Existing, new senior judges certified for 2023
The Indiana Supreme Court is ending the year by restocking the pool of senior judges who will be available to dive in and help keep the lower courts functioning in the upcoming year.
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Kenworthy joins COA, gives court 1st ever female majority
When Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush asked Grant County Judge Dana Kenworthy why she wanted to join the appellate court, Kenworthy provided a vivid image.
Quarles & Brady announces expansion with California footprint
Quarles & Brady, which has an office in Indianapolis, is combining with the California law firm of Paul Plevin Sullivan & Connaughton LLP on New Year’s Day — expanding Quarles’ national footprint to 500 attorneys across 11 U.S. locations.
2023 Corporate Counsel Guide goes live in print, online
After a two-year hiatus, Indiana Lawyer’s Corporate Counsel Guide is back this year in a new form.
Year in Review: What you read
Here’s a look at the 50 stories that you, our readers, engaged with the most on our website in 2022, as of Dec. 13, and their original dates of publication.
2022 in review: Top stories
To wrap up 2022, here’s a look back at the biggest stories of the year, as voted on by IL staff.
Web Exclusive: Year in Review — continued
In addition to the “big news” of the year, Indiana Lawyer in 2022 also provided readers with stories exploring attorneys’ off-the-clock interests, obituaries of lawyers and judges who died, and summaries of disciplinary actions.
2022 in review: Honorable mentions
While the “top stories” of each year are usually easy to define, there are always other stories that, while perhaps not as high-profile, are equally as important to our readers.
Justices grant transfer to 1, deny 6
Indiana justices granted transfer to one case last week, handing down an opinion while declining to review six other petitions for transfer.
Notre Dame Law dean, Chapter 13 Trustee among bankruptcy fellows
Notre Dame Law School Dean Marcus Cole and John Hauber, Chapter 13 Trustee for the Indiana Southern District, will be among the 39 new fellows inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy in March 2023.
Judge pro tem appointed in Vermillion Circuit Court
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a judge pro tem to Vermillion Circuit Court after the sitting judge resigned from her position last week.
2023 Wabash grad earns fellowship in preparation for legal career
A Wabash College student who plans to pursue a career in the law has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship, a competitive international fellowship that will send him to the United Kingdom to continue his studies.
Decatur Co. Judge Day charged with 2 counts of judicial misconduct for handling of CHINS cases
Decatur Circuit Court Judge Timothy B. Day is facing formal discipline charges for alleged misconduct in his handling of child in need of services cases.
Fishers continues dominance of We the People state competition
As they did in 2021, the students from Fishers swept the 2022 We the People state championships, with Fishers High School and Fishers Junior High School taking home top honors in the civics competition.
IPAC honors 14 at winter conference
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council recognized 14 individuals for their longtime careers and accomplishments at its Winter Conference Awards Ceremony this month.
Lawmakers, state leaders on tap for LegCon
Policymakers, leaders in state government and other influential voices in the Hoosier State will gather at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Friday for the 31st annual Dentons Legislative Conference.
Final 2 Muncie officers charged with false reporting to get separate trials
A Muncie Police Department officer charged with false reporting has been granted a separate trial from his remaining co-defendant, the latest action in a case against four former officers.
Justices deny transfer in 24 cases, including case regarding conviction for crime defendant ‘did not commit’
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 24 cases for the week ending Dec. 2, including one case that split the court.
2 appointed, 1 reappointed to Board of Law Examiners
The Indiana Board of Law Examiners, which is responsible for administering the bar examination, is welcoming two new members from the private bar who will serve five-year terms.
Common Cause Indiana offers CLE examining call for code of ethics at SCOTUS
The annual Good Government CLE hosted by Common Cause Indiana will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court and the push for the justices to adopt a code of ethics.