May 22, 2013
From IBAShe is a graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. She served as Revisor of Statutes,
Director of the Public Law Division of the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, and Chief Counsel to the Indiana Senate before
entering private practice in 1988. She is Marcia Oddi, the preeminent Indiana law blogger, and she has been served with interrogatories.
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May 22, 2013
From IBAThe assistance of qualified and competent paralegals is crucial to the success of many attorneys.
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May 22, 2013
Kerry Hyatt Blomquist2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established that
under the Constitution, states are required to provide a lawyer to criminally charged defendants who cannot otherwise afford
one.
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May 22, 2013
From IBARead news from the IndyBar!
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May 22, 2013
From IBAThe Indianapolis Bar Foundation recently awarded seven scholarships to both law students and to individuals preparing to take
the Indiana Bar Exam in summer 2013.
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May 8, 2013
From IBAStudents at Shortridge Magnet High School for Law & Public Policy experienced the final step to becoming an American citizen
first-hand Thursday, May 2 as the school hosted a naturalization ceremony for more than 80 individuals seeking citizenship.
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May 8, 2013
From IBARegrettably, we see all too often in the news the various threats to the safety of our citizens in Indianapolis and throughout
the country. These struggles are universal and impact all of us as a society in different ways.
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May 8, 2013
From IBAThough the Bench Bar Conference’s unparalleled educational programming naturally receives top billing, its plentiful
non-CLE related offerings are also worthy of being shared and appreciated. From golf to trivia, these activities are vital
in creating the casual, relaxed atmosphere that has mad
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May 8, 2013
Kerry Hyatt BlomquistHere is a new phrase for me: “Conference Depression.
According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of “conference depression” is: “Being extremely depressed
after an awesome weekend at a conference.” Withdrawal usually lasts a day or two depending on the conference.
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May 8, 2013
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May 8, 2013
From IBATime is money. You may not be able to detail it on a year-end balance sheet or claim a whiled away afternoon as a legitimate
loss, but the old adage is still true. For lawyers dependent on hourly billing, managing time is one of the most essential
professional practices to be mastered.
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April 24, 2013
From IBAApril is a busy month for the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.
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April 24, 2013
Candid Q&A with the Bench and Bar.
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April 24, 2013
A dear non-lawyer friend of mine recently gave me a joke book about lawyers. If you’re like me you have received such
a gift before and you smile, nod your head, chuckle at the gesture, and relegate the book to being a bathroom staple until
your conscience allows you to throw it away.
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April 24, 2013
From IBAThe day has arrived when local legal service providers and the bar are coordinating efforts to provide pro bono help in family
law cases, and we’re ready for your help.
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April 24, 2013
From IBAMembers of the legal community gathered to spar over trivia while supporting the Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the fourth
IBF Trivia Night, held Tuesday, April 16 at the Northside Knights of Columbus.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAIn an age where nearly every task can be completed on the Web, it’s no surprise that online education is gaining in
popularity for busy professionals across the globe.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAAs a seasoned professional, you know the ins and outs of laws and regulations, the guidelines and the sound strategies that
will benefit your clients. You have no trepidations offering advice. When it comes to your business, however that confidence
often evaporates.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAThe Indianapolis Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Professionalism seeks to promote positive images of lawyers
throughout the Indianapolis community and within our bar.
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April 10, 2013
Kerry Hyatt BlomquistThis week, your IndyBar is launching its Online CLE Course offerings after months of planning by both the IndyBar staff and
leadership.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAThe Indiana Supreme Court is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the general public as it considers
changes to the Rules of Court.
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April 10, 2013
From IBANews from around the IndyBar.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAEven the best law school does not teach everything that a lawyer needs to know.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAThe 2013 Bench Bar Conference, to be held June 13-15, at the Mariott Downtown in Louisville, Ky., offers a total of 18 different
CLE sessions, with five of those sessions included in the new In-House Counsel Track developed by the 2013 Bench Bar Conference
Committee.
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April 10, 2013
From IBAFor the first time, Indiana will host the 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship May 9-11, 2013, in downtown Indianapolis.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.