In order to provide an opportunity for the participants of the Bar Leader Series to actively utilize the skills and knowledge that they are learning through the series, the class has been asked to identify an unmet need and develop and execute community service projects aimed to assist those needs to benefit the Indianapolis community.

The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee (MCJSC) has received 40 applications for three upcoming vacancies. The vacancies will occur when the terms for Judges Thomas Carroll, Michael Keele, and Becky Pierson-Treacy expire in 2018.

This position is focused on improving race and gender fairness in the courts, and assisting minority, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged students pursue a law degree in Indiana.

The City of Indianapolis has given notice that it has issued a request for qualifications for the representation of the Department of Public Works and other city agencies in eminent domain litigation.

At Indiana Legal Services, we’re grateful. As the largest civil legal aid program in Indiana and the only statewide program, we’re grateful for the opportunity to provide individualized legal assistance—including advice and extended representation—to more than 11,000 Hoosiers in 2017.

Pursuant to Ind. Trial Rule 80, the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has posted several proposed rule amendments. Comments are invited and should be submitted no later than April 27, 2018.

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has given notice of proposed modifications to Circuit Rule 10 and the recision of Circuit Rule 11.

On Tuesday, May 22, e-filing will be mandatory for attorneys in this court for all subsequent and initial filings in case types that allow it.

The 2018 legislative session concluded on Wednesday, March 14, with legislators working just a few minutes past the midnight deadline. With the number of dead bills, the Governor has stated that he is open to the possibility of a special session to resolve key issues.

The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee approved a new operational model on March 15, 2018.