The Honorable Jane E. Magnus-Stinson, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, is pleased to announce that Doris L. Pryor today began her duties as United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Pryor fills the vacancy created by the untimely death of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue, who passed away on August 2, 2017.

The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee (MCJSC) is beginning the process of selecting names to send to the Governor to fill three vacancies. The vacancies will occur when the terms for Judges Thomas Carroll, Michael Keele, and Becky Pierson-Treacy expire in 2018.

Appellate oral arguments really should not be feared. Just the opposite—they are your best, and likely last, chance to persuade the court to accept the position that you have advanced in the appeal.

The Indiana Supreme Court recently confirmed that a lawyer’s submission of a flattering recommendation letter on behalf of a trial judge who is applying for an appellate judge position does not require the trial judge to recuse himself when that lawyer appears before him in a case.

The U.S. Supreme Court made headlines recently with an otherwise obscure, highly-technical case involving the federal supplemental jurisdiction statute’s tolling provision.

Longtime Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Michael Barnes has announced he will retire from the appellate court bench on June 1.

The next time you’re preparing for an appellate oral argument, especially before one of Indiana’s appellate courts, consider using the IndyBar’s Indiana Appellate Institute! The Institute has helped lawyers with various experience levels prepare for their arguments.

Keep up with the happenings: stay up-to-date on section news and events with this quarter's message from the Appellate Practice Section chair, Carol Nemeth Joven.

The chance to attend this year’s AJEI was more than a small victory. It was precisely what I needed (precisely when I needed it) to get reinvigorated and to recommit myself to the cause of public defense. While the entire program was outstanding, there were two sessions I found particularly impactful.

The 14-member Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is holding an organizational meeting to lay the groundwork for selecting nominees for and making recommendations concerning the retention of judges in Marion County trial courts for the 2018 election cycle.