ACLU of Indiana to host discussion of government surveillance
A panel of experts next week will take a closer look at the devices that are taking a closer look at us.
Marilyn Odendahl
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Admitting rifle into evidence not abuse of discretion, COA rules
Telling the jury that an assault rifle was found in the car of the defendant did not unduly prejudice the jurors, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
Indiana Tech shakes up leadership at law school
Indiana Tech Law School’s founding dean has resigned. The Fort Wayne school made the announcement May 23 that Peter Alexander stepped down as vice president and dean of the law school on May 21. He has also resigned his tenured faculty position.
Indiana Tech shakes up leadership at law school
Indiana Tech Law School announced May 23 that Peter Alexander stepped down as vice president and dean of the law school May 21. He has also resigned his tenured faculty position.
COA rules natural parents’ consent unnecessary in adoption
Once a trial court found a child’s natural parents to be unfit, the court did not need to revisit that finding at an adoption hearing, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
Establishing Miller Trusts
Attorneys offer their pro bono services to help nursing home residents keep their Medicaid benefits.
Shake-up of study committees meant to streamline process
The internal changes to the Indiana Legislature’s interim study committee structure are not readily visible, but majority and minority leaders are optimistic the alterations will make the process more efficient and control the workload.
New members of the American Law Institute bring energy and diversity
Members of the American Law Institute help to research and write the Restatements of the Law, which are used by judges and attorneys to gain insight into laws and how those laws are applied around the country.
7th Circuit to hear Indiana same-sex marriage challenge
Shortly after a federal judge ordered Indiana to recognize the marriage of one same-sex couple, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General continued its defense of “traditional marriage” by filing a notice of appeal with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. By doing so, it added to the list of appellate courts hearing challenges to state marriage laws.
School district not immune from liability in shooting incident
Although a principal was responsible for formulating and implementing a security plan for her school, the level of discretion the principal had was not enough to give the school district immunity from liability following an in-school shooting.
Loss of power disrupts courts in Northern Indiana
A major power outage in Northern Indiana has shut down the federal courthouse in downtown South Bend.
Fewer topics but interim committees still have work to do
The internal changes to the Legislature’s interim study committee structure are not readily visible, but majority and minority leaders are optimistic the alterations will streamline the process and control the workload.
Indiana justices consider whether ‘cause of death’ is public information
The Evansville newspaper and local county health department appeared before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday, reviving a dispute they had decades ago over whether death certificates are public record.
ABA committee formed to study law school cost and debt
Former Mayor of Detroit Dennis Archer has been appointed to lead a special task force to examine the cost of legal education and the spiraling loan debt of students.
Law graduates return home to address Class of 2014
Alumni of Indiana law schools will be congratulating the new classes of attorneys and offering words of advice during upcoming Class of 2014 commencement ceremonies aross the state.
Brandeis home sells for nearly $2 million less than list price
The Louisville home where the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis spent his childhood has been sold at auction and appears likely to continue to be used as medical offices.
ABA warns against ‘liking’ potential jurors
Lawyers and judges say the opinion on the use of social media is needed.
Law firms should be concerned about cybersecurity
The real dollars are paid on the black market for inside details about possible mergers and acquisitions, new public policy, and information about cutting-edge technology. In short, the kind of private, confidential information that many law firms hold in their client files.
Indiana federal court vacancies could remain for years
The impact of the filibuster rule change on the role politics plays in the confirmation process remains to be seen.
Indiana Tech begins ABA accreditation proccess
Indiana Tech Law School sent a letter in March notifying the ABA of its intent to seek accreditation and will submit a self-study in August which will explain what the school is about, where it wants to go and what challenges it faces. If the school does well it could have provisional approval by the end of the spring 2015 semester.