By Marcus Alan McGhee, Staff Attorney (former) Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications Managing a docket, staff, and one’s own mental and physical health can be challenging on any day, but especially when you have an abusive individual appearing before you in court. Some may talk over you, curse you, and the very audacious may even threaten you. While instinct might encourage a proportional response, the C … [Read more...] about (Ab)Use of Power: Effective Methods for Exercising Contempt of Court Powers
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Veterans Court of Southern Indiana Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
The Veterans Court of Southern Indiana celebrated its 10th anniversary with a graduation ceremony and resource fair on May 10, 2022. Founder and Supervising Judge Maria Granger and Judge Vicki Carmichael hosted a reception to honor graduating veterans with special guests Chief Justice Loretta Rush and singing group Linkin’ Bridge. Established in 2011 and certified by the Office of Court Services in January 2012, the V … [Read more...] about Veterans Court of Southern Indiana Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Supreme Court Employees Honored at Governor’s Long-Term Employee Reception
On April 19, Governor Eric Holcomb delivered remarks and hosted a reception to honor those individuals who reached 35 years or more of employment with the State of Indiana in 2020 or 2021. Five hundred ninety-one employees were recognized for their commitment and service to Hoosiers, including six Supreme Court honorees: 40 Years of Service Jeff Bercovitz, Office of Court ServicesDavid Blankenship, Office of … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Employees Honored at Governor’s Long-Term Employee Reception
Students represent Indiana in “We the People” National Competitions
Congratulations to all of the students who took place in the “We the People” national competition in April and May. Two high school teams and four middle school teams competed in their respective categories this year over several zoom sessions and hearings. They were able to bring home some amazing awards. The schools that competed are: High School National Finals: Fishers High School (Second Place)Hamilton … [Read more...] about Students represent Indiana in “We the People” National Competitions
2022 Indiana Lawyer Distinguished Barristers
Judge Jennifer DeGroote, Allen Superior Court, and Brad Skolnik, Executive Director of the Office of Admissions and Continuing Education, are two of the fifteen individuals recognized as Distinguished Barristers at the Indiana Lawyer’s 2022 Leadership in Law Awards. Honorees are selected based on their achievement in the legal profession, their contributions to social and civic community-based organizations, and t … [Read more...] about 2022 Indiana Lawyer Distinguished Barristers