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Poor credit may cost jobs

March 14, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Opinions vary about whether employers should be able to check personal credit histories.
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Age discrimination inquiries increasing

March 14, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Attorneys say more clients are asking about rights and laws.
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IL celebrates 22 years covering legal community

March 14, 2012
Kelly Lucas
You may not have realized it, but with this issue of the Indiana Lawyer – Volume 23, Number 1 – we celebrate an anniversary.
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Leaders beyond the office

February 29, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
The Indiana State Bar hopes new leadership program will encourage lawyers to take on a more active role in communities.
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On watch for scams

February 29, 2012
Michael Hoskins
Attorneys see a rise in the amount of fraudulent notices clients receive.
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Disclosing environmental violations

February 29, 2012
Case involving a pork producer was first test of law enacted in 2009.
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Attorneys discuss ethics of energy law practiceRestricted Content

February 29, 2012
Michael Hoskins
Ethical issues faced by attorneys practicing energy law are often the result of the small number of lawyers currently in that field of law.
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CFOs, CAFOs in the spotlight

February 29, 2012
IL Staff
An update on Indiana laws and legislation involving confined feeding operations and confined animal feeding operations.
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Bankruptcy discharge pushed for school debt

February 29, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Delinquent borrowers may be relieved to learn that student loan default – unlike espionage and treason – is not punishable by death. But defaulting on a student loan can have disastrous effects on a borrower’s personal credit and lead to a lifetime of financial difficulties.
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Poor economy, other factors leading to new economic crisis

February 29, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Rising tuition, combined with a long recession where many people have had difficulty finding work, means more students are relying on student loans. In 2011, overall student borrowing surpassed $1 trillion for the first time.
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Andrews: Couple accused of tax fraud turning the tables

February 29, 2012
Greg Andrews
Greg Andrews writes his "Behind the News" column about a Carmel couple's federal lawsuit stemming from a tax fraud investigation.
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Running toward a stable life

February 15, 2012
Kate Buckley
Attorneys volunteer with a nonprofit that helps homeless people get back on their feet.
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Justice applicant pool reflective of Indiana

February 15, 2012
Jennifer Nelson
The 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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Nurses-turned-attorneys have unique insight

February 15, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Attorney 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.
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Stories to tell

February 15, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Attorneys find fulfillment in writing for a different audience.
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Ruling leads to questions about pregnant women's rights

February 15, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
The Indiana Court of Appeals was asked on interlocutory appeal to determine whether the Marion Superior Court erred in denying bail for Bei Bei Shuai, a woman being held on charges of attempted feticide and murder.
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Hartig steps down as legal aid director

February 15, 2012
IL Staff
After 25 years of service, Sue Hartig stepped down from her role as executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Evansville Feb. 3.
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Lawyer sees Super Bowl as moment to showcase inclusiveness

February 1, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Attorney Greg Fehribach is looking forward to Super Bowl XLVI, when thousands of visitors to Indianapolis will make their way through downtown, thanks in part to infrastructure he helped design. For Fehribach, who uses a wheelchair as a mobility aid, the hallmark of any great city is its ability to offer everyone the same experiences.
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Indiana State Bar Association to produce more CLE

February 1, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
A new initiative changes the roles of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum and the Indiana State Bar Association.
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The art of listening

February 1, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Lawyers offer insight on how to better serve clients.
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Giving fee guidanceRestricted Content

February 1, 2012
Michael Hoskins
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
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Marion County judicial 'slating fees' subject of 2 inquiries

February 1, 2012
Michael Hoskins
An Indianapolis attorney and an Indianapolis Bar Association political action committee want the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications to look into how Marion County judicial candidates contribute to political parties as part of the process in running to be a judge.
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Darden winds down his appellate career

January 18, 2012
Michael Hoskins
The Indiana Court of Appeals judge will retire in July when he turns 75.
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Bill would increase funds for pro bono districts

January 18, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
The modest filing fee could help offset declining IOLTA funds.
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Collaborative divorce offers closure for clients, demands less attorney time

January 18, 2012
Jenny Montgomery
Attorneys say collaborative divorce works for clients who hope to avoid the courtroom.
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