MARCH 13-26, 2013
Robyn Moberly breaks a barrier on the federal bench by becoming first appointed female bankruptcy judge in Indiana. A bill in the General Assembly looks to reconfigure workers' compensation and hospital reimbursement rates. A South Bend attorney has decided to wind down his practice more than 70 years after he was admitted to the bar.
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Is COA opinion on threat to judge a threat to rights?
Advocates say imprisoned blogger’s ruling out of the Indiana Court of Appeals imperils the First Amendment.
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Indiana Senate president pro tem pushes for Constitutional Convention
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long admits his effort to convene a state-driven Constitutional Convention will be a struggle.
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Moberly breaks barrier on federal bench
Indiana’s first female bankruptcy is judge one of two new jurists in the Southern District.
Read MoreConison taking helm of young law school
Jay Conison had been planning to step down as dean of the Valparaiso University Law School, but his decision to lead another law school was an unexpected opportunity and one that will keep him focused on changing legal education.
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Indiana’s longest-serving attorney will retire from practice at 96
Alexis “Alex” Thomas Cholis is winding down his law practice. More than 70 years after admission to the bar, he’s decided it’s time.
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New FMLA rule expands provisions for military families
Attorneys see the 20-year-old Act growing beyond its original intent.
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Refiguring workers’ comp in Indiana
A House bill looks to raise worker benefits, causing a tug-of-war over hospital reimbursement.
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Spotlight: Change of venue case requires planning, preparation and packing
Moving a trial from one court to another can be cumbersome and brings with it logistical matters that have to be worked out so the lawyers can focus on presenting their case. Transporting office supplies, reserving hotel rooms, securing conference rooms and learning the demographics of the community before selecting the jury are among the tasks that have to be addressed.
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Lucas: Another year older and, hopefully, wiser
As they say, time flies when you are having fun. I’ve found that it also seems to stampede past when you are very busy. Both have been the case for the staff of the Indiana Lawyer. But time moves on, which is a good thing, and with this issue of the paper Indiana Lawyer turns another year older.
Read MoreTechnology Untangled: App lets you use iPad as an extra PC display
Today we will look at another way to deploy an extra display by using the portable device you likely carry with you everywhere: your iPad.
Read MoreHammerle on ‘Jack the Giant Slayer,’ ‘Identity Thief’
Bob Hammerle offers his grandson to those who lack the nerve to see “Jack the Giant Slayer” alone. All he needs is popcorn.
Read MoreDean’s Desk: Notre Dame Law in Chicago shows promise
Chicago is the No. 1 destination for Notre Dame Law School graduates, followed closely by Washington, D.C., New York City and Los Angeles, with Indianapolis rounding out the top five. But while many NDLS students plan to practice law in a major metropolitan area, until recently there were limited opportunities for them to explore and experience what it is actually like to practice law in a big city.
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Judge tosses suit against NCAA that reads ‘like a press release’
A federal judge on Friday dismissed several former college athletes’ attempt to bring a class-action lawsuit against Indianapolis-based NCAA, writing in a 25-page order that the complaint “reads more like a press release than a legal filing.” The judge left open the possibility that an antitrust claim may survive.
Read MoreGingerich reversal won’t get high court review
A boy believed to be the youngest person convicted as an adult in Indiana will get a fresh start in juvenile court after the Indiana Supreme Court let stand a reversal of his conviction.
Read MoreLaw School Briefs 3/13/13
Read news from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
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Justice Clarence Thomas visits Notre Dame Law School
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas visited the Notre Dame Law School March 5 and 6 as the Judge James J. Clynes Jr. Visiting Chair.
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Indiana Court Decisions – Feb. 20 to March 5, 2013
Read recent appellate decisions from Indiana courts.
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Bar Crawl – 3/13/13
Read news from the Evansville Bar Foundation, Indiana Bar Foundation and the Indiana State Bar Association.
Read MoreDTCI: Early mentors influenced me as an attorney
How did I turn out like this? After practicing law for 32 years, I decided it was time to look back and examine the reasons that I behave certain ways.
Read MoreBlomquist: Funding our Guarantors of Democracy
Although it’s a challenge to separate the reality from the hype when discussing impact of sequestration on our court system, it is a necessary dialogue, and numbers and potential impact must be shared.
Read MoreIBA: Racing Attorney Conference Returns to Indy in April
Indianapolis prides itself as the “racing capital of the world.” But even as numerous industries in Indiana have benefited enormously from motorsports, for many years the benefit to the legal community of Indiana was less certain.
Read MoreIBA: Register today for upcoming Member Gatherings!
Escape from your office to enjoy an hour with your colleagues and these engaging programs and speakers at this year’s lineup of IndyBar member gatherings. Save the dates and register today!
Read MoreIBA: Do You Know the 5 Rules of Civility?
How do you want to be remembered when you retire from the practice of law? Or, if you have already retired, how do you hope your former colleagues speak of you now?
Read MoreIBA: Coaching To Help Meet Professional Goals
You’re an expert in the legal arena. You live and breathe assisting individuals in this litigious society … or so you thought. It doesn’t take long in your field to realize all those various law classes back in law school failed to cover the basics of managing a successful practice.
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