Supreme Court Justice Stevens’ private papers open to public
A wide-ranging selection of papers that belonged to Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is opening to researchers Tuesday at the Library of Congress.
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Bibbs, Felix, Forkner named finalists for Robb vacancy on COA
Two lawyers and a judge are the finalists for an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Interviews set for 2 Marion County trial court judicial positions in Family Division
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will interview 22 applicants May 11 and 12 for two open positions in the Marion Superior Court Family Division.
Decatur Co. judge Day reprimanded for ex parte communications
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Decatur Circuit Judge Timothy B. Day for unauthorized ex parte communications and for failing to take appropriate remedial measures regarding those communications.
‘It’s kind of my job’: Judges, lawyers talk about legal community’s role in civics
A panel of attorneys and judges discussed the legal community’s role in increasing civic engagement and education Thursday during the Indiana Bar Foundation Civics Summit.
From magistrate to district judge: After smooth confirmation, Brookman primed for new role on Indiana Southern District bench
Calm, works well with lawyers and litigants, and without a hint of personal or political agendas on the bench. That’s how colleagues, attorneys and judges describe Matthew Brookman.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Honorable Charnette D. Garner
Judge Charnette Garner’s appointment was among the first gubernatorial appointments following the passage of House Enrolled Act 1036 in 2017, creating merit selection of judges in Marion County.
Court backs school district in teacher firing over transgender students’ names
An Indiana school district did not violate a former music teacher’s rights by pushing him to resign after the man refused to use transgender students’ names and gender pronouns, a federal appeals court said in an order released Friday.
Stricter financial disclosure rules start for Supreme Court justices, federal judges
There are a new financial disclosure requirements that Supreme Court justices and federal judges must follow, with regulations going into effect last month.
Applications open for Tax Court vacancy; Wentworth to retire this summer
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a vacancy on the Indiana Tax Court as current Judge Martha Blood Wentworth prepares to retire this summer.
Federal judge dismisses ex-Marion Co. magistrate Mattingly’s employment discrimination complaint
A judge has dismissed a former Marion County magistrate judge’s lawsuit against court officials for alleged employment discrimination, ruling neither federal law that former Magistrate Judge Kimberly Mattingly cited permitted her to bring such claims.
Holcomb makes appointments to Grant Co., Batesville City courts
Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced judicial appointments to Grant Superior Court 2 and the Batesville City Court.
Brookman confirmed to Indiana Southern District by U.S. Senate voice vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Matthew Brookman by voice vote Wednesday evening to fill an upcoming vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Web Exclusive: Spotlight: Greene Circuit Judge Erik Allen
The law has always been part of Greene Circuit Judge Erik “Chip” Allen’s life in some form or another.
Holcomb’s office accepting applications for Allen, Delaware Co. court vacancies
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is accepting applications for judicial openings in Allen Circuit Court and Delaware Circuit Court 3.
Supreme Court remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be remembered during ceremonies Friday at the high court.
Long-used US abortion pill under threat in Texas lawsuit
A federal judge in Texas raised questions Wednesday about a Christian group’s effort to overturn the decades-old U.S. approval of a leading abortion drug, in a case that could threaten the country’s most common method for ending pregnancies.
Judges celebrate International Women’s Day with lunch recognizing ‘firsts’ for Hoosier women
Indiana’s appellate judges came together with special guests on Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Indiana Statehouse.
Justice Jackson gets hometown honor
The naming of a Miami-area street for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings to four the number of sitting Supreme Court justices similarly honored and makes possible a high court-focused road trip between Florida and New York.
Murdaugh judge’s own legal story unfolded in South Carolina
The judge who sentenced Alex Murdaugh on Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and son has earned attention and plaudits for his even-handed demeanor throughout the trial and for his dressing-down of the once-prominent lawyer.