Supreme Court terminates Fort Wayne attorney’s suspension
A Fort Wayne attorney with a history of disciplinary actions had his most recent suspension lifted by the Indiana Supreme Court.
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Special judge accepts jurisdiction in challenge to AG Hill’s eligibility to remain in office
A special judge has accepted jurisdiction over a civil lawsuit challenging Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill’s ability to remain in office after his law license was suspended. The case is now beginning to move forward, with a status conference set for this week.
Indy Council passes resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night declared racism a public health crisis in Marion County. The three-page resolution declares racism to be a public health crisis “that affects all members of the community and deserves action from all levels of government and civil society.”
Southern District to resume limited in-person criminal proceedings next week
Limited in-person criminal proceedings can resume in all divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana beginning next week, the district court announced Friday.
Justices accept Indianapolis attorney’s resignation
An Indianapolis attorney is now prevented from practicing law in the Hoosier state after Indiana Supreme Court justices accepted her resignation from the Indiana bar.
Rush on race, equity: ‘We can and must do better’
Citing failures of courts and justice systems to address racial inequities, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush on Friday issued a statement promising change as protests over the death of George Floyd continued in streets in the Hoosier state and across the nation.
Indiana reports increase of 482 COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 36,578. That marks an increase of 482 cases over the cumulative number — 36,096 — the department reported on Thursday.
ISBA offering ‘legal observer’ protest training tonight
Amid continuing national protests following the police killing of George Floyd, the Indiana State Bar Association is offering free “legal observer” training today to those who want to help protect the rights of peaceful protestors.
Special prosecutor appointed in IMPD shooting of black man
A judge on Thursday appointed a special prosecutor to investigate possible criminal charges in the shooting death of 21-year-old Dreasjon “Sean” Reed almost a month ago by Indianapolis police.
Interviews for Allen County judicial vacancy adjusted for social distancing
Interview times for the seven magistrate judges and lawyers who applied for an opening on the Allen Superior Court Civil Division have changed to accommodate remote technology as courts continue to observe social distancing due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Federal defenders decry ‘structural racism’ after George Floyd’s killing
A sweeping majority of the nation’s federal public defenders – including for the Southern District of Indiana – are calling with a unified voice for reforms of a criminal justice system they say “turns a blind eye to oppressive structural racism.”
Man accused of shooting at police in Indianapolis riots faces federal charges
Federal charges have been filed against a man who authorities say fired an AR-15-style rifle in the direction of Indianapolis police as protests turned violent over the weekend.
GOP’s Spartz, Democrat Hale win Indiana’s 5th District bids
State Sen. Victoria Spartz has won the Republican nomination to replace GOP Rep. Susan Brooks in a central Indiana congressional district that Democrats are targeting for the fall election. Read who won Republican and Democratic primary elections in every congressional district in Indiana.
Vote by mail in today’s election? You can still get a sticker
Indiana’s first election to feature widespread mail-in balloting concludes Tuesday with an in-person primary that was delayed four weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Indianapolis police, protesters march together; Hogsett extends curfew
Police and protesters negotiated a truce and walked together on Meridian Street on Monday night following a tense standoff that lasted about 30 minutes near the Governor’s Residence on Meridian Street.
Marion County prosecutor: No charges for nonviolent protesters
Nonviolent protesters who were arrested during weekend protests in Indianapolis that turned violent will not be charged, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced in a press release Monday.
Supreme Court expands trial court tolling amid COVID-19 backlog
The Indiana Supreme Court is taking steps to help trial courts handle the coming backlog of cases, extending certain emergency operations due to the COVID-19 public health emergency through as late as January 2021.
EPA seeks comments on cleanup of Indianapolis Superfund site
The federal government is seeking the public’s input on its plan to clean up groundwater contamination at a Superfund site in Indianapolis that’s tainted with chemicals used by a dry cleaning company.
New attorneys get help navigating COVID-19 in ISBA program
An Indiana State Bar Association online program geared toward newly admitted attorneys is hoping to prepare and equip new lawyers on how to begin their legal careers in the midst of uncertain times posed by COVID-19.
113 pass Indiana Bar Exam in February
Indiana Lawyer congratulates the following 113 applicants who passed the February 2020 Indiana Bar Exam, many of whom took their oath as new attorneys during a virtual admission ceremony May 5.