Lawyer competition donates 50 tons of food
Attorneys from around the state raised more than 50 tons of food through the Attorney General’s annual March Against
Hunger competition.
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Event focuses on corporate voting influence
The Indianapolis Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society will host a discussion May 12 about the recent Supreme
Court of the United States decision Citizens United.
Governor picks lawyers for boards, commissions
Several attorneys were among those Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed to various boards and commissions Monday.
Comments sought on proposed rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking comment on several proposed rule changes.
Benton, Carroll counties on Odyssey
The courts in Benton and Carroll counties have joined nearly 50 other courts in the state using the Indiana Supreme Court
Odyssey Case Management System. The courts and clerk’s offices in those counties went online Friday.
Judge to be honored for internship program
A Marion Superior judge will be recognized for providing internships to Indianapolis students that offer insight into the
judicial system.
DCS seeks stay on rate-cut injunction
The Department of Child Services wants a federal judge to stay the preliminary injunction preventing it from cut ting reimbursement
rates, arguing the results of the injunction will be detrimental to children receiving services.
Fees updated for appellate courts
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order April 26 on the fees the state’s
appellate courts clerk can charge for miscellaneous services.
DOC to use DNA to fight contraband
The Indiana Department of Correction will use technology to analyze DNA samples
from prison contraband, thanks to a pilot project believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Officer’s work with victims recognized
U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Morrison in the Southern District of Indiana
gave Cumberland Police Officer Jimmy Laws the 2010 United States Attorney’s Carol S. Morris Award for Outstanding Contributions
to the Rights of Victims on May 5.
Lawyers host event for military families
As part of their initiative to work with families of military members, a group of attorneys in the Indianapolis Bar Association’s
Bar Leader Series helped organize “Tumble for Troops,” a free event open to Hoosier military families.
Taking time for civics education
A group of about 30 Munster High School students enjoyed their time with We the People program coordinators from the Indiana Bar Foundation, attorneys, and others who helped judge their presentations April 6 at Baker & Daniels’ downtown Indianapolis office. This was the firm’s fifth time hosting an Indiana We the People team just weeks before the national competition, which takes place April 22-27.
Justices: Man not required to register
A Grant Superior judge erred in sentencing a man to register as a sex offender because that requirement wasn't in place at the time he committed his crime, rule the Indiana Supreme Court. Justices ruled Jan. 6 in the case of Gary M. Hevner v. State of Indiana, No. 27S02-1001-CR-5, which follows last year's decision […]
COA to hear arguments at IU-Indy
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments at an Indianapolis law school in a man's appeal of his convictions of resisting law enforcement and battery on a police officer. Judges Paul D. Mathias, Terry A. Crone, and Elaine B. Brown will hold arguments at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Wynne Moot Courtroom at Indiana […]
Delaware County’s first public defender dies
A former Delaware County Circuit judge and the first public defender in that county died Monday.
Appellate court to hear arguments in Lafayette
A panel of Indiana Court of Appeals will visit Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette Thursday to hear the appeal of a man challenging his sentence for dealing cocaine.
Justices to hear card-counting case Wednesday
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments in three cases Wednesday, including whether a casino can ban someone who counts cards.
Panelists to debate health care at law school
Experts will debate health-care reform Feb. 16 at an event organized by the Indiana University Maurer School of Law student chapter of the Federalist Society, the Black Law Students Association, and the Health Law Society.
Maintenance affects state courts online services
Scheduled maintenance will make several online services provided on the Indiana Court’s Web site unavailable beginning today
at 7 p.m.
Governor signs last of legislation
The 2010 session of the Indiana General Assembly wrapped up Thursday with Gov. Mitch Daniels signing the remaining legislation pending before him.