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Addressing gun violence: Debates over firearms restrictions reignite with recent mass shootings in Texas, New York
Recent mass shootings have reignited debate over gun control laws across the country, including in Indiana, which is set to have a permitless handgun law go into effect July 1 despite public condemnation by law enforcement leaders and public safety groups.
Letter to the editor: Defending Hoosier girls’ rights to fair competition in athletics
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita offers his support to legislators regarding the new law concerning transgender athletes.
Indiana justices tell Legislature to follow the constitution
In what is being called “the right decision,” the Indiana Supreme Court has overturned the law that allowed the Legislature to call itself into a special session. However, the debate over whether the governor should have the exclusive power to convene the General Assembly when the legislators are out of session might not be settled.
Hammerle on… ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once;’ gun violence
Robert Hammerle on “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and gun violence.
Law students jumpstart legal experience by filing amicus briefs
Filing amicus briefs is a growing trend among law school offerings nationwide, according to law professors, and two Indiana law schools have picked up speed on the opportunity in recent years.
IndyBar: Guest column: Pixel, Sonny and Tucked-in Shirts
| James J. Bell and From IndyBar
IndyBar’s James Bell shares a story about teaching his soon responsibility.
Nomination to federal appellate court puts Pryor on brink of history
On May 25, Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor was tapped by the Biden administration to fill the upcoming vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Pryor would be the first Hoosier of color to serve on the federal appeals bench.
Feighner, Christie honored at 34th annual ITLA awards
Attorneys from Fort Wayne and Indianapolis were recently recognized with the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement and Young Lawyer awards at the associations’ 34th Annual Lifetime Achievement Event.
Hoosier roots: McCarter & English lures veteran attorneys to open new office in Indianapolis market
Co-managing partners of the Indiana office Katherine Althoff and Amy Fisher, and partner Kimberly Castellino Metzger, have strong connections to the Hoosier legal community, having built their careers at Ice Miller in Indianapolis. So, the launch of McCarter’s Indianapolis office, the most western location for the East Coast firm, is based on strong Indiana roots.
DTCI: The importance of client service and relationships
| Keith D. Mundrick and From DTCI
Keith Mundrick, a DTCI director, say calls the practice of law “perhaps the pinnacle of the service industry.”
Expanding the reach: New ITLA President Pfeifer wants to enhance geographic diversity
Meet Dan Pfeifer, the newest president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
IndyBar: Trust the Process: Systemization Is What Separates Modern Law Firms
If you’re looking to build a modern law firm, you need to stop flying by the seat of your pants and invest in systems for the long haul.
Indiana Court Decisions: May 19-June 1, 2022
7th Circuit Court of Appeals Published May 18, posted to theindianalawyer.com on May 19 Danielle Albert v. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security 21-2592 7th Circuit affirms denial of disability benefits, urges petitioner to ‘give work a shot’ A northern Indiana woman who applied for Social Security disability benefits shortly after graduating from high […]
Civic pride: Fishers High School team makes history
The Fishers High School team made history by finishing second among 47 teams from across the country who competed in the 2022 National We the People Finals in April. This is the highest any Indiana high school team has ever placed.
‘Spectacular repudiation’ of Rokita’s attempt to block governor’s lawsuit
In its 31-page opinion on House Enrolled Act 1123, the Indiana Supreme Court devoted 10 pages to rejecting all of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s arguments that the governor should not have been permitted to even file his lawsuit.
ITLA memberships promote community, growth
Members of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association find numerous benefits in getting involved with the organization.
Maley: Proceeding under a pseudonym
The local federal courts regularly address procedural issues that recur from time to time. Most such decisions get little attention beyond the parties but are often informative for many federal practitioners. Whether and how to proceed under a pseudonym is one such example. Two informative opinions from the Southern District of Indiana provide excellent roadmaps.
Web exclusive: SCOTUS decision ‘shuts door’ on ineffective counsel claims brought in federal court
In the winter of 2021, two death row prisoners raised claims in habeas corpus proceedings that their trial attorneys were constitutionally ineffective. But the nation’s highest court split in a decision last month ruling that they could not introduce evidence outside of the state court record due to restrictions imposed by a federal law.
Indianapolis man sentenced for shooting during George Floyd protests
Tyrone Anthony Ross, 30, was sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years supervised release on Monday for firing a gun during a protest in downtown Indianapolis following the murder of George Floyd.