Noblesville city court judge dies at 74
Noblesville City Court Judge Gregory L. Caldwell died Thursday night after serving as judge for 24 years. He was 74.
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Supreme Court takes oral arguments to Ball State
The justices of the Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Ball State University next week to hear oral arguments in a case involving a karate injury.
Dozens of judge nominees wait on Senate as time dwindles
Senate confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominees slowed to a halt this election year, a common political occurrence for the final months of divided government with a Democratic president and a Republican-controlled Senate. But more than 90 vacancies in the federal judiciary are taking a toll on judges, the courts and Americans seeking recourse.
Study: Compensation gap 44 percent between men, women partners
A new study has found that the compensation gap between male and female partners is 44 percent, a slight decrease as compared to two years ago.
Marion and LaPorte counties get federal support to combat drugs
Two additional counties in Indiana will receive federal support in combating drugs through law enforcement measures and prevention initiatives.
Marion County clerk relocates records department
The records department of the Marion County clerk’s office is relocating from the sub-basement of the Indianapolis City-County Building to a consolidated records department at 1330 S. Madison Ave.
Hoosiers among 102 drug offenders Obama grants clemency
Three Indiana men are among 102 drug offenders whose lengthy federal prison sentences were reduced last week by President Barack Obama.
IU law schools ranked among best value by National Jurist
Two Indiana law schools have been ranked among the top law schools for your buck in the nation by The National Jurist magazine.
Full 7th Circuit to hear Ivy Tech sexual orientation discrimination case
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday granted an ex-Ivy Tech employee’s request for the full court to hear her sexual orientation discrimination case against the school.
USA Track & Field counsel to discuss summer Olympics at IU McKinney
A top official at USA Track & Field Inc. will discuss the legal issues surrounding the 2016 Summer Olympic Games at a lecture hosted by the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law next week.
IU McKinney professor appears in lawyer assistance program video
An Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor has been featured in an American Bar Association video aimed at encouraging law students suffering from addiction to seek help.
Supreme Court prohibits legal practice for 4 attorneys
Four Indiana attorneys can no longer practice law in the state after the Indiana Supreme Court decided on four disciplinary cases late last week.
Student-housing developer buys law firm’s historic building
An Indianapolis lawyer with a recognizable building on downtown’s Massachusetts Avenue has sold it to a local developer of student housing.
Law firm mergers slow in third quarter
Another record year for law firm combinations in the U.S. may not happen after all. The number of mergers slowed considerably over the summer after a very active first half of 2016, according to Altman Weil MergerLine.
Jay County judges ordered to handle Dunkirk City Court matters
Following the suspension with pay of the Dunkirk City Court judge for allegedly battering the city’s police chief, the Indiana Supreme Court has temporarily transferred two Jay County judges to the court to handle matters.
After appeals process, July bar exam results increase
The number of people who passed the July 2016 Indiana Bar Exam has increased to 64 percent following the appeals and review process. The Board of Law Examiners updated the July 2016 statistics on its website Monday.
ISBA poll shows strong support for COA judges’ retention
A recently completed poll of Indiana State Bar Association members shows strong support for the four Indiana Court of Appeals judges seeking retention in the Nov. 8 general election.
#LoveYourLawyerDay social media campaign planned for next month
The American Lawyers Public Image Association will attempt the break the internet next month during the 16th annual Love Your Lawyer Day celebration.
Historic trial re-enactment documentary seeks extras
If you’ve ever dreamed of appearing on the silver screen, the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has an opportunity for you.
IU Maurer alum bequeaths nearly $8 million to law school
An alumnus of Indiana University Maurer School of Law will give nearly $8 million to his alma mater to benefit the school’s Center of the Global Legal Profession through an endowment and a professorship.