DEC. 6-19, 2023
The year is winding down, but the news is still going strong. For our lead story, IL reporter Alexa Shrake introduces us to James Barta, the state's second solicitor general. Meanwhile in the Intellectual Property Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson introduces us to Olivia Clavio, an IP attorney joining a growing T-CAM team at Faegre Drinker. And in the Estate Planning Focus (that's right, two Focus sections!), Alexa looks at the other side of estate planning: estate administration. Read those stories and more in the Dec. 6-19, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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Natural progression: New IN solicitor general transitions into new role after serving as 2nd in command
In November, James Barta became the state’s second solicitor general, a role in which he will oversee litigation involving constitutional challenges and other issues of interest to state government.
Read MoreABA report finds some still feel bias against working mothers: Attorneys talk about experiences as parents
A report from the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, “Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers,” has found some attorneys, particularly working mothers, continue to face negative experiences at work because they have children.
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New tool shines light on Indiana evictions: Advocates hope data can be used to address housing crisis
SAVI, a program of The Polis Center, a research unit in the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indianapolis, hopes a new dashboard it’s developed will give people a look at comprehensive statewide eviction data.
Read MoreJuvenile pilot showing results: Marion Co. juvenile delinquency pilot responds well in early stages
After a nearly two-year pilot program, the Marion County Early Intervention Team and the Indiana Public Defender Commission say the initiative has shown promising early results.
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Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Spencer Circuit Judge Jon Dartt
Growing up a block away from the Spencer County Courthouse, now-Judge Jon Dartt used to mow grass for some of the local lawyer families.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: Nov. 15-29, 2023
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Building a brand: Faegre Drinker expanding T-CAM team as IP demand grows
An interest in intellectual property law and her experience in advertising and marketing law has led Olivia Clavio to a new job at a firm with a growing IP team.
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From planning to administration: For attorneys, families, death is not the end of the estate planning process
Estate planning can mean many things. But one aspect not spoken about quite as much as planning is what happens when a loved one dies and their will actually goes into effect.
Read MoreMoreillon and Steele: Complex estate planning: Managing the intangibles
Estate planning seeks to provide for family members, protect assets, avoid probate, minimize tax consequences and reduce legal headaches. The same is typically true for intellectual property estate planning, but with a couple of pitfalls.
Read MoreEmanuele: AI has escaped the laboratory and IP law must adapt
Clearly, there are a number of important unanswered questions regarding the interaction of AI and IP.
Read MoreMueller: A case study: Postnuptial agreements in estate planning
I think I’ll title this agreement something to the effect of “(Definitely-Not-A-Postnuptial) Agreement Waiving Statutory Rights in Spouse’s Estate.”
Read MoreRetzner: Avoid leaving an inheritance to someone you’ve never met
Over their lifetimes and at death, parents make gifts to children under the assumption that those gifts will be the property of that child for life, no matter what.
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Covington: A gift from us to you: The newest IL newsletter
On Dec. 14, Indiana Lawyer will release its first ever M&A Monthly e-newsletter.
Read MoreTrimble: Understanding the difference between ‘have to’ and ‘get to’
At a recent bar association meeting in Philadelphia, a very wise bar leader asked his audience, “How many of you understand the difference between ‘have to’ and ‘get to’?” None of us raised our hands.
Read MoreDarnell and Harrell: Promoting social connection at work: What employers can do
Many employers have had success with retaining employees by focusing on supporting employee well-being.
Read MoreMarquez: ‘NameDropping’ may get you the connection you’re seeking
Essentially, NameDrop allows two iPhone users to exchange one or both party’s contact information electronically by simply bringing the phones together and tapping “Share” or “Receive Only.”
Read MoreDickerson: Artificial intelligence and the legal academy
The use of artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in the legal industry, but what are law schools doing to train future practitioners?
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IndyBar E-Discovery Day Successfully Celebrates Law and Technology
In case you missed the Instagram Reels promo video, IndyBar’s E-Discovery, Information Governance, and Cybersecurity Section hosted its annual E-Discovery Day CLE on Nov. 16.
Read MoreIndyBar’s 50 Year Honorees
Each year the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Annual Recognition Breakfast is capped off by the celebration of those members of the association celebrating their 50th anniversary in the practice of law.
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