OCT. 26-NOV. 8, 2022
Our top story takes a look at an issue that most, if not all, of us are very familiar with: remote work. How is remote work affecting lawyer well-being? There are positives — but are there also negatives? Indiana Lawyer managing editor Jordan Morey reports. In court news, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl delves into an Indiana case heading to SCOTUS that has stakeholders and lawmakers crying foul. And in this issue's Focus sections, Marilyn and IL reporter Katie Stancombe hit us with a double-header: Marilyn exploring issues related to legal education, a new Focus section, and Katie diving into our biannual New Lawyers Focus. Read those stories and more in the Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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Blurred lines: Study finds lawyers want more flexibility, but remote work creating imbalances
Earlier this month, Clio released its 2022 Legal Trends Report. What the study found is remote work “has brought new opportunities for flexibility, but has also contributed to the breakdown of work-life balance.”
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Appeals on Wheels operates on effective strategy, planning
Driving down Interstate 65 on a cold Monday evening, computer equipment and boxes of books in tow, Court of Appeals of Indiana communications director Anne Fuchs was preparing for a busy day.
Read MoreSmithAmundsen preparing to complete first combo: Combined firm of Amundsen Davis will have 230 attorneys across 12 offices
SmithAmundsen, which has an office in Indianapolis, is expanding its capacity by entering into its first combination with an entire law firm, which will place the new entity among the largest 200 law firms in the U.S.
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HHC of Marion County seeks to roll back private right of enforcement
In hindsight, attorneys say, the footnote in the brief to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County provided the clue for what has since come.
Read MoreWithout HHC, §1983 dispute could still proceed
Even if the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County follows the request by community groups and private citizens to withdraw its case from the U.S. Supreme Court, the fight over 42 U.S.C. § 1983 could still appear before the nine justices this term.
Read MoreJNC sends 3 names to governor for COA vacancy: Felix, Joven, Kenworthy in running to succeed Molter
The process of choosing Indiana’s newest appellate judge from three finalists selected earlier this month is underway.
Read MoreYes or no question: ISBA poll helps Hoosiers vote for appellate retention
Indiana Lawyer reviewed the results of appellate retention votes and ISBA member polls for the last 12 years. Highlighted are selected results.
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Web Exclusive: Fair to use? U.S. Supreme Court considers copyright claims over Andy Warhol, Prince prints
A legal battle before the U.S. Supreme Court involving the fair use doctrine and two deceased celebrities has creative communities wondering about the future of how copyright protections will be interpreted and enforced by courts.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: Oct. 6-19, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the latest reporting period.
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From class actions to classrooms: Ferraro adding teaching experience to resume as public interest attorney
Environmental law attorney Kim Ferraro might have only been half-joking when she claimed that if she had known at the start of her career what she knows now, she probably would have chosen a different practice area.
Read MoreDistrict court rules against CAFO, Corps
A ditch system dug nearly 100 years ago to drain Beaver Lake, formerly the largest natural lake in Indiana, is at the center of a legal battle between a 4,350-dairy cow CAFO and the neighboring Newton County residents.
Read MoreRising up to the bar: Failing bar exam on first try doesn’t equal career failure, lawyers and judges say
Studying for and passing the bar exam is a major milestone for every law school graduate. Months of preparation — and money — are invested to sit for a condensed two-day exam. But what happens when the results come back negative?
Read More306 pass July bar exam; Admission ceremony on Oct. 31
Here are the names of the individuals who successfully completed the July 2022 Uniform Bar Exam in Indiana.
Read MoreKinney: IU McKinney launches fellowship to strengthen prof pipelines
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is taking a constructive step to contribute to the solution of improving representation in the legal academy with the launch of its “Future Faculty Fellows” Visiting Assistant Fellowship program.
Read MoreWright: Reflections on what I wish I had known in law school
I’ve been out of law school and a practicing attorney for a little over one year now. While a year does not seem like much, there are things I have realized as a first-year associate that I wish I knew while in law school.
Read MoreBonifield and Clary: Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan includes law school debt
In its final form, the federal student loan forgiveness plan covers both individuals with undergraduate and graduate degrees, including law school, where graduate debt levels can easily top six figures.
Read MoreKelver Hall and Williams: Practice-preparedness opportunities: Then and now
In this article, we — the new and not-so-new business litigators — will explore the evolution of practical or practice-preparedness opportunities at our alma mater and the ways in which these opportunities prepared us for the transition to law firm work.
Read MoreMedley: You are good enough — beware of imposter syndrome
Once I recognized that I was suffering from impostor feelings, I quickly concluded it would be detrimental to my health and my career in law if I did not address them properly.
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Dillman, Crawford: Making the case for a dementia directive in Indiana
None of the advance directives currently used in Indiana address receiving care with a severe dementia diagnosis.
Read MoreOleksy: Meeting loss and grief with self-compassion, not judgment
Loss is a part of life. Why, then, do we shy away from talking about it?
Read MoreDTCI: Lawyers League softball: Fun, exercise and camaraderie
Once I entered law school, I began playing slow-pitch softball in the Indianapolis Lawyers League. Over the 30-plus years of involvement, it has been fun and has allowed this old man to keep active, stay young and enjoy fellowship.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Moonage Daydream” and “Barbarian”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Moonage Daydream” and “Barbarian.”
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IndyBar: President’s Message: November — A Month of Birthdays, Honor, Gratitude and Football
Unless you are one of the few that read Indiana Lawyer on the day it is distributed, you will likely be reading this in November, my favorite month of the year.
Read MoreIndyBar: Grandparent Visitation Law
Grandparent visitation is a subject that often arises prior to the start of the holiday season, and it’s one that is more complex than it seems at first.
Read MoreIndyBar: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Indianapolis Bar Foundation — What We’ve Done and Where We’re Headed
In late 2021, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation adopted recommendations to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Now is the time for further action while also taking the time to recognize positive changes and achievements along the way.
Read MoreIndyBar: Fall Into Membership: It Has Its Benefits
By now, you should have received several taps on your shoulder that it’s renewal time at IndyBar. Have you taken the time to reply to that email or peruse that piece of mail and renew?
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Rocket Fuel: Revenue Projections Can Help You to Reach Your Goals
One thing that won’t change in 2023 is the focus on law firm revenue.
Read MoreIndyBar: A Celebration of Life
IndyBar’s Helping Enrich Attorneys Lives (HEAL) Committee, in collaboration with the Marion County Bar and Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana, will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of members of the profession on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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