Legal organizations/services
Nurses-turned-attorneys have unique insight
February 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryAttorney Lorie Brown was a nurse for 12 years before becoming a lawyer. Now, she hopes to help nurses avoid some of the common
mistakes that could land them in litigation.
MoreHartig steps down as legal aid director
February 15, 2012
IL StaffAfter 25 years of service, Sue Hartig stepped down from her role as executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Evansville
Feb. 3.
MoreAttorneys needed to help low-income Indianapolis residents
February 6, 2012
IL StaffThe Health and Human Rights Clinic at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is looking for attorneys to team
with its clinical faculty to provide pro bono representation to low-income residents in Indianapolis.
MoreACLU of Indiana's First Wednesday to discuss homelessness
January 26, 2012
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana will tackle the issue of homelessness at its First Wednesday discussion Feb.
1.
MoreBill would increase funds for pro bono districts
January 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe modest filing fee could help offset declining IOLTA funds.
MoreState bar sponsors Talk to A Lawyer program on MLK day
January 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana State Bar Association will sponsor “Talk to a Lawyer Today,” a pro bono program to provide legal assistance
to underserved populations, throughout the state as a tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The program is an opportunity
for attorneys statewide to offer free legal consultations to members of the general public who might not otherwise be able
to afford the counsel of an attorney.
MoreRestructuring revises coverage area for some pro bono offices
January 4, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryAs of Jan. 1, Indiana has 12 pro bono districts, down from 14. Some districts saw no change in their boundaries. But all saw
a sharp decrease in funding from the year before, marking the third straight year of declining funds.
MoreFunding less for legal aid offices
December 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe groups will tap reserves in 2012 as their budgets decrease.
MoreISBA seeks speakers for Lincoln outreach program
December 9, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is seeking speakers for its “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer”
outreach program.
MoreEnvironmental groups merge
December 5, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Legal Environmental Aid Foundation and The Hoosier Environmental Council announced that the two not-for-profits have merged
and will continue operations as the Hoosier Environmental Council.
MoreStarting over
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryProject GRACE helps ex-offenders overcome barriers to employment.
MoreCongress proposes cutting legal aid funding
November 16, 2011
IL StaffIf an agreement between the members of Congress passes, Legal Services Corp. will see its budget reduced by 14 percent. The
U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee had previously proposed cutting it by 17 percent.
MoreACLU raising funds to support outreach efforts
October 11, 2011
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has launched a three-year drive to raise funds for educating Indiana residents
about human and constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms and to lead the fight against violations of those rights.
MorePro bono award winners announced
October 4, 2011
IL StaffAn attorney who made significant contributions in pro bono service will receive a posthumous honor on Oct. 21.
MoreTalk to a Lawyer training
September 28, 2011
IL StaffOn Oct. 10, Heartland Pro Bono Council will hold its annual Talk to a Lawyer Today training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Barnes
& Thornburg, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
MoreFederal judge: 1 bar exam application question goes too far
September 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge has found that one of the Indiana bar exam application questions violates the Americans with Disabilities
Act because it infringes on potential lawyers’ privacy rights.
MoreFirst Wednesday to discuss bullying
September 6, 2011
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion panel on Sept. 7 will tackle the issue of
bullying.
More2011-2012 Civil Legal Aid Fund figures released
August 31, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Division of State Court Administration has released figures for 2011-2012, showing how the $1.5 million Civil Legal Aid
Fund has been distributed among 11 qualifying agencies.
MoreLegal Aid Society to hold 70th birthday celebration
August 31, 2011
IL StaffThe Indianapolis Legal Aid Society has scheduled a celebration in honor of its 70th birthday on Sept. 16. The guest speaker
is Bobby Knight, former Indiana University basketball coach.
MoreJudge hears arguments on bar exam application suit
August 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsHow far the Indiana Board of Law Examiners can go in asking potential lawyers about their mental-health history was the subject
of a federal court hearing Wednesday, where attorneys explored the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what might
be reasonable in determining someone’s potential fitness to practice law.
MorePublic Defender Commission report now online
August 9, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Public Defender Commission report is now available online. The Public Defense Fund returned more than $16 million
to Indiana counties during the last fiscal year.
MoreProtective Order Pro Bono Project launches pro se clinic
August 3, 2011
IL StaffThe Protective Order Pro Bono Project, which provides pro bono legal assistance to indigent victims of domestic violence in
Marion County to obtain and enforce protection orders, is starting a pro se clinic this month.
MoreRace benefits group working to end domestic violence
July 25, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s 8th annual Race Away From Domestic Violence event is Aug.
13 in Indianapolis. Proceeds from the 5k run/walk/wheelchair roll benefit the ICADV, a nonprofit working to ending domestic
violence.
MoreJustices rule on cases using 3-step test seeking records
June 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court tackled the issue of requests for production of information to private third parties in two opinions
Thursday – one dealing with records sought that fall under the victim-advocate privilege and the other dealing with
unprotected information.
MoreIndiana Bar Foundation announces new board
June 23, 2011
IL StaffNew Albany attorney J. Mark Robinson has been named president-elect of the Indiana Bar Foundation, and Michael Bishop will
become the new board president. The positions were named at the foundation’s June 17 meeting.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.