Robing ceremony for Molter set for Tuesday
An official robing ceremony will be conducted for the Indiana Supreme Court’s newest justice next week, tying the bow on the appointee’s journey to the state’s highest court.
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306 pass July bar exam; Admission ceremony on Oct. 31
Here are the names of the individuals who successfully completed the July 2022 Uniform Bar Exam in Indiana.
JNC sends 3 finalists to governor for COA appointment replacing Molter
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb now has the names of the three finalists chosen by the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission to fill a vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana left by now-Justice Derek Molter. Holcomb has until Dec. 22 to make his selection.
US Attorney Myers appoints district election officer for general election
An assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana will lead the efforts of her office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming general election.
IN Supreme Court, COA taking oral arguments on the road
The Indiana Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Indiana will travel across the state next week to hear oral arguments in multiple cases.
Rush honors judicial colleagues for service, education
Thirty Indiana jurists were recognized by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush at the annual required Judicial Conference for their commitment to higher education and their longtime service on the bench.
IUPUI mock trial competition seeking volunteer judges
Indiana legal professionals are invited to volunteer as judges in the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Mock Trial Invitational next month.
Applications for Foley vacancy on Morgan Superior Court close Monday
With Judge Peter Foley now on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, Morgan Superior Court 1 has an opening on its bench.
IU McKinney launches new diversity fellowship
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has launched a new fellowship aimed at diversifying law school faculty.
Returned letters leads to another suspension for South Bend attorney
A St. Joseph County attorney whom the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission cannot locate has been suspended from the practice of law for noncooperation with the investigation of a grievance.
Attorney flashes badge, gets suspension
A Vincennes attorney who pleaded guilty to reckless driving and impersonating a public servant has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for an indeterminate period of time.
Attorney on probation after failing to appear, return case file
A West Baden Springs attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for 60 days, all stayed subject to his completion of one year of probation with monitoring by the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
ISBA poll: Members support retention of Mathias, Vaidik, Weissmann
The three Court of Appeals of Indiana judges sitting for retention in next month’s general election have received a vote of confidence from members of the Indiana State Bar Association.
IN Supreme Court accepts jurisdiction over abortion ban suit, sets arguments for January
The fight over the lawfulness of Indiana’s new near-total abortion ban is heading to the state’s highest court, which won’t hear arguments regarding the law until the new year.
Anderson School Corp. bookkeeper charged with embezzling nearly $1M, seeking plea agreement
An Anderson Community Schools bookkeeper has been charged by federal prosecutors with wire fraud and falsifying income tax returns based on allegations that she issued more than 300 checks to herself totaling almost $1 million over a five-year period.
Basketball league recruiting attorney-athletes for new season
The Lawyers Basketball League is inviting partners, associates, law clerks and their staff to form teams and play a little amateur hoops during the 2022-23 hardcourt season.
Evansville attorney put on indefinite suspension
An Evansville attorney’s noncooperation suspension has become indefinite due to his continued failure to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Notre Dame launches new fellowship for students studying law, religion
Four students who are interested in studying the law and religion have been selected to participate in a new Notre Dame Law School fellowship addressing both areas of study.
Title IX discussion kicks off symposium series at Indiana Southern District Court
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will be hosting a panel discussion to take a look at the history of the law, its current application and how the law may be applied in the future.
Attorney suspended following sentencing for possession of child pornography
Northwest Indiana attorney Robert McMahon has been suspended from the practice of law after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography and being sentenced to two years in federal prison.