IBA: Make Time to Pause for Professionalism
Civility and professionalism — and often the lack of it — have become increasingly discussed subjects in judicial opinions and between lawyers.
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DTCI: Errata sheets and the deposition hallows
Certainly, a deposition can be a powerful tool. But what if the completed deposition transcript is delivered to the examining attorney along with an errata sheet that substantively alters material deposition responses?
Chinn: Law and Politics
As it always is in the winter and early spring, the workings of the Indiana General Assembly is big news. So it has been this year.
IBA: Kilies and McGoff Law Students of the Year
The annual Take a Law Student to Lunch event is a chance for the practicing bar to mix and mingle with some of the finest future lawyers in the land. To further highlight the high quality of future lawyers in our community the IndyBar’s Law Student Division will be honoring Janelle Kilies and Sean P. McGoff as Law Students of the Year.
IBA: Unanimity On Anonymity: COA Tests Anonymous Speech
Media lawyers and litigators who frequently handle defamation cases have new guidance from the Indiana Court of Appeals on whether and when a litigant can compel a nonparty media organization or Internet website to disclose the source of allegedly defamatory statements posted anonymously online.
State bar, southern Indiana lawyers offer aid to tornado victims
The Indiana State Bar Association has established a toll-free legal aid line for victims of the March 2 tornadoes in Southeast Indiana. Victims who call for legal information will be matched with local lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal consultations on matters such as insurance claims, home repair contracts, landlord issues and replacing legal documents.
IndyBar Bench Bar Conference 2012
It’s not often lawyers and judges mix work and a good time, but over the past 19 years the IndyBar’s Bench Bar Conference has become known as the premier event to do just that.
Chinn: Examining the IndyBar Review
The IndyBar Review is a point of pride for the IndyBar. We are the only bar in the country to sponsor a bar review course.
IBA: What’s Up at the Statehouse?
Hear an update on pending legislation and get to know Indiana legislators at the IndyBar’s sixth annual seminar, “The Importance of Lawyer-Legislators in the Indiana General Assembly,” which is hosted by the Bar’s Legislative Committee.
IBA: It’s Legal Directory Time!
The IndyBar will release a new edition of the printed Indianapolis Bar Association Directory in Summer 2012.
IBA: Startup Launches as a Result of America Invents Act
For most patent attorneys, the American Invents Act has created an opportunity to engage clients on a variety of legal matters. For one Indianapolis-based entrepreneur, James Burnes of Project Brilliant, it sparked an opportunity to launch a new software venture.
DTCI: North Central Region Trial Academy
The Trial Academy is the only trial technique seminar in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin specifically designed for the defense lawyer.
DTCI: Disabilities by association
Nondisabled employees bringing claims following law changes in 2008.
Leaders beyond the office
The Indiana State Bar hopes new leadership program will encourage lawyers to take on a more active role in communities.
Women’s Bench Bar Retreat to host COA
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will hear oral argument in In RE: The Paternity of K.S. at noon March 2, at Culver Cove Resort & Conference Center.