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 Supreme Court
Articles
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.
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.
Finalists for St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy announced
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five nominees to fill the vacancy left by retired Superior Court 7 Judge Steven Hostetler.
Southern Indiana attorney reprimanded for representing opposing parties in criminal matter
Carla Ginn, a solo practitioner in Scottsburg, has been publicly reprimanded for violating the prohibitions against conflict of interest by simultaneously representing a father, the alleged perpetrator, and his son, the alleged victim.
Indianapolis attorney suspended, ordered to refund client’s retainer
Indianapolis attorney Loren Comstock has been suspended from the practice of law for 120 days effective Dec. 14 for failing to provide competent representation and to keep his client reasonably informed about the progress of her federal lawsuit against her former employer and labor union.
Former Harrison Superior Court judge certified as senior judge
Judge Roger D. Davis, formerly the judge of the Harrison Superior Court, has been certified as an Indiana senior judge.
Justices grant transfer to insurance dispute in fatal trucking accident
The Indiana Supreme denied transfer to nine cases last week but granted transfer in one involving insurance coverage in a fatal trucking accident.
IN Supreme Court appoints, reappoints members to CLE Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three new members and reappointed one member to serve on the Commission for Continuing Legal Education beginning next year.
Indiana Supreme Court Justice David announces 2022 retirement
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.