IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Rocket Fuel: Revenue Projections Can Help You to Reach Your Goals
One thing that won’t change in 2023 is the focus on law firm revenue.
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DTCI: Lawyers League softball: Fun, exercise and camaraderie
Once I entered law school, I began playing slow-pitch softball in the Indianapolis Lawyers League. Over the 30-plus years of involvement, it has been fun and has allowed this old man to keep active, stay young and enjoy fellowship.
Dillman, Crawford: Making the case for a dementia directive in Indiana
None of the advance directives currently used in Indiana address receiving care with a severe dementia diagnosis.
Bonifield and Clary: Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan includes law school debt
In its final form, the federal student loan forgiveness plan covers both individuals with undergraduate and graduate degrees, including law school, where graduate debt levels can easily top six figures.
IndyBar: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Indianapolis Bar Foundation — What We’ve Done and Where We’re Headed
In late 2021, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation adopted recommendations to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Now is the time for further action while also taking the time to recognize positive changes and achievements along the way.
IndyBar: President’s Message: November — A Month of Birthdays, Honor, Gratitude and Football
Unless you are one of the few that read Indiana Lawyer on the day it is distributed, you will likely be reading this in November, my favorite month of the year.
IndyBar: Protecting Yourself and the Client in a Technology Driven Post-COVID World
Whether it’s showing up to a Zoom hearing with the cat filter on or emailing opposing counsel instead of client while working on a matter, there are times we need to slow down, take a second and think before a worst-case scenario comes to fruition.
IndyBar: Remote Proceeding Changes from the Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court is making interim changes related to remote proceedings and considering others.
IndyBar: 2022 Day of Giving: Take a Few Moments, Give an Hour
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) is hosting its fifth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Maley: Modest federal rule amendments as end of 2022 nears
Pursuant to the Rules Enabling Act, amendments to federal rules that have been approved by the Supreme Court by May 1 of each year take effect Dec. 1. This year the number and scope of amendments that will take effect Dec. 1 is modest.
It’s Renewal Time at IndyBar!
2023 is approaching — don’t miss out on a fantastic year with the IndyBar!
Trimble: Lawyers experience joy as in-person bar events return
During 2022, I have had the pleasure of attending several in-person bar association meetings, and one word can describe the mood of myself and those in attendance. That word is joy.
DTCI: Challenges are opportunities to become better lawyers
The practice of law and the zealous representation of clients demand that we, at times, take unpopular positions and make difficult decisions. This can cause considerable angst and sleepless nights.
Hammerle on… “Emily the Criminal” and “The Territory”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Emily the Criminal” and “The Territory.”
Retzner: Transferring Florida real estate: Proceed with caution
The first reaction when confronted with a client owning real estate outside Indiana is to transfer that property into a trust, LLC or other method. However, Florida’s property tax laws may yield a result that could be much worse than ancillary administration.
IndyBar: The New LL Cool J: Lawyers Landing Cool Jobs
Private law firms aren’t for everybody, and some private practices and private attorneys are destined to struggle whether due to poor management, stagnate client development, shifting markets for their legal services or 100-year pandemics.
IndyBar: Second Chances in the Marion County Criminal Justice System
Criminal justice leaders in Indianapolis have looked at the disparities our system struggles with and are working to rebalance it.
IndyBar: John Kautzman to Receive IndyBar’s Highest Honor
A selection committee acting on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Foundation has announced the selection of John F. Kautzman as the recipient of IndyBar’s prestigious Luminary Award of Excellence.
IndyBar: Updates to Lawyer Referral Service
IndyBar’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is getting an update.
IndyBar: You Never Know Who’s Listening … Or Reading
How easy are we making it for others to compromise client confidentiality or client privacy? A few simple tips can make obtaining client information that much harder.