Maley: Diversity jurisdiction and LLCs
Whether federal question jurisdiction exists is typically apparent and not contested. Diversity jurisdiction, however, is improperly invoked with frequency.
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Federal courts to allow audio access to certain civil, bankruptcy proceedings
The Judicial Conference of the United States has approved changes to its broadcast policy that expands access to civil and bankruptcy proceedings over its longstanding pre-COVID policy.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to using marijuana while having a firearm
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
Federal courts enter ‘grace period’ to phase out remote audio access as COVID emergency ends
The U.S. federal judiciary has entered a 120-day “grace period” to phase out the use of remote public audio access to civil and bankruptcy proceedings, put in place during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
State charges tossed in Bloomington hate crime attack
State charges, including attempted murder, have been dismissed against a woman accused of stabbing an Indiana University student of Chinese descent on a public bus, court records show.
Lawyer: Trump seeking to move criminal case to federal court
Donald Trump’s lawyer said Thursday that the former president will seek to move his New York City criminal case to federal court, a long-shot bid to avoid a trial in the state court where the historic indictment was brought.
Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee in Amarillo, Texas, put on hold federal approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in combination to end pregnancies. The judge immediately stayed his ruling for a week so federal authorities could file a challenge.
Stricter financial disclosure rules start for Supreme Court justices, federal judges
There are a new financial disclosure requirements that Supreme Court justices and federal judges must follow, with regulations going into effect last month.
US courts bolster security, see drop in cases filed in 2022
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts highlighted its 2022 legislative goals and achievements — including a new law meant to protect federal judges’ personal information — in an annual report released Tuesday.
CJ Roberts issues 2022 year-end report
In his 2022 review, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts brought attention to the rising number of threats against judicial officers and their families before detailing how the number of federal cases filed are declining nationwide.
Public database launched for easier access to federal judges’ financial reports
Members of the public can more easily access federal judges’ financial disclosure reports following the creation of a new public database.
Barr sworn in as Indiana Southern District Court magistrate judge
Kellie M. Barr was sworn in as a federal magistrate judge on Monday during a private ceremony and assumed her duties on Tuesday, according to Indiana Southern District Court Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt.
Indy, Henry Co. officers charged in separate cases with excessive force, obstruction of justice
Two Indiana law enforcement officers are facing new federal charges after being indicted by a grand jury on excessive force and obstruction of justice claims.
Maley: Modest federal rule amendments as end of 2022 nears
Pursuant to the Rules Enabling Act, amendments to federal rules that have been approved by the Supreme Court by May 1 of each year take effect Dec. 1. This year the number and scope of amendments that will take effect Dec. 1 is modest.
Indiana Southern District Court requests comment on proposed local rules changes
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking public comment on proposed changes to some of its local rules, including those involving Social Security appeals and state court records.
Judge approves $2.46B Boy Scouts reorganization plan
A bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved a $2.46 billion reorganization plan proposed by the Boy Scouts of America, which would allow it to keep operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children while involved in Scouting.
Public comments sought on proposed federal rule changes
The federal judiciary is requesting public comment on proposed changes to numerous federal appellate, bankruptcy, civil procedure and evidence rules.