DEC. 14-27, 2016
Greg Zoeller reflects on eight years as Indiana attorney general, and looks toward a private-sector future helping Hoosiers. An Asian-American band is fighting the trademark law's disparagement standard. An attorney's retirement means an Indianapolis Legal Aid Society's program helping elderly Hoosiers stay in their homes faces an uncertain future.
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Magnus-Stinson takes helm as chief of Indiana’s Southern District
When Jane Magnus-Stinson isn’t presiding over cases in one of the busiest federal district courts in the nation, she seems to be just as busy. And her workload just increased. On Nov. 23, Magnus-Stinson began her seven-year appointment as chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Read MoreJustices consider cellphone data in 4th Amendment case
Is the act of turning on a cellphone a voluntary agreement to share that data, or do consumers have a right to privacy of the location information collected from their personal devices? The justices of the Indiana Supreme Court heard legal arguments on both sides of that issue during oral arguments in a case on Dec. 8.
Read MoreIndyBar prepares to launch technology-focused section in 2017
More legal professionals are beginning to recognize the importance of aligning the practice of law with new technologies, so the Indianapolis Bar Association is launching its new E-Discovery, Information Governance and Cybersecurity Section in 2017 to aid attorneys as they adapt emerging technologies to their legal practices.
Read MoreRetirement of key attorney, funding cuts cloud Indianapolis Legal Aid Society effort
Retired corporate general counsel Orville Copsey created a program 19 years ago at Indianapolis Legal Aid Society designed to help older people who had been cited by the Marion County Public Health Department for living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. But the initiative is now potentially facing its own crisis. Weber passed away unexpectedly in February and Copsey is retiring at the end of this month.
Read MoreLGBT equality a firm priority
Law firms have embraced equality for LGBT employees in their policies more than any other industry, and five firms with a significant presence in Indiana have earned top marks for inclusiveness, a new study reveals.
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Zoeller reflects on 8 years as Indiana attorney general
When outgoing Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller leaves behind his Statehouse office in January, there are a number of projects in the private sector he plans to pick up.
Read MoreFederal lawsuit victor puts the ‘pro’ in pro se
An ex-teacher who won a $203,840 due process jury award in his lawsuit over his termination speaks out.
Read MoreStudy: Gender inequality begins before classes start
A new study indicates that the gender inequality that is well-documented in the legal profession actually starts when women are applying to law school.
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Asian-American band fights trademark law’s disparagement standard before SCOTUS
Any rock band worth its volume is anti-establishment. However, a Chinatown dance rock ensemble is kicking up the volume by actively fighting the status quo and, as a result, could topple a key section of a 70-year-old trademark registration statute and possibly the entire U.S. trademark system.
Read MoreNguyen: IP lessons from China
Several years ago, China surpassed the United States in the number of trademark registrations issued per year. China has already become a very important stakeholder in the intellectual property area. This article provides a glimpse into how China has tackled the remedies in IP infringement.
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Dean’s Desk: Community partnerships benefit IU McKinney students
At the IU McKinney School of Law, we make a special effort to support our students by partnering with advocates in the community. Allow me to share a few examples.
Read MoreIndiana Judges Association: Are we ignoring an obvious truth?
Is due process any less of a right when a family faces eviction than when a person faces criminal charges? The legal profession has been trying to answer that question for about 100 years.
Read MoreStart Page: Decorate your documents for the holidays (and beyond)
One of the best (or worst?) features of Microsoft Word is its automatic formatting. Properly understood, Microsoft Word’s automatic behavior controls are incredibly helpful.
Read MoreNeutral Corner: lessons from golf for mediation
The preamble to the mediation rule could have easily provided, as do the rules of golf, that the mediation rules are guided by the historical principles of the legal profession and the importance that mediation be conducted with integrity and in accordance with these principles.
Read MoreQuick: Remember the millennials when marketing your firm
You might be missing more than one-quarter of the population in marketing your law firm. I am talking about missing the millennials.
Read MoreHammerle on … ‘Manchester by the Sea,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘The Eagle Huntress’
Bob Hammerle says “Manchester by the Sea” is the true definition of a work of ark.
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Lawyer retires after helping countless people stay home
Almost everyone who talks about their friend Orville Copsey begins with the stories about his suits.
Read MoreNotre Dame Tax Clinic to receive federal grant
The Notre Dame Law School will receive a federal grant to help fund its recently launched tax clinic.
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Disciplinary Actions – 12/14/16
Read who’s recently been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court.
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DTCI: 2017 Board of Directors named at 23rd annual conference
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2017 officers and directors at its 23rd annual conference and meeting last month.
Read MoreIndyBar: Welcome to the Quarter-Century Club!
2016 marks the 25th year of practice for 60 IndyBar members. The IndyBar congratulates these members on this landmark and thanks them for their dedication to the profession.
Read MoreIndyBar Shares Feedback with Mayor’s Task Force
As we have previously reported, Mayor Joe Hogsett has expressed interest in improving our Marion County justice processes.
Read MoreIndyBar: Notice of Proposed Amendments to Local Rules
The judges of the Marion County Courts have given notice of proposed amendments to the Marion County Local Court Rules. The proposed amendments would eliminate fax filings in Marion Circuit and Superior Court.
Read MoreIndyBar: Save the Date for the 2017 Installation Luncheon
Make sure to mark your brand-new 2017 calendar now for the upcoming Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Installation Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Columbia Club.
Read MoreIndyBar: Coming in 2017: Free Fridays at the IndyBar
Get more from your membership in 2017 with Free Fridays at the IndyBar! We’ll be saving you time and money each month with these complimentary services. All offerings take place at the IndyBar office.
Read MoreDimos: From ‘BarJunkie’ to Bar Professional. What’s New at the ABA
I felt a tinge of nostalgia when Judge Moberly asked me to write a guest President’s Message. Fifteen years ago, as IndyBar President, I had the pleasure of writing the bi-monthly message (though, by this time in the year, it was closer to being a chore). I appreciate truly the opportunity to write one again.
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