FEB. 16 - MARCH 1, 2011 - The Indiana Lawyer

FEB. 16 – MARCH 1, 2011

Meet four couples who are both lawyers. The Indiana University - Indianapolis law school program in Egypt has been halted due to the protests. The Indiana Supreme Court rarely grants emergency transfers.

IU law school program in Egypt halted due to protests

February 15, 2011 |

Students started classes in January but there is uncertainty when they will resume because of the unrest in the country.

Lawyer couples

February 15, 2011 |

While some couples prefer to keep their work and personal lives separate, it’s not unheard of for lawyers to pair up. Four couples shared their stories with Indiana Lawyer.

Marion County prosecutor discusses his first days in office

February 15, 2011 |

To lead any large law firm, a managing partner needs a diverse set of skills. He needs to understand budgets, crisis management, personnel issues, and how to interact with the media. It’s essentially the same for the prosecutor of Indiana’s largest county.

Distribution of judicial decisions still evolving

February 15, 2011 |

Nestled on a top shelf in the Indiana Supreme Court’s law library, the book doesn’t stand out, and one might not look at it any differently than the others nearby.

Emergency transfers by Supreme Court not common

February 15, 2011 |

What attorneys might consider an emergency legal issue may not draw the same urgency from the Indiana Supreme Court. In fact, it usually doesn’t.

Environmental bills to watch

February 15, 2011 |

A number of bills with environmental impact have been introduced in both houses of the Indiana Legislature for 2011.

Financing new energy creators

February 15, 2011 |

When attorney John Kirkwood sees a garbage dump, his mind not only starts wandering toward the renewable energy that could be produced at that site but also an expanding field of law that’s drawing more lawyers into the environmental fold.

Letters to a New Lawyer: Building blocks for a successful legal career

February 15, 2011 |

After practicing law for nearly four decades, it is a joy to share some thoughts with new lawyers who are beginning their practice.

Editorial: All who serve as judges should be lawyers

February 15, 2011 |

Judges Mark Stoner and Terry Shewmaker explain why a proposed bill would protect Hoosiers’ rights by making sure that law-trained judges preside over all cases in Indiana.

Sidebars: Court House Grounds serves up ‘comfort’ food

February 15, 2011 |

Authors give Danville restaurant three gavels.

Students help with tax prep; lecture discusses colleges’ decisions

February 15, 2011 |

Law School Briefs is Indiana Lawyer’s section highlighting news from law schools in Indiana. While IL has always covered law school news and continues to keep up with law school websites and press releases for updates, we gladly accept submissions for this section from law students, professors, alumni, and others who want to share law […]

Justices’ split reinstates COA annexation ruling

February 2, 2011 |

A split decision by the Indiana Supreme Court on an annexation battle between Greenwood and Bargersville means a lower appellate panel’s decision is reinstated and the city takes a win in the 29-month legal battle that has statewide implications.

Disciplinary Actions – 2/16/11

February 15, 2011 |

See who was recently suspended.

Women’s Ben Bar Retreat in March; Legal Aid hosts fundraiser

February 15, 2011 |

In Bar Crawl, get more information on the ISBA’s Women’s Bench Bar Retreat upcoming in March and a fundraiser to benefit the Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County.

DTCI: Is the notion of a ‘happy lawyer’ an oxymoron?

February 15, 2011 |

A “happy lawyer” – do you know any such creature? By coincidence (or maybe not), two recent but random events caused me to consider this question, of all things, in the middle of this long winter season.

Hebenstreit: Banding Together for the Greater Good

February 15, 2011 |

Usually, the collective body of a group can accomplish greater good than the individual parts. That is one reason people band together, be it for religious purposes, political ideals, or service to a community. This is certainly true of your IndyBar.

IBA: Eliminate Surprises; Use Caution and Care When Changing Fee Agreements

February 15, 2011 |

It’s a typical case and the potential client and you have agreed to a flat fee of $10,000 for the entire representation. However, as the case trudges through the system, the case requires more work than expected. You should get paid for the extra work, right?

IBA: When Disaster Strikes

February 15, 2011 |

Icepocalypse 2011 is finally beginning to melt.hankfully, no local practitioners experienced damage to their offices due to collapsed roofs or other storm damage. However, if they had what were the chances they had a disaster plan in place to deal with the aftermath?

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