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Grassley expects tough fight on Supreme Court nomination
Sen. Charles Grassley says he doesn't think he'll be condemned for moving quickly on a Donald Trump nominee for U.S. Supreme Court after refusing last year to hold hearings on President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland.
Indiana’s judicial nominees headed toward disappointment
While Indiana’s two nominees to the federal judiciary have a chance to get a confirmation vote before Inauguration Day, the possibility is extremely slim. The pair likely will find a place in the history books rather than on the bench.
2016 Year in Review
From law school troubles to new court initiatives, take a look back at the top stories in Indiana Lawyer this year.
Roberts denies plea to force Senate action on Garland
Chief Justice John Roberts has denied a lawyer's bid to get the U.S. Supreme Court to force the Senate to consider the high court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland.
Lawyer asks Supreme Court to force Senate action on Garland
A lawyer from New Mexico is mounting a longshot challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to order the Senate to consider the high court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland.
Bankruptcy judge announces retirement
A former chief judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has announced his retirement.
Justice Alito rallies conservatives in tribute to Scalia
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a rallying cry to conservatives Thursday in the wake of newfound strength following Donald Trump's election.
Sotomayor says nation ‘can’t afford to despair’ over Trump
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Tuesday that Americans "can't afford to despair" in the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.
Temporary judge appointed in Noble Superior Court
Due to Noble Superior Judge Michael J. Kramer’s election to circuit court in the county, the Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a judge pro tem in superior court.
If Clinton wins, more in GOP say no to 9 on Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has existed with its full complement of nine justices for close to 150 years, no matter who occupied the White House. Now some Republican lawmakers suggest they would be fine with just eight for four years more rather than have Hillary Clinton fill the vacancy.
Judge pro tem appointed in Morgan County
A senior judge will preside as a judge pro tem in Morgan County effective Monday, the Indiana Supreme Court ordered this week.
Huntington Superior Court judge resigns
Judge Jeffrey R. Heffelfinger has announced his resignation from the Huntington Superior Court, effective Saturday, four years before his term is set to expire.
Sotomayor: US Supreme Court still feeling loss of Scalia
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to deeply feel the loss of Justice Antonin Scalia eight months after his death, and his empty seat makes it harder for the surviving eight justices to do their job of resolving some of the country's most vexing legal questions, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Monday.
McCain suggests GOP would oppose Clinton Supreme Court picks
Sen. John McCain pledged Monday that Republicans will unite against any U.S. Supreme Court nominee that Hillary Clinton puts forward if she becomes president, forecasting obstruction that could tie Capitol Hill in knots.
Law professor calls for Selby to be confirmed to 7th Circuit
With the U.S. Senate adjourned until after the presidential election and the chances for judicial confirmations dwindling, an article just published by a Virginia law professor calls for former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Myra Selby to be appointed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Lake Circuit Judge Paras resigning early
Lake Circuit Court Judge George Paras will leave the bench early after being unseated in May’s Democratic primary by Highland lawyer Marissa McDermott.
Trump’s new Supreme Court list favors swing states over DC
Donald Trump’s new list of potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees has something for everyone — except maybe the Washington establishment.
Clinton says she may not choose Garland for Supreme Court
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she wouldn’t be bound by President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, hinting that she would consider a bolder choice if she takes office in January with the seat still unfilled.
Biden, Supreme Court nominee on Hill to pressure GOP
Judge Merrick Garland found himself back on Capitol Hill on Thursday in a familiar place — meeting with a Democratic senator who complained about Republicans' inaction on President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee.