APRIL 13-26, 2012
Meet Indiana's newest Supreme Court justice Mark Massa. In mediation, timing can be everything. Lawyers who travel great distances for work are part of the "super-commuter" trend.
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Justice Frank Sullivan leaving bench to teach
Sullivan’s departure marks the Indiana Supreme Court’s third vacancy in two years.
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Teaching students civics lessons
Indiana programs like mock trial and yVote! educate youth on the courts and government.
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Lawyers part of ‘super-commuter’ trend
Those who travel long distances for work say time management is critical.
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Cultural background may affect mediation
Awareness and understanding ensure that mediators maintain neutrality and avoid making generalizations about other cultures’ values.
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Knowing when the time is right
Mediators say the type of case can dictate when to begin the ADR process.
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Dean’s Desk: Effective legal education depends on strong partnerships
To be effective and relevant, law education must provide students with a bridge to a legal career. Building this bridge between law schools and law practice calls for strong and successful partnerships among law schools, practicing lawyers and other professionals. At Indiana University Maurer School of Law, we are committed to the pursuit of these partnerships.
Read MoreFederal Bar Update: Uniform Case Management Plan changes
The Southern District of Indiana recently modified two sections of the court’s Uniform Case Management Plan regarding experts.
Read MoreStart Page: Follow 5 email commandments to streamline use
You are an email sinner. Follow these 5 email commandments to turn your email messaging life around.
Read MoreDTCI: DTCI and ITLA join forces to encourage civility
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association have joined to present a seminar on civility at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on May 24 titled “Two Parties…One Oath – A Conversation on Civility.”
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Gene patent case back at Circuit court
Myriad Genetics, Inc. reported on March 26 that the United States Supreme Court remanded The Association for Molecular Pathology, et al., v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al., No. 11-725, to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The Federal Circuit will now reconsider its July 29, 2011, decision, which upheld Myriad’s patents on two breast cancer genes – known collectively as BRCA 1/2
Read MoreLaw School Briefs -4/13/12
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will welcome four new associate professors for the fall 2012 semester: Yvonne M. Dutton, Margaret Ryznar, Lea Shaver and Diana R. H. Winters.
Read MoreCOA judge applications due May 9
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has announced its timeline for selecting the replacement for Judge Carr Darden, who is retiring this summer from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Read MoreFirms raise funds for lung association
Indianapolis firms participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb to raise money.
Read MoreFirm to pass out children’s bicycle helmets at annual event
Representatives from Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson will present the second annual “PedalPalooza” event on April 28 to raise awareness about the importance of bicycle safety for children.
Read MoreRepublic airlines file federal suit against pilots union
Three airlines operated by Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. are suing a pilots union over a website they say is damaging their reputation and hindering efforts to hire pilots.
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Indiana Court Decisions
Read For Publication opinions from March 22-April 3, 2012 from the Indiana appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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IBA: Impact Fund Making Impact
In 2011, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation awarded its first Impact Fund grant, in the amount of $35,000, to the Health and Human Rights Clinic (HHRC) at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Read MoreNeed a New Photo? Visit the IndyBar
In conjunction with the production of the IndyBar’s print Legal Directory, Bass Photo Company will be in the IndyBar Office to take professional headshots on several dates in April.
Read MoreIBA: Deadline Extended for Access Cards
The Marion County Court Administrator’s Office has announced that the deadline for the mandatory renewal of attorney access cards to the City-County Building has been extended to April 13, 2012.
Read MoreChinn: Why The Indiana Supreme Court Matters
The profession and the citizenry have been blessed with a great Supreme Court in Indiana over the past several decades. There are several reasons for that, and several reasons why it matters.
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