NOV. 9-22, 2011

Get tips and ideas on how to fit working out and eating better into your crazy workday. The newest Indiana Supreme Court justice looks back on his rookie year on the bench. For new and seasoned attorneys,it can be easier to work together when you figure out how to bridge the generation gap.

Rookie year on the Supreme Court

November 8, 2011 | Michael W. Hoskins

New Indiana Justice Steven David is settled but still finding his niche.

Improving a child’s access to counsel

November 8, 2011 | Michael W. Hoskins

A proposed draft rule would change waiver procedures in the juvenile justice system.

Appellate court rules man can challenge med mal cap’s constitutionality

November 8, 2011 | Michael W. Hoskins

An Indianapolis man will get an evidentiary hearing on whether the state’s $1.25 million cap on medical malpractice awards is unconstitutional.

Adding UPL to Indiana RICO statute

November 8, 2011 | Michael W. Hoskins

An Indiana Supreme Court case involving an estate planning “trust mill” has led to a policy discussion about whether certain types of unauthorized practice of law should rise above a misdemeanor crime and involve a racketeering component.

New ISBA committee promotes healthy living for lawyers

November 8, 2011 | Jenny Montgomery

A committee formed by the new Indiana State Bar Association president wants to encourage attorneys to step away from their desks and find time for fitness and wellness.

Bridging the generation gap

November 8, 2011 | Jenny Montgomery

Young lawyers adapt to the profession by understanding tradition.

New Indiana lawyers

November 8, 2011 | IL Staff

Congratulations to Indiana’s newest attorneys, admitted Oct. 14, 2011.

Chickedantz assumes new role as ISBA president

November 8, 2011 | Jenny Montgomery

In a 45-minute conversation with C. Erik Chickedantz, the accomplished lawyer and Vietnam veteran never boasted about his own accomplishments, although the many awards in his office are a testament to his service to Indiana’s legal profession.

Lawyers let loose at ISBA talent show

November 8, 2011 | Jenny Montgomery

A talent show at the annual state bar meeting allowed lawyers to show off their abilities and even laugh at themselves.

Column: ISBA Young Lawyers Section has busy year

November 8, 2011 |

Michael Jasaitis writes about the activities performed by the state bar’s Young Lawyers Section and the benefits of joining.

Lucas: State bar emphasizes attorney wellness in 2012

November 8, 2011 | Kelly Lucas

Editor Kelly Lucas writes about the Indiana State Bar Association’s emphasis on attorney fitness and wellness.

Morris: It’s election season – is anyone paying attention?

November 8, 2011 |

IBJ Media president Greg Morris writes about the importance of participating in civic life.

Federal Bar Update: Comments sought for changes to local rules

November 8, 2011 | John Maley

John Maley writes about changes coming to local rules in each District Court.

Column: Does your client’s business have a will?

November 8, 2011 |

Investment firm managing director Greg Maurer wants attorneys to ask their business clients “What happens to my business if I die tomorrow?”

OSHA postpones enforcement

November 8, 2011 | Jenny Montgomery

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration previously announced it would begin enforcing fall protection plans for residential contractors as of Oct. 1 this year. However, on Sept. 29, Jeffry Carter, deputy commissioner of labor for Indiana OSHA, issued a memo that said federal OSHA administrators decided to push back enforcement to March 15, 2012.

Mother files suit challenging school bus fee

November 3, 2011 | Jennifer Nelson

A woman in Marion County has filed a lawsuit against a community school corporation because she claims the fee imposed for her children to ride the bus to school interferes with their constitutional right to an education.

Justices decline to reconsider out-of-state placements ruling

November 4, 2011 | Michael W. Hoskins

The Indiana Supreme Court has denied a rehearing petition from the state attorney general’s office to revisit a June ruling that upheld three statutes involving juvenile judges’ authority on out-of-state placements.

Debate over local gun laws continues

November 8, 2011 | Jenny Montgomery

On Oct. 24, the Hammond City Council again declined to repeal ordinances introduced by Councilwoman Kim Poland that would modify local gun laws in order to align with new state laws.

Symposium marks anniversary of Nunn-Lugar Act

November 4, 2011 | IL Staff

Indiana University will mark the 20th anniversary of the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program with a symposium Nov. 11 on its Bloomington campus.

Simon sues state over Amazon sales tax exemption

November 4, 2011 | IL and IBJ Staff

A Marion Superior lawsuit is accusing Indiana of violating the state constitution by not collecting sales taxes from Amazon.com Inc.

Greenwood attorney is world’s youngest judge

October 31, 2011 | Jennifer Nelson

Among the records for longest carpet of flowers laid and the world’s shortest cat you’ll soon find the name of a Johnson County attorney.

100 tort claim notices filed in State Fair stage collapse

November 2, 2011 | Jennifer Nelson

As of Nov. 2, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General has received 100 tort claim notices related to the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in August. The deadline for submission of the tort claim form was Nov. 1.

Bankruptcy courts amend local rules

November 2, 2011 | IL Staff

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana has adopted revisions to Local Rule B-1009-1. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has amended its Local Rule B-3007-1.

7th Circuit fees change Tuesday

October 31, 2011 | IL Staff

Some fees at the United States Court of Appeals will change Nov. 1, including the amount for audio recording and fee for the admission of an attorney.