Indiana State Bar Association
Articles about pending cases raise concerns
June 9, 2010
Michael HoskinsAt least two attorneys are questioning how some legal publications have included articles, columns, or other types of coverage
on pending cases, and they worry that these articles may influence the judges on the cases.
MoreGroups to offer August seminars on attorney retirement
June 9, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThere’s an old joke in the legal profession that attorneys never retire.So the Indiana State Bar Association and Indiana
Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program have partnered to present three conferences
in late August about retirement preparation.
MoreISBA receives award for juvenile justice summit
May 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Indiana State Bar Association has learned it will receive the LexisNexis 2010 Community and Educational Outreach Award
for the “Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System: A Statewide Dialogue,” which took place
in August 2009.
MoreAttorneys face health concerns head on
May 12, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIt’s never easy to handle an emergency when it comes to someone’s health, on a personal or professional level.
But some early planning can help, especially when it comes to knowing who will take over the workload.
MoreJustices rule company engaged in UPL in trust mill case
April 28, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court orders an Indianapolis-based company to stop engaging in any conduct that might be considered unauthorized
practice of law.
MoreJustices rule on trust mill UPL case
April 14, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana State Bar Association has won an unauthorized practice of law action against an estate planning services company,
but wasn't able to completely sway the state's highest court that all "costs and expenses" should be completely
granted for the prosecution of the case.
MoreCourthouse artwork on display at ISBA
March 31, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Indiana State Bar Association's courthouse art project is now on display for the public at the ISBA's offices in downtown
Indianapolis.
MoreIndiana juvenile justice bill first in nation
March 31, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIn what started at a summit hosted by the Indiana State Bar Association in August, House Enrolled Act 1193, which authorizes
a work study commission to consider various juvenile justice issues in Indiana, was signed by the governor March 17.
MoreLawyers support ISBA's oral history project
March 31, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerHaving read some of the transcripts from an oral history project, it's easy to see why members of the Indiana State Bar Association's
Senior Lawyers Section decided to interview men and women who've significantly contributed to the practice of law in Indiana.
MoreAgencies examine UPL
March 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsLong before he became Greenwood's police chief, attorney Joe Pitcher recalls sitting as a special judge in town court and
facing an Unauthorized Practice of Law case that may be one of few like it in Indiana.
MoreLegislature's final days bring up merit selection, out-of-state placement issues
March 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsHoosier lawyers and judges were kept on the edge of their seats as the Indiana General Assembly navigated its final days of
the session, reviving talk on two issues that have significant impact on the state's judiciary and legal system.
MoreLegislators revisit vetoed merit-selection measure
March 12, 2010
Michael HoskinsIn the final days of the Indiana General Assembly session, as lawmakers pushed to finish and put final touches on the end-of-term
business, a 2009 measure that divided the Hoosier legal community came back into play.
MoreLawmakers mull veto override on merit selection
March 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsVetoed legislation that would scrap St. Joseph County's merit selection for judicial elections and also add a new three-judge
panel to the Indiana Court of Appeals is back in play.
MoreSchool-focused bill moves to Senate
February 17, 2010
An amended version of House Bill 1193, which came about as a result of a juvenile justice conference in August, passed out
of the Senate's Judiciary Committee 6-1 Feb. 10. One major change in the bill approved by the committee was the deletion
of the section about training for police officers who deal with juveniles on a regular basis.
MoreSchool-focused bill continues to full Senate
February 12, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAn amended version of House Bill 1193, which came about as a result of a juvenile justice conference in August, passed out
of the Senate's Judiciary Committee 6-1 Feb. 10.
MoreSCOTUS admission applications due Feb. 19
February 5, 2010
IL StaffAttorneys who'd like to be admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court have until Feb. 19 to submit their
applications to the Indiana State Bar Association.
MoreJuvenile justice bill passes Senate
February 3, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA bill that incorporated suggestions from attendees and organizers of an Indiana State Bar Association-sponsored juvenile
justice summit last summer passed the Indiana Senate 45-3 Feb. 18.
MoreTalk to a Lawyer event a success
February 3, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe statewide Talk to a Lawyer Today event that annually takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been hailed as the
best yet by organizers. All 14 pro bono districts had at least one walk-in and/or call-in site for lawyers to answer questions
from members of their communities for free.
MoreWhat the ISBA is watching this session
January 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana State Bar Association is watching several bills introduced in this 2010 session, including probate and family
law matters.
MoreSummit spurs school-focused bill
January 20, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerA juvenile justice summit by the Indiana State Bar Association in August has led to the introduction of a bill that would
change how students are treated in schools and hopefully decrease the number of school suspensions while increasing statewide
graduation rates.
MoreVolunteers still needed for Talk to a Lawyer
January 13, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA few pro bono districts participating in the Talk to a Lawyer Today program have openings available for attorneys looking
to donate a few hours of their time Monday to help the underserved in their communities.
MoreElder law attorney started as paralegal for ILS
January 6, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerToday it's a growing practice area, but three decades ago, only a handful of attorneys practiced what is now known as
elder law and not many more were aware of what it was.
MoreNew JLAP funds to help legal profession
November 9, 2009
IL StaffTwo new funds have been created to help judges, attorneys, and law students who need assistance in treating mental health
or dependency issues, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
MoreISBA hikes member dues at annual meeting
November 6, 2009
Michael HoskinsHundreds of attorneys and judges converged on Indianapolis for two days this week, attending the Indiana State Bar Association
annual meeting.
MoreCLE for 'Talk to Lawyer' Oct. 12
October 2, 2009
IL StaffIn conjunction with its "Talk to a Lawyer Today" program Martin Luther King Day, the Indiana State Bar Association
is offering a 6-hour CLE training seminar, "Amazingly Interesting CLE for Attorneys with a Heart," in Indianapolis
Oct. 12.
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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.