Child pornography arrest the latest sign in growing trend
A Scott County man’s arrest on child pornography charges by the Indiana State Police is the latest sign of a growing trend reported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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17 Marion County judges begin new retention process, 3 opt to retire
Marion County will start its new judicial selection process next month with the interviews of 17 judges who want to stand for retention in the November 2018 elections. Three other judges — Democrats Thomas Carroll and Rebekah Pierson-Treacy and Republican Michael Keele — have decided to retire at the end of this year.
Senate committee approves bill allowing e-signatures on probate documents
The electronic signing of estate planning documents is one step closer to becoming legal under Indiana law after a Senate committee passed e-signing legislation on Wednesday. The measure passed the House last month.
Three Marion County judges retiring at the end of 2018
Three Marion County judges will retire from the bench at the end of this year as the new process for selecting and retaining Indianapolis judges will get underway next month with the first-ever retention interviews by the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
12-year-old girl arrested after Indiana school threats
Authorities say a 12-year-old girl in Dugger has been arrested after making online threats toward students and staff at a school in rural western Indiana.
Sunday sales legislation gets House approval
A bill that would allow Hoosiers to buy alcohol on Sundays has passed the House of Representatives, moving the legislation one step closer to becoming law in Indiana.
IndyBar: New Magistrate Appointed in Probate Court
Marion Superior Court Probate Division has selected Melanie Kendrick to replace retired Magistrate J. Richard Turner.
Amid another call for defunding, LSC asking for an increase
The Legal Services Corp.’s request for a nearly $175 million increase in funding over the current level for fiscal year 2019 has again been snubbed by the Trump Administration which is calling for the elimination of all federal money to the legal aid agency next year.
IndyBar: Author and Autism Ambassador Slated for Bench Bar Conference Plenary
Hope, positivity, understanding. Those are just three of many feelings that Aaron Likens, author, public speaker and autism ambassador, hopes to impart as he strives to increase awareness and comprehension of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a plenary speaker at this year’s Bench Bar Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
IndyBar: Pro Bono for Any Schedule
Volunteers are now being sought for two IndyBar pro bono programs that allow members to dedicate just an hour or two to helping the community.
IndyBar: Lindsay Faulkenberg: Be Willing — The Gateway to a Great Pro Bono Experience
Lindsay Faulkenberg, a veteran attorney at Kids’ Voice of Indiana, devotes approximately five hours a week to pro bono work. Her formula for a fulfilling pro bono experience is relatively simple: you have to “be willing.”
IndyBar: Respect, Recognize and Advance: The History of Black History
Black history has highlighted our abilities and virtuous qualities, yet the achievements of black history merit the deepest admiration.
Hill announces annual Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium
The office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced the ninth annual Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium for later this year. The symposium aims to provide an atmosphere for frank, candid discussion about substance abuse and addiction.
Opinions Feb. 20, 2018
Indiana Court of Appeals
City of Hammond v. Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc.
49A04-1612-PL-2784
Civil plenary. Reverses the grant of summary judgment in favor of Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. on the City of Hammond’s complaint for declaratory judgment alleging violations of Article 4, Sections 22 and 23 of the Indiana Constitution. Finds Indiana Code section 36-1-20-5 must be stricken in its entirety. Remands for further proceedings.
COA strikes fee collection statute drafted to benefit Bloomington, West Lafayette
A fee collection statute the city of Hammond alleged was enacted for the benefit of only two Indiana cities must be struck from Indiana law after the Indiana Court of Appeals determined Monday the statute violated special legislation restrictions in the Indiana Constitution.
COA upholds denial of alcohol license to strip club
An Indianapolis strip club will no longer be able to serve alcohol after the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the denial of the renewal of the club’s alcohol license, finding the premises had become a public nuisance.
Lawmakers approve bill allowing sunscreen at school
The Indiana Legislature has given final approval to a measure that would allow students to carry sunscreen while at school.
Republican Senate candidates to debate in Indianapolis
Candidates in Indiana’s raucous Republican U.S. Senate primary are set to participate in their first debate.
Special counsel files new charge in Russia probe
The special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election charged an attorney Tuesday with lying to federal investigators about his interactions with a former Trump campaign official.
Notre Dame law students’ Impowerus wins raves for empowering immigrant teens
Notre Dame Law students created an online platform — Impowerus — designed to connect pro bono attorneys with people who need legal services. What sets this product apart from the other sites is its focus — a specific demographic, immigrant youth — and its aim to be self-sufficient, charging lawyers licensing fees rather than relying on donations.
