IN Supreme Court grants transfer in 2 cases, denies 9
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases, including one involving a Paoli quarry company seeking damages after an explosion decimated an asphalt plant on its property.
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2 attorneys suspended for noncooperation
Two attorneys were suspended this month for noncooperation with disciplinary investigations.
Applications open in St. Joseph Co. to fill Brisco vacancy
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by Judge Cristal C. Brisco’s recent confirmation as a federal judge.
Man convicted of reckless homicide in fatal 2020 Muncie crash
A Delaware County jury convicted a man Thursday of reckless homicide and obstruction of justice for his role in a fatal September 2020 car crash in Muncie.
Details of conditional agreement between Rokita, Disciplinary Commission unsealed
In agreeing on a public reprimand for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission looked to the prior discipline of another elected official.
IU McKinney formalizes relationship with French university
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has entered into a formal relationship with a French university.
Madison Circuit Judge Norrick facing judicial discipline for failure to supervise staff
A Madison County judge is facing judicial discipline charges alleging that he failed to adequately supervise his staff and properly take action in criminal cases, resulting in the dismissal of multiple cases and the improper issuance of a custody order.
Nominations open for 2024 LIL awards
Nominations for the Distinguished Barrister, Up and Coming Lawyer, Legal Support Stars and Lifetime Achievement awards can be submitted online through 11:59 p.m. on March 5.
Kolar confirmed to 7th Circuit
Joshua P. Kolar, formerly a magistrate judge on the Indiana Northern District Court, has been confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Applications open for 2024 ICLEO program
Applications for the 2024 class of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity are open now through the end of March.
IN Northern District Senior Judge Lee dies at 85
Senior Judge William C. Lee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has died, the court announced Friday.
Applications open through Wednesday for Marion City Court
Lawyers interested in presiding over the Marion City Court must submit their applications by next Wednesday.
Daviess County attorney indefinitely suspended by IN Supreme Court
A Washington attorney’s failure to cooperate with the state’s disciplinary process has resulted in his indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Indiana.
Attorney who forged signatures on adoption docs gets 30-day suspension
A Zionsville attorney who forged a signature on multiple adoption documents has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for 30 days with automatic reinstatement.
IN justices to consider prolonged traffic stop in drug case
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in which a defendant is challenging the admission of drug-related evidence that he says was illegally obtained.
2 attorneys suspended for noncooperation
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a pair of orders suspending two attorneys for noncompliance with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Attorney disciplined by IN Supreme Court following OWI, trespass convictions
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order Friday for a Brownsburg attorney following her conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and, later, two counts of criminal trespass in violation of Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
Karozos appointed to second term as state public defender
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday reappointing State Public Defender Amy E. Karozos. Karozos will serve a second four-year term beginning Jan. 13, 2024, with the term expiring on Jan. 13, 2028.
Rule amendment: 5 municipal courts abolished in 2023, 1 reestablished in 2024
Five municipal courts were abolished in 2023 and one was reestablished in 2024, according to a Thursday order from the Indiana Supreme Court.
COA to hear false impersonation case at Terre Haute high school
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will be traveling west this week to hear oral arguments in case in which a man falsely impersonated a detective.