Robo-Signing and Settlement Conferences Among Issues Addressed in Recently Published Best Practices Guide In mid-October 2010, media swarmed with news that some of the country’s largest mortgage lenders had engaged in the “robo-signing” of foreclosure documents. Several employees of national lenders such as Chase and Wells Fargo admitted to signing as many as 10,000 documents a month, often without reading the docum … [Read more...] about Mortgage Foreclosure
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Supreme Court Welcomes Justice Steven David
On a bright, sunny Monday with fall in the air, the Indiana Supreme Court Justices welcomed as the court’s newest member former Boone County Circuit Court Judge, Steven David. The one-hour ceremony included remarks by Governor Mitch Daniels and Chief Justice Shepard. The Governor administered the oath of office to Judge David while his wife, Catheryne Pully, held the Bible on which he placed his hand. Justice David b … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Welcomes Justice Steven David
Moving the Appellate Court Case Management System into the Twenty-First Century
Information technology offers exciting opportunities for courts to enhance staff productivity while expanding the services offered to their constituents. Indiana’s appellate courts are exploring ways to improve the appellate process by updating the related technology. The current Appellate Case Management System has been in-place since the mid-1980s. If the system could breathe, it would be old enough to drive, vot … [Read more...] about Moving the Appellate Court Case Management System into the Twenty-First Century
Three Indiana Judges Witness Sons and Daughter Sworn In as New Lawyers
Harrison County Superior Court Judge Roger D. Davis, White County Superior Court Judge Robert B. Mrzlack, and Jennings County Circuit Court Judge Jon W. Webster watched proudly as their sons and daughter were admitted to the Indiana Bar on October 15, 2010. R. Justin Davis received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in … [Read more...] about Three Indiana Judges Witness Sons and Daughter Sworn In as New Lawyers
District Training Sessions for Court Employees
Find Out How You Can Set Up a Training Program in Your District During the fiscal year 2009-10, the Indiana Supreme Court offered educational programs to over 1000 judicial branch personnel, including trial court staff, Supreme Court agency employees, elected Clerks and clerk staff. Four types of delivery methods were employed to provide training: state-wide conferences, district/county-wide seminars, in-house … [Read more...] about District Training Sessions for Court Employees