Less restrictive alternatives balance need with independence By Nick Parker, Staff Attorney • Office of Court Services By now, you have likely heard about the California case in which Britney Spears successfully petitioned the court to remove her legal guardianship. This case sparked an interest in guardianship across the country, including a discussion of ways to support individuals without a need for formal … [Read more...] about Guardianship as a Last Resort
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments at University of Indianapolis
On April 11, the Indiana Supreme Court visited the nearby campus of the University of Indianapolis to hear oral argument in Keller Mellowitz v. Ball State University, Board of Trustees of Ball State University, and State of Indiana. This case marked the 49th time the Court has heard arguments somewhere other than the Supreme Court Courtroom since 1994, providing students, media, and the public the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Hears Arguments at University of Indianapolis
2023 State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her ninth State of the Judiciary address to Governor Eric Holcomb and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Other state leaders and nearly 100 trial court judges from across the state filled the 4th floor gallery, and several county sheriffs watched from the north balcony of the grand house chamber. It was standing room only as the Chief … [Read more...] about 2023 State of the Judiciary
Welcoming Indiana’s 111th Justice
By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach When the Court of Appeals of Indiana held a celebratory party for Judge Derek Molter, Chief Judge Cale Bradford jokingly told the room he had decided to deny the transfer! Molter is described by the Judicial Nominating Commission “as possessing a thoughtful, sharp mind” and as a person “who maintains a ste … [Read more...] about Welcoming Indiana’s 111th Justice
Update on the Well-Being in Law Movement
By Terry Harrell, Executive Director • Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program 2016 introduced two groundbreaking studies on well-being in the legal profession: “The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns” examined the profession as a whole,1 while “Suffering in Silence” focused exclusively on law students.2 These studies ignited the creation of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being and … [Read more...] about Update on the Well-Being in Law Movement