High court reappoints Disciplinary Commission member
The Indiana Supreme Court has reappointed a Disciplinary Commission member to a second, five-year term.
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High court grants 2 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court will rule on the issue of whether a defendant has to prove at a probation revocation hearing for
failing to support dependents his or her inability to pay the support.
Report: Laws alone won’t stop cell phone use while driving
A House bill looking to ban texting while driving in Indiana on its own may not be very effective in preventing drivers from
using their cell phones in the car, according to a policy brief from an Indiana University research center.
Magistrate judge applications due July 14
Anyone interested in becoming the newest magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana
has until July 14 to apply.
Judge Magnus-Stinson takes oath
The newest judge for the Southern District of Indiana was sworn in Monday to officially become a U.S. District Judge.
Prosecutor in Ford Pinto case dies
The Elkhart County prosecutor who took on Ford Motor Co. in criminal court in Indiana died Monday morning. Michael A. Cosentino
was 74.
Lawyer elected vice chairman of Libertarian Party
Indianapolis attorney Mark Rutherford is the new vice chairman of the Libertarian National Committee.
Disciplinary Actions – 6/9
Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission actions from the June 9 Indiana Lawyer.
Indiana law schools mark graduations
All four Indiana law schools had commencement ceremonies in May recognizing more than 800 graduates around the state.
Nominees sought for pro bono Shepard award
The Indiana Pro Bono Commission is seeking nominees for the Excellence in Pro Bono Publico Randall T. Shepard Award.
Indiana attorney to receive national pro bono award
An Indianapolis lawyer’s work will be recognized with a national pro bono award.
National accountability group accredits NCLC
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic receives accreditation from national group.
Clinic raises $40,000 at annual event
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis raised more than $40,000 at its annual “Justice for all”
event.
Court gives grants for family projects
Fifteen projects in 18 Indiana counties are receiving grants from the Indiana Supreme Court aimed at family court projects,
including Madison and Parke counties that are the newest to join the effort that’s been in place since 1999.
Disciplinary Actions – 5/26
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission brings charges against attorneys who have violated
the state’s rules for admission to the bar and Rules of Professional Conduct.
Input sought on proposed changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking comment through June 20 on several proposed
rule changes.
International jurist visits Indiana
The president of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague was recently honored in Indiana.
Grant funding available for state court reforms
State trial courts have until June 15 to apply for grants that would allow them to reform or improve their local judicial
systems.