Nominations sought for awards
The Indiana State Bar Association is seeking nominations for several awards.
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Three decades of finalists
A look at those whoâ??ve been finalists in the past 25 years and their positions or titles at that time.
Supreme Court official takes on new 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.
Marion Superior judge new pro bono committee chair
The District 8 Pro Bono Committee has a new chair – Marion Superior Judge David A Shaheed.
Commission names 3 finalists
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has picked Boone Circuit Judge Steven David, Marion Superior Judge Robyn Moberly,
and Bingham McHale attorney Karl Mulvaney as finalists for the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
Second round of justice interviews Friday
Interviews for the newest justice are Friday. Indiana Lawyer will be covering the semi-finalist interviews with
updates throughout the day.
Indy lobbyists now required to register info
Lobbyists who work in Indianapolis and Marion County will now have to register their information in a public database beginning
next year. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, a new ordinance requires all lobbyists engaging in executive or legislative branch lobbying
activity with an agency of the City of Indianapolis or Marion County to register with the Department of Code Enforcement.
Indy to host national conference for Lawyers Assistance Programs
Indiana’s Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is partnering with the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer
Assistance Programs to host this year’s national conference in October in Indianapolis.
Nominations sought for numerous awards
If you know of a lawyer or judge who demonstrates dedication and professionalism above and beyond most, there are several
awards for which they may be considered. Deadlines are quickly approaching.
Plain English jury instructions now available
The Indiana Model Civil Jury Instructions, which were prepared by the Civil Instructions Committee of the Indiana Judges Association
and are written in plain English, are now available.
President names former deputy sheriff for U.S. Marshal
President Barack Obama nominated Myron M. Sutton, a former deputy sheriff in Newton County in 1998-2007, as United States
Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana.
Attorneys to debate constitutionality of health-care reform
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will hold a CLE on health-care reform which will include a debate between Indiana
Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher and Indiana University School of Law –Indianapolis professor David Orentlicher.
Clark County goes online with Odyssey
Clark County is now using the Indiana Supreme Court Case Management System, Odyssey.
Interview times set for justice semi-finalists
The Indiana Supreme Court has released the interview times for the nine semi-finalists for the justice position opening up
this fall.
AG says schools can’t charge bus fee
The Indiana Attorney General says it’s unconstitutional to charge public school students to ride the bus.
High court names ICLEO participants
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced the 26 participants in this year’s Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunities
Summer Institute.
High court takes 4 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted four transfers June 24, including one in which the Indiana Court of Appeals extended the
duty to prevent injury to sports participants to include sporting event volunteers.
Indiana attorney gets award for work on recusals
A partner at an Indianapolis law firm is being recognized by the National Center for State Courts for his work on judicial
recusals, and he has some ideas that state chief justices and Indiana's top court could find interesting.
Human trafficking experts visit law school
Two law enforcers and a nongovernmental organization official from the Philippines will visit Indiana University School of
Law – Indianapolis Friday to discuss global human trafficking.
Justices dismiss DCS transfer petition
The Indiana Supreme Court has dismissed a transfer petition filed by the Indiana Department of Child Services because the
Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the DCS.