SEPT. 28 – OCT. 11, 2011
The Knightstown Court judge has filed a lawsuit to stop the closing of the court. An attorney in a medical malpractice case used "shadow" jurors to gain insight on the trial. Meet the personal injury attorney who plays roller derby.
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2 cities face gun-compliance lawsuits
The plaintiffs’ attorney says the complaints are inspired by willful disregard of state law.
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Judge sues to prevent local court closure
The consolidation is a byproduct of the state judiciary’s reform efforts.
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Litigator enjoys the challenges of roller derby
Personal injury attorney M. Brady Beyers became a fan of roller derby in 2009, but he didn’t expect that two years later he’d be playing the game himself. Eventually, a friend talked him into it.
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Magic, music on the menu for ISBA annual meeting
Lawyers with a flair for entertainment will have the opportunity to shine this year at the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting.
Read MoreJustices clarify police resistance ruling
Emphasizing that it’s not trampling on the Fourth Amendment and allowing police to illegally enter one’s home, the Indiana Supreme Court has revisited a case it decided four months ago and reinforced its ruling that residents don’t have a common law right to resist police entering one’s home.
Read MoreLegal community remembers longtime judge
Judge Robert Brown was known for patience and professionalism.
Read MoreComments wanted on proposed changes to senior judge rules
The Indiana Supreme Court wants to hear from the public and legal community about revising the state’s senior judge program, allowing certified former judges to serve in any court rather than specific jurisdictions.
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Mobile devices lighten loads, boost productivity for attorneys
New Albany attorney Derrick Wilson is frequently in the courtroom, and when he needs to check on a fact quickly, he turns to his trusty smartphone.
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Indiana Judges Association:The Thinker 2.0
Have you been thinking lately? Judges and lawyers make a profession of “thinking,” of analyzing, balancing, applying, and just plain old wondering. But do we think like we used to?
Read MoreSidebars: Black Market is a must-visit Mass. Ave. destination
We give Black Market 4 gavels!
Read MoreRobel: Preparing for seamlessly global profession
What does the future hold for the law students who began their studies a few weeks ago in Bloomington and across the United States?
Read MoreFehribach: What Labor Day means for people with disabilities
Earlier this month, the National Organization on Disability recognized nine U.S. companies for their work in hiring and engaging people with disabilities.
Read MoreColumn: ‘Catch the rat’ by using forensic accounting
Has your client experienced theft or maybe suffered from financial losses due to fraud? In hindsight did they wonder how the fraud was not discovered sooner? Help your client “catch the rat” by understanding how to better detect fraud and identify red flags that may indicate “a rat” is on the loose.
Read MoreBaeverstad: Does M.D. allow expert to rely on junk science?
A patient comes to the hospital and receives twice the amount of thrombolytics ordered by the cardiologist. The thrombolytics have a risk of causing hemorrhagic stroke. Two days later, the patient strokes and dies. The treating cardiologist is of the opinion that the stroke was caused by the excessive dose given to the patient. Does this seem like a “no brainer” on causation?
Read MoreColumn: Discussion on salable goodwill continues
On July 29, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision that upheld the inclusion of salable professional (personal) goodwill in a marital estate in Wisconsin.
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Indianapolis to host national championship
In 2013, the city of Indianapolis will host an event that brings the best and brightest of our nation’s high schoolers to the Circle City.
Read MoreTownship board OKs court move
The Center Township Board on Sept. 21 approved a plan to move the township’s small claims court from the downtown Indianapolis City-County Building to the Julia M. Carson Government Center despite a judge’s objection.
Read MoreTalk to a Lawyer training
On Oct. 10, Heartland Pro Bono Council will hold its annual Talk to a Lawyer Today training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Barnes & Thornburg, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Read MoreJustices split on appellate review of prisoner litigant’s claim
One of Indiana's most well-known pro se prisoner litigants convinced two of the state justices that his latest appeal should get their attention, but the other three denied transfer relating to how the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the case.
Read MoreLaw School Briefs – 9/28/11
The Center for Intellectual Property Law and Innovation at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will host attorney Cedric D’Hue for a talk about starting your own firm.
Read MoreSpecial masters named in judge’s disciplinary case
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three trial judges as special masters to preside over the disciplinary case of one of their city court colleagues from Lake County, who is accused of operating an illegal traffic school, dismissing cases without assessing required fees, and dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
Read MoreCourt commission OKs new judicial officer requests
The Commission on Courts held its final meeting on Thursday, voting in support of new judicial officers for a handful of Indiana counties and agreeing to send those recommendations on to state lawmakers for consideration.
Read MoreUnique court marks 10th anniversary
The state’s only community court marks its 10th anniversary this year with a celebration planned for Sept. 29.
Read MoreIndex shows poor voter engagement
On Sept. 14, results of the inaugural Civic Health Index were released to the public. The data shows that while Indiana is on-par with national standards in volunteerism, the state’s voter turnout and registration are among the lowest in the country.
Read MorePresident signs patent reform law
A long-debated patent reform law is now in place, signaling the most significant change to the system in nearly six decades.
Read MoreCourt OKs access to Odyssey data
In an order released Sept. 14, the Indiana Supreme Court detailed the process for obtaining bulk distribution of and remote access to the records of Indiana courts using the Odyssey case management system, which is gradually connecting all of Indiana’s trial courts.
Read MoreSettlement resolves casino money cases
The six-year casino revenue litigation that sparked multiple lawsuits statewide, went to Indiana’s appellate courts multiple times, and led to legislative initiatives is coming to a close.
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IndyBar names new officers
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s nominating committee has announced the selection of Jeffrey Abrams of Benesch Friedlander Copland & Aronoff as the 2014 president of the association.
Read MoreHebenstreit: Lawyers and the Election Process
In 2010, 61.2% of Hoosiers were registered to vote which placed us in 43rd place in the United States. We were even worse in voter turnout. Only 39.4% of Indiana residents actually voted in the 2010 elections which placed us in 48th position. The national average was 45.4%—a full six points higher than Indiana was able to muster.
Read MoreIBA: The Corporate Veil Wears Thin with the IRS
The legal metaphor “corporate veil” is doubly a tantalizing legal term of art and an effective marketing tool to illustrate to potential clients the benefits of corporate formation.
Read MoreIBA: Size DOES Matter
Who says size doesn’t matter? To the IndyBar, small firms matter a lot!
Read MoreIBA: Second Annual Mediation Days a Success
While a struggling economy does not slow down the caseload at the Marion County Circuit Court Paternity Division, it does increase the need for pro bono services.
Read MoreIBA: Evening Under The Stars
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation Evening Under the Stars dinner was held Sept. 9.
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