Comment sought on state court e-filing, other rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments on proposed rule changes that include appellate e-filing and CLE exemptions for judges and attorneys in the military.
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Conservative leader urges defeat of gay protection proposals
A prominent conservative lobbyist is working to defeat proposals in two northern Indiana cities for anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Indiana gives initial OK to off-site manure ponds
A state panel gave preliminary approval Wednesday to Indiana's first rules governing big stand-alone ponds and lagoons built to hold manure trucked in from livestock farms.
Proposed e-filing rule comment period open
Lawyers will be able to file state court cases and motions with the ease of clicking a button beginning next year. Getting to that point won’t be so simple.
Committee seeks comment on potential court rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure would like to hear from judges, attorneys and the general public on proposed changes to the Indiana Rules of Court.
Proposed changes to fee schedules in Allen County open to public comment
Allen Superior Court is, again, offering for public comment proposed changes to the fees for its alternative court programs.
7th Circuit seeks comment on pattern jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Committee on Federal Jury Instructions is seeking comments on an ongoing basis on existing pattern jury instructions as well as suggestions for new pattern instructions.
Public input wanted on proposed changes to court rules
The Indiana Supreme Court wants to hear from judges, attorneys and the general public as it considers possible changes to court rules.
Northern District taking comments on proposed rule changes
Revised rules for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, including a new section on local patent rules, are available for review and comment on the court’s website.
Supreme Court amends Indiana rules
The Indiana justices have issued several orders amending the rules of court. Among them is a change that allows the Disciplinary Commission to seek reimbursement from attorneys who have resigned or been disbarred.
Marion County Small Claims courts take small steps
Recommended overhauls on the courts’ structure are unlikely following the task force’s critical report.
Concerns rise as revised parenting time guidelines near completion
A first-ever review of Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines is nearing completion. Among the proposed changes: New language dealing with online communication between parents and children, and revised rules regarding overnight visitation.
Proposed rule changes in Northern District
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comment about proposed changes to the court’s local rules.
Comment sought on bankruptcy rule
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comment concerning a proposed change to the court’s local rules.
Committees seek comments on proposed amendments
The Judicial Conference of the United States advisory committees on the appellate, bankruptcy, civil, criminal, and evidence rules are seeking comment on proposed amendments to these rules.
Comments wanted on proposed changes to senior judge rules
The Indiana Supreme Court wants to hear from the public and legal community about revising the state’s senior judge program, allowing certified former judges to serve in any court rather than specific jurisdictions.
Comment period open for proposed probate rules
The final proposed Marion County Probate Rules and Probate Forms, which have been approved by the Marion Superior Court Executive Committee and the General Term of Marion Superior Court, are now available for review and comment.
Comment time extended on state court rules
The Hoosier legal community has more time to offer comment on a multitude of state court rules that are being examined for potential revision.
Bankruptcy courts seek comments on local rules
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comment on several proposed changes to local rules, and the addition of a new local rule.
Revising rules on agency lawyers
Attorneys from outside Indiana should know this: The process for practicing before state administrative agencies, even temporarily, is changing and may impact your ability to practice law in this state.