Cappas appointed Lake Superior judge
Longtime Highland criminal defense attorney Sam Cappas has been appointed judge in the Lake Superior Criminal Division.
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Ex-college football players sue NCAA, helmet makers on concussion claims
Two former University of Washington football players are seeking class-action certification for brain-injury claims against the NCAA and helmet makers, including Riddell Inc.and All-Sports Corp.
Legislature’s criminal law and courts committees continue interim studies
Indiana legislative study committees examining the criminal code and courts will hold separate hearings on Oct. 8 at the Indiana Statehouse.
No immediate impact on courts if government shuts down
The federal judicial system will conduct business as usual, even if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement before midnight tonight.
Registration and IOLTA deadline looming
Time is running out for Indiana attorneys to complete their annual attorney registration payments and IOLTA certification. The deadline is Oct. 1.
Zoeller joins multi-state call for e-cigarette regulation
The Food and Drug Administration should restrict the sale and marketing of increasingly popular e-cigarettes, particularly to minors, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller advocates in joining a letter signed by AGs from 36 other states and three U.S. territories.
On the Move – Sept. 25, 2013
Read about the latest new hires, promotions, awards and appointments in the Sept. 25 issue of On the Move.
Guantanamo court reporters to address convention
Court reporters part of the “StenOps” team reporting the military tribunal hearings of suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will be among the featured speakers at the annual convention of the Indiana Shorthand Reporters Association Sept. 27-29.
St. Thomas More Society plans Red Mass, honors for Zore
The St. Thomas More Society of Indianapolis will honor Marion Superior Probate Court Judge Gerald Zore with its Man for All Seasons award following its annual Red Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Indiana Judicial Conference convenes in Fort Wayne
The 2013 Annual Meeting of the Judicial Conference of Indiana started Sept. 18, with judges and magistrates from around the state gathering in Fort Wayne.
Attorney general files right-to-work appeal with Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana attorney general filed notice Sept. 12 that he is asking the state’s highest court to find Indiana’s right-to-work law constitutional.
CASA conference to train, honor volunteers
A single mother of two from Monroe County will receive the honor of volunteer of the year this weekend at an annual conference of court-appointed special advocates.
On The Move 9/11/13
Read about attorneys who has recently joined Indiana firms, started new firms, received promotions or awards, and recent law firm recognitions.
AG seeks to reinstate misconduct charges against former IURC chief
The former head of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission could again face criminal charges in connection with his alleged actions surrounding Duke Energy’s Edwardsport power plant in 2010.
‘Appeals on Wheels’ takes teacher license suspension case to Franklin
Franklin College will host a traveling Court of Appeals oral argument Sept. 17 in which a teacher appeals the suspension of her license by a Department of Education administrative law judge.
Second expungement forum to include private consultations with attorneys
A second public forum on Indiana’s new expungement law will include a panel discussion as well as free consultations with attorneys.
IU McKinney author series spotlights faculty writers
An Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Professor will kick-off the school’s series of faculty book lectures by examining the birth of the 14th Amendment.
IU McKinney author series spotlights faculty writers
An Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor will kick-off the school’s series of faculty book lectures by examining the birth of the 14th Amendment.
ISBA to testify about juvenile paternity before legislative commission
The Indiana State Bar Association is scheduled to testify during the next meeting of Indiana General Assembly’s Commission on Courts Sept. 12.