Comments sought on proposed rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking comment on several proposed rule changes.
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Justices differ on reasonableness of GAL fees
If two parties in a domestic relations dispute sign a written contract to retain the services of a guardian ad litem, then
the trial court must enforce the terms of the agreement unless it is contrary to public policy, the Indiana Supreme Court
ruled Friday.
Benton, Carroll counties on Odyssey
The courts in Benton and Carroll counties have joined nearly 50 other courts in the state using the Indiana Supreme Court
Odyssey Case Management System. The courts and clerk’s offices in those counties went online Friday.
High court grants 3 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer Thursday to three cases involving a murder conviction, a request for post-conviction
relief, and the appointment of counsel for a mother involved in a termination proceeding.
Justices rule on sentence modification
A conviction of a Class D felony that is later reduced to a Class A misdemeanor doesn’t prevent a trial court from
modifying a sentence below the statutory minimum, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today in a matter of first impression.
High court addresses provision for 1st time
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the denial of summary judgment for an insurance company, finding the exclusion in the policy
for injuries covered by workers’ compensation doesn’t apply.
Security concerns should be part of record
The Indiana Supreme Court wants state trial judges to offer written guidance if and when courthouse or jury security concerns
come up during trial.
Justices rule on East Chicago casino-revenue case
The Indiana Supreme Court has dodged a question about whether state lawmakers should be able to cram multiple unrelated issues into a single piece of legislation, leaving in place what some call the practice of “legislative logrolling” that hasn’t been specifically shot down in almost four decades.
Justices hear voter ID case arguments
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments March 4 about the state’s controversial voter identification law, and is considering
whether the requirements impose an unconstitutional burden on some voters who can’t obtain the necessary photo ID cards.
High court to hear eligiblity appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court has taken up a case that poses issues about the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s authority
in athletic eligibility disputes, particularly those involving girls wanting to play sports.
Fees updated for appellate courts
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order April 26 on the fees the state’s
appellate courts clerk can charge for miscellaneous services.
Disciplinary Actions – 5/12
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission brings charges against attorneys who have violated the state’s
rules for admission to the bar and Rules of Professional Conduct.
Judge G. Michael Witte named new discipline executive
If Judge G. Michael Witte hadn’t tried for the appellate bench about two years ago, he might not be in the position now
to be Indiana’s newest chief of lawyer ethics.
Grant Superior judge steps aside
A Grant County judge’s illness has forced him from the bench temporarily, and the Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a deputy
prosecutor from Marion as judge pro tempore.
Justices rule company engaged in UPL in trust mill case
The Indiana Supreme Court orders an Indianapolis-based company to stop engaging in any conduct that might be considered unauthorized
practice of law.
Longtime Indiana Judicial Center education director retires after 30 years
Judicial education inside Indiana used to be much more like law school, where a knowledgeable “professor” would stand at the
front of a room and lecture to “students” in the audience about a particular topic. That was how it was three decades
ago, before Cathy Springer signed on as the Indiana Judicial Center’s education director.
Court issues UPL ruling about ‘general counsel’
A top executive of Celadon Group Inc. can no longer represent himself as the Indianapolis-based trucking company’s attorney
because of a glaring omission – he is not licensed to practice law in Indiana.
Judge resigns, Surpreme Court bans from bench
The Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of a suspended city court judge accused of theft. The judge is also
permanently banned from judicial office.
New judge gets 60-day unpaid suspension
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer L. Koethe for 60 days without pay, effective March
12.
States mull attorneys’ designation
For years, Indianapolis attorney Scott Montross has been a Super Lawyer. He's been on the list and for the most part has been one of the top designees in the state time and time again.