Indy attorney reinstated after cooperating with Disciplinary Commission
An Indianapolis attorney who was suspended last month for noncompliance with a disciplinary investigation has been reinstated to the practice of law in Indiana.
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Three Indianapolis attorneys disciplined
The Indiana Supreme Court has has suspended two attorneys from the practice of law in Indiana for noncooperation and a third Hoosier lawyer indefinitely.
Justices split on whether unruly defendants must be told they can return to court if they behave
A split Indiana Supreme Court has denied transfer in a case involving an unruly defendant, disagreeing on whether trial courts are required to inform disruptive individuals who have been removed from the courtroom that they can reclaim their right to be present if they behave.
Katz Korin Cunningham becomes Stoll Keenon Ogden in merger
Katz Korin Cunningham, a fixture in the Indianapolis legal market since 1994, has merged with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, a regional law firm based in Kentucky, effective July 1. The combined offices will operate under the Stoll Keenon name and have 45 attorneys in the Circle City.
SCOTUS returns challenged Indiana ‘parental notification’ law to 7th Circuit following Dobbs
The U.S. Supreme Court has returned to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals a decision challenging an Indiana law that would require parents to be notified if a court approves an abortion for a minor child without parental consent.
Former St. Joseph Co. referee admonished for suspending parenting time based on unauthorized ex parte information
A former St. Joseph County referee has avoided formal discipline after she temporarily suspended a father’s parenting time based on notes she received from a guardian ad litem that she later refused to share with the father and his counsel.
AG Rokita asks court to lift multiple abortion injunctions following Dobbs decision
Days after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana to lift multiple injunctions against state abortion laws.
Transfer granted in six child sex abuse deposition cases
Indiana Supreme Court justices granted transfer in six cases last week all addressing whether child sex abuse victims can be ordered for deposition in light of a state statute the Court of Appeals of Indiana has repeatedly held violates the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
Southern Indiana District Court taking applications for potential magistrate judge vacancy
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is taking applications for a second magistrate judge vacancy that could be created if Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor is confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Deadline tonight for 2022 Corporate Counsel Guide submissions
Today is the final day to submit company information for the 2022 Indiana Lawyer Corporate Counsel Guide.
Federal court amends rules to reflect changes to electronic filing system
Out-of-jurisdiction attorneys will have two ways to apply for pro hac vice admission to the Southern Indiana District Court under a series of amendments being made to accommodate an upgrade to the electronic filing system.
Indiana Legislature to address abortion laws during July 6 special session; Political leaders react to Dobbs ruling
With Roe v. Wade overturned, Indiana’s Republican supermajority General Assembly plans to address the state’s abortion laws during a July 6 special session.
1 day left for 2022 Corporate Counsel Guide submissions
There is only one day left to submit company information for the 2022 Indiana Lawyer Corporate Counsel Guide.
Fort Wayne businesswoman sentenced for illegally storing hazardous waste, falsifying document
The former president of a Fort Wayne business that portrayed itself as an environmental services company providing waste management services has been sentenced in federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.
Deadline for Corporate Counsel Guide submissions extended for final time to Friday
The deadline to submit company information for the 2022 Indiana Lawyer Corporate Counsel Guide has been extended for a final time to this Friday.
Justices permanently lift distance education limits for CLE, CJE
Following changes made to accommodate social distancing beginning in 2020, the Indiana Supreme Court has permanently amended continuing education rules to lift limits on distance education.
COA Judge Najam granted senior status ahead of retirement
The Court of Appeals of Indiana’s current longest-serving judge, who is set to retire this summer, won’t be off the bench completely, as he’s been granted senior judge status.
Seymour attorney disciplined by IN Supreme Court after 7th Circuit suspension
A Seymour attorney suspended by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals for misconduct has been hit with reciprocal discipline from the Indiana Supreme Court.
Corporate Counsel Guide submissions due Friday
There’s still time to submit your company’s information for the 2022 Indiana Lawyer Corporate Counsel Guide.
Former casino general counsel Keeler’s law license suspended after guilty plea
Following his guilty plea to tax fraud in April, former casino executive and state lawmaker John Keeler has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana.