Distribution of judicial decisions still evolving
February 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsNestled on a top shelf in the Indiana Supreme Court’s law library, the book doesn’t stand out, and one might not
look at it any differently than the others nearby.
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.
MoreEditorial: All who serve as judges should be lawyers
February 16, 2011
Judges Mark Stoner and Terry Shewmaker explain why a proposed bill would protect Hoosiers' rights by making sure that law-trained
judges preside over all cases in Indiana.
MoreFinancing new energy creators
February 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen attorney John Kirkwood sees a garbage dump, his mind not only starts wandering toward the renewable energy that could
be produced at that site but also an expanding field of law that’s drawing more lawyers into the environmental fold.
MoreTraffic judge's suspension begins Feb. 22
February 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsA 30-day suspension without pay begins next week for Marion Superior Traffic Judge William Young.
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.
MoreIndiana has received 14 multidistrict litigation actions over four decades
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsIt began with a mid-air plane collision over Shelby County in 1969. That deadly aviation action symbolized Indiana’s
introduction to multidistrict litigation.
MoreLaw schools discuss loans, jobs
February 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerSchool administrators respond to a widely circulated The New York Times article, "Is law school a losing game?"
MoreSame firm, but different cases before Supreme Court on same day
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsFor appellate attorneys Paul Jefferson and Mark Crandley at Barnes & Thornburg, this double-argument day Jan. 20 was a
new experience that many say isn’t very common in the legal community.
MoreMotion & discovery
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA settlement is the quicker resolution. A trial is the longer resolution. How the initial give and take between attorneys
determines what happens.
MorePro bono districts hire new plan administrators
February 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWith almost half of the pro bono districts losing plan administrators since mid-2009, it is not going to be an easy job to
replace the institutional knowledge of the outgoing plan administrators. Districts 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, and most recently 7 have
been forced to tackle that task.
MoreCounsel sees benefit of 'growing up' with the company
February 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWorking for a company while in law school then staying at that company as a lawyer is fairly rare, but it happens. Even less
common for today’s in-house counsel is starting at a company without a bachelor’s degree making $6 per hour doing
data entry work and staying with that company through the completion of undergraduate and law school degrees.
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.
More7th Circuit judge to speak at Black History event
January 24, 2011
IL Staff7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ann Claire Williams will be the featured speaker at an event celebrating Black History
Month hosted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreEx-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi defends himself in court
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhile the ex-prosecutor in the state’s largest county waits to hear whether he will get a black mark for misconduct
on his record, the Marion County disciplinary action against Carl Brizzi has broader professional conduct implications for
attorneys throughout Indiana.
MoreSuddenly solo
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAt the 2010 Indiana State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference in June, then-ISBA president Roderick Morgan welcomed
those in attendance, particularly those who found themselves to be “suddenly solo.” While he may not be the first
to use the phrase, a number of attorneys have found themselves either making that decision or having it made for them in the
last couple years.
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.
MoreLegal aid budgets remain steady
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhile the need for services for indigent Hoosiers during these tough economic times continues to increase, civil legal aid
providers are reporting that budgets for 2011 will be similar to those of 2010, and the numbers of cases handled in 2010 are
comparable to 2009.
MoreAnnual address praises court activity despite economy, changing times
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsEven though times are tough, the Indiana chief justice says the Hoosier judiciary remains strong and continues to be a leader
that other states look to as an example.
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.
MoreChild support changes targeting the rich?
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsA case before the Indiana Court of Appeals calls into question the constitutionality of the state’s new child support
guidelines, challenging the revisions that last year altered the payment scheme for high-income earners and raised the ceiling
on child support obligations.
MoreCourts offer CHINS facilitations
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerBecause mediations have become commonplace in family law cases, it may come as no surprise that a number of Indiana counties
have been implementing a similar strategy to determine if a child is a child in need of services, or CHINS.
MoreDTCI: Kyrouac looking forward to 2011
January 19, 2011
Scott KyrouacDefense Trial Counsel of Indiana President Scott M. Kyrouac outlines his goals for 2011.
MoreFederal Bar Update: Southern District amends civil and criminal rules
January 19, 2011
John MaleyEffective Jan. 1, the Southern District of Indiana amended three local rules affecting civil practice, plus Local Criminal
Rule 13.1 affecting criminal practice and sentencing (see the court’s website for the text of all rule changes).
MoreIndiana Family courts receive more than $200,000
January 5, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs the family court project of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration enters a new year,
courts that participate in the program have learned they will continue to operate with about the same amount of funding they
have had in recent years.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.