Firms raise funds for lung association
Indianapolis firms participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb to raise money.
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Law School Briefs -4/13/12
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will welcome four new associate professors for the fall 2012 semester: Yvonne M. Dutton, Margaret Ryznar, Lea Shaver and Diana R. H. Winters.
On The Move – 4/13/12
See who’s joined Indiana firms, been appointed to boards or recently honored.
Gene patent case back at Circuit court
Myriad Genetics, Inc. reported on March 26 that the United States Supreme Court remanded The Association for Molecular Pathology, et al., v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al., No. 11-725, to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The Federal Circuit will now reconsider its July 29, 2011, decision, which upheld Myriad’s patents on two breast cancer genes – known collectively as BRCA 1/2
Indiana Supreme Court accepts one case; denies transfer to seven
Indiana’s high court has granted transfer in a case that left the Court of Appeals divided.
ACLU appoints interim director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has named longtime board member Frank Young as interim executive director.
Prosecutor’s office to hold child abuse prevention forum
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will hold a child abuse prevention forum from 10 a.m. to noon April 14 at Ivy Tech Community College, Illinois Fall Creek Center Building, Community Room, 50 W. Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, Indianapolis.
IU McKinney dean named to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Gary R. Roberts has been appointed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS is independent of any sports organization and provides services to facilitate the settlement of sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation by means of procedural rules adapted to specific sports.
COA judge applications due May 9
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has announced its timeline for selecting the replacement for Judge Carr Darden, who is retiring this summer from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
U.S. Copyright Office counsel to speak at IU Maurer
A senior-level attorney for the United States Copyright Office will deliver a public talk on April 9 at Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Northern District seeks magistrate in Hammond
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time magistrate judge for the Northern District of Indiana in Hammond. Applications are being accepted for the position.
First Wednesday event to discuss environment
The ACLU of Indiana and NUVO managing editor Jim Poyser will lead a panel discussion, “Environmental Justice: Whose air/food/water is it, anyway?” at its First Wednesday event April 4.
Volunteer attorneys sought for teen court
Evansville’s Youth Resources is seeking volunteer attorneys to assist in its Teen Court. The court is an early intervention/diversion program in the Vanderburgh County Juvenile Justice System for first-time youth offenders ages 10 through 17.
Lecture to focus on legal profession, education
The James P. White Lecture on Legal Education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law April 3 will discuss the transformation of the legal profession and legal education.
AG: More fake tax returns filed with stolen information
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General said Monday that it has already received more tax-related identity theft complaints this year than in all of 2011.
PACER fees increase Sunday
The fee for electronic public access through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records System increases to 10 cents per page April 1.
Governor names acting director of CJI
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Mary L. Allen as acting director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. She replaces Mark Massa, whom Daniels selected to join the Indiana Supreme Court.
Justices will hear arguments in Floyd County
The Indiana Supreme Court will visit New Albany Thursday to hear arguments in a case involving Rolls-Royce Corp.
Massa to join Supreme Court April 2
Mark Massa, the state’s newest justice, will be sworn in April 2. Former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will administer the oath.
Comment sought on bankruptcy rule
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking public comment concerning a proposed change to the court’s local rules.