Largest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack, California officials say
California officials say the largest trial court in the country is closed after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week.
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US journalist Gershkovich scheduled to appear in Russian court for the second hearing of spy charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is scheduled to appear in court in Russia on Thursday for the second hearing in his trial on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny.
Web Exclusive: A need for words
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreters and translators are expected to see job growth of about 4% in the next 10 years which is average for all occupations.
Bible-quoting Alabama chief justice sparks church-state debate in embryo ruling
When the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children under state law, its chief justice had a higher authority in mind.
Biden nominates Illinois judge to 7th Circuit; nominee would be court’s 1st Hispanic judge
President Joe Biden’s most recent nominee to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals would be the first Hispanic judge to serve on the Chicago-based appellate court if she is confirmed.
Wentworth honored by IN Senate for years of service, devotion to tax issues
The Indiana Senate honored the state’s second Indiana Tax Court judge with a resolution Tuesday, as senators and Indiana Supreme Court justices gathered to recognize former Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth.
Judge pro tem appointed to fill Lund vacancy on Elkhart Superior Court
A judge pro tempore has been appointed to the Elkhart Superior Court after the previous judge was confirmed to the federal bench.
After Lund’s confirmation, governor accepting applications for replacement on Elkhart Superior Court
With former Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund’s recent confirmation as a federal judge, the state is now looking to fill her position in Elkhart County.
Blaiklock, Kern appointed to Marion Superior Court, replacing Flowers, Welch
A law firm managing partner and a magistrate judge have been named the next Marion Superior Court judges.
Competent to stand trial? Competency evaluations under spotlight in Indiana courts, Legislature
Attorneys and judicial officers in Indiana are seeing a rise in competency evaluation requests, along with an increase in mental health needs throughout the criminal justice system.
Return on investment: 2024 State of the Judiciary focuses on outcomes of legislative funding
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush recognized some of the state’s judges and their community efforts in trying to assist people with behavioral and mental health needs, as well as efforts by judicial officers to help the state’s veterans and families.
Rush to deliver 10th State of the Judiciary next week
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush will address the Indiana General Assembly and the governor for her 10th State of the Judiciary address next week.
Holcomb appoints superior court judges in Daviess, Wayne counties
Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced judicial appointments in Daviess and Wayne counties.
IN Northern District warns residents about phone scam involving fake law enforcement
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is warning residents about what it calls a common and reoccurring nationwide telephone scam currently circulating in the district.
AI latest technological frontier impacting judiciary, Chief Justice Roberts says in year-end report
Artificial intelligence and other technological changes will continue to transform the work of the courts, but U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says he is sure judges will not become obsolete.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Knox Circuit Judge Monica Gilmore
Going to law school was initially going to be a stepping stone to what Knox Circuit Judge Monica Gilmore had planned to do: join the FBI.
Gull elected to serve as Allen Superior Court chief judge
A longtime judge will head up the Allen Superior Court for the next two years, as the court has announced its leadership team for the 2024-2025 term.
Baseline for senior judge days raised to 20 for 2024
To encourage the continued use of senior judges in the state’s courts, the Indiana Supreme Court announced it is increasing the baseline number of senior judge days each court may use in 2024 to 20.
Indiana courts CAO Forkner to co-chair AI ‘rapid response team’
The Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators have created a rapid response team of chief justices and state court administrators to examine immediate issues related to artificial intelligence and generative AI in courts.
5 magistrates, 1 attorney named finalists for Marion Co. vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee on Monday announced one attorney and five magistrate judges as finalists to fill two judicial vacancies.