Judge Pratt makes history
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt becomes the first African-American federal jurist in Indiana.
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Economic espionage case full of intrigue
The government's allegations read like a spy novel: Dr. Ke-xue "John" Huang lands a job at Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences and over five years works himself into a position of trust, with access to trade secrets and processes the company has invested $300 million to develop.
Indianapolis attorney chosen as magistrate judge
A partner at Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg has been chosen as the newest federal magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Southern District names new magistrate
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced today the selection of Mark J. Dinsmore as
magistrate judge.
7th Circuit reverses lower court on stun-belt issue
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District judge’s decision that a man convicted of murder received ineffective
assistance of counsel during his trial because his attorney didn’t object to the state making him wear a stun belt in
court.
Attorney waits for plea agreement decision
Anderson attorney Samuel Hasler is still waiting to see if his plea agreement regarding child pornography charges will be
accepted.
Class action suit challenges voter-removal statute
State officials are prohibiting people convicted and incarcerated for misdemeanor offenses from voting while they are behind
bars, but that could change if a federal suit is successful.
Judge Magnus-Stinson receives her robe
U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson takes her official oath.
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.
Anything you tweet may be used against you…
Instant updates on Facebook and Twitter are becoming a staple in people’s lives, and those social media networks are
becoming a more common part of the litigation process in state and federal courts.
Hogsett tapped for U.S. Attorney post
When Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett received the news that he’d been tapped by President Barack Obama to be the next
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, one of his first thoughts was that this could be the next home run in
his career.
Indy attorney Joe Hogsett tapped for U.S. Attorney post
When Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett received the news Wednesday that he’d been chosen by President
Barack Obama
to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, he wasn’t in court or handling a client’s legal
matters.
Indy attorney Joe Hogsett tapped for U.S. Attorney post
When Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett received the news Wednesday that he’d been chosen by President Barack Obama to
be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, he wasn’t in court or handling a client’s legal
matters.
President nominates Joe Hogsett for U.S. Attorney
The White House has chosen Bingham McHale partner Joe Hogsett to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.
District judge asks court to answer certified question
The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana is asking the state’s Supreme Court to accept a certified
question in litigation involving the Indiana Products Liability Act.
Eyeing new magistrate openings
Within a year, the federal court system that covers the southern half of Indiana could have two new full-time magistrates, one being a newly created position that would be the first creation of its kind in almost three decades.
2 new judges on federal court make history
History has been written within the state’s legal community, thanks to a pair of new federal judges who within days
of each other joined the Southern District of Indiana.
Robo-calls at issue in Indiana courts
A line of litigation has been playing out in state and federal courts involving what is and isn’t allowed under the Automatic
Dialing Machines Statute.
Judge Magnus-Stinson takes oath
The newest judge for the Southern District of Indiana was sworn in Monday to officially become a U.S. District Judge.