events on Tuesday evening.
2nd Muncie man sentenced to prison for threats against local judges
A second Muncie man convicted of threatening local judges has been sentenced to five years in prison, Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman announced Saturday.
State trooper charged with perjury, misconduct after allegedly giving false information at March sentencing hearing
An Indiana State Police investigation of one of its own has resulted in felony perjury and official misconduct charges being filed against an 18-year veteran of the agency.
Judge pro tem appointed in Hamilton Circuit Court after Felix appointed to COA
Senior Judge Thomas L. Clem has been appointed judge pro tempore of the Hamilton Circuit Court, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday.
IN Northern District magistrate Kolar tapped to replace Kanne on 7th Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Joshua P. Kolar has been nominated to fill the vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals created by the death last summer of Judge Michael Kanne.
IN Bar Foundation awards $3.6M in legal aid grants as LSC warns House proposal would have ‘devastating impact’ on legal aid
The Indiana Bar Foundation announced it has awarded $3.6 million for civil legal services to 13 organizations.
ABA releases ethics opinion on office-sharing by attorneys who don’t practice together
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility this month released ethical guidance for office-sharing among lawyers who practice independently.
Holcomb’s office accepting applications for Hamilton Circuit Court vacancy following Felix appointment to COA
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is accepting applications for a judicial opening in the Hamilton Circuit Court to succeed Judge Paul Felix, who has been appointed to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Man convicted of murder as teen whose sentence was already slashed loses bid for further reduction
A man convicted as a teenager of murder whose sentence has already been reduced from 141 years to 88 years has failed in his most recent bid to obtain another sentence reduction.
IN Supreme Court amends rules of access to court records
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Rules on Access to Court Records to exclude from public access, if court ordered, an entire case that the clerk of court has opened under the wrong case type.
Attorney appointed to Vermillion Circuit Court bench
Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed a new judge to the bench in Vermillion Circuit Court. Daniel Reed Young will be replacing Judge Jill Wesch, who resigned in December 2022.
Final day to submit Diversity in Law 2023 nominations
Today is the final day of the extended window for Diversity in Law 2023 nominations.
Nominations must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Email or mail-in nominations will not be considered.