IndyBar: Blainbridge Receives Paralegal of the Year Award
The Indianapolis Bar Association recently honored Sara C. Blainbridge of the Indiana Office of Judicial Administration with IndyBar’s 2023 Paralegal of the Year Award.
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Jenkins, Moore: Indiana’s premortem validation statute takes effect
On July 1, Indiana will become one of only a handful of states that have a premortem validation procedure for Hoosiers’ last wills and testaments, as well as their revocable trusts.
Curtis: Donning the cape: Indiana needs more prosecutors
Right now, there are several openings across the state for different areas of criminal law as deputy prosecutors.
Akard: Impact of CHIPS legislation on Indiana
Semiconductors function as the brains of almost every modern technology we use. They play an indispensable role for our national security, and competitiveness and can be found in everything from cars and phones to the electric grid and rocket ships.
Dreyer: The nine lives of Section 1983: 1871 to now
The unique tale of Section 1983 is an intriguing history of jurisprudence, social issues and federalism. The balance between central government power and individual rights has often been the rationale of applying Section 1983 or not.
Hammerle on… “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.”
Inbox: Silencing Dr. Bernard
The Indiana Medical Licensing Board was wrong to reprimand Dr. Caitlin Bernard for speaking publicly about the existence of a raped child refugee from Ohio’s abortion ban. The information she provided did not violate patient privacy laws.
Strenski: Don’t underestimate the power of human interactions in law
There is real business value in human interaction. The COVID pandemic put the brakes on human interaction. It affected all aspects of life, including the practice of law.
IndyBar: Class XX of IndyBar’s Bar Leader Series Announced
Class XX of the Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leader Series has been selected. Representing an array of practice settings and areas, as well as life experiences, Class XX is poised to begin their yearlong journey at IndyBar’s Bench Bar Conference.
IndyBar: IndyBar Seeking 2024 Leaders
The nomination period has begun for the 2024 boards of directors for the Indianapolis Bar Association AND the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Same Old, Same Old: How to Get Referrals from Attorneys in Your Practice Area
Lawyers tend to build a high percentage of their revenue out of referral marketing done with other lawyers. There’s nothing wrong with that. But there may be gaps in what you’re doing.
Jonas Jr.: Lawyers helping lawyers: Donate to the JLAP Treatment Fund
The path to recovery from substance addiction and other mental health conditions requires overcoming many obstacles. One challenge is paying for assessments, diagnosis, testing and recovery. But JLAP may be able to help through its Treatment Fund.
Hammerle on… “Air” and “Renfield”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Air” and “Renfield.”
Maley: Sealed or redacted filings: Caselaw and procedures
Although most civil cases proceed to resolution or judgment without the need for sealing or redacting any filings, many cases do include filings with personal identifiers, trade secrets or other matters potentially suitable for sealing or redaction.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Golf Outing to Support Growth in Diversity and Inclusion
For the first time, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Links Classic golf outing presented by Wilson Kehoe & Winingham LLC is being held at one of Indy’s finest golf courses, The Brickyard Crossing, on July 20.
Marquez: The great mouse trap: The decline of keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts often provide for faster maneuvering between commands than switching between the mouse, navigating to the correct location, clicking a box, typing whatever needs to be entered and then using the mouse to navigate again.
Hammerle on… “Scream VI” and “John Wick: Chapter 4”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Scream VI” and “John Wick: Chapter 4.”
Phillips & Braish: Extrinsic motivators help drive pro bono service
While most lawyers do not volunteer just for the recognition, we know that extrinsic motivators help to encourage and support dedicated volunteers, raise awareness of pro bono service and encourage others to get involved.
Beyrer and Crawford: Should new attorneys be concerned about ChatGPT?
Artificial intelligence has rapidly gained prominence in various industries and the legal profession is no exception. As a new attorney, it’s only natural for us to wonder how AI — particularly AI language models like ChatGPT — may impact the legal profession.
Bell: 3 things to know about unclaimed property
Have you ever lost a client before? By that, I don’t mean, “Have you been fired before?” I mean, have you ever not been able to find a client? Especially when you need to give them their money that you are holding in your trust account?