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2 new judges on federal court make history
History has been written within the state’s legal community, thanks to a pair of new federal judges who within days
of each other joined the Southern District of Indiana.
Eyeing new magistrate openings
Within a year, the federal court system that covers the southern half of Indiana could have two new full-time magistrates, one being a newly created position that would be the first creation of its kind in almost three decades.
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Robo-calls at issue in Indiana courts
A line of litigation has been playing out in state and federal courts involving what is and isn’t allowed under the Automatic
Dialing Machines Statute.
ISBA conference attracts law students
The ninth conference aimed at solo and small firm attorneys in Indiana was a success according to organizers and those who attended, especially going by the number of law school students in attendance compared to previous years.
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Unique medical-legal partnership expands
Practitioners involved with the state’s first medical-legal partnership are excited about the cases they’ve taken
on, as they help patients who have unmet legal needs that can make medical conditions persist, if not worsen.
Prosecutor candidate indicted for child porn, false informing
Attorney and Democratic candidate for Gibson County Prosecutor William R. Wallace III was indicted Tuesday on charges of obstruction
of justice, possession of child pornography, patronizing a prostitute, and false informing.
Prosecutor in Ford Pinto case dies
The Elkhart County prosecutor who took on Ford Motor Co. in criminal court in Indiana died Monday morning. Michael A. Cosentino
was 74.
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Challenges face many new Indiana attorneys
Delivering pizzas and moving furniture isn’t what Greenwood attorney Justin Cook thought he’d be doing once he
earned a law degree.
Idea for green tech patents gets mixed reviews
A federal plan to boost green technology innovation by dramatically cutting the patent processing time is drawing mixed reaction from intellectual property attorneys in Indiana as they wonder whether the pilot program will help or hurt their clients.
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Editorial: New judges add more than needed diversity
Those of us on staff here at the newspaper that grew up in Indiana and were of a certain age to pay attention to the news
can likely recall when Judge Sarah Evans Barker was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Sidebars: Left Bank Cafe offers delightful canal setting
I know it is not necessarily near a courthouse, but on a pleasant summer day it is worth a little extra effort to stroll the
canal and grab a bite at the Left Bank Café.
Technology Untangled: New conference phone offers unique features
Stephen Bour purchased a new piece of office technology recently: a high-quality conference phone with impressive features.
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Court: juveniles can be placed on sex offender registry
The Indiana Court of Appeals says a ruling by the state justices last year can’t be used to stop juvenile courts from
ordering juveniles to register as sex offenders.
Camm’s attorneys seek special judge
Defense attorneys for the former state trooper facing a third triple-murder trial want the Indiana Supreme Court to name a special judge because of what they say are delays from the current presiding judge.
Read MoreSCOTUS declines New Albany ordinance case
The Supreme Court of the United States won’t take a case from New Albany about the city’s battle to close an adult
book and movie store.
Medical malpractice
Jason Cole Sr., as Personal Representative of the Estates of Patricia Harris Cole and Baby Jason Cole Jr. v. Joseph M. Smith, M.D.
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Kimbrough Bar serves NW Indiana
Shelice R. Tolbert, a partner at the Crown Point office of Kopka Pinkus Dolin & Eads, was sworn in as president of the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association by a longtime bar association supporter and member, Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker, who has personal and professional ties to northwest Indiana.
Read MoreDTCI: What I really meant to say. . .
The Seventh Circuit and the Indiana district courts have disallowed the “take home exam” theory of errata sheets, which can be particularly troublesome at the summary judgment stage.
Read MoreDTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review
The next issue of the Indiana Civil Litigation Review will be on members’ desks in a few weeks.
Read MoreHickey: With Liberty and Justice for All
Hickey discusses the Pledge of Allegiance and new citizens.
Read MoreIBA: Taking the Next Steps on Your Career Path
If you’re one of the many lawyers looking for a job or new direction, there are many resources available that can help you take the next steps along your career path.
Read MoreIBA: Mortgage Foreclosure in Marion County
Judge Cynthia Ayers discusses the Indianapolis Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force.
Read MoreIBA: IndyBar Creates Resume Bank
The IBA recognizes that some of its members are looking for temporary employment and some law firms and offices are looking for lawyers to work on a temporary basis on a special project or case.
Read MoreIBA: Celebrate Ask a Lawyer’s Ten Year Anniversary
Play a role in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ask a Lawyer.
Read MoreIBA: Bar Leader Grads Add B.L.I.N.G.
B.L.I.N.G. offers an intensive financial training course for IPS students with an interest in entrepreneurism.
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