Warsaw attorney, 3 others killed in plane crash
A solo practitioner from Warsaw and a former top racecar driver were among four Indiana men who died in a plane crash while traveling to the Notre Dame-Clemson football game.
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US senators reach deal to reduce prison time for some offenders
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled legislation on Thursday that would overhaul the nation's criminal justice system, allowing some nonviolent drug offenders to get reduced prison sentences and giving judges greater discretion in sentencing.
New Indiana attorneys sworn in during admission ceremony
The state’s legal profession welcomed 312 new lawyers to its ranks Monday during an admission ceremony hosted by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Allen County Bar to honor attorneys for longtime service
The Allen County Bar Association will recognize 13 attorneys Tuesday at its annual meeting for their outstanding professional and civic accomplishments in the local community, including 10 who have a total of 500 years of legal service among them.
Justices weigh state fair stage collapse case
The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing arguments to decide if the state is liable for some of the damages faced by a rigging company in the 2011 state fair stage collapse that killed seven people.
Justices make appointments to CLE commission
Elkhart Circuit Judge Terry Shewmaker has been appointed to the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education, the Indiana Supreme Court announced in an order issued Monday.
Indiana Court Decisions: Sept. 2 to 15, 2015
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Indiana Supreme Court releases 2015 annual report
The Indiana Supreme Court has released its annual report covering the fiscal year July 1, 2014-July 1, 2015. The report may be viewed at www.in.gov/judiciary/supreme/.
Lawyer Softball League wraps 2015 season
The Indianapolis Lawyers Softball League recently wrapped its 2015 season with the “Pokers” claiming the championship title.
Altice robing ceremony set for Monday
Former Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice’s public robing ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom, with Chief Justice Loretta Rush administering the oath to the state’s newest Court of Appeals judge.
Federal court hosts naturalization ceremony
About 100 new Americans will become citizens Thursday during a naturalization ceremony sponsored by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Brookman selected as U.S. magistrate judge
Evansville attorney Matthew P. Brookman has been selected to be a magistrate judge in the federal court for the Southern District of Indiana, Chief Judge Richard L. Young announced Tuesday.
Ex-lawyer accused of bilking relatives pleads not guilty
A former Madison attorney accused of bilking relatives out of nearly $2 million has pleaded not guilty to those charges.
Supreme Court releases annual report
The Indiana Supreme Court has released its annual report covering the fiscal year July 1, 2014-July 1, 2015. The report may be viewed here.
Indiana Court Decisions: Aug. 19 to Sept. 1, 2015
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Open House: Move north proves positive for Schuckit & Associates
The new location contains a calmer, more relaxed and “dog-friendly” environment for lawyers and staff.