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The Civil War slowed medical malpractice suits
October 2, 2012
Comments(0)Doctors who think people have never been more litigious than they are today can take heart in knowing that people sued their
physicians just as much in the 1850s.
MoreMore Democrats than Republicans like how U.S. justices rule
September 28, 2012
Comments(3)A recent Gallup poll shows that 57 percent of Democrats approve of the way the United States Supreme Court handles its job.
Nearly the same percentage of Republicans disapprove of how the justices are ruling. The court starts its 2012 term
Monday.
MoreIndiana Supreme Court, ACLU celebrate Constitution Day
September 17, 2012
Comment(1)If you are a faithful reader of this blog or a history buff, then you know today is Constitution Day. Three Indiana justices
will travel around the state this week visiting schools in honor of Constitution Day.
MoreRecent law grads: Forget school rankings, focus on jobs
September 14, 2012
Comments(0)A recent survey by Kaplan Test Prep shows law school applicants are so focused on where a law school ranks that they don’t
think affordability or job placement numbers really matter. But recent grads would advise LSAT takers to think otherwise.
MoreAttorney launches blog on lawyer troubles
September 13, 2012
Comments(0)Rochester attorney Ted Waggoner has launched “Lawyers with Troubles” with the aim to prevent lawyers from repeating
the mistakes made by others and finding themselves in hot water.
MoreTerre Haute federal courthouse escapes closure
September 12, 2012
Comments(0)The Judicial Conference of the United States announced Tuesday that it will close six non-resident federal courthouses to
save money. The facility in Terre Haute, which was placed on a list for consideration of closure earlier this year, will remain
open.
MoreStudying for the LSAT messed with your brain
August 29, 2012
Comments(0)It turns out that preparing to take the LSAT causes tiny structural changes in the brain that physically bolster connections
between the areas of the brain needed for reasoning. LSAT test prep providers rejoice.
MoreWho are the justices again?
August 21, 2012
Comments(0)A recent poll survey has found only 34 percent of Americans can name at least one U.S. Supreme Court justice. I would imagine
the same could be said for Indiana’s justices.
MoreAttorney donation to install handrails at Assembly Hall
August 20, 2012
Comments(0)Bloomington attorney Ken Nunn really does love Indiana University basketball, so much so that he’s willing to donate
money to keep fans safe during games.
MoreWant to be a rich judge? Get a TV show
August 17, 2012
Comments(0)Compared with the salaries of most Americans, judges’ salaries are enviable. But when you see how much TV “judges”
make, it makes our judicial salaries look miniscule.
MoreWill the governor appoint a female justice?
August 9, 2012
Comments(0)When the application process began for those interesting in being the next Indiana justice, women dominated the applicant
pool. Now, Gov. Mitch Daniels has just a 33 percent chance of appointing a woman to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreABA addresses lawyer use of technology, nonlawyer assistance
August 8, 2012
Comments(0)The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates has been busy these last few days, adopting policies on criminal justice
reforms, civil standards in immigration detention, and ethics in the profession.
MoreBar network lets lawyers lend a hand
August 6, 2012
Comments(0)Several bars across the country have set up support networks for legal professionals who need assistance with big and small
requests. The inspiration for the program came from a Louisiana model that took off after Hurricane Katrina.
MoreIce Miller in top 5 of female equity partners
July 30, 2012
Comments(0)A look at data by the National Law Journal found that Indianapolis-based Ice Miller LLP is third among large law
firms in the number of women equity partners. Another firm with Indiana connections also placed high on the list.
MoreLaw school fined for providing false admissions data
July 25, 2012
Comments(0)The American Bar Association sent a strong message to the University of Illinois College of Law Tuesday, fining the school
$250,000 for submitting inaccurate information to the ABA through the association’s annual questionnaires of law schools.
MoreReport finds more women judges
July 23, 2012
Comments(0)Although women make up about half the population of the United States, and there is nearly the same amount of female lawyers
and male lawyers in the country, women make up only 27.1 percent of the judges here. But, the good news for those who like
diversity on the bench is that number has slightly increased in the last two years.
MoreNALP finds recent law grads’ starting salaries down
July 13, 2012
Comments(0)As if new law school graduates don’t have enough negative news coming at them, NALP – The Association for Legal
Career Professionals – just released findings on the starting salaries of the classes of 2009-2011. Here’s more
bad news: the salaries have been decreasing.
MoreLarge firm’s demise impacts mergers
July 9, 2012
Comments(0)Altman Weil MergerLine is calling it the “Dewey Effect:” a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions by law firms following
the end of Dewey LeBoeuf.
MoreBig business plans to use more minority- and women-owned law firms
July 5, 2012
Comments(2)If a commitment by large corporations across the country comes to fruition, law firms owned by minorities and women will see
a lot more business this year.
MorePoll offers insight into Americans' perceptions of SCOTUS
June 14, 2012
Comments(0)A recent poll shows that 44 percent of Americans approve of the way the Supreme Court of the United States is handling its
job. What’s also telling is how many people responded that they don’t know.
MoreThat judicial robe may be hiding a few extra pounds
June 13, 2012
Comments(0)A survey done recently by CareerBuilder found that attorneys and judges are more likely to report gaining weight in their
current jobs than those in other professions.
MoreClass of 2011 faced 'brutal' entry-level job market
June 8, 2012
Comments(0)NALP has released its employment profile for law school graduates from 2011 and the numbers aren’t great. In fact, they
are some of the worse NALP – The Association for Legal Career Professionals – has seen in years.
MoreSurvey says: 40 percent of law firms don’t have succession plans
June 7, 2012
Comments(0)A recent survey shows that four in 10 law firms lack succession plans and nearly half of those asked who don’t have
plans in place don’t plan on creating one.
MoreIt's a courthouse, not a nightclub
May 24, 2012
Comment(1)The Grant County courts would like you to put on real pants and shoes before you come to court. And make sure those real pants
are pulled up high enough to not show your underwear.
MoreEconomy has shifted law firm leaders' attitudes
May 16, 2012
Comments(0)The downturn in the economy has led to more law firm leaders accepting legal market trends that many had dismissed several
years ago.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...