COA heading northwest, southwest for oral arguments
The Indiana Court of Appeals will head northwest to start off a full week of oral arguments in Newton and Tippecanoe counties, ending its trip down south in Daviess and Gibson counties.
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Southern District e-filing changes proposed
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking public feedback on proposed changes that would align e-filing rules to be more consistent with Federal Rules of Civil Practice.
Law firm concerns factor in Bono’s USA Gymnastics departure
When former California Congresswoman Mary Bono took over as the interim president for USA Gymnastics last week, she pointed to the opportunity to "reconnect" with a sport she loved growing up. But Bono stepped down on Tuesday, with some criticizing her employment with Faegre Baker Daniels, the firm that had represented USAG during a period when gymnasts were accusing former Dr. Larry Nassar of sexual misconduct.
Supreme Court names Forkner as new CAO
The Indiana Supreme Court has named a new chief administrative officer, succeeding the former CAO who abruptly resigned earlier this year.
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Indiana Court Decisions — Sept. 27-Oct. 9, 2018
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LSC opioid task force to look at Indiana in first field hearing
The Legal Services Corporation’s Opioid Task Force is coming to Indianapolis for its first field hearing, which will include an examination of Indiana’s statewide response to the opioid crisis.
7th Circuit seeking public comment on jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to criminal pattern jury instructions. Comments on the proposed changes will be accepted until Nov. 20.
Venue transfer appeal heads to Ivy Tech Indianapolis
Questions raised regarding the meaning of the term “principal office” will be heard in an Appeals on Wheels oral argument Tuesday morning at Ivy Tech Community College.
U.S. Supreme Court asked to review abortion law signed by Pence
Indiana is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over a law that bars women from having an abortion based on gender, race or disability. The law was signed in 2016 when Vice President Mike Pence was Indiana governor, but federal courts have blocked it.
DOJ grants nearly $3 million to Southern District agencies to combat gun crime
Law enforcement agencies in the Southern District of Indiana have been granted nearly $3 million to be dedicated to stemming gun violence through the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, Southern District U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler announced this week.
Spurgeon inducted as ISBA president
Kightlinger & Gray partner J. Todd Spurgeon has taken the helm of the Indiana State Bar Association after being officially inducted as president Friday morning during the final day of the ISBA Annual Meeting.
Justices expand online CLE, CME credit hours
Lawyers and judges can now take twice as many hours of continued legal education through online programming per three-year period after the Indiana Supreme Court amended an existing rule to education requirements. Similarly, mediators will not be denied credit for digital programs under an amendment to continuing mediation education requirements.
Judge details actions needed to improve Vigo jail
A federal judge says officials in Vigo County must take specific steps to improve conditions at the jail in Terre Haute or the court will step in to force changes.
Board of Law Examiners appoints 2 new members
Two new members have been appointed to the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners as announced in an order signed Friday by Chief Justice Loretta Rush.
E-filing now mandatory in Warrick County; 4 more courts remain
E-filing is now mandatory in Warrick County, with just four more counties remaining to implement the online filing system.
Justices won’t hear Indy historic district construction appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court last week denied an appeal from eight members of the Lockerbie Glove Factory Town Home Owners Association who are challenging a construction project in a downtown Indianapolis historic district.
Real estate attorney Barbara Wolenty dies at 62
Longtime Indianapolis real estate development attorney Barbara A. Wolenty is being remembered as a talented but tough dealmaker, spirited and gifted friend, well-regarded adviser and beloved mother and wife. Wolenty died Oct. 2 at age 62 after battling cancer.
Appeals on wheels heads east for OWI argument
The Indiana Court of Appeals will travel east this week to hear argument in a case involving a woman convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The case will be heard Tuesday at Winchester Community High School.
Indiana bar passage rate improves to 65 percent after appeals process
The final passage rates for the July 2018 Indiana bar exam show 65 percent of all takers successfully completed the test, a result that is closely aligned with recent years. Final results for the July 2018 exam were released Friday by the Indiana Board of Law Examiners.