MAY 11-24, 2012
Deceased rapper Tupac Shakur's recent performance through technology has raised some interesting intellectual property questions. More attorneys are deciding to gradually retire, partly because of the economy. A new bar association is advocating for relaxed bar admission requirements for attorneys who are married to members of the military.
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New bar group advocates for military spouse JDs
Relaxed admission requirements by states could remove barriers to employment for lawyers who must move when spouse relocates.
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Lawyers should stay away from ‘daily deals’
An attorney’s inquiry on a listserv led to the Indiana State Bar Association ethics opinion.
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‘Hologram’ performance by Tupac creates legal questions for IP lawyers
Fans raved about the "hologram" Tupac Shakur's performance at Coachella. For intellectual property lawyers, Tupac’s virtual return to the stage raises some interesting questions.
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Child Advocates has been the voice of children for 30 years
As Court Appointed Special Advocate for Marion County, Child Advocates is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having assisted more than 75,000 children since its inception. Today, the organization advocates for every child involved in a Marion County abuse or neglect case – more than 5,000 annually – with the help of more than 400 volunteers.
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More attorneys choosing gradual retirement
Economics are one reason why lawyers postpone withdrawal from practice.
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Indiana’s inheritance tax phasing out
Attorneys who handle estate planning say questions remain about the future of the federal estate tax.
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Start Page: Going paperless doesn’t have to be painful
You promised your-self this would be the year you went “paperless.” The year is half over. How’s that working out for you?
Read MoreTerms of Art: effecting viral social change
Wandini Riggins writes about Indianapolis attorney Kenan L. Farrell and his work with the arts community.
Read MoreMcGoff: Go on vacation
Sharon McGoff writes about why our bodies need vacations and how to take one.
Read MoreInbox: Balancing the scales of justice
A letter from Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller on his brother, a well-known criminal defense attorney.
Read MoreIndiana Judges Association: Is it time for an electoral college for judges?
Some people just do not like judges. But according to Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Charles Geyh, most people do – at least up to a point.
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Catholic school teacher claims termination due to fertility treatments
A Fort Wayne teacher whose contract at St. Vincent de Paul School was not renewed last year claims it was because she is undergoing fertility treatment.
Read MoreLaw School Briefs – 5/11/12
Read about a health law conference May 21 at Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Read MoreIndianapolis attorney charged with defrauding clients out of $2.5M
An Indianapolis attorney has been charged with misappropriating more than $2 million from his clients.
Read MoreTeens sue school after expulsion for online death threats
The three teenage girls who were expelled from school because of their after-school online activity filed a lawsuit Wednesday in federal court against the northern Indiana school district. The teens claim the death threats they made on Facebook were made jokingly and their First Amendment rights are being violated.
Read MoreAttorneys donate record amount to food banks
Lawyers and law firms participating in this year’s March Against Hunger raised the equivalent of 135 tons of food, a record amount for the competition that’s in its fourth year.
Read MoreShepard receives ICLEF award
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum recently gave Randall T. Shepard, former Indiana chief justice, an award for his contributions to continuing legal education.
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Indiana Court Decisions – April 19-May 2, 2012
Read opinions from Indiana’s appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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DTCI: Take a moment to breathe before hitting ‘send’
Robert Thornburg writes about civility among the legal profession.
Read MoreChinn: A Civics Lesson for All of Us
Scott Chinn writes about the importance of civic education and the need to fund programs.
Read MoreIBA: Law Firm Mergers Hold Steady Nationally at Pre-Recession Pace
There were 14 law firm mergers and acquisitions announced in the United States in the first quarter of 2012, according to Altlman Weil. This continues the rebound of law firm combinations that began in the fall of 2010 and held through all of 2011.
Read MoreIBA: Opportunity to Help
With generous support from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, the Health and Human Rights Clinic (“HHRC”) at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law invites local attorneys to team with clinical faculty in providing pro bono representation to low-income clients in the Indianapolis community.
Read MoreIndyBar Law Day 2012
Photos from the career fair organized by the IndyBar for Law Day 2012.
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