On the Move – 11/20/13
See who’s joined Indiana firms, been recognized for their legal work or opened a new firm.
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416 passed Indiana bar exam in July
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals listed below on passing the July 2013 bar exam. Many of these young and aspiring lawyers participated in the Indiana Supreme Court Admission Ceremony held Oct. 25 in Indianapolis.
Indiana shares in Google cookie settlement
Indiana is one of 28 states that will share in a $17 million settlement agreement with Google Inc. over its unauthorized placement of cookies on computers using Apple’s Safari Web browsers in 2011 and 2012.
Appeals on Wheels takes search case to Indianapolis high school
Questions of whether evidence should be suppressed in a marijuana possession case will be heard in an Appeals on Wheels oral argument Tuesday afternoon at Lawrence North High School.
Survey: Departing partners usually short-timers
A national survey of lateral legal transition released Monday found that 53 percent of partners who left law firms had been there fewer than six years.
IU Maurer professor offers recommendations for reforming the NSA
To prevent the National Security Agency’s continued illegal surveillance and collection of metadata on foreign and domestic individuals, legal scholar Fred Cate is recommending more transparency and increased monitoring.
Second session of 118th General Assembly begins Tuesday
The Indiana General Assembly will mark the official start of the 2014 legislative session with Organization Day on Nov. 19.
Courts to allow cameras for National Adoption Day
Selected courts around Indiana have been granted permission through an order of the Indiana Supreme Court to allow cameras to record and broadcast events in observation of National Adoption Day.
Sen. Landske diagnosed with lung cancer, will stay in office
Indiana State Sen. Sue Landske (R-Cedar Lake) announced Wednesday that she will undergo treatment for lung cancer but intends to continue to serve after almost 30 years in the Senate.
Service set for beloved IU Maurer professor
Indiana University Maurer School of Law will hold a memorial service Friday for Professor Craig Bradley.
7th Circuit case docketing fees increasing Dec. 1
Beginning Dec. 1, it will cost an extra $50 to appeal a case to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Notice of appeals, as well as petitions for review/applications for enforcement and writ of mandamus, will cost $500.
Valparaiso University Law School taps capital defense expert as new dean
Andrea D. Lyon, associate dean for clinical programs at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, will join the Valparaiso University Law School as dean on June 2, 2014. She has experience both teaching and practicing law, and is a national expert in criminal defense.
2 BLE members reappointed
Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has reappointed Senior Judge Barbara L. Brugnaux and Madison attorney Gary K. Kemper to the Indiana Board of Law Examiners. Their first terms as members expire Dec. 1.
On The Move – 11/6/13
Read On the Move to find out who’s recently joined Indiana firms, who has been honored and what firm opened a new office in Indianapolis.
Indiana Court Decisions – Oct. 16 to 29, 2013
Read recent decisions from Indiana’s appellate courts.
AG announces largest-ever health care fraud settlement
Indiana will receive its largest-ever health care fraud settlement as part of a $2.2 billion agreement with Johnson & Johnson for illegal off-label marketing and kickbacks to promote Risperdal, Invega and other drugs, according to a statement from Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
Public meeting about health care reform scheduled for Monday evening
Two state legislators will be holding a public forum about the Affordable Care Act Monday evening in Indianapolis.
Martinsville native named commissioner of state’s department of labor
A former general counsel in the Indiana Department of Labor has been appointed by Gov. Mike Pence to lead the agency.
Debate and discussion of firearms welcomes scholars, experts and members of the public
Indiana Tech Law School will examine gun regulations during its inaugural symposium, “On the Question of Regulating Guns,” scheduled for Nov. 8.