Past NRA president to speak at law schools
A former president of the National Rifle Association will visit two Indiana law schools Nov. 3 to discuss the Second Amendment and gun bans.
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ISBA seeking board positions
The Indiana State Bar Association is seeking members who want to sit on the Board of Governors.
13 counties receive Family Court grants
The Indiana Supreme Court announced today it has awarded nearly $160,000 in grant money for Family Court Projects around the state.
New academy named after chief justice
Students in Vanderburgh County soon will be able to attend an academy named after the state's chief justice; the academy will focus on the law and social justice.
Judges Speakers Bureau to reach out to students
The Indiana Supreme Court announced today the creation of a Judges Speakers Bureau to bring judges into classrooms across the state.
Valpo law students help with taxes
It's tax time again, and that means Valparaiso University School of Law students are ready to help elderly and low-income taxpayers who need help completing their tax returns.
Court appoints 3 to Disciplinary Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court announced today two new appointments to the Disciplinary Commission and the reappointment of one member.
IJA announces 2009 media, judicial awards
The Indiana Judges Association announced today the recipients of the 2009 Commendations for Excellence in Public Information and Education.
Hearing officer appointed in prosecutor case
A hearing officer has been appointed in Delaware County Prosecutor Mark R. McKinney's discipline case. The Indiana Supreme Court made the appointment of Boone Circuit Judge Steve David in a Dec. 7 order.
New JLAP funds to help legal profession
Two new funds have been created to help judges, attorneys, and law students who need assistance in treating mental health or dependency issues, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
Speech to focus on Indiana church-state issues
Ken Falk, legal director of the ACLU of Indiana, is the guest speaker for the Indiana Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State's spring event.
Lecture to focus on mortgage crisis’ impact
A University of Cambridge legal scholar will offer his thoughts on the U.S. mortgage crisis during the 2009 Snyder Lecture at Indiana University Maurer School of Law Tuesday.
Counties seeking comment on rule changes
Two central Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes.
Professor testifies about impeachment of judge
Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Charles G. Geyh appeared before the U.S. House of Representative's Committee on the Judiciary Tuesday as a witness in its hearing on the possible impeachment of U.S. District Judge Thomas G. Porteous of New Orleans.
Event discusses legal issues in nanotechnology
The Hall Center for Law and Health will present "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Medical Nanotechnology: Defining the Issues" April 15 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
Law students complete diversity program
A program implemented by the state to help minority, low income, or educationally disadvantaged college graduates who will attend law school and plan to practice in Indiana has wrapped up its annual event.
Panelists to discuss Indiana’s role in election
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy's Indianapolis Lawyer Chapter is bringing together attorneys, a state representative, and a political science professor Jan. 27 to discuss the 2008 presidential election results in Indiana and the country.
High court to give $750,000 for civil legal aid
The Indiana Supreme Court will give a total of $750,000 to 11 civil legal aid groups in January 2010.
St. Joseph Bar evaluates judges
The St. Joseph County Bar Association has released the results of its 2009 survey evaluating Superior Court judges. This is the second time the bar association has completed and published this survey.
AG files suit against former town employees
The Indiana Attorney General filed a suit Monday against former Chesterfield town officials seeking recovery of more than $259,000 in public funds they allegedly defrauded from the town government.