Disciplinary Actions – 12/28/16
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2016 Year in Review
From law school troubles to new court initiatives, take a look back at the top stories in Indiana Lawyer this year.
Indianapolis attorney dies on Christmas Eve
A longtime Indianapolis attorney and former Indianapolis Bar Association vice president has died.
Environmental crime most common among organizational offenders
Organizations charged with federal criminal offenses most commonly were accused of environmental offenses, the United States Courts announced Thursday, citing a report published by the United States Sentencing Commission.
ABA lawsuit targets changes to loan forgiveness program
Public sector attorneys hoping to have some of their student loans erased could find out they owe more money than they previously thought.
Attorney resigns amid misconduct allegations
A Greenwood attorney has resigned from the Indiana bar after facing an investigation by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Southern District issues new court security order
Individuals going to any federal courthouse in the Southern District of Indiana will be required to comply with updated security procedures.
Justices remand post-conviction case to COA
A man’s post-conviction relief case dismissed by the Court of Appeals was remanded by the Indiana Supreme Court, which found an appendix was timely filed.
ABA releases stats of classes entering in fall 2016
New information released from the American Bar Association underscores the differences between Indiana’s law schools.
Cathedral and Fishers take 1st place in constitutional competiton
Teams of middle and high schools students from Indianapolis and the surrounding area dominated the 2016 Indiana We the People State Finals.
Gov-elect Holcomb keeping Bonaventura in child services post, names general counsel
Indiana Republican Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb has reappointed Mary Beth Bonaventura as director of the Indiana Department of Child Services and selected his general counsel.
RV plant-closing lawsuit proceeds
Workers at a northern Indiana recreational vehicle plant that closed in June may proceed with a lawsuit alleging company management failed to notify workers about the closing as federal law requires.
Disciplinary Actions – 12/14/16
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Justices to hear case of man convicted of mistreating police dog
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide if South Bend police officers unnecessarily deployed the use of Tasers and a police dog on a man stopped during a traffic pursuit after granting transfer in the case of a man convicted of mistreating K-9 officer.
4 Indiana cities seek dismissal of LGBT protections suit
Four Indiana cities have asked the Indiana Court of Appeals to overrule a judge’s ruling allowing conservative groups to go ahead with a lawsuit challenging anti-discrimination ordinances.
Lawmakers push for DNA collection from felony arrestees
A bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday announced legislation that would require collection of DNA from people arrested for a felony. The proposed legislation will be introduced in the 2017 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Seminar honors esteemed South Bend attorney
The St. Joseph County Bar Foundation will host Monday the first of what is planned to be a recurring seminar to honor a longtime attorney and ensure that his legacy of courtesy and respect continues.
Notre Dame Tax Clinic to receive federal grant
The Notre Dame Law School will receive a federal grant to help fund its recently launched tax clinic.