Interviews scheduled next week for Marion Superior Court vacancy
Interviews have been scheduled for next week for 23 Hoosier lawyers and judges seeking to fill an impending vacancy on the Marion Superior Court.
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Indiana AG files suit against Black Lives Matter
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation as part of an ongoing investigation related to the organization’s use of funds donated by Hoosiers.
Marion Superior Court announces plans for move to new courthouse
After an almost four-month delay, Marion Superior Court will start operating out of the new Community Justice Campus on the east side of Indianapolis May 2.
Ochoa named interim dean of IU Maurer
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has named longtime faculty member Christiana Ochoa as its interim dean while it searches for a permanent replacement for departing dean Austen Parrish.
Investigations underway after man Tasered by Indy cops dies
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has placed two officers on administrative leave and launched two investigations after a man in custody died after being Tasered.
Indiana Public Defender Council offering juvenile competency training as part of juvenile justice reform efforts
The Indiana Public Defender Council is offering training next month on juvenile competency assessment and attainment programming as part of a collective effort to reform the Hoosier State’s juvenile justice system.
23 apply for Marion Superior Court vacancy
A total of 23 individuals have applied to fill an impending vacancy on the Marion Superior Court created by the retirement of Judge Grant Hawkins.
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.
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.