High court takes workers’ compensation case
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer Thursday to case involving part of the worker's compensation statute that the Indiana Court of Appeals called "somewhat obscure."
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Barnes & Thornburg to expand to Minneapolis
Barnes & Thornburg announced today an expansion into Minnesota thanks to an acquisition of The Parsinen Law Firm.
Grants available for family, child projects
The Indiana Court Improvement Program is accepting applications for grants for projects that will improve the safety, well-being, and permanency of families and children involved in neglect and child abuse proceedings.
St. Joe judges election bill hearing Wednesday
The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Room 130 at the Statehouse to discuss several bills on first reading, including House Bill 1491, which would require nonpartisan elections of St. Joseph Superior judges.
School launches new global legal center
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington launched a new center for law students this week: the Center on the Global Legal Profession.
Domestic-violence victims advocate dies
An attorney known for devoting time to work with domestic-violence victims and nonprofit organizations has died.
Professor testifies about recusal
A professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington was in Washington, D.C., Thursday to testify before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommitee on Courts and Competition.Professor and judicial ethics expert Charles G. Geyh told the committee that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Caperton v. A.T. Massey serves as a wake-up call to state and federal courts to begin taking judicial disqualifications more seriously. Geyh gave a general outlook on judicial disqualification, noting the challenges in having sitting…
ND Law School moves to new building
When students at the University of Notre Dame Law School come back for classes Jan. 12, they will do so in the new Eck Hall of Law.
State gets $21 million for justice-related jobs
Indiana will receive more than $21 million in Recovery Act funds to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community.
Finalists chosen in court mural competition
Four finalists have been named in a competition to design and execute new murals at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Indianapolis.
Marion County presiding judge named
The state's largest county court system has new leadership for the next two years. Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice, a Republican, became presiding judge of the court system for a two-year term.
Court grants 5 transfers, denies 1
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to take five cases, but declined to hear a judicial review case involving a transfer tax.
Play, panel tackles law, religion, and science
In honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discoveries, the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will feature a one-man play and panel discussion regarding law, religion, and science this week.
Prominent Seymour attorney dies
A Seymour attorney recognized for his contributions to the community died unexpectedly Jan. 27 during a morning workout.
COA to visit ISU for arguments
The Indiana Court of Appeals travels to Terre Haute Oct. 19 to hear arguments in an interlocutory appeal of a drug case in which the defendant claims the trial court abused its discretion in denying her motion to suppress.
County video project deadline extended
The Indiana Supreme Court has extended the deadline for applications for customized versions of the "Family Matters: Choosing to Represent Yourself in Court" video. The new deadline for counties to apply is April 10. Last year, the Indiana Supreme Court Administration Indiana Family Court Project made a video to help courts with self-represented litigant issues. […]
Informational meeting set for Kenya legal aid trip
An October trip to Kenya to visit legal colleagues in a partnership between Indiana and Eldoret attorneys is open to anyone who wants to join the delegation and learn more about the program.
High court recognized for law day program
The Indiana Supreme Court has received an award from the American Bar Association for its Law Day program this year that focused on Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer.
High court dismisses transfer petition
In an order posted today, the Indiana Supreme Court dismissed April 10 a petition to transfer to a breach of contract suit regarding the purchase of a hotel at auction.
AG files suit against foreclosure consultants
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits today against five foreclosure consulting companies accused of violating state laws.