Law School Briefs – 10/23/13
Read the latest news from Indiana’s law schools, including Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s participation in a new mediation study.
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Faegre Baker Daniels employees participate in ‘Indy Do Day’
On Oct. 10, as a part of “Indy Do Day,” more than 40 Faegre Baker Daniels LLP employees conducted a mini-makeover of a home recently purchased by a single mother of four.
Jurists to judge Wabash moot court
Indiana Justice Steven David and U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch will serve as judges in the finals of the 20th Wabash College Moot Court Competition on Oct. 29, the college and the Indianapolis Association of Wabash men announced Monday.
McKinney professor emeritus Harold Greenberg dies
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor emeritus Harold Greenberg died Tuesday. Family funeral services were to take place Friday, and a memorial celebration is being scheduled.
Law firm challenge nets $17,500 for Alzheimer’s support
Six Indianapolis-area law firms competed in a challenge to raise awareness and funds for their firm’s teams, raising more than $17,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s held Oct. 13.
Commission on Courts to look at confidentiality of paternity cases
The Commission on Courts will tackle several issues at its meeting Oct. 21, including the confidentiality of juvenile court records in juvenile paternity cases.
Partial shutdown over, for now
President Barack Obama signed legislation Thursday ending the partial shutdown of the federal government and pushing back deadlines before Congress must act again to prevent a similar situation. The announcement from the White House came hours after the U.S. Courts announced federal courts would remain open through Oct. 18.
State to appeal ruling in fenced deer-hunting case
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General announced Tuesday that it will appeal a recent Harrison County ruling that held the state couldn’t regulate a fenced deer-hunting operation.
Book chronicles Indy attorney’s role in Armstrong doping case
The role of an Indianapolis attorney in investigating and exposing doping by disgraced cycling champion Lance Armstrong is chronicled by two Wall Street Journal reporters in a book released Tuesday.
Allen County attorney appointed as state representative
Fort Wayne attorney Casey B. Cox is being sworn in Tuesday as state representative for House District 85.
IU Maurer to participate in national family mediation study
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law and IU’s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences have been awarded a four-year, $763,686 grant from the National Institute of Justice to study safety concerns in family mediation.
Legal aid agency now has room to grow
The Indianapolis Legal Aid Society has completed its move into larger office space which will help the organization service its growing roster of clients.
South Bend attorney to be sentenced in December on forgery convictions
A disbarred sole practitioner from South Bend who was found guilty in September on three counts of forgery will be sentenced Dec. 11 in St. Joseph County.
Indiana consumers to receive payout in settlement with negative option marketer
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Thursday that a company accused of deceptive advertising has entered into a $30 million settlement with 48 states, resulting in $238,900 in money for Indiana customers.
Dickson, Kirsch honored guests at annual American College of Trial Lawyers dinner
U.S. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson of the Southern District of Indiana will speak Friday at the annual dinner of the Indiana chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson and Indiana Court of Appeals Judge James Kirsch are the honored guests of the fellows at the dinner.
Fake IOLTA notice potential phishing scheme
Some lawyers received two email notices involving Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts this week. But, only the one sent from the state courts is legitimate. The other may be a phishing scheme.
New commission on children to webcast meetings
Interested parties across Indiana will be able to attend the upcoming meetings of the state’s new child commission via the Internet.
Legislator says state trying to deny health care insurance to Hoosiers
Democratic State Rep. Ed DeLaney has called for the state’s lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act to be thrown out of court “as quickly as humanly possible.”
State, public schools sue federal government over Obamacare
Fifteen Indiana school districts and the state of Indiana have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal health care law and subsidies that are available to Hoosiers under rules set by the IRS.
Legal aid group, IndyBar, church to join for refugee Green Card effort
About 70 refugees from at least seven nations are expected to receive free legal help this weekend thanks to efforts of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the Indianapolis Bar Association, Grace Community Church and other volunteers.