Comment sought on copyright jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction Committee and Copyright Subcommittee are seeking public comment on proposed copyright pattern civil jury instructions for the court.
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Former city judge dies in accident
A former city judge and current mayor of Butler, Ind. died May 17 following a motorcycle accident.
Indiana delegation attending ABA summit
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard is heading an Indiana delegation that will attend the American Bar Association's national summit to foster cooperation and communication among the three branches of state government.
Need remains for GAL/CASA help in Indiana
While more than 4,000 Indiana children remain on a waiting list for advocates in cases that involve abuse and neglect, Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocates programs recruited and trained 911 new volunteers, a 50 percent increase from 2007, according to the 2008 statewide Court Appointed Special Advocates statistics made available today.
Reception honors retiring Fulton Circuit judge
The public is invited to attend a reception honoring Fulton Circuit Judge Douglas B. Morton as he retires from the bench.
Governor appoints Wayne County judge
Charles K. Todd, a private practice attorney, has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as judge of Wayne Superior Court 1.
Event discusses outlawing amnesty
Human rights violations and amnesty are the focus of a Valparaiso University School of Law event next week.
Governor appoints public access counselor
Carmel attorney Andrew J. Kossack has been appointed state public access counselor, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Wednesday.
Evansville Bar Association honors lawyer
A longtime lawyer received the Evansville Bar Association annual award in recognition of an attorney who has elevated respect for the law, promoted freedom, or otherwise furthered the ideals for which Law Day is celebrated.
Lawyer appointed to fill city judge seat
The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday appointed attorney Michael D. Edwards to serve as judge pro tempore of Bicknell City Court.
COA to hear arguments at Indy high school
Indiana's Court of Appeals will hear arguments at an Indianapolis high school Friday in a case determining whether a juvenile committed auto theft, a Class D felony if committed by an adult.
Gov. appoints Madison Superior judge
Attorney David A. Happe is the new judge of Madison Superior Court IV.
Appellate court travels to Vincennes
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments at Vincennes University Thursday in a case that seeks to determine who is responsible to pay costs and expenses related to environmental contamination.
Nominations sought for IBF awards
The Indiana Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for its Pro Bono Publico and Law-Related Education awards.
Presentation focuses on child support issues
Attorneys from the Lafayette area, including a representative from the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office, will be on hand to give a presentation and answer questions on child support and related issues during the Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County's "Legal Aid 101" presentation Wednesday.
Judge adopts revised sentencing conditions
Senior Judge James T. Moody in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Indiana issued an order Monday regarding conditions for probation and supervised release.
Comment sought on magistrate reappointment
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comments from bar members and the public as to whether Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker should be reappointed to a new eight-year term.
Governor names first DCS ombudsman
An Indianapolis woman with nearly three decades of experience working in child welfare, social work, and family counseling has been named the state's first Department of Child Services ombudsman. Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the selection Nov. 13.
Bar seeks items for troops’ care packages
The Indianapolis Bar Association is gathering items to show appreciation to Indiana National Guard troops stationed overseas. The care packages will be sent to troops to mark Veteran's Day.
6 attorneys suspended for non-payment
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended six attorneys Wednesday for failure to pay costs in lawyer disciplinary cases.