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.
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January 26, 2012
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana will tackle the issue of homelessness at its First Wednesday discussion Feb.
1.
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January 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe modest filing fee could help offset declining IOLTA funds.
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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.
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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.
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December 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe groups will tap reserves in 2012 as their budgets decrease.
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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.
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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.
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November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryProject GRACE helps ex-offenders overcome barriers to employment.
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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.
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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.
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October 4, 2011
IL StaffAn attorney who made significant contributions in pro bono service will receive a posthumous honor on Oct. 21.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe ILS board has taken cost-cutting steps, which include not renewing staff contracts.
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June 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe longtime leader of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council is retiring Aug. 1, leaving the statewide agency he’s
been with for more than three decades.
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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.