CASA day returns to the Statehouse next month
The annual celebration of and advocacy for court appointed special advocates at the Indiana Statehouse is scheduled for next month.
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ABA legal education council again supports bid to make LSAT optional for law school admission
The Council of the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has voted almost unanimously in favor of a resolution that would make admissions tests like the LSAT optional.
Less than 2 weeks to submit 2023 Leadership in Law nominations
Less than two weeks remain to submit nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2023 Leadership in Law Awards.
APABA-IN hosting Lunar New Year CLE with sessions on wellness, former fertility doctor Cline
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana is hosting a continuing legal education event this week with sessions on disgraced fertility specialist Donald Cline and on how to think slowly while maintaining a fast-paced life.
Retired IN justice David joins Church Church Hittle and Antrim
Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David has joined the law firm of Church Church Hittle and Antrim.
Retired judge Tinder joins Chicago firm as neutral, consultant
Retired federal judge John Tinder has joined the law firm Kaplan & Grady LLC as of counsel.
IN Supreme Court issues public reprimand, partially stayed suspension in discipline orders
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined two attorneys, issuing a public reprimand to one while suspending the other for one month.
Indiana Supreme Court denies transfer, admonishes appellant for abusive behavior
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied transfer to a sex offender registration case, issuing a published opinion admonishing the appellant for abusing the appellate system and the clerk’s office staff.
Supreme Court gives judges discretion to allow broadcasting in court
Indiana judges will have the discretion to allow news media to broadcast court proceedings under a rule amendment that will take effect in May.
3 weeks left to submit Leadership in Law nominations
Three weeks remain to submit your 2023 Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law nominations.
Legislature addressing CHINS, judges, bail and more: A look at where each bill stands
The following is an update on each bill Indiana Lawyer has been tracking in the 2023 legislative session. Updates are as of Feb. 10.
Southern District hiring for potential magistrate judge vacancy, if Brookman confirmed
The Southern District of Indiana is now accepting applications for a potential magistrate judge vacancy in Evansville.
JNC accepting applications for Robb vacancy on COA
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is hiring for a new judge to take the bench this summer.
Former Lawrence Co. chief public defender resigns after deficient representation in rape case
The former chief public defender in Lawrence County has resigned from the Indiana bar after failing to effectively defend an accused rapist, including failing to take depositions of witnesses who had potentially exculpatory information.
Individual bankruptcy filings see steep increase in 2022, bucking overall trend
Filings for bankruptcy protection continued to fall nationwide last year — with the exception of individual Chapter 13 filings, which increased significantly.
Attorney who solicited sexual favors then tried to buy client’s silence resigns
A northern Indiana attorney has resigned from the Indiana bar after soliciting sexual favors from a client in exchange for a discount on attorney fees, then trying to bribe the client to keep quiet.
ABA House of Delegates rejects bid to make LSAT optional
The American Bar Association House of Delegates has rejected a proposal that would have made law school admissions tests like the LSAT optional.
Chief Justice Rush’s speech at ABA Midyear Meeting focuses on mental health
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush represented the Conference of Chief Justices and the National Center for State Courts at the American Bar Association’s Midyear Meeting on Monday.
Settlement will allow for independent absentee voting options for Hoosiers with print disabilities
A “historic” settlement has been reached that will allow Hoosiers with print disabilities to vote independently without the assistance of another person.
Lake Circuit Court opens self-help center for pro se litigants
The Lake Circuit Court has launched a new self-help center for litigants who are representing themselves but need some guidance.