Sept. 9-22, 2015
Sharing candid, deeply personal experiences, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor inspired an overflow crowd Sept. 2 at the University of Notre Dame. She held court for nearly two hours, answering questions from Notre Dame almna, trustee and NBC News reporter Anne Thompson. As Indiana Tech Law School begins its third year, it is welcoming a very small class of first-year students and, anticipating its second attempt at gaining ABA approval will be successful, positioning its third-year students to take the bar exam. California attorney Kimberly Papillon will be presenting her program, The Neuroscience of Legal and Judicial Decision Making, at the Indiana State Bar Association's annual meeting.
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Sotomayor draws admirers at Notre Dame
Sharing candid, deeply personal experiences, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor inspired an overflow crowd Sept. 2 at the University of Notre Dame. She held court for nearly two hours, answering questions from Notre Dame alumna, trustee and NBC News reporter Anne Thompson.
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Students committed to Indiana Tech
As Indiana Tech Law School begins its third year, it is welcoming a very small class of first-year students and, anticipating its second attempt at gaining ABA approval will be successful, positioning its third-year students to take the state bar exam.
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Indy nonprofit, law firm help curb childhood diseases
Lauren Braun has been helping safeguard the health of children in impoverished countries for years. A small band she’s developed could bring those efforts full circle with a pro bono assist from a small band of Indianapolis lawyers.
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Patent hub playing matchmaker for inventors, pro bono attorneys
Under a mandate from Congress to help independent inventors, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office started opening patent hubs around the country. The Center for Intellectual Property Research at Indiana University Maurer School of Law will be the hub serving Indiana.
Read MoreMental health inquiries get fresh look from the ABA
Indiana State Board of Bar Examiners is again reviewing its mental health questions in light of new guidance from the American Bar Association, but at this point, the board has no plans to make changes to the inquiries.
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Senior partner performs at ballroom dance competitions
Peter Velde, a senior partner at Kightlinger & Gray LLP, enjoys the many benefits of ballroom dancing, and has participated in four dance competitions alongside his wife, Doreen.
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Indianapolis lawyer to advocate for attorneys as ISBA president
On Oct. 9, Carol Adinamis will become the third woman to serve as president of the Indiana State Bar Association in its 119-year history.
Read MoreISBA sets schedule for annual meeting in October
Indiana attorneys are invited to the 119th Annual Meeting of the Indiana State Bar Association where they can learn and network with their colleagues from across the state. The event will be Oct. 7-9 at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana.
Read MoreUnconscious bias impact focus of ISBA presentation
Kimberly Papillon, a California attorney and expert in the area of implicit bias, will be presenting her program, The Neuroscience of Legal and Judicial Decision Making, at the ISBA annual meeting. It will explore the things that can unconsciously interfere with how an individual makes decisions.
Read MoreLeadership Academy project focuses on health, wellness
the Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy Class IV strives to promote and educate our colleagues on attorney wellness through a CLE, which will be presented during the ISBA annual meeting at the French Lick Resort Oct. 7-9.
Read MoreAdvertising rule would put lawyers on notice of violations
The House of Delegates will consider three advertising rule changes next month, including a proposal that would give the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission the option of sending a warning to an attorney whose ads may violate Rules of Professional Conduct.
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3 things to know about the ethics of files
A formal opinion recently issued by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility sheds light on what materials belong to the client.
Read MoreDTCI: Candor toward tribunal trumps attorney-client privilege
The requirement for candor toward the tribunal is set forth in Indiana Rule of Professional Conduct 3.3, and it qualifies the attorney-client privilege.
Read MoreNothing is more important to democracy than civic literacy
As we approach the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution this Sept. 17, we might consider where civic literacy is taking place.
Read MoreHammerle On… ‘Best of Enemies’, ‘The End of the Tour’
Bob Hammerle writes in regard to “The End of the Tour”: “This film does a disservice to both Mr. Wallace and the audience. How could brilliance be displayed in such a dull fashion?”
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Indiana’s pioneering female attorneys honored
The late Shirley Shideler, who was the first woman to be named a partner at a large Indiana law firm, will be honored at a special reception recognizing trailblazing women lawyers.
Read MoreJPMorgan Chase settles suit over Christ Church trust accounts
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has settled a lawsuit accusing it of mismanaging the trust accounts of Christ Church Cathedral, the historic Monument Circle church endowed by descendants of drug company founder Eli Lilly.
Read MoreValpo ex-attorney Holesinger gets 10 years
Former Valparaiso attorney Clark Holesinger has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1 million in restitution to clients he defrauded.
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Indiana Court Decisions: Aug. 19 to Sept. 1, 2015
Read recent appellate decisions from Indiana courts.
Read MoreOpen House: Move north proves positive for Schuckit & Associates
The new location contains a calmer, more relaxed and “dog-friendly” environment for lawyers and staff.
Read MoreAmericans with Disabilities Act discrimination
Kristine R. Rednour v. Wayne Township Fire Department and Wayne Township
Read MoreMotor vehicle accident: rear-end collision
Dennis R. Thomas and Luisa Thomas v. Phyllis A. Isenhower
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IndyBar: Bell to Lead Indianapolis Bar Association in 2018
The Indianapolis Bar Association has announced the selection of James J. Bell of Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP as the 2018 president of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Bell will serve as the association’s first vice president on the 2016 board of directors and as president-elect in 2017.
Read MoreIndyBar: Ransberger and Johnson Recipients of 2015 Professionalism Awards
The IndyBar Professionalism Committee has named Magistrate Victoria Ransberger of Marion Superior Court the 2015 recipient of the Silver Gavel Award, while Ruth Johnson of the Marion County Public Defender Agency has been awarded the bar’s Professionalism Award.
Read MoreReasons to Consider Engaging a Forensic Accountant
Forensic accountants utilize a variety of specialized skills, including auditing, accounting and investigative skills. A forensic accountant is different from a traditional accountant, such as a tax preparer or bookkeeper.
Read MoreResistance is Futile, Join a Bar Association
If I as “Terrance Prime” had access to the lawyer sworn in twelve years ago, I would tell him—among many other things—to get and stay involved in bar and community activities.
Read MoreIndyBar: Shadley Named 2015 Antoinette Dakin Leach Recipient
Each year, the IndyBar Women and the Law Division presents the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award to recognize the accomplishments of a female attorney in central Indiana. This year’s recipient is Sue Shadley, of Plews Shadley Racher & Braun.
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