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The public comment period is now open for proposed rule amendments to local Court Rule LR49-SC10-502 Attorney’s Fees. Comments will be accepted until August 30, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.in.gov/judiciary/2922.htm#local.
Show Your Support for Diversity
Celebrate the Indy legal community’s commitment to diversity and show your support of local diversity initiatives by attending the IndyBar Diversity Job Fair Welcome Reception on August 7 and the Diversity & the Law Luncheon on August 8. Dennis Bland, President of the Center for Leadership Development, will be featured as the keynote speaker at Thursday’s luncheon. Table sponsorships are available for the luncheon. Additional information and online registration is available at www.indybar.org.
Volunteers Needed for Ask a Lawyer
Both attorneys and paralegals are needed to assist the public with legal guidance during the Fall 2013 Ask A Lawyer program on Tuesday, October 8. Volunteers are being sought for one of two shifts (2 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m.) at the library locations throughout the city. To volunteer, contact Caren Chopp at [email protected].
Share the IndyBar Love!
From now until August 15, refer a colleague to the IndyBar and when they join, you’ll get a free hour of IndyBar CLE programming! Just make sure that he or she includes your name in the “How did you find out about the IndyBar?” field and we’ll send you a promo code to redeem your free hour of CLE once the membership application is submitted. Plus, we’ll make it even easier for you…for a limited time, 2013 membership dues are half off! Tell your colleague to use “HalfPrice2013” in the promo code field online to receive a 50% discount on membership for the rest of the year. For more information, go to www.indybar.org.
Green Legal Certification Period Open for 2013
Now in its second year, the IndyBar’s Green Legal Initiative seeks to encourage firms, organizations and legal departments to consider adopting “greener” business practices. Eighteen firms were recognized in the Green Legal program in 2012, and now’s your chance! Applications for certification will be accepted until September 13, and participating firms will be recognized at the bar’s annual Recognition Luncheon in November, as well as in various IndyBar publications. For more information and to access the application, visit www.indybar.org.
Need to Prep for the MPRE?
Then don’t miss the IndyBar’s MPRE Review Course, coming up on Thursday, August 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the IndyBar Education Center. Visit the events calendar online at www.indybar.org for additional details and online registration. Can’t attend? Then select our convenient Online Course Option, which will provide you with all written materials as well as access to the live presentation in a virtual online environment.
Annual Attorney Registration and IOLTA Certification is Coming Up
Per Admission and Discipline Rule 2, the time for Indiana attorneys to make their annual registration fee payments and IOLTA certifications will start on August 1. To insure you receive your notification, please update your Roll of Attorneys information by visiting the Indiana Clerk of Courts portal at https://secure.in.gov/Apps/courts/portal/•
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