Indiana Court Decisions – Feb. 23-March 7, 2012
Read summaries of the latest for publication opinions from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Indiana’s appeals courts.
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Articles
New mailing address for bankruptcy court
At the end of March, the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana will deactivate its Indianapolis post office box.
Indiana Civil Rights Commission to kickoff statewide CLE series
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission will host a continuing legal education seminar on March 30 – the first of a free, six-session statewide program.
U.S. attorney to speak at LRAP fundraiser
United States Attorney in the Southern District of Indiana Joseph H. Hogsett is the keynote speaker at this year’s Equal Justice Works’ public interest recognition dinner at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Evansville event creates mock trial to educate young attorneys
The Evansville Bar Association will hold “The Anatomy of a Jury Trial” Wednesday in the city’s federal building. The event developed from concerns by Chief Judge Richard L. Young of the Southern District of Indiana that younger attorneys no longer receive trial experience that used to be available.
New moot court competition kicks off Friday
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law’s inaugural National Professional Responsibility Moot Court Competition will take place March 9 and 10 in Indianapolis. This is just the second professional responsibility competition in the U.S.
Justices accept 5 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court has taken five cases, including one challenging the constitutionality of the state’s medical malpractice cap and a case on the reasonableness of hospital fees charged.
Rally to bring attention to CASAs
The Indiana Child Advocates Network and the State Office of GAL/CASA of the Division of State Court Administration held a rally at the Indiana Statehouse Monday morning to highlight the need for and the importance of court appointed special advocates.
Shepard to be focus of 2 public radio broadcasts
Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will be on WFYI Public Radio’s “No Limits” program the week of March 5 as the show takes a look at his legacy.
Attorney general suing Super Bowl home rental companies
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits Thursday against two Arizona-based home rental companies for scamming residents.
Attorneys needed to provide legal advice to homeless
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is looking for attorneys to volunteer during the 2012 Indy Homeless Connect event April 11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Law professor tapped to tackle vacant property issues
Notre Dame Law School professor James Kelly will co-chair a task force with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg that will look at ways to address the problems created by the city’s vacant and abandoned properties.
Students, attorneys learn about historic Dred Scott case
A U.S. Supreme Court decision from 155 years ago that helped ignite the Civil War came to life again Tuesday in the Indiana Supreme Court and a nearby university as part of a Black History Month observation to teach students and attorneys about the importance of the Dred Scott decision on constitutional rights.
ALA to present workplace wellness seminar
The Association of Legal Administrators, Indiana Chapter, will hold a seminar March 14 about how to successfully implement workplace wellness plans.
Weddings promote heart health
For the sixth consecutive year, the Marion County clerk’s office was transformed into a wedding chapel on Valentine’s Day, and Clerk Beth White performed civil marriage ceremonies to raise money for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign.
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