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Entering the unknown: New, returning law students grapple with pandemic-related changes

September 16, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Bre Robinson’s final year of law school has been different in every way possible. Just a few weeks into a pandemic-stricken semester, the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Student Bar Association president said classmates are sparse. Robinson isn’t alone in that sentiment. As students nationwide make their way into a new school year, social distancing guidelines and uncertainty are following them.

COA rules for IPS in advanced math class payment dispute

September 9, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Two parents who argue that Indianapolis Public Schools should have paid for their teen son’s college math class while he was in high school could not convince the Indiana Court of Appeals to rule in their favor in a Wednesday decision.

DOJ, AG Hill side with archdiocese in same-sex marriage fight

September 8, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Claiming the judiciary cannot interfere with church matters, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Indiana Attorney General have entered the fight between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis and a teacher who was dismissed from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis for being in a same-sex marriage.

Bar applicants ace August 2020 exam

September 8, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Indiana’s unprecedented bar exam that was reformatted and delayed until August 2020 because of the coronavirus has turned in a pass rate that tops the previous four years. Almost three-quarters of those who took the remote test passed, according to the list released Tuesday.

IU wins summary judgment in ex-student’s Title IX case

September 4, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Along with granting summary judgment to Indiana University in an ex-student’s Title IX sexual misconduct lawsuit, the Southern Indiana District Court found the exercise of supplemental jurisdiction was proper and also dismissed the male student’s state law claims.

Newest students add more diversity to Hoosier law schools

September 2, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Indiana’s law schools have enrolled diverse and academically solid 1L classes for the fall 2020 semester, indicating the COVID-19 pandemic did not adversely impact the recruitment of students by the institutions.

Indiana moves student count to delay school funding question

September 2, 2020 | Associated Press

The Indiana State Board of Education approved a method to maintain funding for schools reopening virtually this fall after warnings from lawmakers last month of possible cuts.

State launching new guidelines for schools during pandemic

September 2, 2020 | Associated Press

One month after Indiana schools reopened their doors for in-person classes, state officials are releasing new recommendations for school operations and potential closures during the coronavirus pandemic.

New Title IX rule brings change

September 2, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

In a 90-day sprint, colleges and universities across the country have had to spend the summer developing and implementing new processes for handling allegations of sexual misconduct on their campuses, but the schools must wait and see whether all the work will repair a system perceived as unfair and unjust.

IndyBar: Schools’ Obligations and Special Education in the Age of COVID-19

September 2, 2020 | From IndyBar

The world has changed and the world of public education has been forced to change along with it. The reassuring thing for families is that while the world of education has changed, the laws as to what must be provided for children with special needs have not.

IU, Purdue fraternities quarantine; Notre Dame to resume in-person classes

August 28, 2020 | Associated Press

Members of eight Greek houses and students living in two other houses off the Bloomington campus of Indiana University have been ordered to quarantine because of positive COVID-19 tests. Meanwhile, fraternities at Purdue University also are dealing with outbreaks while the University of Notre Dame plans to resume in-person classes next week that were suspended due to a spike in cases.

7th Circuit rules for high school in Title IX harassment suit

August 27, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A woman who argued that her western Indiana high school inadequately responded to her alleged sexual harassment while she was a student there did not sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a federal judge’s grant of summary judgment to the school on her claims.

Indiana teachers hit by pellets in training drill sue police

August 27, 2020 | Associated Press

A group of teachers at a northern Indiana elementary school who were struck and injured last year by plastic pellets during an active shooter training drill are suing local police, accusing them of using excessive force during what the lawsuit calls the “Execution Style Drill.”

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of negligence claim against school district

August 25, 2020 | Olivia Covington

A man who waited two months to seek reinstatement of a dismissed negligence claim against an Indianapolis school corporation will not be able to pursue his claim further after the Indiana Supreme Court determined his reinstatement bid was actually a collateral attack on a trial court order.

Purdue’s online law school achieves California accreditation

August 25, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, the online law school owned by Purdue University, has been fully accredited by the State Bar of California, enabling students to continue their legal studies without having to pass the Golden State’s First Year Law Students’ Exam.

Former IU athletic director Glass joining Taft law firm

August 25, 2020 | Mickey Shuey, Indianapolis Business Journal

Former Indiana University Director of Athletics Fred Glass plans to resume his law career in October, joining the Indianapolis office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as a partner.

Former official for Carmel-based fraternity foundation sentenced to 27 months

August 25, 2020 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

The former financial coordinator of a charitable foundation operated by Carmel-based women’s fraternity Zeta Tau Alpha has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling about $450,000 from the organization.

Daleville school investigating after student swastika photo

August 24, 2020 | Associated Press

A central Indiana school has launched an investigation after a photo posted to social media appeared to show students forming the shape of swastika on the gymnasium floor, school officials said.

Indiana in shrinking minority as Kentucky adopts UBE

August 19, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

In an order issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court on Friday, the commonwealth has joined the growing list of states adopting the Uniform Bar Exam, putting Indiana in an even smaller group of non-UBE jurisdictions.

Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID-19 spike

August 19, 2020 | Associated Press

The University of Notre Dame on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred after the semester began Aug. 10.

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