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IndyBar: Court Rules Pension Survivor Benefits are Marital Assets
The Indiana Court of Appeals in In Re The Marriage of Carr ruled that the survivor benefit that may go to a spouse in a dissolution of marriage is an asset for the purposes of property division and must be included in the marital pot.
Moberly: A New Day for Judicial Selection in Marion County
The verdict will still be out on how we will select judges in Marion County when this article is printed, but for the first time in decades, we know we will have an entirely new system of selection before May 2017. Hopefully it will be in this legislative session but, if not, in the next.
IndyBar: Involving Your Expert in the Mediation Process: A Trap for the Unwary?
Cases can often involve technical issues. The author has heard of mediations where a party will bring an expert to the mediation to address and respond to the technical issues that are present in the case.
IndyBar: Family Law Resource Guide Now Available
For family law attorneys in the Indianapolis area, there are a variety of resources available to help, and the IndyBar’s Family Law Resource Guide has them all in one convenient place. This resource is now available to all IndyBar members.
Moberly: Time to ‘Tune In’ for 2016
I remember the monthly Meetings of Members of the 1980s and how much I looked forward to them. I was a young lawyer and I felt like the new kid in school at those meetings, but somehow I knew it was important to be there and to mingle.
IndyBar: New Verizon Promotions Available Through National Purchasing Partners
Are you an IndyBar member? Did you know you could be saving money on expenses for travel, office supplies, cellular devices and more?
IndyBar: The Indianapolis Bar Foundation Reports Budget-Breaking Success In 2015
With the generous support of the Indianapolis legal community, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation is pleased to report that it exceeded its 2015 fundraising budget by more than 10 percent.
Trimble: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!
Hello all, and Happy New Year! I am amazed to be writing my last President’s Column in my year as IndyBar president. Where has the year gone?
IndyBar: Giving Back Made Easy: Pro Bono for Any Schedule
Pro bono service is a rewarding—and expected—component of the practice of law. With reporting requirements now in place, the need to find opportunities that fit varied schedules, practice areas and interests is greater than ever.
IndyBar: Avoid the Rush: Plan Ahead with CLE Series Offerings
If you spent the final weeks of 2015 in a CLE cram session, take note: two IndyBar sections have lined up a full year of CLE programs for 2016.
IndyBar: Help a Colleague—And Your Oral Argument—With IndyBar Programs and Services
Each year, more than 800 IndyBar members work on behalf of the bar through sections, divisions, committees and task forces, producing an impressive array of events, programs and services for the benefit of the membership and the legal community at large.
IndyBar: Save the Date for the 2016 Installation Luncheon
Make sure to mark your brand-new 2016 calendar now for the upcoming Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Installation Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Columbia Club.
IndyBar: Save Time and Simplify Your Practice with IndyBar Resources and Member Benefits
It’s resolution time. Whether you’ve resolved to become more efficient, to save money or to become more effective in your practice, the IndyBar has a member benefit or resource available to help you along the path to resolution success.
IndyBar: Attorney Volunteers Needed for IndyBar Homeless Shelter Project
Want to make an impact? The IndyBar Homeless Shelter Project is looking for attorney volunteers.
Trimble: Do You Have a Sense of Urgency?
This time of year, as one year ends and another begins, I always feel a little anxiety.
IndyBar: Practice Milestones: Congratulating 2015 IndyBar 50-and 25-Year Practitioners
For 80 IndyBar members, 2015 marked a significant milestone in their careers. According to IndyBar records, these members celebrated their 50th or 25th year in the practice of law this year.
IndyBar: Attorney Access Card Renewal Now Available Online
The Indianapolis Bar Association is pleased to join with the Marion Superior Court in announcing the renewal of the successful “Attorney Access Card” program!