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Signing a land contract for a house carries risks for buyers that they wouldn’t encounter with conventional alternatives.
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Court officials, media preparing for Delphi double-murder trial
Nearly two years after his arrest, the man accused of the February 2017 murders of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams in Delphi is set to go to trial.
Law schools, firms create programs to build pipeline of diverse attorneys
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to effectively end affirmative action in college admissions, universities and law firms are looking for new ways to continue diversity efforts.
Web Exclusive: Bar association class to examine Fox Hollow Farm murders of gay men
Organizers hope the event will help the legal system better serve and understand the LGBTQ+ community.
Weaver: Dear readers, I look forward to getting to know you
I’m excited to have the chance to meet a whole new group of talented Indiana leaders, readers like yourself who are dedicated to the law or have a strong interest in it.
Greising on DEI: Let’s face the national headwinds with perseverance
The headwinds seem particularly strong right now—from the attacks on programs aligned with DEI objectives to lawsuits to block priority programs. Even law firms are getting sued and threatened over DEI programs.
Hammerle on… “The Wild Robot”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Wild Robot.”
Maley: Federal court rule changes are coming Dec. 1
This year, notable changes are coming to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Burts: Let’s prioritize mental health in legal education
A 2016 landmark study conducted by the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation highlighted the prevalence of mental health concerns within the legal profession.
Star Martinez: Navigating Indiana’s legal system with a lack of Spanish speakers
Navigating the legal system for the first time can be difficult for anyone that isn’t a lawyer, but can you imagine trying to do so without speaking English fluently?
IndyBar: Voter Registration Initiative
On Sept. 17, 2024, the annual Voter Registration Drive was sponsored by the Marion County Bar Association.
IndyBar: Christensen to Lead IndyBar in 2027
Adam Christensen of Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has been selected to lead the Indianapolis Bar Association in 2027 by the IndyBar’s Nominating Committee.
IndyBar: The Horrors of Circle City – A CLE Experience
The class will take a look at the murders of up to 25 gay men whose remains have been found at Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield over the past 30 years. The class will explore how the marginalization of the LGBTQ+ community can delay or deny justice.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Raises over $72,000 in One Day
The Day of Giving is an annual, 24-hour fundraiser where volunteers endeavor to raise thousands to help the foundation continue to invest in the future of the profession.
IndyBar: ‘The Seat is Yours’ Volunteer Opportunity
These breakfasts have been a low-key avenue to introduce lawyers and law students from underrepresented groups to local lawyers, law firms and legal departments serious about communicating that their voices are valued.
IndyBar: Judge Cynthia Ayers 2024 Antionette Dakin Leach award recipient
Judge Ayers recently assumed senior judge status after 32 years on the bench of the Marion Superior Court, making her one of the longest sitting judges in the state of Indiana.
Supreme Court seems open to upholding regulations on ghost guns, hard to trace weapons used in crime
The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, the difficult-to-trace weapons found at crime scenes in increasing numbers.
IN Supreme Court holding oral arguments for Avon teen appealing juvenile adjudication
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments later this month for a case involving a 15 year-old Hendricks County juvenile who is appealing his adjudication for allegedly selling drugs that led to a classmate’s death.
Opinions October 8, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jacob Balash and Jonathan Balash v. Steve Mader
24A-SC-792
Small claims. Reverses the Owen Circuit Court’s s judgment entered in favor of contractor Steve Mader in a home improvement case against Jacob and Jonathan Balash. Finds that Mader’s dealings with the Balashes were governed by the Home Improvement Contracts Act and that the damage award entered for Mader must be set aside.
Supreme Court’s annual report shows increase in accredited CLE courses
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court released its annual report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with the high court noting several ways it is supporting attorneys and Hoosiers across the state.