Amendment adds IN Election Commission to appellate ‘administrative agencies’
The Indiana Election Commission has been added to the list of “administrative agencies” considered in Indiana’s Rules of Appellate Procedure.
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Clarksville sued for withdrawing police job offer based on HIV diagnosis
The town of Clarksville is being sued for allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by revoking a reserve police officer’s job offer after discovering his HIV diagnosis.
Orbison recertified as senior judge
Marion Superior Senior Judge Carol Orbison has been recertified as a senior judge, according to a recertification notification from the Indiana Supreme Court
Indiana Lawyer wins 8 awards in annual Best of Indiana Journalism contest; 22 awards for all IBJ Media
Indiana Lawyer reporters and designers took home eight awards Friday at the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2021 Best of Indiana Journalism Awards. IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl led Indiana Lawyer with six awards.
Suspended Evansville lawyer disbarred for trust mismanagement, forgery, falsifying doc
Evansville attorney Jared M. Thomas has been disbarred by the Indiana Supreme Court for criminally mismanaging his trust account, forging a judge’s signature and falsifying at least one document.
Fort Wayne attorney suspended for 2019 arrest
Coming to an agreement with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, a northern Indiana attorney with a lengthy disciplinary history has been suspended for at least one year from the practice of law for his 2019 arrest for possession of a legend drug.
Crawford Co. judge involved in 2019 shooting ends reelection bid following ‘incident,’ steps down from bench
A southern Indiana judge who was involved in an early-morning brawl that led to a shooting in downtown Indianapolis in 2019 is ending her 2022 reelection campaign following another undisclosed “incident” and has stepped down from the bench.
Federal judiciary’s workplace conduct committee issues additional recommendations for improvement
A working group created at the height of the #MeToo movement to address workplace conduct within the federal judiciary has released additional recommendations for improvement in a new report.
With dreams of being a lawyer, Wabash student earns Truman Scholarship
Wabash College junior Cooper Smith, who has interned with legal organizations and has plans to become an attorney, has earned a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, one of just 58 undergraduates across the country selected for the national fellowship award.
Judge pro tem appointment revoked in Hendricks Superior Court
A judicial officer who was appointed to serve as judge pro tempore in the Hendricks Superior Court Division 3 has had his appointment revoked, the Indiana Supreme Court announced.
Ex-Ohio police chief pleads guilty in federal gun conspiracy with 2 Indiana men
A former Ohio police chief pleaded guilty Monday to misusing his position and working with two Indiana men in a scheme to illegally traffic 200 fully automatic machine guns.
ABA provides guidance on client solicitation in new ethics opinion
The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has released guidance on lawyer solicitation of new clients via “live person-to-person contact.”
Applications open for upcoming COA vacancy
Applications to fill the seat of retiring Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Edward W. Najam Jr. are now available, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Wednesday.
Indiana Lawyer announces 2022 Leadership in Law honorees: Senior Judge Barker receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Indiana Lawyer is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2022 Leadership in Law Awards, who will be honored at a recognition breakfast on June 1.
Former IN lawmaker pleads guilty to felony campaign finance violations
Former Indiana State Sen. Darryl Brent Waltz has pleaded guilty to two felonies in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions from a casino and lying to the FBI.
National legal aid agency seeking more than $1 billion in federal funding
Citing the continuing need created by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Legal Services Corp. is asking Congress for an appropriation of $1.26 billion for fiscal year 2023.
Families of Indianapolis FedEx shooting victims file lawsuit in federal court
Family members of the victims who were killed during a mass shooting at the Indianapolis FedEx Ground facility last year on the city’s southwest side have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking justice for their loved ones.
Clark County judge returns to bench
A Clark County judge will resume his duties on the bench this week after taking a medical leave of absence this past winter.
Indiana AG joins amicus brief opposing California gun law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has signed on to an amicus brief opposing a California law that limits the amount of ammunition a firearm magazine can hold to 10 or fewer rounds.
COA to hear oral arguments from man charged with rape 35 years after incident
A Lake County man charged with rape 35 years after the incident allegedly occurred will present oral arguments before the Court of Appeals of Indiana next week.