JUNE 12-25, 2019
Notre Dame Law School Dean Nell Jessup Newton is leaving a legacy of academic rigor and sustained support, and appreciative colleagues recently gave her a spirited send-off. An Indiana abortion case recently took center stage at the United States Supreme Court as the landmark Roe v. Wade decision comes under increasing challenges nationwide. Five years after a court decision affirmed marriage equality in Indiana, some same sex couples see progress mixed with worrying signs.
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Notre Dame Law dean Newton leaves legacy of academic rigor, sustained support
The folks who “keep the trains running on time” at the Notre Dame Law School have a special affinity for Dean Nell Jessup Newton. The staff hosted an informal afternoon reception on the last Wednesday in May to recognize and thank her for her leadership as she prepares to step down as dean at the end of June.
Read MoreIndiana abortion cases highlight rift as fate of Roe uncertain
As legal and moral questions surrounding abortion continue to divide the country, Indiana has been at the center of a wave of new restrictions, with the United States Supreme Court last month issuing a per curiam opinion partially upholding a 2016 Hoosier law.
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Anniversary of equality: LGBTQ community reflects 5 years after state legalized same-sex marriage
In the five years since same-sex marriage became legal in Indiana, married same-sex couples say acceptance has grown, but some are concerned about pushback and the potential rollback of hard-won rights.
Read MoreBoom or bust? As firm profits soar, some bracing for recession
The question of another economic recession in the United States is not if it will happen, but when. Roughly a decade since the end of the Great Recession, most economists predict the U.S. economy will take another dip some time in 2020. Businesses, including law firms, are starting to prepare.
Read MoreGary’s gun lawsuit gets revived with COA ruling
Nearly 20 years after it was originally filed, the city of Gary’s lawsuit against firearm manufacturers and dealers is again moving forward after being revived for a third time on appeal, this time focusing on potential unlawful conduct.
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‘Historic’ opioid trial raises questions, possible answers
What’s being called a historic trial is underway in Oklahoma — the first against a drugmaker accused of contributing to the opioid crisis.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions — May 22-June 5, 2019
Read Indiana appellate decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Solo leader: Tom Hamer’s practice path leads to presidency of ITLA
New Indiana Trial Lawyers Association President Tom Hamer talks shop and gives a preview of his plans for leading the state's plaintiffs bar.
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Hovde, Marshsall receive ITLA lifetime achievement, young lawyer honors
The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s top honorees for 2019 share something else in common: Before either of them passed the bar, they both got their starts working at the law firms where they would go on to highly successful careers as litigators.
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Stafford: In judges shooting, time to investigate the investigation
When a man who police believe shot two judges in downtown Indianapolis walked free after the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office declined to charge him, everyone involved had to know the decisive inaction would combust into smoldering rumors and speculation.
Read MoreNoe Dudas: Columbus lawyer’s got game after rediscovering lost calling
Sometimes seemingly unrelated things are actually strongly connected, although we may not realize it. Skills translate more than we realize, and it is the goal of this column to explore examples of Indiana lawyers who find ways to bring value to their practice with skills gleaned from unrelated interests. Today, I’d like to tell you about Tim Vrana.
Read MoreMarquez: Jumping through hoops to secure critical data
Many of us fail to realize that we are sitting targets for hackers to infiltrate our computers and demand a ransom or even steal the confidential data we have stockpiled on behalf of our firms and clients, and even our personal information.
Read MoreQuick: Marketing checklist — which are your firm’s best choices?
It used to be pretty easy: Get that big ad in the print Yellow Pages, next to dozens of competing law firms, and you’re done. But how do you market your firm in the digital age?
Read MoreHammerle on… “Aladdin” and “Rocketman”
A remake of a Disney classic and a biopic on a classic rock star are both crowd-pleasers, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle reports.
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IndyBar: President’s Column — Kindness and Humor Can Bridge Many Gaps
One of the great things about kids is that they can teach you lessons you need to learn in a way that can only come from a child.
Read MoreIndyBar: Friends, Colleagues Honor Each Other and Paralegal of the Year Melissa Hathaway
On May 29, IndyBar members and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of our community’s beloved paralegals at the annual Paralegal Appreciation Luncheon.
Read MoreIndyBar Launches Enhanced Lawyer Referral Service
Connecting with potential clients is a crucial first step in business development for lawyers, especially as consumers increasingly turn to the internet for their search. Now, an even better way to capture those leads is available from the Indianapolis Bar Association with the launch of a brand-new artificial intelligence-fueled lawyer referral platform.
Read MoreIndyBar: Nominate for the 2019 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award by July 26
To recognize the accomplishments of female attorneys in central Indiana, the IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division presents the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award. Nominations are now open.
Read MoreIndyBar: Gain Confidence with the Indiana Appellate Institute
A few months after a criminal appeal I was handling had been fully briefed, the Court of Appeals set it for oral argument. Fortunately, one of my partners told me about the IndyBar Appellate Institute’s moot court program.
Read MoreIndyBar: Who Stands Above the Rest? Nominate for the 2019 Professionalism Awards!
Professionalism — it’s a trait that sets one stellar attorney or judge apart from another. Now is your chance to honor this invaluable quality in your Indy colleagues.
Read MoreDTCI: See you in New Orleans at the DRI Annual Meeting Oct. 16-19
DRI will hold its annual meeting in New Orleans beginning Oct. 16. DRI has planned a week of spectacular keynote speakers, cutting-edge CLE presentations and plenty of networking events just for you.
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