Justices to hear arguments at Bloomington law school
The Indiana Supreme Court travels to Bloomington Monday to hear arguments in the case of a teenage girl who was injured by a golf ball while driving the beverage cart at a golf outing.
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Justices rule against POA on joint-account funds issue
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled against a woman who was made power of attorney by the man she worked for as a caretaker and opened bank accounts in both their names. The presumption is that the woman’s use of her power of attorney to benefit herself made those accounts invalid, and she failed to overcome that presumption to allow her to inherit the money from those accounts.
Justices warn Indiana, out-of-state attorneys
The Indiana Supreme Court has a warning for attorneys both inside and outside the state: comply with the rules for being admitted to practice here or else.
Justices rule on Journey’s Account Statute
The Indiana Supreme Court believes general negligence claims filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance can continue an action already filed in state court relating to medical malpractice issues.
High court remands Medicaid case to lower court
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered a Marion Superior Court to let Medicaid recipients involved in a decades-long lawsuit present
evidence to demonstrate the transportation they may be entitled to by law and if they have been or will be denied services
because of lower pay rates to Medicaid transportation providers.
Supreme Court uses PBS to educate public on courts
The Indiana Supreme Court is teaming up with the state’s Public Broadcasting Service to offer specials informing residents
about the court system.
Justices take 2 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the case in which the Indiana Court of Appeals split in reversing a man’s Class A
felony attempted murder conviction.
Justices criticize attorney’s decision making on publication
State statutes about adoption and grandparent visitation may be important for Indiana trial courts when considering custody issues, but courts have long held that foundational due process rights still apply and can’t be sacrificed.
High court privately reprimands attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court has privately reprimanded an attorney for improperly revealing information about a former client
when socializing with friends.
State court offices, law firm on lockdown after shots fired in Indianapolis
A lone gunman caused downtown Indianapolis – including Indiana State Court Administration offices and law firm Barnes
& Thornburg – to be on lockdown today.
Justice: Fee hike could mean statewide case management system by 2017
If lawmakers during the next legislative session increase a statewide court fee an extra $3, Indiana Supreme Court Justice
Frank Sullivan believes the state can fully implement a case management system in all county courts by June 30, 2017.
CJ signs order for increased judicial education requirements
Indiana judges and magistrates will have to take more judicial education classes to improve their legal skills next year.
8 submit proposals for Indiana appellate system
Eight companies are interested in outfitting the Indiana appellate courts with a case management system with public access
and e-filing capabilities.
Court official named to national leadership roles
Lilia G. Judson, executive director of Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration, has two new leadership roles involving the National Center for State Courts.
Attorneys needed for foreclosure events
Attorney volunteers are needed for free borrower outreach programs around Indiana hosted by the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention
Network Sept. 1.
Court suspends attorney for 30 days
The Indiana Supreme Court has imposed a 30-day suspension against an Indianapolis attorney who was one of nearly three dozen
people to recently apply for an opening on the state’s highest court.
Special judge rules on venue change in Camm case
A southern Indiana judge has decided not to change the venue of a former state trooper’s third murder trial, and instead
will bring in jurors from outside the region to consider charges in a case that has twice been overturned on appeal.
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.
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.