Study shows diversity gains in law up slightly
Minority representation at firms has increased 1.2 percentage points since 2007.
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Reichel Stohry’s fun, casual, artsy vibe attracts innovators
The relaxed vibe of the firm, underscored by the hodgepodge of furnishings and attorneys attired most days in blue jeans and polo shirts, is especially attractive to garage inventors, startup owners and small-business clients.
COA questions evidence in Patel feticide conviction
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently heard arguments in a case that could impact any pregnant woman whose actions result in the death of her unborn child.
Judge’s actions move IBM case back to Supreme Court
There appears to be no end in sight to the ‘extraordinary’ canceled welfare contract lawsuit involving the state and IBM.
Darryl Pinkins’ freedom a long, emotional battle for IU professor, students
Darryl Pinkins walked out of prison a free man in April after almost 25 years, exonerated in a heinous 1989 rape by advances in DNA forensics. But before the science could free him, Pinkins needed someone to believe in his innocence.
Disciplinary Actions – 6/1/16
Read who’s recently been disbarred, suspended or reinstated by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Over 50 Young Lawyers Attend Mixer May 12
Young Bar Leaders gather (from left): Molly Harbison (Lewis & Wilkins — DTCI); Rubin Pusha (Barnes & Thornburg — MCBA); Nabeela Virjee (Lewis Wagner—DTCI); and Alex Limontes (Hurst Law Firm — ITLA) DTCI leadership joins young lawyers (from left): Thomas Hays, Lewis Wagner (DTCI Past President); Nabeela Virjee, Lewis Wagner (DTCI Young Lawyers Chair); Jim […]
DTCI: Termination for convenience, remedies and good faith
Because termination for convenience is such a significant event, it is important for owners and contractors to fully understand the significance and effect of the termination for convenience clause, before execution of the contract.
Hammerle On… ‘The Nice Guys,’ ‘Money Monster’
Bob Hammerle says “Money Monster” is a very entertaining film.
High-profile cases deplete county’s public defender fund
Officials are blaming an increase in drug-related activity and crime spilling over from Indianapolis for draining a suburban county's $500,000 public defender fund.
Federal Bar Update: Southern District’s proposed local rule on court appointments
As an active participant in drafting and review of the Local Rule, this author has observed first-hand the careful, thoughtful and patient consideration by the court of the clear need for more lawyers to take on more pro bono cases in the court, and the balance of limits on an individual lawyer’s time and resources to take on these cases.
Plugged In: Untangling those unwanted emails from your inbox
One of the most mismanaged items across businesses today is the email inbox.
Column: Federal Trade Secrets Act signed into law
On May 11, President Barack Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 into law, thereby creating, for the first time, a federal system of trade secrets law.
132 pass February 2016 Indiana Bar Exam
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals listed below on passing the February 2016 bar exam.
Ira: Artificial intelligence raises questions, has great promise
New lawyers face a volatile future given the recent surge of technology capable of automating many tasks traditionally performed by lawyers.
Munson: Lawyer. Hero. Human. All in a day’s work
As a new attorney, I was amazed at the power three little letters, E-S-Q, carried behind my name. Signing my title behind my name was akin to donning a superhero cape.
Indiana Tech Law School graduates under pressure to be exemplary attorneys
The 20 graduates who received their J.D. degrees were part of a historic day for Indiana Tech Law School as they were the first to graduate from the state’s fifth law school. But faculty and graduates acknowledged that the graduation, while a significant milestone, is not the end of their work.
Glenn: Estate planning for Florida snowbirds
Indiana attorneys are well-advised to have Florida counsel engaged in the planning of any strategies involving their snowbird clients’ Florida interests, and certainly in the preparation of any Florida estate planning documents.
With Prince’s intestate death, estate lawyers see need to educate
The apparent intestate death of Prince Rogers Nelson, who left an estate widely reported to be worth up to $300 million, prompted several Indiana lawyers to blog about their connection to his music and also use the opportunity to educate people about what happens when someone dies without a will or estate plan.