State court officials have revamped the attorney registration portal after lawyers complained about the new online system. Law firms are embracing marketing geared toward female clients. A recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court holds that criminal fines require a jury finding.
Pilot projects will introduce video transcripts in three Indiana trial courts courts as well as appellate e-filing and expedited transcripts. Attorneys find camaraderie and fun in a softball league.
The city of Indianapolis prevailed in the United States Supreme Court on a sewer tax case, leaving the residents who sued and their attorneys stung by the decision. The medical malpractice suits involving Dr. Mark Weinberger are generating numerous opportunities for attorneys to gain trial experience. An Indianapolis lawyer has been named aviator of the year.
Meet the men behind the names of two of Indiana's law schools.The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association teamed with the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana to promote civility. Some attorneys from large firms find practicing from home works for them.
Indiana Tech Law School dean believes the school's different educational model will attract students. The appearance of defendants in court could affect jury decisions. A new fund named after former Chief Justice Randall Shepard looks to continue his work in promoting diversity.
Deceased rapper Tupac Shakur's recent performance through technology has raised some interesting intellectual property questions. More attorneys are deciding to gradually retire, partly because of the economy. A new bar association is advocating for relaxed bar admission requirements for attorneys who are married to members of the military.
Read about how globalization has impacted international law. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the corporate counsel at the International Motor Speedway Corp. Graduation is approaching: read how some law school grads are looking forward to the next step in their lives.
Meet Indiana's newest Supreme Court justice Mark Massa. In mediation, timing can be everything. Lawyers who travel great distances for work are part of the "super-commuter" trend.
The death of a St. Joseph County boy has raised questions about the confidentiality of calls placed to the Department of Child Services' call center. Law firms are devoting more resources to their online presence. Former Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard answers questions from Indiana Lawyer on his 27 years as a justice.
Students at Indiana University Maurer School of Law used their talents to write and peform a parody of their law school experience. A recent ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals regarding the state shield law is unique in the nation. Attorneys compete with each other to raise money, food to benefit local organizations.