Court fee changes begin July 1
The cost to file a case in some courts will increase by $1 or $2 beginning July 1. The fee increases include a fee created to address deficiencies in pro bono funds.
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U.S. justices rule on challenges to health care law
The U.S. Supreme Court released its highly anticipated decision on the challenges brought by states and other organizations to the Affordable Care Act.
Economy and waning tax revenue put strain on courts
The Indiana University Public Policy Institute, a part of IU’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, released an issue brief Tuesday saying that Indiana’s courts are doing more with less as a result of the nation’s economic downturn, reduced local funding and increased demand.
US Supreme Court asked to take robo-call case
An Indiana Supreme Court decision upholding the state’s Autodialer Law is now being challenged after a petition was filed with the nation’s highest court.
Indiana’s new laws starting July 1, 2012
Many of the laws enacted during the 2012 legislative session take effect July 1. This list includes enrolled acts, along with newly assigned public law numbers, that have full or partial July 1 effective dates.
Indiana Court Decisions – May 30 to June 13, 2012
Read for publication opinions from the Indiana appellate courts and 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Teen Court to hold Super Saturday session
More than 30 volunteers will assist with 11 Teen Court cases from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 at Reach For Youth, 3505 N. Washington Blvd., Indianapolis, 46205.
Bar foundation to receive $10,000 grant for training
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced Friday that the organization will donate $10,000 to the Indiana Bar Foundation to teach about the United States Constitution. Funding for this project was made possible through the sponsorship of the Rushville, Ind. chapter, National Society DAR.
YLS teams with Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is teaming up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to sponsor a benefit concert at the Rathskeller Biergarten in Indianapolis from 4 to 9 p.m. June 17.
Law students help gain political asylum for clients
Three immigration clinic students from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law have won political asylum for two people – a young woman who fled to the United States after being subjected to female genital mutilation and a young man who feared persecution in Zimbabwe because of his HIV status.
Circle City Links chapter to honor local attorneys, judge
The Circle City Chapter of The Links Inc. will honor members of the legal profession at its 16th annual Jazz Brunch and Fundraiser June 16.
Appeals court finalists list formally sent to Daniels
The names of three finalists for a judgeship on the Indiana Court of Appeals have been sent to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels for his review and selection.
Legal aid provider closes
On June 6, the Community Organizations Legal Assistance Project Inc., doing business as the Community Development Law Center, announced that it had ceased operations on April 4.
Proposed rule changes in Northern District
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comment about proposed changes to the court’s local rules.
IU to offer new program to law students
Indiana University has approved a new program of study that enables law students to build a foundation in education policy.
Disciplinary Commission investigates Conour
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission is recommending the justices discipline Indianapolis attorney William Conour for allegedly settling a client’s case without the client’s knowledge and depositing the settlement into his trust account.
Man pleads guilty to threatening federal judge
A man who authorities said threatened a federal judge pleaded guilty to a charge of mailing threatening communications and was sentenced to more than nine years in prison.
Lawyers to prepare wills for patients and group home residents
The Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana will prepare wills for group home residents and patients of Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare as part of the annual Prepare a Will Project.
Teen Court receives 2012 IBF Impact Fund
The 2012 Impact Fund grant from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation has been given to Reach For Youth – Teen Court to support a part-time teen court coordinator. The bar foundation made the announcement at its Impact Fund Celebration Breakfast May 30.