JULY 5-18, 2023
In Marion County and elsewhere throughout the state, prosecutors' offices are taking steps to engage with their communities and provide citizens with the resources they need. Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick explores these initiatives — including Marion County's largest initiative to date — in this week's issue. On the national level, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a decision that will have a direct impact on nursing homes in the state and nationwide. IL reporter Alexa Shrake dives into the Talevski decision and what questions still remain. And in the Health Care Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson explores the state of medical marijuana in Indiana. Read those stories and more in the July 5-18, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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‘They’re helping out’: Prosecutors’ offices hosting clinics for expungements, license suspensions
A line of people formed at Lucas Oil Stadium on a recent Tuesday morning, well before the doors to the stadium opened for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office’s Second Chance Workshop. Other prosecutor’s offices are doing similar work.
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Online academy, resource center to ‘enhance’ pro bono culture in Indiana: ‘Always a huge need for attorneys’
A new service from the Indiana State Bar Association puts training and resources in one place for attorneys to learn more about pro bono representation and hopefully clear the hurdles that can sometimes stand in their way.
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‘I believe in miracles’: Talevski family cheers SCOTUS decision, but questions still linger
Susie Talevski’s father was the catalyst behind the decision in Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, et al. v. Talevski, which held that the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act creates individually enforceable rights.
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Law firms, ISBA find different ways to use new office spaces: Efficiency, culture at heart of new offices, even with less square footage
In its Top 2023 Legal Trends Report, the website Legal Recruiter Directory noted an increased focus on collaboration within legal practices and the utilization of much smaller offices on average than previously.
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Addressing the transportation barrier: Warren Co. receives grant for transportation, substance abuse education
As a rural area, Warren County and its residents face transportation barriers when it comes to getting around their community. Thanks to new funding, residents linked to the county’s judicial system will get some needed transportation assistance.
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Web Exclusive: IN Supreme Court introduces proposed GAL guidelines that advocates say are ‘long overdue’
Guardians ad litem have been part of civil family law cases for decades, but there have never been any formal guidelines for the role of a GAL in the Indiana judicial system. The Indiana Supreme Court is taking steps to change that.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: June 15-27, 2023
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Medical marijuana struggles to gain foothold in Indiana: Another legislative session passes without legalization, establishment of state program
To Indiana medical marijuana supporters, it seems like popular opinion is on their side. Whatever public support exists, however, it didn’t result in the passage of any new bills in 2023.
Read MoreAchenbach and Eckerle: Rapid modernization: Major changes coming to PLA
After the passage of transformative legislation and the announcement of groundbreaking new administrative processes, the Professional Licensing Agency is poised to undergo a rapid modernization.
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Wilson: What’s your system for capturing, processing, completing actions?
This article outlines some ideas for your personal system to capture the various types of projects you may face in the legal context and how to work those through a process to completion.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Being Mary Tyler Moore” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Being Mary Tyler Moore” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
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Disciplinary Actions: April 1-June 28, 2023
Read a summary of disciplinary actions handed down by the Indiana Supreme Court during the second quarter of 2023.
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DTCI: Working with a professional coach has big career benefits
Working with a coach is an investment in your career. It is not cheap, and it can make you ask difficult questions about yourself. But it can also help you determine what you want out of your career and the steps you can take to get there.
Read MoreIndyBar: Cultural Competence: The Challenges and Opportunities of Serving English as Second Language Clients
When your clients are of diverse backgrounds, are nonnative English speakers and are often immigrants, how do you best serve their needs?
Read MoreIndyBar: Bar Leader Class XIX Celebrates Service and Success
Class XIX of the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Bar Leader Series recently completed the course and celebrated their success while sharing details of the community service program they designed and staffed.
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Role Models: To Better Ensure Data Security, Check Your User Permissions
To have a truly effective data security program, law firms need to consider the access that internal staff enjoys.
Read MoreIndyBar: Pro Bono Opportunities Abound with IndyBar
Because the need is great, volunteers are always being sought for three IndyBar pro bono programs that allow members to choose to dedicate just an hour or two or a longer-term commitment.
Read MoreIndyBar: On Demand with IndyBar Celebrating 10 Years of Service
IndyBar’s On-Demand CLE service is celebrating its 10th anniversary providing hundreds of online options for free or at a nominal cost.
Read MoreIndyBar: Play a Part in Welcoming New Americans
About every six weeks, IndyBar is fortunate to provide a representative of the legal community to participate in a Naturalization Ceremony at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana to welcome newly naturalized American citizens.
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