McAtee: 2024 brings changes to Child Support Rules and Guidelines
As we ring in the new year, the phones of family law attorneys around Indiana may begin ringing with clients inquiring about recent changes to how child support is calculated.
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IndyBar’s Got Talent is back by popular demand
Let us all join together for the second annual IndyBar’s Got Talent presented by Hurst Limontes LLC at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 at one of Indy’s finest venues, The Vogue Theatre.
Boswell and Chinn: Public agency considerations in an era of engaged citizenry
By utilizing some strategic forethought and planning, public agencies can help protect board members from harsh public scrutiny while simultaneously adhering to the important tenets of public transparency.
Soshnick: Market approach in divorce valuation: Choices and more choices
The market approach is a commonly applied approach to business and professional practice valuations in divorce. Is the market approach reliable? It depends on the data.
Hammerle On … “Napoleon,” “Godzilla Minus One” and “Tramps”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Napoleon,” “Godzilla Minus One” and “Tramps.”
IndyBar: Boost your Practice with an IndyBar Membership for 2024!
We’re proud to have supported our members in 2023, and we look forward to continuing and expanding that support to even more members in 2024!
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘I’m the King of the Castle, You’re a Dirty Rascal’: Data Security Documentation for Law Firms
Just about every law firm owner is concerned about keeping clients’ data confidential, and if they’re not, they definitely should be.
JLAP: Embracing change: Lessons from a young attorney’s transition
A few months ago, I left a friendly, value-driven, modern work environment with exciting cases and great people. Making the decision to switch jobs is not easy, and the experience has inspired me to share a few insights I gathered along the way.
Wilson: Keyboard shortcuts for editing text
Recently, someone asked a great question: Where do you learn keyboard shortcuts?
IndyBar Thanks Members of the Indiana Appellate Institute in 2023
During the months of October and November, the Indiana Appellate Institute heard six moot court cases. Thank you to these panelists for volunteering their time!
IndyBar to Install new Board of Directors for Association and Foundation on Jan. 25, 2024
If you haven’t already, save the date for our 2024 Leadership Celebration, Installation Breakfast and Annual Meeting happening 8-9 a.m. on Jan. 25 at Broadmoor Country Club.
Phillips and Kile-Maxwell: Lawyer volunteers needed for free, fair elections
Attorneys are particularly well-positioned to step into the flurry of Election Day as volunteers and help facilitate and ensure an efficient, free and fair election process.
Cordial: Attracting legal talent to rural law firms
A struggle unfolds in the heart of rural Indiana.
Hammerle on… “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Elf”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Elf.”
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation to Install New Officers in January
The IndyBar Association and Foundation are set to welcome their 2024 leaders at the annual Leadership Celebration, Installation Breakfast & Annual Meeting from 8-9 a.m. on Jan. 25 at Broadmoor Country Club.
DTCI: What does the Swift-Kelce relationship have to do with the law?
Unless you have been living under a rock, everyone has heard about “Traylor,” “Tayvis” or “Swelce” — the nicknames given to the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship.
Maley: New federal rule changes effective Dec. 1
Effective Dec. 1, various amendments took effect to several rules in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence.
IndyBar has the Largest Catalog of Online, Indiana-Specific, One-Hour CLE Programming to Efficiently Get You those Year-End Credits!
IndyBar stands ready to serve the needs of members who prefer virtual viewing with the largest collection of Indiana-specific on-demand seminars, all taught by local attorneys and competitively priced at $55.50 per credit hour ($110.50 for nonmembers).
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Sales Motion: Charging for Initial Consultations Is Easier Than Ever Before
If you’re charging for initial consultations, as many law firms do, and there are still multiple steps (including manual steps) involved in that process, you can potentially tighten things up significantly.
Marquez: ‘NameDropping’ may get you the connection you’re seeking
Essentially, NameDrop allows two iPhone users to exchange one or both party’s contact information electronically by simply bringing the phones together and tapping “Share” or “Receive Only.”