Cultural cohesion: As law firms combine, they retain talent by making sure cultures fit
Law offices are paying very close attention to culture and personalities when courting a merger partner.
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Hidde, Werner, Ruiz: FBT, AlvaradoSmith combination expands platform, DEI focus
| Kandi Hidde and Jonathan M. Werner and Jerry J. Ruiz
Frost Brown Todd is starting out 2023 on a high note with a recent merger with California-based AlvaradoSmith. Effective the first of the year, it brings two strong, regional law firms into one national firm with a coast-to-coast footprint.
Dillman: Understanding legal capacity and how to test for it
Professionals working with older adults will inevitably face the challenge of determining whether a client or potential client has legal capacity.
An ‘enticing’ challenge: Kenworthy makes history as she joins Court of Appeals
Razor-sharp, hardworking, intelligent and caring. Those are words friends and colleagues used to describe new Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Dana Kenworthy.
IndyBar: Virtual Mediation: Here to Stay or No Way?
| From IndyBar and Nakeina Cane
Let’s talk about virtual mediation, but first, let me give you a little backstory.
IndyBar: We All Love Animals, Right?: Expanding Our Moral Circle Toward the Rule of Law
| Trenton Morton and From IndyBar
Let’s kick off 2023 with a statement that’s never appeared in Indiana Lawyer: I work in animal welfare and I’m optimistic.
The art of persuasion: Hoosier attorneys support rule change regarding memorandum decisions
The relatively few words tacked onto the end of Indiana Rule of Appellate Procedure 65(D) were the result of nearly a decade’s worth of effort by Hoosier lawyers.
Altice named chief judge of historic COA
After more than seven years on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, Judge Robert Altice began a three-year term this month as chief judge of the lower appellate court.
Nonlawyers part of access to justice solution for pro se litigants
Having watched people become intimidated and fearful as they try to represent themselves in court while struggling to understand legal system, Leigh Carpenter jumped at the chance to join what she sees as providing much-needed help.
Allied legal professionals slowly gaining foothold in legal community: Advocates say limited license nonlawyers beneficial to middle class
Utah is one of just four states that allow nonlawyers to obtain limited licenses to provide legal advice and counsel.
Opinions Jan. 17, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Amy Osadchuk v. Charles P. Rice and Boveri Murphy Rice, LLP
22A-CT-1068
Civil tort. Affirms the St. Joseph Superior Court’s order to grant Charles Rice and his law firm’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. Finds Amy Osadchuk’s complaint alleging legal malpractice, fraud, constructive fraud and attorney deceit and collusion was time-barred.
COA affirms denial of woman’s lawsuit against lawyers over creation of trust
The Court of Appeals of Indiana tossed a woman’s complaint alleging malpractice and fraud against an attorney and his St. Joseph County law firm.
Resolution to deny bail in certain cases passes IN Senate committee
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee on Tuesday passed a resolution that would not allow bail for a person who poses a “substantial risk” to the public.
Unedited bodycam footage of Indianapolis man’s death made public
The family of Herman Whitfield III has published the police body cam footage of his death after receiving a court order requiring the video be released to them.
Indiana Legal Services to receive $1M-plus boost in funding as demand continues to grow
Indiana Legal Services, a civil legal aid agency for low-income Hoosiers, will receive $9.24 million in federal money for 2023 — a 15% increase over its 2022 appropriation.
A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents
The revelation that classified materials were discovered at think tank offices formerly used by President Joe Biden, as well as at his Delaware home, has prompted questions on how the circumstances compare with the seizure last year of documents in President Donald Trump’s home.
Indiana bill to increase semi truck speed limits faces tough road ahead
A pair of bills filed in the Indiana Legislature seek to raise the speed limit for large trucks on certain state highways and interstates, but continued pushback from a Hoosier truck drivers group is likely to keep the measures from becoming law.
Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at lawmakers’ homes in New Mexico
A failed Republican candidate who authorities said was angry over his defeat and made baseless claims the election last November was “rigged” against him was arrested in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico’s largest city.
Indiana man arrested after young boy seen playing with gun
An Indiana man faces criminal charges after a young boy was allegedly seen holding a handgun outside their apartment and pulling the trigger without firing any bullets.
GOP Rep. Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat
Northeast Indiana Congressman Jim Banks jumped into the 2024 race for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday — becoming the first candidate in what is expected to be a crowded Republican field.
