Former Holcomb staffer Lopez appointed to JNC
Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed Danny Lopez, his former deputy chief of staff, to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Indiana Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
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Supreme Court announces pilot program allowing news broadcasts in select courts
The Indiana Supreme Court announced last week that members of the news media will be permitted to broadcast certain in-person proceedings in five Indiana trial courts through a new pilot project starting Dec. 1.
IndyBar: IndyBar Members, Family and Friends Celebrated at the Memorial Service in Historic Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom
Friends, family and colleagues gathered in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom on Nov. 10 for the IndyBar HEAL (Helping Enrich Attorneys’ Lives) Committee’s annual Celebration of Life & Career. Each year, this memorial service gives us an opportunity to honor the lives and careers of local attorneys, judges and paralegals who passed away in the previous year.
Dollens: DTCI Amicus activity: Summary of key cases in 2021
Although DTCI is unable to become involved in every case in which its participation is requested, the amicus committee and the board of directors carefully consider each request and welcome the chance to work with defense counsel across the state on important issues of Indiana law before Indiana’s appellate courts
Indiana Court Decisions – Nov. 4-16, 2021
7th Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 5 Criminal-Compassionate Release/COVID-19 Vaccine United States of America v. Timothy Kurzynowski 20-3491 The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the denial of relief to a man convicted of child pornography crimes, finding that because he is vaccinated against COVID-19, he is ineligible for relief on remand for extraordinary […]
Not the status quo: Indiana Supreme Court striving for culture of assessment, strategizing
The Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Administration recently opened two offices aimed at evolving the judiciary from the inside: the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Indiana Innovation Initiative.
Supreme Court set to hear December arguments in med mal, child deposition, forfeiture cases
The Indiana Supreme Court is set to hear several oral arguments next month concerning issues such as child depositions, medical malpractice, and civil forfeiture.
New judge requested in dispute over Rokita’s private employment
A Marion County resident seeking to review an advisory opinion issued to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita about the private-sector job he held while he was beginning his term as the state’s top lawyer is asking the trial judge in the case be removed and a special judge be appointed.
Suspended Indy attorney suspended again for noncompliance
Attorney J. David Massey has been suspended for failing to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s investigation of a grievance filed against him.
Indiana justices agree to hear governor’s dispute with Legislature
The Indiana Supreme Court has decided to allow Gov. Eric Holcomb to fast-forward through the appeals process to challenge the Legislature’s attempt to call itself into special session, but as the case comes before the justices, the process will slow down with oral arguments not being heard until April 7, 2022.
Attorney suspended without automatic reinstatement for misconduct resulting in 12 rule violations
Carmel attorney P. Adam Davis has been suspended from the practice of law for one year without automatic reinstatement after the Indiana Supreme Court found he violated 12 professional conduct and admission rules arising from two separate disciplinary actions.
Broadcasting of in-person trial court proceedings permitted under new pilot program, Supreme Court announces
Members of the news media will be permitted to broadcast in-person proceedings in five Indiana trial courtrooms through a new pilot project, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday. The pilot also allows the rebroadcasting of live-streamed proceedings.
COA: Hospitals not entitled to summary judgment in mental-heath slaying case
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed the denial of summary judgment for several hospital defendants sued by a woman whose husband was murdered by their mentally ill grandson soon after he was discharged.
7th Circuit considering dispute over Lake Michigan access
A federal appeals court appeared unlikely to disturb a 2018 Indiana Supreme Court ruling that held that the shoreline of Lake Michigan is, and always has been, owned by the state for the public’s use.
Murder case against former trooper Camm spotlighted in examination of expert testimony
Former Indiana State Police trooper David Camm, who was exonerated in 2013 after being convicted twice and serving more than 10 years in state prison for the murder of his family, is featured in a new podcast looking at the use of experts in criminal trials.
Justices to hear oral arguments on Duke Energy rate increases
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week between Duke Energy and a group of its customers challenging the utility’s request to raise its rates, among other complaints.
Civil forfeiture contingency fees for private lawyers challenged in new lawsuit
Indiana’s civil forfeiture framework is once again under scrutiny as a new lawsuit alleges a law allowing private prosecutors to earn a contingency fee in forfeiture actions is unconstitutional.
Rauch, Osborn and Roy: Supreme Court says trusts may include marriage restraint provisions
In its recent Rotert v. Stiles opinion, the Indiana Supreme Court honored established principles of statutory interpretation and judicial restraint in deciding that Indiana’s trust code does not prohibit restraints on marriage.
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.
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.