Supreme Court uses PBS to educate public on courts
The Indiana Supreme Court is teaming up with the state’s Public Broadcasting Service to offer specials informing residents
about the court system.
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Book recounts ’08 presidential race
An Indiana lawyer intimately involved in Barack Obama’s presidential run has written a book about the campaign and
how the consistently Republican state went Democrat for the first time since 1964.
Lawyers tee off for annual event
The Hamilton County Bar Association hosted its annual Judges and Lawyers Golf Outing Aug. 25 at Fox Prairie Golf Course in Noblesville. Players of all skill levels participated in the 18-hole scramble-format tournament and enjoyed dinner, camaraderie, and prizes after golf.
Southern District names new magistrate
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced today the selection of Mark J. Dinsmore as
magistrate judge.
Attorney killed by husband
The man who committed suicide atop a parking garage in downtown Indianapolis Thursday afternoon behind Barnes & Thornburg
earlier had killed his attorney wife in their Brownsburg home, police said.
CJ signs order for increased judicial education requirements
Indiana judges and magistrates will have to take more judicial education classes to improve their legal skills next year.
Editorial: Nature of work requires adequate safety plan
A few days after then-U.S. District Court Judge David Hamilton ruled in late 2005 in Anthony Hinrichs, et al. v. Brian Bosma, et al., that sectarian prayer could not be used to open legislative sessions, we received a phone call from someone who wanted the judge’s e-mail address and contact information. We declined to give that information.
IJA seminars address new jury instructions
The “Say What?! Seminars” are coming to locations throughout the state to help those in the legal profession learn about Indiana’s new, “plain English” civil jury instructions.
Judge Magnus-Stinson receives her robe
U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson takes her official oath.
Court official named to national leadership roles
Lilia G. Judson, executive director of Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration, has two new leadership roles involving the National Center for State Courts.
ADA sure to make waves in area of employment law
Read reaction to the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990.
Attorneys needed for foreclosure events
Attorney volunteers are needed for free borrower outreach programs around Indiana hosted by the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention
Network Sept. 1.
Indiana Tax Court judge retiring next year
Indiana Tax Court Judge Thomas G. Fisher is leaving the bench Jan. 1, 2011, the court announced this afternoon.
Tipton City Court gets new judge
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Jack L. Richter as Tipton City Court judge. Richter succeeds Judge Lewis Daily Harper, who
died Aug. 14.
Race against domestic violence Aug. 14
The 7th annual Race Away from Domestic Violence 5k will be held on Saturday in Indianapolis. The race is hosted by the Indiana
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and raises awareness and money to help end domestic violence in the state.
Programming causes error on annual attorney registrations
Attorney annual registration statements mailed last month may contain an error because of programming, but state officials
say lawyers don’t have to correct that specific problem.
Election for judicial commissions member this fall
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications are looking for a new attorney
member.
Judges needed for moot court
The Sherman Minton Moot Court competition at Indiana University Maurer School of Law is seeking judges for this fall’s
competition.
Justices grant 3 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court granted three transfers and dismissed one case during its conference late last week, when the justices
examined a total 35 cases that were before them for possible transfer.
Governor names new Marion Superior judge
The governor has appointed Barbara L. Cook Crawford as the newest Marion Superior judge. She will replace former Marion Superior
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana in June.