IndyBar: IndyBar’s Government Practice Section Hosts a General Counsel CLE Series
The Government Practice Section’s GC CLE Series is designed to give practitioners, experts and law students a glimpse inside state regulatory agencies.
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Students at IU Maurer helping fellow Hoosiers with NIL deals
Through a new initiative created by Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property Research, law students are now working with IU Bloomington athletes to make sure they aren’t at risk when they sign off on an agreement.
Witnesses recall fallout of judges shooting during gunman’s trial
Each of the four judges involved in a shooting at an Indianapolis White Castle recently took the stand for the prosecution, recounting with emotion the events of April 30 and May 1, 2019.
Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Jackson Superior Judge AmyMarie Travis
Jackson Superior Judge AmyMarie Travis is the latest Indiana trial court judge to be featured in the Indiana Lawyer spotlight series focused on the state’s judicial officers in more rural communities.
Indiana Court Decisions: Sept. 8-21, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting opinion.
French: Managing blocks to successful commercial dispute resolution
Taft partner Peter French shares his thoughts on mediation in commercial disputes.
Collaboration and community: Foley joins Court of Appeals; takes Morgan Co. roots with him
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Judge Peter Foley’s appointment to the Court of Appeals on Sept. 14. He’ll succeed longtime Judge Edward Najam Jr., who retired this summer after more than 30 years of judicial service.
NAWJ conference to bring judges, ideas to Indiana
The National Association of Women Judges will be returning to the Hoosier State in October 2023 for its annual convention, which will bring judges from across the country and around the world to Indianapolis and put the spotlight on the Indiana legal community. Along with showcasing local lawyers, judges and law professors at the educational […]
Going online for dispute resolution
Online dispute resolution has grown in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, depending on who you ask, ODR could be defined in different ways. While many legal functions can now be completed by virtual means, Indiana’s judiciary didn’t have a “formal” ODR concept until last year. An ODR pilot project is currently […]
Honored to serve: Dentons attorney, veteran celebrated on Indy Honor Flight
In the still morning hours before darkness lifted, 85-year-old Indianapolis attorney Dan Byron was boarding a bus headed for the airport. The Dentons Bingham Greenbaum partner was shuttled along with 86 other veterans to the Indianapolis International Airport at 4 a.m., where they settled onto an American Airlines flight dedicated solely to them. On Sept. […]
IndyBar: Lawyers and the New Normal
Whether it was a personal illness, the death of a loved one, e-learning with our kids, or just dealing with the inconvenience and stress caused by various disruptions to our routines (some more significant than others), it is fair to say that many of COVID-19’s impacts would have to be put on the negative side of any ledger. However, there were positives as well.
Hammerle on… “Bullet Train” and “Fire of Love”
Columnist Robert Hammerle offers his opinions on the movies “Bullet Train” and “Fire of Love.”
Dillman: Using elder law mediation to address aging issues
With the help of elder law mediation, the families can each consensus on aging issues without an expensive courtroom battle.
Trial court rules abortion ban violates state constitution
The ruling that blocked Indiana’s new abortion law brought a mix of reactions, the reopening of abortion clinics, a pledge to appeal and an indication that the fight over reproductive rights could be long and messy. In a Sept. 22 order, Special Judge Kelsey Hanlon enjoined enforcement of Senate Enrolled Act 1, finding the state’s […]
Cardoza-Jones: Ethical questions raised by the conduct of Indiana AG Rokita
Recently reported evidence suggests Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita may have violated the following Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, according to Paula Cardoz-Jones.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Events — Join in and Meet a New Friend!
After paring down in-person events in 2020 and easing back into them in 2021, the IndyBar Foundation (IBF) has been very active in 2022.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation’s Board of Directors Nominations are Open
Interested in participating in leadership as a member of the fundraising-focused 2023 IndyBar Foundation Board of Directors? The following vacancies exist and must be filled by an attorney member: vice president, secretary, treasurer, diversity, equity, and inclusion accountability director and several director positions.
Beyond the law: Nonattorneys find their place in mediation
Mediation is often hailed as a helpful tool to keep parties out of court and focused on resolving their issues more efficiently. But individuals don’t necessarily have to be a licensed attorney in order to mediate a legal matter.
IndyBar: Women and the Law Division Honors Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor as the 2022 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award Winner
IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division (WLD) is pleased to announce Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor as the 2022 Antoinette Dakin Leach (ADL) Award winner.
6 finalists selected for 2nd interviews to succeed Molter on COA
The seven-member Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected six finalists for the Court of Appeals of Indiana to succeed Justice Derek Molter, who joined the Indiana Supreme Court earlier this month.