MAY 10-23, 2023
Should graduates of non-ABA-accredited law schools be allowed to take the Indiana bar exam? Concord Law School at Purdue University Global says yes, but Indiana legal leaders say no. Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake breaks down the competing arguments for us. Meanwhile, victims of the April 2021 shooting at the Indianapolis FedEx Ground facility are suing the maker of the 10magazine used in the shooter — but will they succeed? IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick reports on why some scholars say this case might have a better chance than others. And in the Solo/Small Firm Focus, Tyler and IL managing editor Daniel Carson examine how solo and small practices compete for both clients and employees against the resources of BigLaw. Read those stories and more in the May 10-23, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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Opening up the bar? Concord Law wants grads to take Indiana bar exam, but Hoosier leaders raising concerns
In Indiana, law school graduates have to graduate from American Bar Association-accredited law schools to take the state bar exam. But a proposed rule change, if approved, could open the bar exam to additional law school grads.
Read MoreConcord Law offering course on rural practice
In an effort to address legal deserts in rural areas, Concord Law School is offering a new course for students to take during the summer.
Read MoreJuveniles get added layer of protection: Law enforcement lying prohibited under bill
To add further protection to juveniles’ rights when they’re interrogated by police, a new Indiana law passed this legislative session puts the onus on law enforcement to always be truthful.
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Uphill climb? FedEx shooting victims, family members face challenges in challenging gun companies, but attorneys say magazine-focused tactic may succeed
A lawsuit filed by victims and family members of victims of the 2021 FedEx shooting in Indianapolis is out to do something notoriously difficult: hold gun accessory companies at least partly responsible for the carnage someone used their product to create.
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Lawyers celebrate AAPI month by honoring their heritage: CLE remembers past, current struggles
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana hosted a CLE event this month to honor its members’ ancestors and remember their past.
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Studying abroad — in America: Japanese prosecutor at Notre Dame Law to learn about American law
When the Japanese Ministry of Justice told Nakamura to travel to Notre Dame Law School to conduct research and learn about head trauma cases, the Japanese prosecutor simply packed up and went.
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Web Exclusive: Bills that did — and didn’t — survive the 2023 Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly has adjourned for its 2023 session, and Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed about 250 bills into law. Here is an update on key legislation affecting not only lawyers, but all Hoosiers statewide.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: April 20-May 3, 2023
Read the latest Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Solo, small firms talk competing with BigLaw: Competing for talent against the big guys
As larger firms tout heftier pay packages and perks partly designed to get attorneys excited to come back to an office post-pandemic, those who run and work at smaller firms are trying to show that they have their own advantages, too.
Read MoreSolo, small firms talk competing with BigLaw: Different marketing, branding strategies
Without the marketing and branding resources of larger firms, solo and small firm attorneys try a variety of tactics to promote their name and legal services.
Read MoreSprunger: Freedom isn’t free: Easing the administrative burden
Practicing law in a solo or small firm is the epitome of freedom — but as we all know, freedom isn’t free.
Read MoreSpear: Are you speaking a different language than your client?
Large cities and small towns alike are experiencing a growth in non-English-speaking communities, and undocumented or not, they have legal needs that far exceed those of just immigration.
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Letter to the editor: Reform — or abolish — the Tax Court
For the first time since 2011, Indiana has a vacancy on its Tax Court. With that vacancy, the state should revisit the court’s role in our judicial system.
Read MoreDTCI: Close the email: Focus on deep work
Rings, pings and vibrations draw our attention to communications and away from the task we are working on or the conversation we are holding.
Read MoreDillman: End of COVID public health emergency impacts Indiana Medicaid
The COVID-19 federal public health emergency has ended, and Indiana Medicaid is returning to normal operations over the course of the next 12 months.
Read MoreHammerle on… “The Whale,” “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Aftersun”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Whale, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Aftersun.”
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DTCI: Close the email: Focus on deep work
Rings, pings and vibrations draw our attention to communications and away from the task we are working on or the conversation we are holding.
Read MoreIndyBar: President’s Message: Race over to Bench Bar Conference
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s May, so start your engines and race over to register for IndyBar’s annual Bench Bar Conference.
Read MoreIndyBar: From Committee to Division in one year: The Creation of the Hispanic Lawyers Division
The Hispanic Lawyers Division may be new, but its members know that the issues surrounding its creation have existed for a long time. That spirit guided us from the beginning and will propel future leaders to do great things.
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Price Rise: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Law firms don’t do price rises nearly enough.
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