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Letter to the editor: Marion Co. should reconsider closing family recovery court
Indianapolis attorney Andrea K. Marsh writes that she doesn’t understand why Marion Superior Court is terminating the Marion County Family Recovery Court 18 months before the grant funding for it would end.
JLAP: ‘Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end’
Change is something that we all navigate, and over the past two years we have all certainly been navigating lots of rapid change collectively. In addition, maybe you, like me, have decided to make some changes in your legal practice. How is your heart feeling as you make these changes?
Bell and Grass: 3 things to know: Commenting on pending legal matters
Have you recently been hired on a case and know the media want to talk to you? Before you post a comment on social media or conduct an interview, you should stop and think of the potential ethical implications. Those implications are outlined in the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s recently issued Advisory Opinion 1-22, “Lawyers’ Public Comments on Pending Matters.”
Earbin and Moula: Tips on European intellectual property for lawyers in Indiana and abroad
Here, we provide a few tips for understanding IP in the EU, specifically under the purview of the EU Intellectual Property Office.
IndyBar: President’s Message: Don’t Be Angry; Be Happy!
For the last two years, the repetitive comment I have heard from countless attorneys is how angry and contentious everyone is. While certainly they are referring to their clients and other litigants as well, the focus is on the attitudes and demeanors of opposing counsel. As a judge, I have seen it firsthand, unfortunately.
IndyBar: Leadership Series for Early Career Professionals to Launch at Bench Bar Conference: Apply By April 15!
Are you looking for opportunities to contribute to Indy’s growth? Ready to network with community leaders and your peers? The IndyBar’s Bar Leader Series could be your answer and is now accepting applications for Class XIX.
IndyBar: ‘Be the Change You Wish to See in the World’ – Mahatma Ghandi
On Feb. 17, 2022, a historic networking event occurred among the Marion County Bar Association (MCBA), the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA), Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar) and Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IndyBar Foundation).
IndyBar: Leadership Series for Early Career Professionals to Launch at Bench Bar Conference: Apply By April 15!
Are you looking for opportunities to contribute to Indy’s growth? Ready to network with community leaders and your peers? The IndyBar’s Bar Leader Series could be your answer and is now accepting applications for Class XIX.
Heavilon: The duality of man: ‘Owner/employee’ interest in small biz
Small business owners often wear multiple hats for their companies. In many cases, “Mike” the owner is often “Mike” the employee, with little distinction between those two roles. However, when a dispute arises and “Mike” is squeezed out of the company, how do courts distinguish between Mike’s rights as an owner versus Mike’s rights as an employee?
Spurgeon: Prioritizing connection in a hybrid world
As the dust settles on COVID-19, it seems it is now easier to become isolated from others in the legal community, and even from those in your own firm. With many courts and law offices going hybrid, there are fewer organic opportunities to connect, whether through in-person court conferences or birthday cake in the break room at the office. Some of these new efficiencies are great, but many come with a trade-off.
St. Pierre: Employers grappling with religious exemptions to COVID vaccine
Previous versions of HEA 1001 provided that any worker could be granted a religious exemption to a vaccine mandate without employers inquiring into the validity of the employees’ claims. Had that version of the bill passed through the General Assembly and been signed by Holcomb, Indiana employers would have clear marching orders when it came to religious exemptions from vaccine mandates. But that provision was hotly contested and, ultimately, removed from the version of the bill that is now law in Indiana. So the question remains: What should Indiana employers do when they receive a request for religious exemption from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate?
Roberson: New law ends forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases
On March 3, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which will nullify forced arbitration clauses in sexual assault and sexual harassment cases. Following the #MeToo movement, many states have enacted legislation to limit the scope of claims covered in employment arbitration agreements, but the act is the first federal limitation.
Pettygrove: FMLA exposure, ‘potential’ needs and ‘constructive notice’
Since FMLA leave is a legal entitlement for the employee and a corresponding legal obligation for the employer, that abstract concept implicates immediate questions: Who is responsible for telling whom about a need for leave? What do they need to say? When?
IndyBar Association and Foundation Welcome New Boards at Leadership Celebration and Installation Breakfast
See photos from the IndyBar Association and Foundation Leadership Celebration and Installation Breakfast, held March 3.
Hammerle on… “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and 2022 Oscar picks
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and his picks for the 2022 Oscars.
Guest column: Potential antitrust implications of noncompete agreements
Noncompete agreements generally are treated the same whether analyzed under state law or antitrust principles. However, limited instances exist in which antitrust laws may be more restrictive than state noncompete laws are. Businesses with high market shares in their geographic and product markets should take special caution to ensure their restrictive covenants do not unlawfully restrain competition.
Hurley and Mappes: Noncompete agreements under attack: What to know and how to protect your trade secrets
Businesses routinely use noncompete agreements to protect their most valuable assets, including trade secrets. However, noncompete agreements are increasingly under attack at both the state and federal level. This two-part series will first explain recent developments restricting the use of noncompetes, then Part II will focus on how that increased scrutiny on noncompete agreements may impact trade secret protection.
Katz: Not just hatred: Antisemitism is a legal phenomenon, too
Antisemitism is both the world’s oldest hatred and its most current news.
Parrish: Staff excellence is institutional excellence
Being one of the nation’s top public law schools requires staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes, who care deeply about student success and who provide high-quality help. In Bloomington, we’re fortunate that we have the best, with long-serving staff who are truly exceptional.