Young: Nation still facing hydra of race, justice and violence
The specter of summer 2020 still haunts us. We are immersed in two trials, separated by hundreds of miles, both telling the tale of complicated justice systems.
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Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Switzerland County
Switzerland Circuit Judge Gregory Coy is the first Indiana trial court judge to be featured in a new Indiana Lawyer spotlight series focused on the state’s judicial officers in more rural communities.
New judge requested in dispute over Rokita’s private employment
A Marion County resident seeking to review an advisory opinion issued to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita about the private-sector job he held while he was beginning his term as the state’s top lawyer is asking the trial judge in the case be removed and a special judge be appointed.
Judicial bench card tackles alcohol use disorder in family law cases
Bench cards offer judges additional guidance and instruction on a variety of topics, and judicial officers presiding over family law matters now have access to an extra resource concerning alcohol consumption.
Justice David announces fall 2022 retirement from Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David, currently the longest-serving justice on the Hoosier high court, has announced that he will step down from the bench in the fall of 2022.
Judicial applications available to fill Lake Co. vacancy left by late Judge Boswell
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission is beginning the process of selecting a new Lake Superior Court judge to fill the vacancy left by the late Judge Diane Ross Boswell.
Finalists for St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy announced
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five nominees to fill the vacancy left by retired Superior Court 7 Judge Steven Hostetler.
Former Harrison Superior Court judge certified as senior judge
Judge Roger D. Davis, formerly the judge of the Harrison Superior Court, has been certified as an Indiana senior judge.
Indiana Supreme Court Justice David announces 2022 retirement
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David, currently the longest-serving justice on the Hoosier high court, has announced that he will step down from the bench in the fall of 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear case involving transgender rights
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to wade into a case involving transgender rights and leaving in place a lower court decision against a Catholic hospital that wouldn’t allow a transgender man to have a hysterectomy there.
Applications available to succeed Jones on Marion Superior Court
Applications are now open for an upcoming vacancy on the Marion Superior Court, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday.
Holcomb names 2 attorneys, 1 nonattorney to Lake Co. JNC following legislative ‘reset’
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed two lawyers and one nonlawyer to the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission, completing the selection of the JNC under controversial legislation enacted this year that changed the makeup of two judicial nominating groups.
Robing ceremonies scheduled for St. Joseph Superior Court judges
A Mishawaka lawyer named the newest judge to the St. Joseph Superior Court will begin his duties next month, with robing ceremonies to follow for several new judges and magistrate judges.
Lake County Judge Boswell remembered as kind, caring, vibrant woman
Lake Superior Senior Judge Diane Boswell, described as a compassionate jurist who inspired many, died unexpectedly Tuesday. She was 72.
Supreme Court commission talks positively of shorter terms
A commission tasked with studying potential changes to the Supreme Court has released a first look at its review, a draft report that is cautious in discussing proposals for expanding the court but also speaks approvingly of term limits for justices.
7th Circuit judges St. Eve, Scudder named Judicial Conference committee chairs
Two 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judges have been selected to serve as chairs of Judicial Conference committees, United States Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thursday.
Alito defends SCOTUS at Notre Dame
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito pushed back against critics during a stop in South Bend on Sept. 30, defending the high court’s recent handlings of cases on its emergency docket and accusing the media and certain politicians of making the court appear “sinister.”
Poll finds 1 in 3 Americans would ‘do away with’ U.S. Supreme Court due to disagreeable rulings
More than one-third of Americans aren’t satisfied with the U.S. Supreme Court and would even consider abolishing it, according to a study that shows the country’s distaste of its justice system has sharply increased in recent years.
Mishawaka lawyer Woods appointed to St. Joseph Superior Court
A Mishawaka lawyer has been named the newest judge of the St. Joseph Superior Court.
Justice Alito takes aim at recent SCOTUS criticism during Notre Dame lecture
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito pushed back against critics during a stop in South Bend Thursday, defending the high court’s recent handlings of cases on its emergency docket and accusing the media and certain politicians of making the court appear “sinister.”