Dickson values continuity for court
Indiana’s new chief justice will preside as the Supreme Court faces a ‘precarious’ future.
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Justices vacate review of voided tax warrants in ‘puppy mill’ case
The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated an order granting review in a case that concluded tax agencies and the Indiana attorney general’s office overstepped their authority by issuing jeopardy tax warrants to seize animals from an alleged puppy mill in Harrison County.
Justices deny rehearing in state back-pay case
Three of the five Indiana Supreme Court justices declined to reconsider their decision to cut the amount of back pay certain state employees could receive.
Dickson named chief justice as court faces ‘upheaval’
Brent E. Dickson was selected Indiana chief justice Tuesday after his Supreme Court colleagues unanimously said he embodied the leadership qualities needed during a period of transition.
Dickson selected as chief justice
Acting Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has been selected by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission to be chief justice.
Justices accept case that divided COA on state’s abilty to appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court has taken a case in which the state appealed the grant of a motion to correct error. A split Indiana Court of Appeals concluded that the state could only appeal a denial of a motion to correct error.
Supreme Court declines attempted feticide case
The Indiana Supreme Court decided Friday that it would not take the case of a Marion County woman appealing her charges of murder and attempted feticide after ingesting rat poison in an attempt to kill herself and her unborn child.
Court reform grant applications now available
The Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is encouraging judges to apply for the 2012 Court Reform grants. The money can be used to improve local court systems.
Fund supports diversity in profession
A celebration of former Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard on Thursday set the stage for the launch of a fund in his name that will continue his legacy of promoting diversity.
Indiana Supreme Court takes two cases
The Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to two cases for the week ending May 3 – one involving a physician, and one involving a man convicted of child molesting.
Massa investiture ceremony held Monday
Mark Massa was robed as the 107th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court in an investiture ceremony held Monday in the Supreme Court Courtroom.
Justices to decide case questioning health care costs charged to uninsured patients
Indiana’s high court will hear arguments Thursday in Allen v. Clarian Health Partners, Inc., 955 N.E.2d 804 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011), vacated.
Chief justice to be selected May 15
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will meet May 15 to vote on who will be Indiana’s chief justice. Justice Brent Dickson has been acting chief justice since Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard retired in March.
Massa investiture May 7
The formal swearing-in ceremony for new Indiana Justice Mark Massa will be May 7 in the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom.
Indiana justices take 2 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case filed by a fired professor at the University of Evansville against the school.
Former secretary of state suspended
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White Wednesday because he was convicted of several felonies following a trial on voter fraud charges.
Dickson encourages attorneys to consider being an appellate judge
If you’re an attorney in Indiana, chances are you received an email from acting Chief Justice Brent Dickson Wednesday. Dickson sent the email to the legal community encouraging lawyers to apply for the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court.
Justices deny case involving trial judges issuing orders against other courts
The Indiana Supreme Court will not take the lawsuit filed by six people against Marion Superior Judge William Young for his actions in traffic court. The plaintiffs wanted the special judge appointed to their case to order Young to comply with certain procedures, which included mandating Young allow the general public to attend court sessions.
Importance of contracts in construction
A construction management company was found not liable by the Indiana Supreme Court for a subcontractor’s injury.
Dinner to celebrate former chief justice May 10
Distinguished members of the judicial community, including former Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall, will be on hand May 10 at a celebration dinner honoring former Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard.