Elkhart County attorney recognized with bar foundation honor
Goshen attorney and former Indiana legislator John Ulmer has been selected for the 2016 Legendary Lawyer Award by the Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation.
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Moberly: Finding Comfort in History
As we scratch our head over the behavior of those we see on the nightly news, we must do our part to maintain the integrity of the law, treat each other with respect and serve as a far more positive example to our colleagues, our clients and our community.
IndyBar: Meet Caren Chopp
Are you wondering why you should donate to the Indianapolis Bar Foundation? Meet Caren Chopp, and you will understand the importance of the IBF and the funding that it provides.
IndyBar: Professionalism – What Exactly Does it Mean?
Professionalism—it can mean something different to everyone. Luckily, a recent IndyBar program—“Can’t We All Get Along?”—shed light on this topic and was the first IndyBar CLE program to be aired on Facebook Live.
DTCI: Of stare decisis, dissents, and asbestos litigation
This article examines the role stare decisis played in deciding personal injury cases stemming from asbestos.
DTCI: Recovery of workers’ comp liens in third-party actions
An overview of the statutory rights of an employer/carrier to recover on such liens is often a good refresher since many attorneys tend to overlook this important aspect when seeking to settle their liability cases.
IndyBar: Antoinette Dakin Leach Award Nominations Due July 25
To recognize the accomplishments of female attorneys in central Indiana, the IndyBar’s Women & the Law Division presents the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award.
Moberly: The Association’s Crystal Ball: Shaping Our Next Strategic Plan
One of the many reasons the Indianapolis Bar Association has served the needs of attorneys very well for 138 years has been that its future is targeted and planned by a cross-section of our legal community.
IndyBar: Nominations Now Open for 2016 Professionalism Awards
Professionalism—it’s a trait that sets apart one stellar attorney or judge from another. Now is your chance to honor this invaluable quality in your Indy colleagues.
IndyBar: Legal Community to ‘Stock the Schools’ for Teachers’ Treasures
Cleaning out your closet never felt so good! Bring your lightly-used or no longer needed office supplies like folders, notepads, pens, art supplies and more to Monument Circle on July 20 and you’ll not only clear out your own clutter—you’ll help teachers working hard to educate our local schoolchildren.
Law firms’ March Against Hunger raises nearly $60,000
Law firms from around Indiana led the way in the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual March Against Hunger campaign, raising $59,408 in cash donations and 7,560 pounds of food to provide to the state’s 11 regional food banks.
IndyBar: Intellectual Property Section Awards Patent Bar Scholarships
Congratulations to Melissa Haulcomb, a second-year law student at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, and to Derek Hamilton, a second-year law student at Indiana University Maurer School of Law! These IndyBar law student members are the recipients of the IndyBar Intellectual Property Section’s 2016 Patent Bar Scholarships.
IndyBar: Pro Bono in the Fast Lane!
In the mood for meaningful pro bono service without the long-term commitment? Volunteer just a couple hours at Ask a Lawyer on Oct. 11 and you’ll provide guidance that can make a world of difference to our neighbors in need.
Moberly: Take Time to Make Memories
Your law practice will not dissolve if you leave it for a week or two. I’m always happy to see that a lawyer needs a continuance to take a family vacation. You probably won’t have plenty of time and money for a vacation until you’re retired and your kids are too busy with their own lives. So don’t wait.
IndyBar: Welcome New Citizens at Naturalization Ceremonies
For attorneys, the courtroom is often rife with conflict and anxiety. But for some hopeful individuals, the courtroom is where their dreams of becoming United States citizens officially become reality.
DTCI: Women in the Law Division hosts events
Attorneys and sponsors joined with about 25 other attorneys at McCormick & Schmick’s in Indianapolis for a networking mixer on June 8.
DTCI: Consequences of silence
What civil litigators should know before a client “takes the Fifth.”