JNC certifies, recertifies 67 senior judges for 2024
Two new judges have been certified as senior judges while 65 existing senior judges have been recertified for 2024.
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Justices split in denying transfer to case where sexual misconduct convictions were overturned
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 16 cases last week, splitting in the denial to one case involving a man whose convictions of sexual misconduct with a minor were overturned on double jeopardy grounds.
Rush attends funeral, honors late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush paid tribute to the first woman on the nation’s highest court as she attended a funeral service for the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
IN justices deny 18 transfer petitions
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 18 cases last week, granting just one transfer petition.
Smith recognized for civil legal aid advocacy at IBF retirement ceremony
For Marilyn Smith, civil legal aid is a personal passion.
CJ Rush joins national study group looking at legal education, bar reform, decline in public interest attorneys
National judicial leaders including Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush have formed a task force to study the state of legal education, bar admissions processes and the decline of public interest attorneys.
Rush discusses court highlights from 2022-2023 Annual Report
The Indiana Supreme Court’s 2022-2023 Annual Report has been released, highlighting several new developments for the court over the last year, including the addition of Justice Derek Molter and the rule change allowing cameras in courtrooms.
IN justices grant transfer in 2 cases, deny case that split COA over new double jeopardy rules
Indiana Supreme Court justices granted transfer to two cases last week, including one involving a woman who sued a Red Lobster restaurant for negligence after tripping on an unmarked elevated portion of the restaurant’s floor.
Rokita reprimanded for comments about Dr. Bernard
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Attorney General Todd Rokita for comments he made about Dr. Caitlin Bernard, the OB-GYN at the center of a controversy over abortion rights in Indiana.
NAWJ honors Rush with Lady Justice Award
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush received the Lady Justice Award from the National Association of Women Judges during its annual convention in Indianapolis.
Admission ceremony extra special for 2 judges with children among admittees
Indiana’s newest lawyers took their oaths of admission Wednesday as the state’s jurists showered them with praise for their accomplishments and offered advice about moving forward into the legal community.
On rehearing, split justices reaffirm that man who waived right to appeal can’t pursue direct appeal
A man convicted on several theft-related charges can’t directly appeal his sentence after he and his attorney signed a plea agreement waiving his right to appeal, a split Indiana Supreme Court again ruled Tuesday in a modified opinion on rehearing.
Felts becomes ISBA president, legal leaders provide updates at assembly meeting
Friday marked a historic moment for the Indiana State Bar Association as the bar inducted its first president who is also concurrently a judge and heard from legal leaders from across the state about updates in the Indiana legal profession.
IN Supreme Court justices talk qualifications, diversity with students
More than 500 college and high school students gathered at Trine University on Wednesday to listen to oral arguments in front of the Indiana Supreme Court and ask questions of the state’s five justices.
IN Supreme Court hears arguments in wrongful death case at Trine University
Indiana Supreme Court justices heard arguments Wednesday at Trine University about whether a state law that allows people who have been injured by an intoxicated person to sue the establishment that served them alcohol excludes a common law cause of action.
IN Supreme Court finds hospital entitled to partial summary judgment on negligence claim, but not public disclosure, after patient’s diagnosis was posted to social media
A hospital sued after a woman’s diagnosis was mailed to the wrong person and subsequently posted to social media secured a partial victory at the Indiana Supreme Court.
Duke Energy argues cases against Carmel, Noblesville before the Indiana Supreme Court
Legal counsel for Duke Energy argued two cases before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday — from both sides of the courtroom — on separate matters relating to where it maintains its equipment and facilities.
Justices agree to hear divorce, juvenile commitment cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases last week, one involving a divorce dispute and another involving a juvenile’s commitment to the Department of Correction.
‘Why are we here?’ IN Supreme Court hears arguments in case involving election laws, super PACs
In a case where both sides seemingly have the same position — that limiting corporate contributions to certain political action committees would be unconstitutional — the Indiana Supreme Court is weighing how to interpret state law.
‘Trifecta of errors’ warrants transfer in case of waived appeal, Chief Justice Rush writes in dissent
A woman who pleaded guilty to felony dealing in methamphetamine did not knowingly or voluntarily waive her constitutional right to appeal her 48-year sentence, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush wrote in a dissenting opinion to the high court’s decision to deny transfer to the case.