MAY 15-28, 2019
The shooting of two Clark County judges in Indianapolis recently appears to have more unresolved answers than questions.
IU McKinney students are bringing energy, enthusiasm and prospects for a better future to participants in a federal court re-entry program. The Indiana legal community is remembering two Hoosier giants of the United States Senate who died within weeks of each other — Birch Bayh and Richard Lugar.
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Judges’ shootings: What happened, and what happens next?
Two Clark County judges are recovering from gunshot wounds after being shot in downtown Indianapolis earlier this month. Meanwhile, two men accused in the shooting have been released from their bonds after the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office declined to file charges.
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IU McKinney students bring energy, enthusiasm to re-entry program
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students have been meeting monthly with participants in a re-entry program for much of the school year, mentoring them and helping them overcome barriers in whatever they need to succeed.
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Will, wile and wisdom: New book details Bayh’s Senate tenure
A longtime aide to late Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh has published a biography documenting the liberal lion’s leadership in some of the most momentous social changes in the nation’s recent history. The book debuted just as Hoosiers paid their final respects to Bayh at a Statehouse memorial service May 1.
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Lugar leaves legacy of leadership and service
The Hoosier leader who became a statesman after transforming the city of Indianapolis is being remembered by the Indiana legal community for his intellect, integrity and kindness.
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Prisoner rights case challenges forced labor in private prisons
An inmate lawsuit filed against New Castle Correctional Facility seemingly marks the first time a judge has ruled that a private prison operator can be liable for human trafficking in a punitive setting.
Read MoreDespite dissolution petition, Carmel family law firm not shuttering
Despite the filing of a dissolution petition, prominent Indianapolis-area divorce law firm Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., is not ceasing operations.
Read MoreLeadership in Law 2019 reception and awards presentation
Indiana Lawyer honored the 2019 Leadership in Law Award honorees at a reception May 8 at TwoDEEP Brewing Co. in Indianapolis.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions — April 25-May 8, 2019
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Company counselors: In-house positions become more demanding
In years past, corporate counsel jobs were viewed as less — less challenging, less stressful and less robust than the work attorneys in law firms were doing. Times have changed.
Read MoreGeneral counsel call law firms to action on diversity
Across the country, in-house counsel attorneys are taking steps to put their money where their mouth is — literally — when it comes to diversity in the legal profession.
Read MoreBarner: Cummins’ centennial presents challenges, opportunities for general counsel
In today’s fast-paced, competitive environment, few companies reach their centennial anniversary, and even fewer do so with the rich legacy of values-driven leadership that Cummins enjoys. That is why I am honored to lead the in-house legal function as we celebrate this remarkable milestone.
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Sicuso & Miranda: What the omnibus gaming bill means for Hoosier casinos
Late into the evening on April 24, the Indiana General Assembly voted to approve what may fairly be referred to as the most significant omnibus gaming bill in a decade. Here’s a high-level breakdown of what the final version of HEA 1015 does.
Read MoreBont: Government’s gang reports not clowning around
In 2011, the FBI’s National Gang Intelligence Center Report identified the Juggalos — criminal-minded fans of the musical act Insane Clown Posse — of the as a “hybrid gang,” which was nebulously defined as a loosely organized group of individuals with multiple affiliations and a high propensity for random criminal activity. Juggalos are no longer classified as a gang.
Read MoreStart Page: Using Screen Time to harness, control the power of your iPhone
Who among us has not opened our favorite social media application, only to find that 20 (or more) minutes later, we are wondering where the time went? There’s an app for that.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Avengers: Endgame” and “Hesburgh”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says “Avengers: Endgame” is a superhero classic for the ages, while the documentary “Hesburgh” is an enlightening portrait of a University of Notre Dame legend.
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Disciplinary Actions
See who has been suspended and who’s suspension was lifted in the most recent reporting period.
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IndyBar: Senator Lugar and the IndyBar Bar Leader Class XVI
I have been thinking about leadership in the wake of the recent death of Senator Richard Lugar. Why are leaders so important? They inspire, challenge and motivate us. They have traits that we admire and hope to emulate. Senator Lugar, for example, exuded intelligence and empathy, an understanding of both sides of issues that dignified rather than denigrated the decision-making process.
Read MoreIndyBar: Members Gather to Celebrate 25 and 50 Years in Practice
A wonderful night was had by all at this year’s Indianapolis Bar Association Practice Milestone Celebration!
Read MoreIndyBar: Two New IndyBar Offerings to Keep You Connected
The Indianapolis Bar Association has started a new magazine and launched a podcast featuring past president James Bell.
Read MoreIndyBar: Redactions, Redactions and the IBF Lawyer Links Classic
Those who’ve already signed up for the 2019 Indianapolis Bar Foundation Lawyer Links Classic Golf Outing on July 25 have started practicing, but it’s NEVER too late for you to join in on the fun and support good causes.
Read MoreIndyBar: Navigating Records Requests Under Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s recent CLE, An Introduction to Using and Refusing under Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act, was a valuable primer on the state’s version of the Freedom of Information Act. The program was a presentation of the E-Discovery, Information Governance & Cybersecurity Section. There are some similarities, but more differences between discovery requests and public records requests.
Read MoreDTCI: An old lawyer’s timeless advice on the practice of law
Americans have a tendency to attribute almost any wise advice to Abraham Lincoln. While many of these attributions are questionable, one piece Lincoln actually wrote was a document titled “Notes on the Practice of Law.” The “Notes” are remarkably relevant to today’s practice.
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