Abortion doc voluntarily dismisses cases against AG Rokita
The Indiana abortion doctor who sued Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to stop his investigation into consumer complaints filed against her is voluntary dismissing her complaint.
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Assistant U.S. attorney named magistrate judge in Southern District after Pryor confirmed to 7th Circuit
With Judge Doris Pryor confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, a new magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been chosen.
Justices to hear drainage dispute, mental health murder case this month
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear two oral arguments this month, including a case involving a drainage dispute and a case in which a mental health patient killed his grandfather.
3rd former Muncie officer pleads guilty to federal civil rights, obstruction charges
A former Muncie police officer has pleaded guilty to 11 federal charges related to six incidents of excessive force and/or false reporting — the third former Muncie officer to admit to misconduct in his official capacity.
ILAS sets campaign goal of $300,000 to help serve indigent clients
The Indianapolis Legal Aid Society is hoping that as legal professionals make their year-end donations, they will remember to contribute to “the law firm for the poor.”
We the People state competition starts in Indianapolis
Middle and high school students from across the Hoosier State are in Indianapolis Monday and Tuesday for the 2022 Indiana We the People state finals.
Northeastern Indiana attorney reinstated after suspension
Angola attorney Amanda R. German has been reinstated to the practice of law after being suspended last month for noncooperation with an investigation by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
COA Judge Altice tapped to be liaison to small claims courts
Judge Robert Altice of the Court of Appeals of Indiana has been appointed as a liaison from the state’s appellate courts to work with and support the Marion County Small Claims Courts.
Wells Co. prosecutor publicly reprimanded after intervening between son, law enforcement
Wells County Prosecutor Andrew John Carnall has been publicly reprimanded after he improperly engaged with law enforcement during an incident involving his son this past summer.
CAO Forkner to serve with ICLEO, IN Bar Foundation
The Indiana Supreme Court’s chief administrative officer is taking on new roles with the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity and the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Gibson Co. judge facing 4 disciplinary charges for conduct in child welfare cases
A southwestern Indiana judge is facing a slew of judicial disciplinary charges for alleged misconduct in his handling of two child welfare cases.
Baker appointed judge pro tem in Boone County
Senior Judge John G. Baker has been appointed judge pro tempore of Boone Superior Court 1, the Indiana Supreme Court announced.
Rokita files action against abortion doc Bernard’s medical license
The Indiana abortion doctor who is suing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is now facing a complaint against her medical license filed by Rokita’s office.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer to fight over roof repair
A dispute involving a roof repair that led to a breach of contract claim and a counterclaim alleging a violation of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act is headed for the Indiana Supreme Court after the justices granted transfer to the case.
Robing ceremony planned Monday for COA Judge Foley
The Court of Appeals of Indiana’s newest judge will be robed next week in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom.
Incumbents ousted, retained in judicial elections statewide
A total of 21 contested races for county prosecutor, circuit court judge or superior court judge in Indiana brought in tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions, resulting in new officeholders in several Indiana counties, including some who unseated incumbents.
Indiana Court Decisions: Nov. 3-15, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the latest reporting period.
2nd vacancy opening on Marion Superior Court with Eichholtz retirement
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will stay busy this winter, as there’s now a second opening in the Marion Superior Court.
Eskenazi Health MLP program grows with addition of Taft
Taft Stettinius & Hollister has joined the medical-legal partnership program at Eskenazi Health, expanding the 14-year-old initiative that has helped more than 2,500 patients.
Froehle stepping aside, Faegre Drinker names new leadership
Tom Froehle, who has led one of Indianapolis’ largest law firms through two mergers, will be stepping down next year as co-chair of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.