Indiana Court Decisions — Feb. 28-March 12, 2019
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Justices lengthen smartphone arguments, urge counsel to discuss mootness
A woman found in contempt for refusing to unlock her smartphone in a criminal investigation has informed the Indiana Supreme Court that her criminal cases have been resolved. Now, the high court wants to hear arguments over whether her ongoing appeal is moot.
Applicants sought for Lake Superior Court vacancy
A Lake County Superior Court judge will retire at the end of next month, prompting the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission to begin the process of selecting his successor. The vacancy will occur April 30 when Judge William E. Davis retires from his position in Lake Superior Court, Civil Division, Room Five.
COA to hear denied mistrial, attempted murder arguments in Lake, Wayne counties
The Indiana Court of Appeals will travel twice this week to hear arguments in Lake and Wayne counties involving a denied mistrial and attempted murder.
Indiana Lawyer, IBJ Media move to new Monument Circle office
Indiana Lawyer and parent company IBJ Media have a new home at the heart of the Circle City, relocating to new office space on Monument Circle. IBJ Media’s new offices are located on the third floor of the Indianapolis Power and Light Building.
E-filing now available in Putnam, Miami counties
Electronic filing is now available in Putnam and Miami circuit and superior courts, leaving just four more counties to implement to e-filing.
Southern Indiana District Court to offer CLE on black history
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will celebrate Black History Month by welcoming Marcia M. Anderson, the first African-American woman to achieve the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army and an attorney who spent more than 25 years as the clerk of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Available online credits double for IU McKinney students
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students pursuing a juris doctorate degree online can now receive twice as many credits than they could before.
Justices grant transfer in three juvenile, young adult cases
The Indiana Supreme Court chose to grant transfer to three cases during the past week, including commitments to the Indiana Department of Corrections. The court also granted transfer and decided a case granting relief to a deported “Dreamer.”
Finalists named to fill vacant Lake County judgeship
For the third time in recent months, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will select a nominee to appoint as the newest Lake County Superior Court judge.
U.S. Courts report immigration cases soar, district court filings rise
Immigration prosecutions increased 37 percent last year while overall filings in federal district courts rose 7 percent, according to the United States Courts’ 2018 Annual Report and Court Statistics. The report released Tuesday also found that filings in federal courts of appeal declined 2 percent in 2018.
Virginia Supreme Court clears Indiana man in 1975 rape
The Supreme Court of Virginia has cleared an Indiana man in the 1975 rape of a Virginia woman, issuing a writ of actual innocence Thursday based on DNA evidence.
Wabash Superior judge appointed in 2017 dies at 42
A judge appointed to the Wabash Superior Court by Gov. Eric Holcomb less than two years ago as a successor to now-Indiana Supreme Court Justice Christopher Goff has died. Judge Amy Catherine Conner Cornell, 42, died Feb. 19 after an illness.
Justices grant transfer in 2 cases, deny legal malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to consider two cases involving seized cash and an extended protective order while also denying transfer to a legal malpractice case resolved in favor of a Bloomington attorney.
Indiana Court Decisions — Feb. 14-27, 2019
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
Volunteer judges sought for Indiana mock trial finals
Indiana’s High School Mock Trial program is sending out a call for volunteer judges during its state finals competition this weekend.
NDLS scholar Thomas Shaffer leaves ‘wonderful legacy’
Notre Dame Law School professor emeritus Thomas Shaffer, who served as dean from 1971 to 1975 and was one of the country’s most prolific legal authors, died Feb. 26 after a long illness. He was 84.
COA traveling to North Manchester, Valparaiso for oral arguments
The Indiana Court of Appeals will travel north this week to hear oral arguments in two cases involving narcotics and murder.
Justices grant 1 transfer, deny 26 others
The Indiana Supreme Court considered petitions to transfer in 27 cases during the past week, granting just one, which also was decided last week.
ICLEO 2019 application deadline draws near
The deadline to apply for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity program is quickly approaching. Those interested in the six-week summer institute must apply this week.