Justice applicant pool reflective of Indiana
The percentage of women in the semi-finalist group to be the next state justice decreased as compared to the state’s population.
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Justices take environmental, land rights appeals
The Indiana Supreme Court accepted two civil cases last week on transfer, in addition to the two-high profile appeals involving legislative fines against lawmakers and Secretary of State Charlie White.
Fund-matching extension increases value of gifts to lawyer loan repayment program
Any gift contributed by a lawyer to the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Richard M. Givan Loan Repayment Assistance Program this year could potentially quadruple in value, thanks to fund-matching initiatives.
7 named as justice semi-finalists
Four men and three women have been named semi-finalists to become the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
High court to hear legislative fines appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court has taken the appeal of a Marion County judge’s decision that ordered Democratic members of the Indiana House be refunded the money withheld from their paychecks due to a walkout in 2011.
Justices take secretary of state case
The Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday to hear the appeals of a Marion County judge’s decision that found Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White ineligible to hold office.
Justice interviews begin Wednesday
The interviews of the 15 applicants to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice begin Wednesday afternoon in the Indiana Statehouse.
Judge orders refund of legislative fines
The Democratic members of the Indiana House who faced fines for failing to attend sessions in protest of right-to-work legislation will be reimbursed any amount withheld in 2011, according to a ruling from Marion Superior Judge David Dreyer. The judge also ordered that any fines imposed this session may not be collected.
Justices accept 2 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases, including one involving the validity of a search warrant.
Court agency uses Super Bowl week to test disaster plan
The Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is taking advantage of the influx of visitors to central Indiana this week to determine if the agency can function from a remote location in case of a disaster.
Justices uphold driver’s license suspension
The Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the suspension of a man’s driver’s license following his conviction of possessing marijuana. While the driver’s license suspension statute generally applies only when the defendant uses the vehicle in the commission of the offense, it’s not required that the defendant must either own or be driving the vehicle when he commits the offense.
Man loses challenge to denial of admission to Indiana bar
A Kansas attorney who was denied admission to join the Indiana bar can’t bring his suit against various state actors in federal court because of the Rooker-Feldman doctrine, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
COA affirms voyeurism charge for would-be prosecutor; Supreme Court issues suspension
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a voyeurism charge for William R. Wallace, a former candidate for Gibson County prosecutor. Wallace, who videotaped himself and a woman engaged in sexual intercourse, had filed an interlocutory appeal, claiming that he was innocent of Class D felony voyeurism because the sex was consensual.
Indiana Supreme Court takes 4 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in four cases for the week ending Jan. 27 and denied transfer in 11 others.
Giving fee guidance
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
AG’s office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
15 apply to be Supreme Court justice
Fifteen people have applied to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, the high court announced Friday. They are vying to replace Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, who will leave the bench March 4.
Webcasting allowed in 3 Lake County courtrooms
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced a new 18-month pilot project allowing trial court proceedings to be webcast in three Lake County courtrooms.
Supreme Court takes 2 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases last week, in which they issued decisions, and denied transfer to eight other cases.
Justices adopt repayment plan in UPL case
The Indiana Supreme Court has adopted a repayment plan for an Indianapolis company it found engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, ordering officials to reimburse the state bar association and former clients during the next six years.