Masters named in traffic judge’s misconduct case
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed the three masters in the case of Marion Superior Judge William Young.
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Trust created for children of attorney killed by her husband, arrangements set
A trust has been created for the children of an attorney who was killed by her husband last week.
Appeals court hears back-pay arguments
Attorneys argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals on an appeal of a Marion Superior judge’s award of more than $42 million to a class of thousands of current and former state employees wanting to recover back pay for unequal wages earned between 1973 and 1993.
7th Circuit upholds Indiana’s judicial canons
At a time when the legal community is caught up in controversies about how judges are selected and whether they can remain
impartial, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on that national debate and ruled that states have the authority
to self-regulate on those issues as it relates to judicial canons.
Indianapolis Bar Association forms PAC
The Indianapolis Bar Association may be the first statewide or nationally to create a plan aimed at combating judicial campaign-contribution
concerns on the heels of a landmark court ruling last year.
State court offices, law firm on lockdown after shots fired in Indianapolis
A lone gunman caused downtown Indianapolis – including Indiana State Court Administration offices and law firm Barnes
& Thornburg – to be on lockdown today.
COA concerned about some details in termination case
In affirming the involuntary termination of a mother’s parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals noted some troubling
details involving the case.
IBA creates PAC option for judicial campaign donors
After a landmark ruling from the nation’s highest court, the Indianapolis Bar Association has adopted an alternative
to direct judicial campaign contributions for those interested in donating to candidates vying for the Marion County bench.
Marion Superior courts, prosecutor’s office see assignment changes
Marion County has a new judge, and that’s created the latest round of musical chairs for the Superior Court and prosecutor’s
office.
Commission sends finalists letter to governor
A 60-day clock has started for Gov. Mitch Daniels to choose the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, after three names were
officially sent to him Thursday afternoon.
Judges find ruling denied mentally ill man’s due process rights
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed today the denial of a mentally ill man’s motion to dismiss charges against him
because not dismissing the charges was a violation of his due process rights.
Election for judicial commissions member this fall
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications are looking for a new attorney
member.
Governor names new Marion Superior judge
The governor has appointed Barbara L. Cook Crawford as the newest Marion Superior judge. She will replace former Marion Superior
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana in June.
3 remain in running for Indiana Supreme Court
Two trial judges and an appellate attorney have emerged as finalists for the Indiana Supreme Court, but one those three almost
didn’t make it to Indianapolis for the second interview on Friday. Story includes video clips from the interviews.
Marion Superior judge new pro bono committee chair
The District 8 Pro Bono Committee has a new chair – Marion Superior Judge David A Shaheed.
Indy lobbyists now required to register info
Lobbyists who work in Indianapolis and Marion County will now have to register their information in a public database beginning
next year. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, a new ordinance requires all lobbyists engaging in executive or legislative branch lobbying
activity with an agency of the City of Indianapolis or Marion County to register with the Department of Code Enforcement.
Court upholds discrimination claims in coroner’s office
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the finding that an African-American Marion County Coroner took action against his
white chief deputy coroner because of race, but ordered a reduction in the amount of compensatory damages the deputy coroner
could receive.
Judge faces 4 charges
A Marion Superior judge presiding over the county’s traffic court faces four judicial misconduct charges as a result of his general handling of traffic infraction cases and one suit in particular, where the state justices have described him as being “biased.”
Marion Superior Traffic judge charged with misconduct
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has charged Marion Superior Judge William E. Young with misconduct for his
handling of traffic court cases.
Prominent family law attorney dies
A well-known and longtime family law attorney in Indianapolis died July 7 at the age of 80.