NOV. 27-DEC. 10, 2019
Three Indianapolis attorneys recently left their former law firm to establish their own practice, doing so with an entrepreneurial spirit and thinking like a startup. A groundbreaking settlement in a rent-to-own housing lawsuit came at a cost for the nonprofit that pursued the litigation as well as the defendants who aggressively countersued. A recent civic health survey found Hoosiers are engaged but not voting as much as those in other states, and a veteran Indianapolis attorney is proposing one possible solution.
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Entrepreneurial endeavor: New Indianapolis law firm thinks like a startup
Like the entrepreneurs they represent, the three lawyers who recently formed JBJ Legal — Kimberly Jeselskis, B.J. Brinkerhoff and Hannah Kaufman Joseph — got restless working for someone else. Befitting their entrepreneurial spirit, the three have leveraged technology and capitalized on modern-day office concepts in starting their firm.
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Rent-to-own housing lawsuit settlement comes at a cost
Although the legal battle with rent-to-own housing company Casas Baratas Aqui ended with what the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana calls a “groundbreaking resolution that will have national impact,” the bitterness and damage invoked by the defendants’ counterclaims continues to rankle both sides in the litigation.
Read MoreQualified candidate? Judicial ratings navigate partisanship
On the federal level, ratings of judicial nominees are often cast as partisan. But in Indiana’s state courts, bar leaders say they view their role as helping Hoosiers to impartially decide whether members of the judiciary are adequately serving their communities.
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Love of litigation: Slaughter recalls how writing led him to the bench
Justice Geoffrey Slaughter thought he’d be a transactional lawyer. But then he discovered litigation. The justice recently sat down with Indiana Lawyer to discuss his time on the bench, the latest installment in IL’s Meet the Justices series.
Read MoreHoosiers active and engaged but avoiding ballot box
Data from the US Census Current Population Survey shows Indiana residents are among the most active in their communities and most engaged politically in the country. However, going to the voting booth and casting a ballot are different matters.
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Creating more Hoosier voters by offering one-stop resource
Bill Moreau describes himself as a “’born-again idealist.” The partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP has long been active in public service, and he now wants to boost Indiana’s voter registration and turnout, both of which have slumped below the national average for decades.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions – Nov. 7-19, 2019
Read Indiana appeallte court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Smith to focus on new lawyer recruitment as DTCI president
Indianapolis attorney Donald Smith knows the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana has value. His goal during his year as the organization’s president is to show others that value, too.
Read MoreDTCI: 2019 amicus activity — summary of key cases
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana has participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar. Here are highlights from some of those key cases.
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Bont: 7th Circuit expands criminal fraud liability
There is no published data I’m aware of to support this, but it generally seems that prosecutors decline to charge a white-collar case when an aggrieved company has the resources to pursue a civil action against the fraudster to recover its losses.
Read MoreIndyBar: Helicopters and Lawyers Are Best Moving Forward
I began taking helicopter flight lessons in 1998 (one of the best Father’s Day presents ever from my wife), and I’ve learned a few things in this process that apply to the practice of law.
Read MoreHammerle on … “Parasite,” “Midway” and “Terminator: Dark Fate”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says “Parasite” is a frontrunner for best foreign film, “Midway” lacks the luster of its predecessors, and “Terminator: Dark Fate” is an entertaining thriller too few people are seeing.
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Disciplinary Actions
Find out which Indiana lawyers recently have been placed on probation, suspended and cleared in disciplinary cases.
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IndyBar: Helicopters and Lawyers Are Best Moving Forward
I began taking helicopter flight lessons in 1998 (one of the best Father’s Day presents ever from my wife), and I’ve learned a few things in this process that apply to the practice of law.
Read MoreIndyBar: Celebrate These IndyBar Members at Upcoming Holiday Parties!
We love to recognize the accomplisments of IndyBar members, and you’ve got two chances to honor two well-respected members of the legal community and the IndyBar!
Read MoreIndyBar: It Pays to Associate: Check Out New Offerings for Members
The IndyBar prides itself on making the practice of law more productive, more profitable and more satisfying for its members. Through partnerships with a variety of service providers, IndyBar members have access to products and discounts that accomplish all three of those goals.
Read More Smith to focus on new lawyer recruitment as DTCI president
Indianapolis attorney Donald Smith knows the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana has value. His goal during his year as the organization’s president is to show others that value, too.
Read MoreDTCI: 2019 amicus activity — summary of key cases
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana has participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar. Here are highlights from some of those key cases.
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