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At the touch of a finger: Indiana Bar Foundation deploying 120 kiosks to provide civil legal help
As part of an initiative spearheaded by the Indiana Bar Foundation, 120 Indiana Legal Help kiosks are being placed in public locations like courthouses and libraries in all 92 Indiana counties.
Read More‘People are just angry’: Complaints against Indiana judicial officers reach 20-year high, stats show
The total number of complaints alleging judicial misconduct filed in FY 2021-2022 is the most since at least FY 2001-2002. Data trends suggest the 609 complaints could be the most filed against Indiana judges for a fiscal year ever.
Read MoreFrost Brown Todd enters California market: Combination with AlvaradoSmith bolsters firm to 575-plus attorneys, 17 offices
Frost Brown Todd and California-based AlvaradoSmith willl combine on Jan. 1, 2023, and will have more than 575 attorneys in 17 offices across nine states, including, Indiana and Washington, D.C.
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Web Exclusive: ‘Hit the ground running’: Barr joins Indiana Southern District Court as magistrate judge
Indiana Southern District Court Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr recently sat down with Indiana Lawyer to share more information on her background as well as what her first month has been like on the bench.
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Coming home: Courts, families celebrate National Adoption Day with fanfare, emotion
Since 2012, the Indiana Supreme Court has authorized video and audio coverage of certain uncontested adoptions in recognition of National Adoption Month each November. Numerous trial courts have put together celebrations for families this year.
Read MoreIncumbents ousted, retained in judicial elections statewide
A total of 21 contested races for county prosecutor, circuit court judge or superior court judge in Indiana brought in tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions, resulting in new officeholders in several Indiana counties, including some who unseated incumbents.
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Pressure remains on HHC to drop Talevski case: Advocates continue fight to prevent SCOTUS from blocking §1983 claims
Grassroots efforts are hopeful and continuing to pressure the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County to withdraw its case pending before the SCOTUS, which is feared as potentially harming the elderly, the disabled and the very young.
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A fair shake: SCOTUS splits on 12-person jury makeup
Whether a jury box is filled with 12 people is up to the states to decide. However, some United States Supreme Court justices say they want to see that changed.
Read MorePilot project designed to give second chance: Interdisciplinary Defense System brings together agencies to help individuals reentering society
With a game-changing grant of $4 million from the Lilly Endowment Inc., a long-discussed idea for creating a support network to help individuals reentering society after a period of incarceration is becoming a reality.
Read MoreFroehle preparing to leave leadership post at Faegre
After 15 years leading an Indianapolis law firm that grew to become the 53rd largest in the nation with nearly $1 billion in revenue, Tom Froehle will be stepping aside next year as co-chair of what is now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
Read More2 counties piloting framework focused on child welfare
LaPorte and Tippecanoe counties are piloting a National Center for State Courts project called “Upstream,” a framework which aims to prevent child maltreatment and out-of-home placement, reduce court involvement, and support safe and healthy families.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: Nov. 3-15, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the latest reporting period.
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‘No better organization’: Lee to lead DTCI in 2023
Meet Christopher Lee, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP who will soon lead the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana as its 2023 president.
Read More2023 DTCI officers, directors named at annual conference
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2023 officers and directors this month at its 29th Annual Conference and Annual Meeting. The officers and directors assume office Jan. 1.
Read MoreDollens: 2022 DTCI amicus activity in Indiana appellate courts
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar.
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DTCI gives ‘outstanding’ lawyer awards for 2022
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana recently honored the Defense Lawyer of the Year, Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Trial Counsel and Outstanding Young Lawyer.
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Dean’s Desk: The IU Maurer School of Law and the Indiana Supreme Court
On Nov. 1, my first day as the 17th dean of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, I attended the robing ceremony for Derek Molter, Indiana’s 111th Supreme Court justice.
Read MoreLaw Student Outlook: Into our own hands: The rise of youth voters nationwide
Researchers are already indicating that turnout among young voters was historic — the second highest midterm turnout in nearly three decades.
Read MoreBell and Floyd: 3 things to know: ABA Opinion 503 and email etiquette
Attorneys James Bell and Riley Floyd write about American Bar Association Opinion 503, which focuses email etiquette
Read MoreHammerle On… “It Ain’t Over” and “The Woman King”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney gives us his views on “It Ain’t Over” and “The Woman King.”
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IndyBar: President’s Message: The Most Wonderful (aka insane) Time of the Year
IndyBar President Judge Alicia Gooden offers “12 Days of Wellness” to consider during the holiday season.
Read MoreIndyBar: Recent Updates to Indy Lawyer Finder
Simplify the legal help process with Indy Lawyer Finder. IndyBar’s Legal Referral Service (LRS) is a free service that connects people in need of legal services with the Indianapolis-area attorney who best meets their legal needs
Read MoreIndyBar: Two Distinguished Honorees Awarded 2022 Zeff Weiss Award for Excellence in Real Estate
Join IndyBar as it honors Tom Dinwiddie, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, and The Hon. Michael D. Keele as the 2022 recipients of the Zeff Weiss Award for Excellence in Real Estate on Dec. 1.
Read MoreIndyBar: Celebrating 25 Years in the Profession
IndyBar is excited to recognize practitioners who have shown their dedication and love for the profession of law
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