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.
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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.
Changes made to Indiana Tax Court Rules about filing times, small tax cases
The Indiana Supreme Court has made alternations to the requirements for filing appeals of final determinations in certain tax disputes, among other changes.
Florida attorney previously suspended in IN suspended again for violating multiple professional conduct rules
A patent attorney with a history of deceitful misconduct has been suspended without automatic reinstatement after violating multiple Indiana Professional Conduct Rules related to a business he opened in Florida under an alias.
IN Supreme Court to hold oral arguments at Mitchell Opera House
Attorneys scheduled to appear before the Indiana Supreme Court on Oct. 26 are warming up their pipes as they prepare to argue before the court at the Mitchell Opera House when the justices take their work on the road.
Interim rule for expanded remote proceedings to expire Jan. 1, rule amendment proposed
The Indiana Supreme Court is rescinding the emergency order that expanded rules for remote proceedings. However, a proposed amendment to Administrative Rule 14 would continue giving trial court judges broad discretion to use virtual spaces.
Trial rules amended to include notification to attorney general when constitutional challenge filed
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the trial rules, creating a new rule to ensure the Indiana attorney general is notified about constitutional challenges to statutes or ordinances.
Justices split in denying transfer to university COVID breach complaint
Students who sued Indiana University and Purdue University alleging breaches of contract when the schools moved to online learning can continue with their case after the Indiana Supreme Court denied the universities’ petition for transfer.
Bank exec appointed to Hendricks Superior Court 3
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has chosen a bank executive to succeed retired Judge Karen Love on the Hendricks Superior Court 3 bench.
Judge pro tem appointed in Morgan Superior Court as Foley moves to COA
A senior judge has been appointed to the Morgan Superior Court to serve pro tempore following Judge Peter Foley’s selection to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Second round of COA interviews for Molter vacancy scheduled for Oct. 12
A second round of interviews for the group of finalists vying for an opening on the Court of Appeals of Indiana has been scheduled for Oct. 12.
Split ABA ethics committee issues guidance on self-represented attorneys
A divided American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion Wednesday seeking to clarify the interpretation of a model rule about self-represented lawyers’ communications with represented parties in a case.
July 2022 bar exam results bring little change
The July 2022 bar exam brought more of the same with an overall pass rate of 68%, a slight dip from last year and comparable to the mid-summer licensing tests given before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief justices file brief rejecting ‘independent state legislature’ theory
The Conference of Chief Justices, led by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, has filed an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court reject a theory that it alleges would remove state courts of their powers to review state laws governing federal elections.
Mills assumes judicial duties in Crawford County
Justin Mills, the attorney who won the 2022 Republican primary for Crawford Circuit Court judge, has officially temporarily taken the bench to fill the vacancy created when Sabrina Bell resigned in July following her arrest for domestic battery.
7th, 8th circuits host Bill of Rights contest for students
In celebration of National Bill of Rights Day, Indiana middle and high school students have been invited to partake in a multistate art and writing contest hosted by the United States Courts of Appeals.
COA to hear arguments in arsenic case at Notre Dame Law
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is hitting the road again this week as a panel prepares to hear oral arguments at Notre Dame Law School in a case concerning the use of arsenic to treat a home’s exterior.
IU Health Fort Wayne president appointed to replace Yakym on JNC
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has selected the president of Indiana University Health Fort Wayne as the newest member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.