JULY 7-20, 2010
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Appellate court openings spark discussion about experience
Whether someone has worn a black robe before joining an appellate court is a discussion that often surfaces whenever one of
those judiciary posts opens in either the state or federal system.
Indiana Supreme Court review analyzes trends, voting patterns
Every summer, an attorney-authored review analyzes and highlights the Indiana Supreme Court’s activity during the past
year. But only rarely does that report come at a time when the state’s highest court is seeing change.
Indiana’s freedom fighter
A 90-year-old Indianapolis attorney couldn’t have predicted his legal career of more than 60 years would include handling
many controversial clients, including the Ku Klux Klan and conscientious objectors of the Vietnam War.
Could Indiana adopt a law like Arizona’s?
Immigration attorneys and victims advocates are reading up on the Arizona illegal immigrant law and bracing themselves for
what a similar bill in Indiana could mean for their clients.
Law camp teaches teens about profession
Twenty-four high school students spent two weeks at the only law school camp for teenagers in Indiana.
Read MoreJustices uphold state’s voter ID law
Voters will still need to have valid photo identification to be able to vote in person in Indiana elections.
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Renovations under way at federal courthouse
As attorneys and judges continue filing and litigating cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana,
a renovation project is underway and adding new life into the federal courthouse in downtown Indianapolis.
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What’s a patent worth?
The question of “What is my patent worth?” is never an easy one to answer, according to intellectual property
attorneys and others who specialize in helping patent holders determine what they should expect for a patent.
Navigating the patent process
Attorneys in the intellectual property arena waited for “the case” to come down during the past year, but what
they got June 28 was anything but the landmark decision so many lawyers expected.
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Editorial: Next choice for Indiana Supreme Court must be a woman
The future is now for the high court.
Read MoreFederal Bar Update: Permissible fishing in discovery process
John Maley writes about how one recent discovery order is interesting and has potential broader significance beyond the dispute
between the parties.
DTCI: Practicing law can be gratifying, even in summertime
Recently, in a moment of self-reflection, I found myself thinking about what I find gratifying about practicing law.
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Judicial pay case gets ABA support
The American Bar Association wants the Supreme Court of the United States to take a case that asks whether congressional denial
of cost-of-living adjustments for federal judges compromises judicial independence and violates the Constitution.
Law doesn’t infringe on free speech
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled June 24 on the case of Doe v. Reed, No. 09-559, in which Terre Haute
attorney James Bopp Jr. was the lead attorney on the case that pitted free speech versus public disclosure of ballot petition
supporters.
Justices rule on judicial mandate case
In its first case since the state amended its rules last year on how judicial mandates are handled, the Indiana Supreme Court
has today issued a decision about a St. Joseph Superior judge’s mandate for the county to pay for multiple items he
considered necessary for running the local juvenile justice system.
Accused attorney attacker suspended
The attorney accused of attacking another lawyer last year has been suspended from practice.
Read MoreJustices: Claim not allowed under MedMal act
Because claims for emotional distress aren’t allowed under the Adult Wrongful Death Statute, a father can’t bring
this type of derivative claim under the Medical Malpractice Act, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
Partnership targets Indiana’s corrections system
To address Indiana’s growing prison population and increasing related costs, the state is partnering with The Pew Center
on the States and the Council of State Governments Justice Center for the first comprehensive review of the state’s
criminal code and sentencing policies since 1976.
Lawyer-owned bar opens in Indianapolis
The Ball & Biscuit had its soft opening at 331 Massachusetts Ave. in Indianapolis June 24.
Read MoreBLE needs second site to fit applicants
There are a lot of people who want to become attorneys. So many people, in fact, that the Indiana Board of Law Examiners has
had to find a second location to administer the July test.
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In-house counsel for Vectren Corp. finds role appealing, challenging
Few TV shows highlight the glamour of being a corporate lawyer, but Josh Claybourn in Evansville sees the appeal and says he couldn’t have found a better place to utilize his legal skills.
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Evansville bar preps for anniversary
Leading to its 100th anniversary in less than a year, the Evansville Bar Association has been making preparations to celebrate
the anticipated completion of The Randall T. Shepard Courtroom.
Hickey: State of the Bar Association
It is hard to believe, but the year is officially half over. Reflecting on the first six months, it has been a very productive, very good time for the Bar.
Read MoreIBA: Zore and Keele to Change Courts
The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee recently approved the reassignments of Judge Jerry Zore to Marion Probate Court,
and Judge Mike Keele to Civil Division Court 7.
IBA: Divorce and Social Media
An overwhelming 81% of the nation’s top divorce attorneys say they have seen an increase in the number of cases using social networking evidence during the past five years, according to a recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).
Read MoreIBA: Attorneys Helping Attorneys HEAL
Helping attorney is what legal professionals do every day.
Read MoreIBA: Honor a colleague with the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award
To recognize a female attorney for her professional and personal accomplishments, the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Women and the Law Division is seeking nominations for the 2010 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award.
Read MoreIBA: Peterson to Highlight Luncheon
Former Indianapolis Mayor and Eli Lilly executive Bart Peterson will be the featured speaker at the Indianapolis Bar’s
luncheon on August 20 at the Hyatt Regency.
IBA: Seeking to Honor Excellence
Awarding professional excellence on the bench and in the bar is the purpose of the Indianapolis Bar’s Silver Gavel and Professionalism Awards.
Read MoreIBA: Lawyer Referral
Many people in our community, who are dealing with the impacts of the current economic crisis, often wonder where they can
turn for help.
IBA: Strategic Planning
The leadership of the Indianapolis Bar Association has long made an effort to track change and respond to it through strategic planning.
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