Rush named president, chair of two national judicial organizations
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush has been appointed to top leadership positions at two national judicial organizations.
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AG Rokita still investigating doctor who performed abortion for 10-year-old
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has informed a Hoosier doctor who performed an abortion for a 10-year-old Ohio girl that his office is still investigating the physician’s reporting actions.
IN Supreme Court ends suspension of former Crawford Co. judge following her resignation
The Indiana Supreme Court has terminated the suspension of now-former Crawford Circuit Court Judge Sabrina R. Bell after she recently resigned from her position and agreed to not hold judicial office ever again.
Following arrest, Crawford Co. judge Bell resigns, agrees to never hold judicial office again
Embattled Crawford Circuit Court Judge Sabrina R. Bell, who was previously disciplined for her role in a 2019 brawl-turned-shooting, has resigned from her post and agreed to never hold judicial office again following her arrest for allegedly hitting her ex-husband in front of their children.
Indiana Supreme Court reinstates 1 attorney, suspends 2
A lawyer previously charged with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars has been reinstated to the practice of law in Indiana while two other attorneys have been suspended, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Wednesday.
IBJ Media’s inaugural list of influential Hoosiers includes lawyers, CEOs, philanthropists
IBJ Media has named its inaugural Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders, representing public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations.
Robing ceremony for Lake Co. Judge Adat-Lopez scheduled for Thursday
A formal robing ceremony will be held Thursday evening for the newest Lake County judge.
JNC/JQC seeking new member from NE Indiana
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission/Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has an opening for an attorney from northeast Indiana to serve a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
Judges pro tem appointed in Clark, Hancock, Jennings counties
The Indiana Supreme Court recently appointed a trio of judges pro tempore in trial courts across the state. The appointments announced this month were made to courts in Clark, Hancock and Jennings counties.
JNC submits 3 finalists to Holcomb for COA appointment
The clock is now ticking for Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to select the next Court of Appeals of Indiana judge to replace retiring Judge Edward Najam Jr.
Mathias, Vaidik, Weissmann up for retention on November ballot
Court of Appeals of Indiana Judges Paul D. Mathias, Nancy H. Vaidik and Leanna K. Weissmann will appear on the ballot for retention on Election Day in November.
New members appointed to Rules Committee
Three new attorneys have been appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Public input sought on proposed changes to Tax Court, trial rules
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes to the Indiana Rules of Court.
Proposed rule amendment would give judges discretion to allow cameras in court
A proposed rule amendment to Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17 would give Indiana trial court judges discretion to allow news media to broadcast, televise, record and photograph court proceedings.
More than $2.5M awarded to Indiana legal aid providers
Legal aid providers around the state that offer civil legal assistance to low-income Hoosiers have received a financial boost totaling more than $2.5 million from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Disciplinary Commission publishes advisory opinion on conflicts of interest
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has issued an advisory opinion focused on when attorneys must decline to represent a client or withdraw from a current representation due to a conflict of interest.
US Attorney Myers to lead AG’s cyber, intellectual property subcommittee
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Zachary Myers has been chosen to chair the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee’s cyber and intellectual property subcommittee, tackling issues at the intersection of law enforcement and high technology.
Members appointed to new juvenile justice reform committee
The Indiana Supreme Court has named the members of the new Youth Justice Oversight Committee, which will focus on reforming the state’s juvenile justice system to prioritize minors who are at a higher risk of reoffending.
GiaQuinta joins VP Harris at national abortion roundtable
Indiana House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, joined lawmakers from Florida, South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana for a discussion with Vice President Kamala Harris about abortion, which she called “one of the most challenging and troubling issues of the day.”
Justices grant transfer to 1, deny 28 other cases
Indiana Supreme Court justices granted transfer to only one case among 28 others, agreeing to hear a dispute involving a traveling actor’s attempts to receive CARES Act benefits in Indiana.