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Book focuses on state's justices
February 18, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court history buffs have a new book to read. The Indiana Historical Society Press has published “Justices
of the Indiana Supreme Court,” which explores the lives of the state’s 106 justices.
MoreIU law school program in Egypt halted due to protests
February 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerStudents started classes in January but there is uncertainty when they will resume because of the unrest in the country.
MoreLawyer couples
February 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhile some couples prefer to keep their work and personal lives separate, it’s not unheard of for lawyers to pair up.
Four couples shared their stories with Indiana Lawyer.
MoreSupreme Court interactive event rescheduled
February 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has rescheduled its interactive drama “Bound for Freedom: The Case of Polly Strong,”
which was postponed after a winter storm hit central Indiana earlier this month.
MoreCASA group to receive national diversity award
February 4, 2011
IL StaffThe National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association announced Thursday afternoon that it will honor Indianapolis-based
Child Advocates Inc. with the National CASA Inclusion Award at their 30th Annual National CASA Conference in Chicago on March
20.
MoreMany courts shut down due to weather
February 2, 2011
IL StaffSeveral courts around the state are closed today after heavy snow and ice hit Indiana this week. The weather has even caused
the Indiana General Assembly to postpone hearings for a second day.
MoreAttorney helps senior citizens stay in their homes
February 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerOrville Copsey Jr. works for Indianapolis Legal Aid Society as a liaison between the elderly with housing issues and the Marion
County Health Department’s attorneys and inspectors.
MoreLawyer practiced realty, construction law
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana legal community has lost a former prosecutor and private attorney who, during his five decades of practice, established
himself as a state and national expert in realty and construction law.
MoreIndiana courts to host judicial independence panel discussion
February 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is hosting a panel discussion in mid-February to discuss the broad topic of judicial independence
and how courts operate in our democracy, and it’s turning to the online and social media world to help shape how the
event unfolds.
MoreWeather causes closures, cancellations
February 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe ice and snow falling in central Indiana has led to cancellations of two court events and closed the Indiana General Assembly.
MoreGreenwood attorney Joe Van Valer dies
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana legal community has lost a former prosecutor and private attorney who, during his five decades of practice, established
himself as a state and national expert in realty and development law.
MoreSCOTUS history on display
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAttorneys and history buffs alike may want to consider a detour to the law library at Indiana University Maurer School of
Law next time they are in or near Bloomington.
MoreElkhart remembers two longtime attorneys
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsAttorneys in northern Indiana are remembering two in the legal profession who died within a day of each other, including a
longtime public defender who many say was one of the best in the state.
MoreCivil rights lawyer worked on suit to desegregate school system
January 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the
desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Dec. 26, 2010.
MoreIndianapolis attorney 'trailblazer' for civil rights
December 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the
desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Sunday.
MoreJudge Mathias recognized for civics education
December 15, 2010
IL StaffIndiana Court of Appeals Judge Paul D. Mathias received the Indiana Bar Foundation’s William G. Baker Award Dec. 12
for his work with civics education. Judge Mathias was cited for his work with the We the People program at the state level
and in the 3rd Congressional District in Northeast Indiana.
MoreJudge and his wife use son's death to discuss prescription drug abuse
December 8, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe scream that pierced the silence one morning almost two years ago is one that haunts Marion Superior Judge Bill Nelson
every day, and it likely will for the rest of his life.
MoreAttorneys help wounded warriors
December 8, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerSince June, a number of Indiana-based Army Reservists have been helping American soldiers in their greatest hour of need.
MoreJudge's collection inspired military museum in Vincennes
December 8, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAfter starting his collection of World War II memorabilia as a child, almost three decades ago a judge in southern Indiana
had amassed enough artifacts, including jets and tanks, to open a museum in Vincennes.
MoreHuman rights focus of law school events
December 8, 2010
IL StaffTo celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, various human rights organizations based in Central Indiana hosted the program, “Human Rights Defenders: Voices
from the Community,” at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
MoreAnnual law school event to celebrate human rights
December 1, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, various human rights organizations based in Central Indiana will host the program, “Human Rights Defenders:
Voices from the Community,” at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
MoreHuman trafficking cases on the rise in Indiana
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile it may still be an issue under the radar of many Hoosiers, human trafficking seems to be thriving in Indiana.
MoreGiving a gift of life
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFor some, when a family member needs something, there’s no doubt that the right thing to do is step up and give. That
was the case with two members of the legal community.
MorePipeline programs to improve diversity
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen high school students don’t know attorneys or judges, it’s less likely they’ll know how to become attorneys
or judges. This is particularly true in urban neighborhoods. To counter that, diversity pipeline programs are being created
to encourage more ethnic and racial diversity in the legal profession.
More'Greening Statehouse' event at IU-Indy
November 3, 2010
IL StaffThe Hoosier Environmental Council’s third annual “Greening the Statehouse” happens Saturday at Indiana University
School of Law – Indianapolis.
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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...
Yikes!