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Opinions Oct. 25, 2011

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. Marlyn J. Barnes and Melvin B. Taylor
11-1261, 11-1602
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division, Judge Theresa L. Springmann.
Criminal. Affirms the resentencing of Barnes to 292 months and Taylor to 188 months for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine. The District Court’s analysis evinces the perception of fair sentencing and reasonableness.

Supreme Court takes 3 cases

The Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to three cases, dismissed one and declined 16 cases for the week ending Oct. 21.

IBA: Solo and Small Firm Practitioners – This Program is for You

Through the upcoming Surviving and Thriving program on Thursday, November 10, solo and small firm practitioners—whether newly graduated, seasoned pros or those transitioning to the solo/small firm world—will be provided with the tools, information and connections to not only survive, but thrive in the practice of law.

Hebenstreit: FLYING SOLO????!!!!!

In the current legal market, there are many lawyers, both new and more experienced, who find that they have to “go it on their own.”

Van Winkle: Should Indiana adopt Uniform Mediation Act?

John Van Winkle writes that the incorporation of all or parts of the Uniform Mediation Act into the Indiana ADR Rule 2 covering mediation would bring clarity to the scope and extent of confidentiality in mediation.

IBA: Ask a Lawyer

Photos from the Ask a Lawyer event in October 2011.

Mediation could benefit familes with aging parents

When siblings can’t see eye-to-eye about how to care for their aging parents, families sometimes end up settling disputes in courtrooms. But elder care mediation can help families resolve conflicts before they become matters for litigation, if only more people knew about and used this option.

IBA: Tax Liens Live After Debts, Clients Die

In Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the drunken butler, Stephano, quips, “He that dies pays all his debts.” Obviously, the Bard’s fool had no experience with tax liens, which may cause as many problems for clients during and after life as the underlying debt itself.

IBA: Nominations open for education, pro bono awards

Help the Indianapolis Bar recognize the many ways lawyers and legal professionals inspire us and help our community. Nominate your peers for IndyBar awards — to be presented at the Recognition Luncheon on November 29, 2011.

Bar Crawl – 10/26/11

Volunteers are needed to make financial education presentations at high schools.

DTCI: Recovery of workers’ comp in third-party action

An overview of the statutory rights of an employer/carrier to recover on such liens is often a good refresher as many attorneys tend to overlook this important aspect when seeking to settle their liability case.

Law School Briefs – 10/26/11

A lecture on constitutional liability at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis; The Indiana Supreme Court will visit the University of Notre Dame Law School.