FEB. 3-16, 2012
Indiana lawyers offer their insight on how attorneys can better serve clients by really listenening to them. Marion County judicial 'slating fees' are the subject of two inquiries. An Indianapolis attorney sees the Super Bowl as a moment to showcase inclusiveness.
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Lawyer sees Super Bowl as moment to showcase inclusiveness
Attorney Greg Fehribach is looking forward to Super Bowl XLVI, when thousands of visitors to Indianapolis will make their way through downtown, thanks in part to infrastructure he helped design. For Fehribach, who uses a wheelchair as a mobility aid, the hallmark of any great city is its ability to offer everyone the same experiences.
Read MoreMarion County judicial ‘slating fees’ subject of 2 inquiries
An Indianapolis attorney and an Indianapolis Bar Association political action committee want the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications to look into how Marion County judicial candidates contribute to political parties as part of the process in running to be a judge.
Read MoreIndiana State Bar Association to produce more CLE
A new initiative changes the roles of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum and the Indiana State Bar Association.
Read MoreGiving fee guidance
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
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Litigation training in short supply
Fewer jury trials leave young lawyers looking for experience outside of court.
Read MoreExpert’s voice carries weight
Indiana Court of Appeals finds single expert can establish standard of care for legal malpractice.
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BGBC: Calculating lost profits requires analysis
Computing the lost profits of a business as a result of a wrongful act is a complex task. And many times, the question to ask is: “But for” a wrongful act, what would the profits be? What would the value be?
Read MoreTechnology Untangled: Intel WiDi laptops provide wireless HDTV display
Stephen Bour looks at using WiDi for law firm and courtroom presentations.
Read MoreIndiana Judges Association: Zen and the art of case management
So over many years, I found a kind of “sub-wisdom.” It came not from law study or research, but rather from living with real world cases.
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15 apply to be Supreme Court justice
Fifteen people have applied to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, the high court announced Friday. They are vying to replace Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, who will leave the bench March 4.
Read MoreIndiana Tech’s new law school will be on Ft. Wayne campus
Indiana Tech officials announced Tuesday that the school will build a 70,000-square-foot, $15 million facility on its main campus in Ft. Wayne to house its new law school.
Read MoreJustices adopt repayment plan in UPL case
The Indiana Supreme Court has adopted a repayment plan for an Indianapolis company it found engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, ordering officials to reimburse the state bar association and former clients during the next six years.
Read MoreWebcasting allowed in 3 Lake County courtrooms
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced a new 18-month pilot project allowing trial court proceedings to be webcast in three Lake County courtrooms.
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Deputy prosecutor receives public reprimand
A Hancock County deputy prosecutor has received a public reprimand from the Indiana Supreme Court for surrendering prosecutorial discretion and allowing a corporate check fraud victim to
dictate the terms of restitution as a pre-condition to a plea agreement.
State representative’s attacker permanently disbarred
The Indianapolis attorney who violently attacked and attempted to kill a state representative has been permanently disbarred by the Indiana Supreme Court.
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DTCI: Legal pitfalls and evidence considerations in health care provider apologies
Health care provider apologies in the face of adverse patient outcomes can have profound effects in the defense of subsequent patient litigation.
Read MoreDTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review
The DTCI’s flagship publication, the Indiana Civil Litigation Review, will be distributed soon.
Read MoreChinn: A Few Words About Judicial Elections
This is a judicial election year, and in Marion County this year, we have 20 spots on the ballot for judges of the Marion Superior Court. More than half of the local judiciary in the State’s largest and busiest county is up for election. That fact alone makes the 2012 elections a big deal.
Read MoreIBA: Judicial Candidate Evaluation Results Released
The IndyBar’s Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee (JEPAC) released the results of its recent judicial evaluation survey of 2012 candidates for Marion Superior Court.
Read MoreIBA: Racing Attorneys Conference to Roar Into Charlotte, NC
The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) returns to Charlotte, N.C., for a fresh and new program on Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11.
Read MoreIBA: Foundation Accepting Impact Grant Applications
Indianapolis service agencies are eligible for a $35,000 grant through the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Impact Fund.
Read MoreIBA: Trivia Night Fun at Binkley’s
An actual “fun” fundraiser is coming up on Thursday, March 1 as the Indianapolis Bar Foundation hosts Trivia Night. Set for 5-8:00 p.m. at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar, Trivia Night is a laid back evening to test your knowledge and hang out with friends.
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