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Daviess Circuit Judge Gregory Smith was on a completely different career path when his law school acceptance letter arrived.
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Judicial Nominating Commission certifies 4 senior judges, recertifies 21 others
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has certified four new senior judges and recertified 21 others.
NAWJ conference brings judges, law students to Indianapolis
There were about 200 attendees, including dozens of international judges, at the 2023 National Association of Women Judges annual conference in Indianapolis earlier this month.
Search for suspect in fatal shooting of Maryland judge continues for a fourth day
A manhunt for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge continued for a fourth day Sunday as authorities completed their search of an area where the suspect’s SUV was found.
Marion Superior Judge Welch to retire in February; applications open to fill vacancy
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is accepting applications for an upcoming court vacancy, which will open when Judge Heather A. Welch retires in February.
Slain Maryland judge presided over divorce case of man identified as suspect in his killing
Police are searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting a Maryland judge who had awarded custody of the suspect’s children to his wife on the day of the killing, authorities said Friday.
‘Enormously equipped’ McAdam talks building up the Tax Court at robing ceremony
For all the references about his years in state government and that Harvard law degree, new Indiana Tax Court Judge Justin McAdam wanted everyone at his robing ceremony to have a more rounded backstory of how a wannabe scientist ended up on the bench.
South Carolina’s governor wants more financial, background information from magistrates
South Carolina’s governor is requiring candidates nominated to be lower-level judges in South Carolina to submit the same kind of financial and background information as other statewide appointments.
Supreme Court dispute over $15,000 IRS bill may be aimed at never-enacted tax on billionaires
Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the U.S. Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax bill they contend is unconstitutional.
Judicial officers honored at annual conference for years of service, completion of education programs
Jurists from across Indiana were recognized by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush at the annual Judicial Conference for their commitment to higher education and their long-time service.
An Oklahoma judge could be removed from office for sending more than 500 texts during a murder trial
A new Oklahoma judge could lose her job for sending more than 500 texts to her bailiff during a murder trial, including messages mocking the prosecutor, praising the defense attorney and calling a key witness a liar.
IN Northern District posts opening to fill potential Kolar magistrate vacancy
With Indiana Northern District Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar awaiting a confirmation vote from the U.S. Senate to fill a vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the district court is preparing to fill the anticipated magistrate judge vacancy.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Crawford Circuit Judge Justin Mills
After graduating from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Crawford Circuit Judge Justin Mills worked at an insurance company in the litigation department. That’s where the spark ignited.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Mark Stoner
Learn about Marion Superior Judge Mark Stoner.
Applications open for Wayne, St. Joe court vacancies
Applications are open for upcoming trial court vacancies in two Indiana counties.
IndyBar defends judge against ‘reckless’ statements by ISP superintendent
The Indianapolis Bar Association is defending a local judge against “inaccurate” and “reckless” comments made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, who criticized the judge for setting bond for a defendant accused of killing three.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to preserve the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a conservative-led challenge.
Supreme Court justices taking the bench for first time since June
The justices are taking the bench at the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time since late June. Their new term begins Monday with ethics concerns swirling around the court.
Holcomb appoints judges in Howard, Vanderburg Cos., JNC member in St. Joe county
Gov. Eric Holcomb this week announced judicial appointments in Howard and Vanderburgh counties, as well as an appointment to the St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission.
Kolar’s 7th Circuit nomination pushes forward in U.S. Senate after approval by Judiciary Committee
The path for U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar to fill a vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals now comes down to just one vote after the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed his nomination Thursday.