Web Exclusive: Adoption Day creates new start for many
Eighteen children were adopted in a special National Adoption Day ceremony in Morgan County.
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Lake Superior Court judge charged with alleged misconduct by judicial commission
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications charged Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins Monday with three counts of misconduct.
Magistrate appointed to serve as Allen County Judge
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Allen County Magistrate Jason Custer to serve as judge of the Allen Superior Court Civil Division Tuesday.
Court orders money seized at Indianapolis FedEx site returned to family jewelry business
The Marion Superior Court has ordered the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to return money it seized earlier this year at the Indianapolis FedEx Hub to a California-based family jewelry business.
Rokita leads 24 states in filing brief with U.S. Supreme Court in support of age verification for porn access
The outcome of the case is expected to impact laws in Indiana and several other states that require pornography websites to verify the age of its users to prevent minors under age 18 from accessing the material.
Husband is rightful owner of cryptocurrencies, Indiana Supreme Court rules
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s denial of a husband’s motion for partial summary judgment over the issue of ownership of cryptocurrencies that were not initially accounted for during his divorce proccedings.
New state appeals court judge brings energy and theatricality
Judge Mary DeBoer already has used her experience in theater to help creates programs at the trial court level.
Web exclusive: Dentons conference helps attorneys prepare for 2025 legislative session
On Dec. 18, Dentons 33rd Annual Legislative Conference will help lobbyists, policymakers and others prepare for the financial push and pull that every budget-writing legislative session brings.
DTCI’s incoming president looks for new approaches to attract younger members
Ahead of annual conference this week for the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, incoming president Scott Cockrum sat down with the Indiana Lawyer to discuss his plans for the next year.
Indiana high court to review gaming company’s tax dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court granted jurisdiction over a tax case in which a gaming company claims it doesn’t need to include the value of out-of-state payments on its Indiana taxes.
Terre Haute attorney elected to Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission
Hoosier attorneys in District 1, which covers the southern and central part of the state, elected a new member to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission Wednesday.
State’s courts seek additional $12M over next two years for improved security, technology
One proposal would fund a jail management system that would help simplify jail placements and releases that are now run on about 20 different systems and can lead to communication breakdowns.
Four attorneys suspended this month
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined four attorneys for misconduct this month, including a former member of the Martinsville City Council and attorneys from Fishers and Gary.
Across Indiana, only two incumbent county judges lost re-election bids
A St. Joseph Probate Court judge and a Delaware Circuit Court judge were defeated.
State’s high court to consider liability claim against Evansville church
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear an Evansville church’s argument that it was not liable for a volunteer’s injuries because it was protected by a state law that generally holds churches harmless in certain situations when accidents occur on church property.
UPDATE: Hamilton County election official challenges Democrat claims of delayed poll openings on Election Day
A Hamilton County election official said all of the county’s polls opened on time and an issue that briefly complicated voter check-in was quickly resolved.
Rokita wins 2nd term as attorney general, credits rejection of ‘push to left’
In his next term, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita vowed to “ensure boys do not compete in girls sports” and to continue to stop transgender surgeries on minors.
Appellate judges spur creation of little libraries at courthouses across the state
Morgan Superior Court Judge Dakota VanLeewen said books help to calm and occupy children who find themselves in the courtroom as well as entertain adults looking for a new read and needing to fill some time.
Web Exclusive: Event will help lawyers think about how to insure art
The Indianapolis Bar Association will host a continuing legal education course at Indianapolis’ art museum Newfields on Nov. 13 to discuss aspects of insuring art galleries and large-scale events.
Crone retirement ceremony reflects his career and passion for justice
After 20 years on the appellate bench, Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Terry Crone was recognized for his mentorship, directness and always having a story to tell.