Nominations open for 2022 ISBA Rabb Emison Awards
The Indiana State Bar Association Diversity Committee is accepting nominations for the 2022 Rabb Emison Awards.
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Indy attorney’s noncompliance suspension converted to indefinite suspension
An Indianapolis attorney has had his suspension for noncompliance with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission converted to an indefinite suspension for failure to respond.
Crown Point attorney publicly reprimanded for accusing opposing counsel of sexual relationship with police
A Crown Point attorney has been publicly reprimanded for accusing an opposing counsel of having a sexual relationship with the police sergeant who handled an opposing client’s case.
February bar exam applicants post passage rates not seen in years
Indiana’s February 2022 bar exam results brought a marked change with an overall passage rate that surpassed 50%, reaching a level not seen in six years.
IN Supreme Court to hear final March oral arguments
The final oral arguments Indiana Supreme Court justices will hear this month concern whether a preliminary instruction was given in error to a jury regarding a man’s unlawful possession of a firearm.
Justice Department: State nursing board discriminated against nurses being treated for opioid use disorder
The Indiana State Board of Nursing is under fire from the U.S. Justice Department, which found that the board violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by prohibiting nurses who take medication to treat opioid use disorder from participating in a rehab program for nurses with substance abuse disorders.
Applications sought to replace retiring Judge Bardach on Hamilton Superior Court
Hamilton Superior Judge Gail Bardach, who was first elected to the court in 2007, will be stepping down from the bench July 1, creating a new vacancy in the Hamilton County judiciary.
Marion County Second Chance Workshop gets $96K in federal aid
Marion County’s Second Chance Workshop, a program that helps reinstate suspended driver’s licenses and expunge criminal convictions, has secured $96,000 in federal aid.
CLE to feature attorney involved in victim compensation for 9/11, BP oil spill, Indiana State Fair stage collapse
Kenneth Feinberg, a national leader in mediation for compensation claims, will be participating in a CLE next week discussing his work on the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Legal writing professor Ruhtenberg leaves strong legacy at IU McKinney
Joan Ruhtenberg, clinical professor of law emerita at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, who taught generations of Hoosier law students the fundamentals of legal writing, died March 4. She was 84.
US courts see drop in filings, display strength in ‘trying times’ in 2021
Members of the United States judiciary in 2021 successfully endured a year fraught with challenges, according to a new report from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Judicial officers also saw significant drops in filings in 2021.
COA to hear arguments in sewage leak case
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is set to hear oral arguments next week in a dispute over proceedings supplemental in a messy sewage case.
Jefferson woman indicted for unreasonable force during Louisville protest
A federal grand jury has handed down an indictment against a Jeffersonville woman for allegedly using unreasonable force during a racial justice protest in her capacity as a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer.
Marion County Courts’ transition to Community Justice Campus set to begin in April
Marion County Courts will begin to transition more than 200 employees to Indianapolis’ new Community Justice Campus next month after delays of the move-in process, the Marion Superior Court has announced.
Indy attorney tied to Capitol riot ordered released
The Indianapolis attorney arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been released on his own recognizance and is banned from traveling to Washington, D.C., except for court proceedings.
Advisory opinions offered on statements made by judicial candidates, lawyers commenting on pending legal matters
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications and Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission have issued advisory opinions regarding statements targeted at opponents made by candidates running for judicial office and public statements made by lawyers regarding pending disputes, including on social media.
Indianapolis high school wins state mock trial contest
Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis is the 2022 Indiana High School Mock Trial Champion and will represent Indiana in the National High School Mock Trial Championship in May.
Indy attorney arrested for climbing wall, entering U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
An Indianapolis attorney is one of three men who were arrested yesterday for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The attorney is accused of climbing down a wall and entering the Capitol building during the riot.
Marion County courts change COVID policies as positivity rate drops
The Marion Circuit and Superior Courts have relaxed the COVID-19 public health requirements for individuals and employees entering any of their judicial facilities.
JNC to hold final IN Supreme Court interviews on April 5
The final round of public interviews for a seat on the Indiana Supreme Court will be held on April 5.