Marion Superior courts, prosecutor’s office see assignment changes
Marion County has a new judge, and that’s created the latest round of musical chairs for the Superior Court and prosecutor’s
office.
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Baker & Daniels hosts pro bono mediations
As a way to help judges and parties in paternity court in Marion County, an Indianapolis law firm recently offered conference
rooms and support staff for a day of pro bono mediation in its offices, something firm members say they hope other law firms
will consider if they have the available space.
Indiana tunes in to national issues in federal courts
What happens in Indiana regarding illegal immigration, same-sex marriage, and health-care reform may hinge on what happens
with litigation playing out in the nation’s appellate courts.
20 years of rights under the ADA
While many people might take it for granted that accessibility for all people is now commonplace and that it is illegal to
discriminate against an employee based on a disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed only 20 years ago.
Indiana’s tax judge to retire
When comparing his past two jobs, Judge Thomas G. Fisher admits that he finds stories from his prosecutor days more interesting
than those in the past quarter century when he’s presided over the state’s appellate tax court.
Safety vs. free speech
In her 15 years on both the state and federal benches, Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson has had only one time when she’s feared for her safety inside her courtroom.
U.S. Senate debating Indiana judge’s nomination
Indiana is at the heart of a legislative discussion about the future of the federal judiciary, and debate about a judge's
controversial nomination is coming to a head this week.
Judges: 2-year statute of limitations doesn’t apply
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a medical group’s application for adjustment of claim for provider
fee, finding the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board erred by ruling the application was filed outside the statute of
limitations.
Tipton City Court gets new judge
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Jack L. Richter as Tipton City Court judge. Richter succeeds Judge Lewis Daily Harper, who
died Aug. 14.
Court: Man properly executed will, not under undue influence
The Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed a jury’s decision that upheld a will after the decedent’s children
questioned whether the will was executed properly and whether the trial court erred in rejecting a jury instruction regarding
undue influence.
Felony can’t be modified to misdemeanor 9 years later
In a case of first impression, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded with instructions a trial court’s modification
of a criminal sentence from a Class D felony to a Class A misdemeanor nine years after the appellee-defendant pleaded guilty
to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Commission sends finalists letter to governor
A 60-day clock has started for Gov. Mitch Daniels to choose the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, after three names were
officially sent to him Thursday afternoon.
Programming causes error on annual attorney registrations
Attorney annual registration statements mailed last month may contain an error because of programming, but state officials
say lawyers don’t have to correct that specific problem.
7th Circuit expands inquiry to implicit motion for new attorney
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals expanded caselaw today when ruling on a defendant’s request for new counsel.
Election for judicial commissions member this fall
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications are looking for a new attorney
member.
Justices grant 3 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court granted three transfers and dismissed one case during its conference late last week, when the justices
examined a total 35 cases that were before them for possible transfer.
Governor names new Marion Superior judge
The governor has appointed Barbara L. Cook Crawford as the newest Marion Superior judge. She will replace former Marion Superior
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana in June.
Three decades of finalists
A look at those whoâ??ve been finalists in the past 25 years and their positions or titles at that time.
Woman loses bid for new trial, appeals
A Greensburg woman – who said she was wrongfully convicted 14 years ago of an arson that killed her son – has lost her latest bid for a new trial and is now taking her case to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
3 remain in running for high court
The governor must choose among two judges, one appellate attorney for next justice.