Collaborative divorce offers closure for clients, demands less attorney time
Attorneys say collaborative divorce works for clients who hope to avoid the courtroom.More.
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15 apply to be Supreme Court justice05:23 pmJennifer NelsonFifteen people have applied to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, the high court announced Friday. They are vying
to replace Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, who will leave the bench March 4.More.
Tort Claims Act does not grant immunity for reckless conduct01:25 pmJenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals held the Tort Claims Act does not grant immunity to law enforcement officers who fail to exercise
reasonable care while driving.More.
Webcasting allowed in 3 Lake County courtrooms01:13 pmMichael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has announced a new 18-month pilot project allowing trial court proceedings to be webcast in three
Lake County courtrooms.More.
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JAN. 20-FEB. 2, 2012
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to merge law firms from those who recently underwent mergers. An introduced bill would increase
funds for pro bono districts. Indiana appellate Judge Carr Darden will retire in July when he turns 75.
Top Stories
Prioritizing increases ease of mergers
When considering whether to merger your firm with another, several factors must be considered, including avoiding geographic
overlap and being honest with employees.More.
Prisons face legal questions in managing inmate requests
The institutions must balance religion of inmates and security of prisons.More.
Bankruptcy filings down in 2011
Attorneys says the drop in mortgage foreclosures and sales impacted filings.More.
Indiana chief justice delivers final address
Shepard says state courts are no longer 'Lone Rangers.'More.
Darden winds down his appellate career
The Indiana Court of Appeals judge will retire in July when he turns 75.More.
Bill would increase funds for pro bono districts
The modest filing fee could help offset declining IOLTA funds.More.
Focus
Bill would change child support statute
Senate Bill 18 could reduce arrearages.More.
Collaborative divorce offers closure for clients, demands less attorney time
Attorneys say collaborative divorce works for clients who hope to avoid the courtroom.More.
Opinion
Lucas: IL puts the call out for leaders in the law
Lucas encourages nominations for an up-and-coming lawyer or distinguished barrister for Indiana Lawyer's Leadership in Law
awards.More.
Sidebars: Super sandwich list misses the mark
Frederick Vaiana suggests what sandwiches should have made the list of the state's top 46 sandwiches.More.
Federal Bar Update: Removal and venue changes now in effect
Maley writes about the Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011.More.
Dean's Desk: Indianapolis law school enters new era
Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Gary R. Roberts writes about the multi-million dollar gift the Indianapolis law school
received in December 2011.More.
In Brief
State Supreme Court's robo-calls ruling carries over to federal lawsuit
A ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court upholding the state’s automated phone call ban has found its way into the briefing
of a federal appeal challenging the same statute, and the attorneys disagree on whether the state justices adequately addressed
a First Amendment issue.More.
Services Sunday for longtime litigator Edgar Bayliff
Attorney Edgar Bayliff, former president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, died Jan. 4. He was 84.More.
Retired COA Judge William G. Conover dies
Former Indiana Court of Appeals Judge William G. Conover died Monday in Valparaiso. He was 86.More.
Judge dismisses final MDL case
The final lawsuit in a multi-district litigation case involving Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claims against
Indiana-based Zimmer Holdings has been resolved, with U.S. Judge Sarah Evans Barker in the Southern District of Indiana dismissing
with prejudice the suit against the company on Dec. 23.More.
Special Sections
Indiana court decisions Jan. 1 to 11, 2012
Read summaries of the For Publications from the Indiana appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.More.
Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary Actions -1/20/12
Read who's been suspended and who has resigned.More.
Bar Associations
Chinn: Opportunities To Serve In 2012
IBA President Scott Chinn writes his first column about how members can be involved in 2012.More.
2012 IBA Installation Luncheon
View photos from the 2012 IBA Installation Luncheon at the Conrad Hotel in Indianapolis.More.
IBA: Mark Calendars for Sedona, Arizona
The Indianapolis Bar Association is going on the road with CLE to stunning Sedona, Ariz., November 15-17, 2012.More.
IBA: Magnus-Stinson to be Honored with Buchanan Award
A blue ribbon selection committee acting on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
has announced the selection of The Hon. Jane Magnus-Stinson of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
as a recipient of the IndyBar’s prestigious Hon. Paul H. Buchanan Jr. Award of Excellence.More.
IBA: Judicial Candidate Survey Ends January 18
The IndyBar’s Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee (“JEPAC”) survey of 2012 candidates for the
Marion Superior Court will close at 11:59 p.m. on January 18.More.
IBA: Bill Watch 2012 Available Each Week
The IndyBar’s Legislative Committee has launched Bill Watch 2012. Throughout the legislative session, the IndyBar will
distribute each week through its electronic newsletter an updated report of progress and recent actions taken in regard bills
and resolutions deemed of possible interest to IndyBar members.More.
 Improving a child's access to counsel
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Early intervention for juveniles
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Views shift on use of executionsWhat if 1976 hadn’t played out the way it did, and some of the jurists on the U.S. Supreme Court had held the view of
capital punishment at that juncture that they did at the end of their judicial careers? The death penalty may never have been
reinstated.More.
What's next for Indiana's death penalty?
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Trucking accident
Willetter Morrison-Johnson and Steven Johnson v. Republic Services of Indiana, L.P. and Jason Stanley
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Automobile accident
involving police officer
Rolla Trent, individually and as administratror of the estate of Shirley Trent, deceased v. City of Peru
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Automobile accident
Melissa Miller v. Crossroads Rehabilitation Center Inc. and John Gocke
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Blogs
Looking at law students' experiences
Law school students aren’t interacting much with international students, something that may hurt them as they prepare
for a more internationally diverse environment.More.
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Indiana Court of Appeals
Robert Holland, A Concerned Citizen for the Redevelopment of Gary v. Richard Steele, Barbara Steele, First Midwest Bank, As Successor Trustee By Way of Merger to Bank Calumet, N.A., et al.
45A03-1102-PL-84
Civil plenary. Affirms the trial court’s determination that Holland was not entitled to summary judgment on his quiet title claim, and grant of summary judgment to the bank on its trespass and slander of title claims. The trial court properly found that Holland had filed a frivolous lawsuit and awarded appropriate attorney fees. On cross-appeal, the appellate court denied the bank’s request for appellate attorney fees.More.
Robert Holland, A Concerned Citizen for the Redevelopment of Gary v. Richard Steele, Barbara Steele, First Midwest Bank, As Successor Trustee By Way of Merger to Bank Calumet, N.A., et al.
45A03-1102-PL-84
Civil plenary. Affirms the trial court’s determination that Holland was not entitled to summary judgment on his quiet title claim, and grant of summary judgment to the bank on its trespass and slander of title claims. The trial court properly found that Holland had filed a frivolous lawsuit and awarded appropriate attorney fees. On cross-appeal, the appellate court denied the bank’s request for appellate attorney fees.More.
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February 8, 2012 Jack Messer v. New Albany Police Dept. - 2/8/12
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February 9, 2012 Mary E. Santelli v. Abu M. Rahmatullah, et al. - 2/9/12
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February 15, 2012 City of Evansville v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. - 2/15/12
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when i started practicing law I thought it was bad that they took the interest off these accounts but with experience I have come to believe that IBF supporting pro bono districts is not only totally important to the public good but also practically speaking a big headache relief for other lawyers that there is any kind of help out there for the indigent. I totally support it now -- and I think this new bills is a very very good one-- and I encourage voluntary gifts for IBF from us all as well.
Great post and thank you for shout out to Circle City Soups and Sweets! One of Indys most hidden gems!
Allowing reasonable resistance to law enforce is not a workable concept. Any resistance would be met with greater force, and the likelihood of serious injury to an officer or to a citizen would be increased. Leave the remedy to be worked out by the courts are all facts are known.
I took the buyout in 2009, I would like to know how I go about checking my eligibility for these benefits?
There will be an Indy Latino Career Fair on Thursday February 23rd. More information is at www.latcareers.com