Oct. 9 – Oct. 22
A campaign percolating slowly on social media is urging voters to toss three justices off of the Indiana Supreme Court, but a bipartisan political action committee of prominent lawyers and former justices is working to counter it. Reporter Alexa Shrake has more on both efforts as well as a look at several unsuccessful bids to oust justices over the past 50 years. IL's Maura Johnson reports that Taft Stettinius & Hollister is looking for more growth opportunities after announcing a merger with a Denver law firm. And in Focus, Managing Editor Daniel Carson takes a look at programs launched by law schools and law firms to encourage diverse high school students and undergrads to enter the profession.
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Campaign to toss justices off Indiana Supreme Court countered by new PAC
A so-called “retention question” appears on the Nov. 5 election ballot, asking voters whether they want to keep Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Justices Mark Massa and Derek Molter on the state’s high court.
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Taft looks for more mergers as it closes Denver deal
Experts say the move reflects a national trend of increasing client demand for deep legal specialists who often can only be acquired through mergers.
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Court officials, media preparing for Delphi double-murder trial
Nearly two years after his arrest, the man accused of the February 2017 murders of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams in Delphi is set to go to trial.
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Housing advocates seek consumer protections in land contracts
Signing a land contract for a house carries risks for buyers that they wouldn’t encounter with conventional alternatives.
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Law schools, firms create programs to build pipeline of diverse attorneys
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to effectively end affirmative action in college admissions, universities and law firms are looking for new ways to continue diversity efforts.
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Weaver: Dear readers, I look forward to getting to know you
I’m excited to have the chance to meet a whole new group of talented Indiana leaders, readers like yourself who are dedicated to the law or have a strong interest in it.
Read MoreGreising on DEI: Let’s face the national headwinds with perseverance
The headwinds seem particularly strong right now—from the attacks on programs aligned with DEI objectives to lawsuits to block priority programs. Even law firms are getting sued and threatened over DEI programs.
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Star Martinez: Navigating Indiana’s legal system with a lack of Spanish speakers
Navigating the legal system for the first time can be difficult for anyone that isn’t a lawyer, but can you imagine trying to do so without speaking English fluently?
Read MoreMaley: Federal court rule changes are coming Dec. 1
This year, notable changes are coming to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Read MoreBurts: Let’s prioritize mental health in legal education
A 2016 landmark study conducted by the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation highlighted the prevalence of mental health concerns within the legal profession.
Read MoreHammerle on… “The Wild Robot”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Wild Robot.”
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IndyBar: Voter Registration Initiative
On Sept. 17, 2024, the annual Voter Registration Drive was sponsored by the Marion County Bar Association.
Read MoreIndyBar: Christensen to Lead IndyBar in 2027
Adam Christensen of Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has been selected to lead the Indianapolis Bar Association in 2027 by the IndyBar’s Nominating Committee.
Read MoreIndyBar: The Horrors of Circle City – A CLE Experience
The class will take a look at the murders of up to 25 gay men whose remains have been found at Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield over the past 30 years. The class will explore how the marginalization of the LGBTQ+ community can delay or deny justice.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Raises over $72,000 in One Day
The Day of Giving is an annual, 24-hour fundraiser where volunteers endeavor to raise thousands to help the foundation continue to invest in the future of the profession.
Read MoreIndyBar: ‘The Seat is Yours’ Volunteer Opportunity
These breakfasts have been a low-key avenue to introduce lawyers and law students from underrepresented groups to local lawyers, law firms and legal departments serious about communicating that their voices are valued.
Read MoreIndyBar: Judge Cynthia Ayers 2024 Antionette Dakin Leach award recipient
Judge Ayers recently assumed senior judge status after 32 years on the bench of the Marion Superior Court, making her one of the longest sitting judges in the state of Indiana.
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