FEB. 17-MARCH 1, 2012
Attorneys find fulfillment in writing for a different audience. A recent Court of Appeals decision leads some to question pregnant women's rights. The people who make up the applicant pool to be the next Indiana justice are fairly representative of the state's population.
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Ruling leads to questions about pregnant women’s rights
The Indiana Court of Appeals was asked on interlocutory appeal to determine whether the Marion Superior Court erred in denying bail for Bei Bei Shuai, a woman being held on charges of attempted feticide and murder.
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Justice applicant pool reflective of Indiana
The percentage of women in the semi-finalist group to be the next state justice decreased as compared to the state’s population.
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Running toward a stable life
Attorneys volunteer with a nonprofit that helps homeless people get back on their feet.
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Dollars for donors
9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision raises concerns about bone marrow donation.
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Nurses-turned-attorneys have unique insight
Attorney Lorie Brown was a nurse for 12 years before becoming a lawyer. Now, she hopes to help nurses avoid some of the common mistakes that could land them in litigation.
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Lucas: Is diversity within the judiciary important?
Editor Kelly Lucas wants to know whether the racial or gender diversity of candidates should be considered when evaluating candidates.
Read MoreDean’s Desk: Value and delivery in law school education
Valparaiso University Law School Dean Jay Conison writes that criticizing law schools is the new national pastime.
Read MoreBadger: Free speech over the Internet put to the test
Free expression in this country has withstood repeated assault during times of political upheaval.
Read MoreDeGroote: The new social network – return to the bar
With more demands on my time, I find myself less involved in the state, local, and firm activities and social events. Apparently, I am not alone.
Read MoreStart Page: Exploring alternatives to using email
Email is war – you are a prisoner. Your inbox, once littered with annoying spam, now delivers a super-abundance of information. The torrent defies your effort to organize, classify, prioritize and respond to those that are critical versus those that are merely interesting. Bad news: it’s only going to get worse.
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Hartig steps down as legal aid director
After 25 years of service, Sue Hartig stepped down from her role as executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Evansville Feb. 3.
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Lawyers sweat it out in ethics CLE
Sneakers, shorts and T-shirts aren’t what most attorneys typically wear to continuing legal education sessions. But on Jan. 30, lawyers put on their workout gear and hit the gym for a one-hour CLE on ethics.
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Indiana Court Decisions Jan. 26-Feb. 8, 2012
Read For Publication opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Disciplinary Actions – Feb. 17-March 1, 2012
See who’s been suspended and who has received a public reprimand.
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Chinn: Super February
The midyear meetings of the American Bar Association were held in New Orleans earlier this month. As bad luck would have it, the meetings overlapped Super Bowl week in Indianapolis and for some even Super Bowl Sunday itself. But despite the conflict, a number of IndyBar leaders made the trip to the Crescent City to take part in the meetings, to represent the IndyBar, and to fulfill various speaking obligations.
Read MoreIBA: Getting to Know Buchanan Winner Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, the 2012 recipient of the Paul H. Buchanan Jr. Award of Excellence, is a role model for many. The Indianapolis Bar Association posed some questions to “Judge Jane,” as she prefers to be known, to learn more about this exceptional lawyer and jurist.
Read MoreIBA: What Every Woman Should Know to Protect Herself in the Event of Divorce
Advising clients contemplating divorce varies with the style of the attorney. Even so, there are fundamental issues every woman considering or beginning the divorce process should know to protect herself financially.
Read MoreIBA: Volunteer for the Health and Human Rights Clinic at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
The Health & Human Rights Clinic at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (“HHRC”), with the support of a $35,000 grant from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (“IBF”), is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to team local attorneys with clinical faculty in providing pro bono representation to low-income clients in the Indianapolis community.
Read MoreIBA: Simplifying the Practice with Forms and Resources
The sharing of information and resources is one of the greatest benefits of an association. During the course of its more than 125 year history the IndyBar has developed a number of resources to assist in the practice online, on disk, or in hard copy.
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