Justice David announces fall 2022 retirement from Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David, currently the longest-serving justice on the Hoosier high court, has announced that he will step down from the bench in the fall of 2022.
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Clay County considering expanding jail to house more ICE detainees
The Clay County Jail is considering adding on to its facility to house more ICE detainees.
Brown: New COVID-19 global travel requirements
After almost 20 months of historic restrictions, travelers are once again being welcomed into the United States with proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test.
Ice Miller’s new leadership emphasizing relationships
Michael Millikan and Rebecca Seamands, who are taking over as chief managing partner and deputy managing partner, respectively, for Ice Miller are emphasizing relationships as they step into their new roles.
Hammerle on…“Dune,” “Last Night in Soho” and “The French Dispatch”
Though it is not my favorite film of 2021, “Dune” is a must-see movie. And let me encourage you to see it at an IMAX theater and not at home. The special effects credited to Marc Bitz and his crew are mesmerizingly captivating.
Southern District celebrates, reflects diversity through 100 Dolls of Color campaign
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is wrapping up a toy and book drive focused on collecting 100 dolls of color and children’s books that celebrate the beauty of diversity.
Judicial applications available to fill Lake Co. vacancy left by late Judge Boswell
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission is beginning the process of selecting a new Lake Superior Court judge to fill the vacancy left by the late Judge Diane Ross Boswell.
Reversal granted for woman in estate heirship dispute
The Court of Appeals of Indiana on Tuesday reversed a decision finding that a woman is not an heir to her grandfather’s estate and should not inherit from him because she failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove her paternity.
COA: Credit union’s arbitration request too late
Describing a financial institution’s appeal as “introducing an ambiguity,” the Court of Appeals of Indiana clearly saw the attempt to make a customer arbitrate a dispute as being both too late and barred by the contract language.
Indiana Southern District amends local rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has announced amendments concerning registration and providing account updates on PACER, among other changes.
IU Health sues Methodist Sports Medicine, claiming trademark infringement
IU Health has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, claiming trademark infringement and unfair competition. It is asking a judge to order Methodist Sports Medicine to change its name.
Vigo Co. Schools sued over transgender restroom access
A federal lawsuit filed Monday claims a western Indiana school district has been illegally denying two transgender high school students the use of school restrooms and locker rooms associated with their gender identity.
High court struggles with government secrets case
The Supreme Court struggled Monday with whether to allow a lawsuit by Muslim men claiming religious bias by the FBI to go forward despite the government’s objection that doing so could reveal national security secrets.
US charges 2 suspected major ransomware operators
A suspected Ukrainian hacker has been arrested and charged in the United States in connection with a string of costly ransomware attacks, including one that snarled businesses around the globe on the Fourth of July weekend, U.S. officials said Monday.
Lanane won’t seek reelection for Senate in 2022
Sen. Tim Lanane, D–Anderson, announced Monday he will not be seeking re-election to the Indiana Senate after 24 years of service.
New members appointed to JLAP committee
Monroe Circuit Judge Mary Ellen Diekhoff and attorney Katherine Tapp of Kightlinger & Gray are the newest appointments to the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program committee. They will begin their terms Jan. 1, 2022.
COA reverses denied PCR based on counsel’s deficient performance
Clark magistrate appointed as senior judge
Magistrate Judge Kenneth Abbott of the Clark Circuit Court has been appointed a senior judge effective Jan. 1, 2022.
Porter Co. judge receives public admonition for bond modifications
Porter Superior Judge Christopher Buckley received a public admonition Monday for actions related to his service as a town court judge, when he modified several defendants’ bonds without giving them notice or without a motion from the prosecution.
Feltman: Brooks, Johnson headline Leadership in Law awards
The Indiana Lawyer, a biweekly statewide legal publication published by IBJ Media, will hold its annual Leadership in Law awards event Tuesday morning, where 37 attorneys and legal professionals will be honored.