May 20, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA reference made during a trial to “pleading the Fifth” is not an admission of a crime and, therefore, by itself
is not grounds for a mistrial, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
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June 20, 2012
Dave StaffordThirty-one Indianapolis property owners who paid as much as 30 times more than their neighbors for sewer service got resolution
from the U.S. Supreme Court in their lawsuit against the city. They lost.
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April 25, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryBeing unaware of court rules can lead to disciplinary action.
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April 10, 2012
IL StaffThe Chuck Klein Lawyers Softball League will kick off its 2012 season with a mandatory managers meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 3
at Kuntz Soccer Complex, 1502 W. 16th St., Indianapolis.
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February 15, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe percentage of women in the semi-finalist group to be the next state justice decreased as compared to the state's population.
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February 15, 2012
Jenny Montgomery9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision raises concerns about bone marrow donation.
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February 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomerySneakers, shorts and T-shirts aren’t what most attorneys typically wear to continuing legal education sessions. But
on Jan. 30, lawyers put on their workout gear and hit the gym for a one-hour CLE on ethics.
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January 27, 2012
Jennifer 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.
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January 23, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has adopted a repayment plan for an Indianapolis company it found engaged in the unauthorized practice
of law, ordering officials to reimburse the state bar association and former clients during the next six years.
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January 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the former Clark County surveyor in his request that he should
have been involved in a project involving Lancassange Creek. But the judges reversed summary judgment for the surveyor regarding
whether he should have been involved in a project in a subdivision.
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December 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard – the longest-serving state court chief justice in the nation – is retiring
from the bench in March after nearly 27 years on the appellate bench and a quarter century in that top administrative position.
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November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryA committee formed by the new Indiana State Bar Association president wants to encourage attorneys to step away from their
desks and find time for fitness and wellness.
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November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsNew Indiana Justice Steven David is settled but still finding his niche.
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November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryYoung lawyers adapt to the profession by understanding tradition.
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November 4, 2011
IL and IBJ StaffA Marion Superior lawsuit is accusing Indiana of violating the state constitution by not collecting sales taxes from Amazon.com
Inc.
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October 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsMarion County’s small claims courts are unifying practices and ensuring litigants know their rights.
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October 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsWorkplace Internet policies go up against free speech concerns.
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October 24, 2011
Michael HoskinsA mistaken statutory provision has led to a reversal of a decision by a trial court judge from Wells County.
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October 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsA legislative study committee is about a week away from finalizing its proposals to clarify state law and allow for Indiana
residents to use reasonable force to resist police entry into their homes in all but domestic violence and certain emergency
situations.
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October 19, 2011
IL StaffOn Nov. 1, several fees will increase in the United States Bankruptcy Court’s Southern District of Indiana, including
the Title 11 administrative fee, AP filing fee and notice of appeal fee.
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October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryTom Froehle, chief executive partner for Baker & Daniels, and Andrew Humphrey, chair of Faegre & Benson’s management
committee, held a joint news conference Oct. 12 to formally announce that the two firms will merge, effective Jan. 1, 2012.
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October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryEight teams participated in the annual softball league this year, but diehard players say that they’d like to see more
teams next season.
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October 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Probate Code Study Commission, which meets for the first time this year on Wednesday, will focus on three items
at its meeting, including the unauthorized practice of law.
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October 10, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will host a conference on securities law from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18
at the ICLEF Conference Facility, 230 E. Ohio St., 5th floor, Indianapolis.
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October 10, 2011
IL StaffOn Sept. 30, the Bureau of Justice Assistance announced an award of $4,423,859 for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The deadline to apply for JAG funds is Oct. 31.
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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...