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Appellate court reverses summary judgment for insurer
October 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment in favor of a hotel’s insurance company in a negligent hiring
suit, ruling there is a question as to whether the teenage hotel guest was under the “care, custody or control”
of the hotel at the time the teen was molested by an employee.
MoreIndiana State Bar Association launches wellness committee
October 13, 2011
IL StaffIncoming Indiana State Bar President C. Erik Chickedantz is asking lawyers to get active as part of a new statewide initiative
to promote health and personal well-being in the legal profession.
MoreBaker & Daniels, Faegre & Benson confirm merger
October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryTom Froehle, chief executive partner for Baker & Daniels, and Andrew Humphrey, chair of Faegre & Benson’s management
committee, held a joint news conference Oct. 12 to formally announce that the two firms will merge, effective Jan. 1, 2012.
The new firm – Faegre Baker Daniels – will have 770 attorneys and 45 consultants in the United States and abroad,
Humphrey said.
MoreAppellate court tackles child support issues
October 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn three opinions released Wednesday, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled on child support issues – the application of
Social Security benefits to an arrearage and whether two fathers who were incarcerated for not paying child support could
have their support obligations modified.
MoreJudges rule against hospital in fee suit
October 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonCiting caselaw that goes back 120 years, the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a Marion Superior judge’s dismissal of
a complaint against a central Indiana hospital pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 12(B)(6).
MoreAG wants federal government added to lawsuit
October 12, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed motions in federal court Tuesday asking that the federal government be joined
as a necessary party to the state’s immigration lawsuit.
MoreCOA chief judge receives Antoinette Dakin Leach Award
October 12, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Court of Appeals Chief Judge Margret Robb was given the 2011 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award Oct. 5 by the Indianapolis
Bar Association’s Women and the Law Division at a recent symposium.
MoreCanines in court
October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryAdvocates say dogs can help minimize stress for victims.
MoreIndiana State Fair tragedy renews cap debate
October 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana attorneys and legislators are embarking on a broader discussion about the state’s current tort claim cap and
whether that decades-old limit is adequate to address the scope of this situation.
MoreRule revision aims to broaden use of limited scope representation
October 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court revised the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure to allow pro se litigants and other potential clients
to use limited scope representation more often and without some of the restraint they’ve had in the past.
MoreMergers increase following dry spell
October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryMore firms unite in 2011, seeking to broaden reach.
MoreAs season ends, lawyers look to revive interest in softball league
October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryEight teams participated in the annual softball league this year, but diehard players say that they’d like to see more
teams next season.
MoreIBJ Media names new IL editor
October 12, 2011
Kelly LucasKelly Lucas is Indiana Lawyer's new editor.
MoreTV drug court raises ethical concerns
October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryReporter Jenny Montgomery writes about a new TV drug court.
MoreU.S. sees most significant patent reform in decades
October 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsSome Indiana attorneys think this new first-to-file process will create a race to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in
order to obtain patent protection first.
MorePros, cons of changes in domain naming
October 12, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryPatent attorneys wonder who will benefit from new process.
MoreLilly lawyer is leader in patent reform
October 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsRobert Armitage nears 40 years of practicing IP-focused law.
MoreGuidance offered on incarcerated parents' attendance at termination hearings
October 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsScolding the Indiana Department of Child Services for how it handled a parental termination case, the Indiana Supreme Court
has found an incarcerated mother’s due process rights were not violated when she did not receive adequate notice about
pending proceedings that would affect her rights as a parent or when she was not allowed to attend the hearings.
MoreState justices accept certified question
October 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court will consider a certified question from federal court concerning disability pension funds for police
and firefighters who are already eligible and receiving benefits governed by Indiana statute.
MoreJustices take FSSA reimbursement case
October 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to a case in which the Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a state agency to pay
a long-term care facility after the agency terminated its contract with the facility.
MoreSCOTUS won't take Indiana bar exam case
October 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States has declined to take several Indiana cases, including a federal suit against the state’s
Board of Law Examiners filed by a man who wants to take the bar exam without going to law school.
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.
MoreLegislative study committee to discuss UPL
October 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Probate Code Study Commission, which meets for the first time this year on Wednesday, will focus on three items
at its meeting, including the unauthorized practice of law.
MoreSecurities law conference Oct. 18
October 10, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will host a conference on securities law from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18
at the ICLEF Conference Facility, 230 E. Ohio St., 5th floor, Indianapolis.
MoreDeadline approaching for criminal justice grant
October 10, 2011
IL StaffOn Sept. 30, the Bureau of Justice Assistance announced an award of $4,423,859 for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The deadline to apply for JAG funds is Oct. 31.
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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...
Yikes!