June 7, 2011
IL StaffThe Federalist Society, Indianapolis Lawyers Division Chapter, will host Richard W. Garnett, associate dean and professor
of law at Notre Dame Law School, for a lecture at noon June 9.
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May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFor attorneys who own classic cars, May is a time to shine.
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May 10, 2011
Michael Hoskins
A divided Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the City of Indianapolis didn’t violate the constitution by refusing
to grant some homeowners’ refund requests for sewer project assessments they’d paid in full when other homeowners
who’d made partial installment payments had the remaining balance of assessments owed discharged.
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May 9, 2011
IL StaffMarion County Prosecutor Terry Curry underwent cardiac bypass surgery Monday at an Indianapolis-area hospital.
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April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawyers say fitness and networking are among the perks of traveling to the office on two wheels.
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April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsReal estate, property negligence, and zoning laws are often utilized to preserve, restore, or protect sites having historic
significance.
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April 20, 2011
IL StaffThe Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau is holding an open house Thursday for its new offices in the City-County Building
in downtown Indianapolis. The 40-year-old court agency provides recommendations to the court for custody and visitation.
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April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen he was on the bench, former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm read a lot about alternative dispute resolution,
and now that he's off the bench, he can see firsthand that it truly does work.
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April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Mediation Option's attorneys say the laid-back atmosphere in the office distinguishes them from other mediators in Indiana.
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April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe general counsel for state athletic association enjoys the challenges of the job.
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April 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has tossed a lawsuit against 78 county prosecutors being accused of breaking the law by not turning
over seized assets from criminals to a school construction fund. In doing so, the judge expressed concern about the lack of
reasoning and consistency demonstrated by prosecutors throughout the state.
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April 5, 2011
IL StaffEdward Whelan, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., will lecture about “Lessons of
the Sotomayor and Kagan Confirmation Processes: The Political Triumph of Judicial Conservatism,” from noon to 2 p.m.
April 14. The lecture, hosted by the Indianapolis chapter of The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, will
be at the Conrad hotel, 50 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.
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March 31, 2011
Greg AndrewsFair Finance Co.’s bankruptcy trustee has reached a $371,000 settlement with Stephen Plopper, an Indianapolis attorney
accused of defaulting on a 2003 loan from the Tim Durham-owned business.
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March 30, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerFor the last 10 years, volunteer attorneys and students in central Indiana have been helping domestic violence victims obtain
protective orders, but before embarking on this process, volunteers must be trained on various matters.
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March 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsYears ago, the Indiana Supreme Court made it clear what non-lawyers could and could not do related to immigration services.
Crossing the line might be considered the unauthorized practice of law. Now, two people in Indiana are facing the consequences
of doing exactly that.
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March 30, 2011
Scott OlsonDefense attorneys representing indicted businessman Tim Durham and two other executives tied to bankrupt Fair Finance Co.
could have a hard time convincing a jury of their innocence.
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March 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsAdding to what it has already done in targeting two “notario publicos” for illegally offering immigration services,
the Indiana Attorney General’s Office has now filed a criminal Unauthorized Practice of Law charge and several tax evasion
counts against one of those non-lawyers who was operating in Indianapolis.
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March 10, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed a pair of civil consumer deception lawsuits Wednesday against two non-attorneys
for offering immigration services that constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
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March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhen it comes to human trafficking, most people who are unfamiliar with the crime visualize one person holding another hostage
and giving them limited contact with the rest of the world. Some envision a basement in a dungeon-like setting with chains
or other restraining devices, say advocates for victims of human trafficking.
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February 23, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerFollowing the success of last year’s Race for LACE to support the Legal Aid Centre of Eldoret, Kenya, organizers are
seeking participants for this year’s event that coincides with the 5K race held with the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
on May 7.
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February 22, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Indianapolis attorney Jane H. Conley as Judge Pro Tempore in Marion Superior Court,
according to a Feb. 16 order posted on the court’s website this week.
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February 21, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, and the Central Indiana Peace
Corps Association are hosting a poverty law event that will discuss issues facing American families.
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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.
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February 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe first person convicted of human trafficking in Marion County has received 10 years on the charge.
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February 2, 2011
IL StaffThe Indianapolis Division of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana will open for business at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The court had closed early Tuesday because of a winter storm bringing snow and ice to Indiana.
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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...