DEC. 11-24, 2019
A national task force has released recommendations about what courts should do as they fight the opioid crisis. Meanwhile, Indianapolis-area attorneys were trained to administer a life-saving overdose reversal drug. And as the Indiana General Assembly prepares for the 2020 session, juvenile justice advocates are preparing to fight legislation they say could harm young offenders.
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Courts as conveners: Task force led by Rush releases recommendations for judicial response to opioid crisis
The National Judicial Opioid Task Force was created in 2017 to delve into ways the judiciary could get a handle on the opioid crisis. Co-chaired by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, the task force’s work culminated late last month in the release of a report that includes four findings and six recommendations for how courts can respond to the current drug scourge and be better prepared for the next addiction crisis.
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CLE certifies attorneys to administer opioid overdose reversal drug
In addition to checking off two hours of CLE credit before the year’s end, attorneys who attended an Indianapolis Bar Association event earlier this month left certified to administer a life-saving drug. Lawyers learned how to properly use naloxone – commonly known by its brand name, Narcan – following a demonstration presented by the Indiana State Department of Health.
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‘Kid from a cornfield’: Goff brings community mentality to Supreme Court bench
He describes himself as “a kid from a cornfield.” And for Justice Christopher Goff, ties to his cornfield community run deep.
Read More‘Children are children’: Coalition forms after legislative attempt to lower waiver age
The Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana and more than 20 nonprofits and community groups have joined together to form the Indiana Coalition for Youth Justice, which advocates for reform in the juvenile justice system so that it offers treatment, programs and interventions that are age-appropriate, fairly applied and result in the best possible outcomes for Indiana children and public safety.
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Lawsuits hatch from egg contract that spoiled
Less than a month after an Indiana jury delivered a $1.46 million verdict against Evansville-based Rexing Quality Eggs, the contract dispute was still going, with the parties arguing at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals over the return of plastic egg packing materials.
Read MoreIndiana Court decisions – Nov. 20-Dec. 4, 2019
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Patent U.: Universities’ investment in patentable research reaps more revenue, litigation
As universities investment more resources in the development of patentable technology, they also run an increased risk of litigation.
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‘Generic’ trademark battle set for SCOTUS
Booking.com is facing a not-so-easy legal battle in a lengthy effort to make its name a protectable trademark.
Read MoreWillful wrong? SCOTUS to resolve circuit split on profits
Among the circuit courts of appeal, there is an even split between the 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th and Washington, D.C., circuits and the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 11th over whether the Lanham Act requires “willful” infringement before a plaintiff can recover profits. The United States Supreme Court is set to bring clarity to the circuit split when it hears arguments in Romag Fasteners Inc. v. Fossil Inc., 18-1233, next month.
Read MoreLindman: Trademarks in the Supreme Court: 2019-2020
One could assume that significant issues in federal trademark law were decided long ago; yet, the Supreme Court issued two trademark decisions in 2019 that fundamentally impact trademark protection and has granted certiorari in three trademark cases for the 2019-2020 term.
Read MoreBanta: I bought the law (and the law won?): Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, Inc.
The primary reason for the cost of access to legal texts is the ability of the text owners to prohibit unlicensed copying of those works through copyright enforcement. It is one thing when the owner is a private entity, but how do you feel about this prohibition when the owner is a state government?
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Start Page: 20/20 vision: Find technology that actually makes your life better
Legal professionals often turn to technology for help. The key is to use tech wisely and avoid it becoming like the new toy given at Christmas that is fun for a while, but quickly loses its appeal.
Read MoreMarquez: 2019 gift finder for legal professionals
Finding gifts for the legal professional on your list who has everything is always a challenge. Here are some budget-friendly gifts that serve practical needs but still have some “cool” factor.
Read MoreUhl and Bose: Domino’s effect: SCOTUS skips clarifying ADA web access
Businesses are increasingly facing lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding whether their websites are accessible to persons with disabilities. Recently, the United States Supreme Court declined an opportunity to address the law applicable to such claims, leaving businesses with little clarity as to what potential exposure they face.
Read MoreDreyer: ‘The future ain’t what it used to be’
When Yogi said “the future ain’t what it used to be,” he was talking about uncertain times to come. So what is the future of the legal system?
Read MoreHammerle on… “Ford v. Ferrari,” “The Irishman,” “Knives Out” and “Dark Waters”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle has high praise for Ford v. Ferrari and Knives Out, but he says The Irishman is unsurprising. And for trial lawyers, Hammerle says Dark Waters is a must-see.
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Indiana Lawyer 2020 Corporate Counsel Guide
Indiana Lawyer’s 2020 Corporate Counsel Guide provides snapshot information about lawyers providing in-house legal counsel to Indiana’s business community.
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Disciplinary Actions
Find out which Indiana lawyers recently have been suspended or who have resigned.
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IndyBar: Guest column: Small But Mighty (and Growing): Spotlight on Indiana’s Asian Legal Community
Have you heard of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA Indiana)? It is a newer affinity bar association that is striving to become a household name, but it can only happen with your help!
Read MoreIndyBar: Give Yourself the Gift This Holiday Season!
This year, give yourself the gift. Give yourself the gift of a break, a little bit of sanity and some much-needed time with friends and family.
Read MoreIndyBar: YLD’s Office Hours: Ease the Burden of Young Lawyering
Whether you’re working at a firm, at a nonprofit, for the government or you decided to hang your own shingle, it can feel lonely being a new attorney in a world of people who seem to have things figured out. We’re here for you. The IndyBar Young Lawyer Division (YLD) has put into place something we’re calling Office Hours!
Read MoreDTCI: 2020 officers and directors named
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2020 officers and directors at its 26th Annual Conference and Annual Meeting last month. The officers and directors will take office Jan. 1, 2020.
Read MoreDTCI: Outstanding defense attorneys honored
In conjunction with its 2019 Annual Meeting in Bloomington Nov. 21-22, DTCI recognized the outstanding defense lawyers of the year.
Read MoreDTCI: Photos from the Annual Meeting and Board of Directors meeting at Monroe Convention Center, Bloomington
Click here to see photos from the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana in Bloomington.
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