United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue passed away on August 2, 2017. Judge LaRue was appointed to the court on May 11, 2011, and filled a new magistrate judgeship that had been created for the Southern District of Indiana by the Judicial Conference of the United States.

Along with buses and backpacks, back to school time can bring with it questions that are best answered by a lawyer. Maybe you're wondering how to modify a custody agreement, or you have a question about your child's educational needs.Whether you have a specific problem or are just looking for an quick answer to a hypothetical question, help is just a call away when the Indianapolis Bar Association hosts Legal Line on Tuesday, August 8. Members of the public can simply call 317-269-2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. and speak to an attorney at no fee and with no further obligation.

The judges of Marion County Courts, in compliance with the provisions of Trial Rule 81, have given notice of proposed amendments to their local court rule concerning Criminal Division Rules at LR49-CR00-108. BAIL.

The Marion County Recorder's Office has announced fee changes to take place July 1.

Attorney registration for mycase.in.gov is now available. Attorneys who register will have the ability to view public documents on cases available through mycase.in.gov.

Marion Superior and Circuit Courts have submitted a proposed weighted caseload plan for operations in 2018 and 2019 for approval by the Indiana Supreme Court.

Realize your potential. Make a difference. Create impact. Be a Bar Leader. The application period for the 2017-2018 Bar Leader Series is now  open.

The Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) is now accepting applications through June 28 for the 2017 Impact Fund Grant. This annual grant of at least $35,000 will be awarded in early September 2017. The application form and additional information can be found at indybar.org/ibf.

The nomination period has begun for the 2018 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association, and Kevin McGoff, Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, has been appointed to chair the effort. McGoff, who is a past president of the association, will lead a committee of members in selecting a slate of officers for the coming year.

The practice-area specific Bill Watch reports for May 9 are now available. The reports highlight the pending bills of particular concern to different sections within the bar.