IBA: Marion Superior Court Announces Court Assignments
New court assignments approved by the Marion Superior Court Executive Committee in Nov. 2012 became effective as of Jan. 1, 2013.
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Looking forward: DTCI and the insurance industry
When I look to the future, I see storm clouds gathering on the horizon because one of the industries our defense counsel represents has chosen a course that will ultimately cause damage to itself in the future.
Volunteer judges needed for high school mock trial competitions
The Indiana Mock Trial program is putting out the call for volunteer judges to help with this year’s regional and state competitions as well as the national championship which will be held in Indianapolis in May.
Project honoring retired chief justice is exceeding expectations
The art project to honor retired Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard is continuing to draw contributions as the unveiling of the winning design nears.
2012 Year in Review
2012 was another busy year for the legal community. We welcomed new justices and a new chief justice, witnessed the beginnings of the state’s fifth law school, and saw local stories garner national and international attention. Here’s a look back at the top news stories from last year.
IBA: Pro Bono Standing Committee Expands Low Asset Will Program for 2013
The Indianapolis Bar Association offers a Low Asset Will Program, which is made possible through the generosity of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. The Low Asset Will Program is designed to help as many of these individuals as possible.
IBA: Lawyers Doing Good
Upon first learning that I am an attorney, a non-attorney friend said to me, “despite all of the stereotyped joke opportunities, lawyers do a lot of good in this world.” He is right.
IBA: The Bar Leader Series Journey: Facing the Community’s Challenges Head On
As members of the Indianapolis bar and aspiring leaders, it is incumbent upon our group, the Bar Leader Series Class X, to work to understand important challenges facing our community and to contribute to the public discourse.
IBA: Interrogatories – Candid Q&A with the Bench and Bar
Hon. Elaine B. Brown Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals
DTCI: Meet your 2013 Board of Directors
Read more about the DTCI’s new board of directors.
Bar Crawl: Boosters of civic education honored for service by IBF
During the We The People state finals in December, the Indiana Bar Foundation honored three individuals and one organization for their service to civic education and the competition.
Civics program helps turn students into lawyers
Without the We the People program, Adam Packer might be conjugating Latin verbs rather than serving as general counsel at the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Hoosiers planning full-court press at We The People national competition
Two Indiana high schools and one middle school have the opportunity to show the country that Hoosiers can do more than shoot hoops. Teams from the three schools have qualified for the national 2013 We The People competition and will be able to match their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution against teams from other schools around the United States.
IBA: Giving Thanks: Pay it forward by offering your expertise
Since 2007, attorney volunteers have assisted hundreds of individuals prepare for times when they can no longer speak for themselves through the Low Asset Wills program. For IndyBar volunteers it is easy: clients are pre-screened and template forms are provided.
IBA: It’s Dues Renewal Time!
Renew your membership in the only local organization singularly committed to the Indianapolis legal community and its practitioners.
IBA: New FCRA Background Check Requirements Effective Jan. 1, 2013
Employers utilizing consumer reporting agencies for purposes of conducting employee background checks are required to comply with specific requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”).
Paralegals give toys to ‘Bears on Patrol’ program
The Indianapolis Bar Association Paralegal Committee once again turned over thousands of teddy bears during its annual holiday luncheon.
2012 DTCI Amicus Report
In 2012, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s Amicus Committee participated, or is participating, in four interesting appeals, each involving support for parties seeking transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Huelat wants DTCI to address decline in experienced civil defenders statewide
Jerry Huelat brings more than 30 years of legal experience to the presidency of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, the role he assumes in 2013. He hopes to broaden the organization’s membership and reinforce the importance of capable counsel statewide.