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IndyBar: Frazzle, Dazzle, Rinse, Repeat

September 30, 2020 | From IndyBar

Let’s dispense with the pleasantries and get real. We are not OK. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, suffering through a highly contested presidential election, gearing up for another Supreme Court battle, the Pacific Northwest is on fire, the Eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast have been hit with so many hurricanes that they are using the Greek alphabet, we have all been forced to conserve toilet paper at some point in the last six months, and the cherry on top — many of us are educating our kids from home while working full-time jobs. What in the literal 2020 is happening? I honestly have no idea, but I have devised a three-part survival guide to get us through this.

Hammerle on… The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Now what?

September 30, 2020 | Robert Hammerle

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been devasting to many, including me. She became only the second woman to serve on the court, and her reputation was legendary. In her memory, movie reviewer Bob Hammerle reprises his reviews of “RBG” and “On the Basis of Sex,” both released in 2018 and both of which should be required viewing for all law students.

IndyBar President’s Column: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — A Reflection in Her Own Words

September 30, 2020 | Andrew L. Campbell and From IndyBar

Despite her personal achievements as a Supreme Court litigator and justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was quick to recognize that “the work of perfection is scarcely done. Many stains remain . . . [W]e still struggle to achieve greater understanding and appreciation of each other across racial, religious and socioeconomic lines.” But, again, these impediments were an opportunity for Justice Ginsburg to “strive to realize the ideal — to become a more perfect union.”

IndyBar: Around the Bar

September 30, 2020 | From IndyBar

Now is your opportunity to volunteer to help the less fortunate in our community and to nominate deserving legal professionals for two prestigious upcoming IndyBar honors.

Bell & Grass: 3 things to know about attorneys’ social media

September 30, 2020 | James J. Bell and Stephanie L. Grass

Because our parents (who have trouble with remote controls) are now officially on Facebook, we can safely assume that close to all attorneys are using social media. Using social media is simply an inexpensive and convenient way to get the word out about your law firm. However, there is an element of risk that comes along with an attorney’s use of social media. These risks were highlighted in July, when the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission listed social media’s many “minefields.”

Indiana Court Decisions – Sept. 10-Sept. 23, 2020

September 30, 2020

Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.

DTCI: Working while sick? It’s different in the COVID-19 era

September 30, 2020 | From DTCI

In the age of COVID-19, having a system that incentivizes employees to work while sick is not tenable. Most of the symptoms of COVID-19 overlap with the symptoms of illnesses such as strep throat, bronchitis, sinus infection and other viruses that are so common when the weather turns cold. As we well know, if an employee’s illness turns out to be COVID-19, working while sick could be a medical calamity or worse for a vulnerable coworker.

State opposes ‘last minute change’ to polling hours law

September 29, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

The state of Indiana is trying to stop a federal judge’s ruling that would allow Hoosier voters themselves to go to state court and file for an extension of polling hours if problems arise with balloting on Election Day.

Indiana Citizen leads effort to get young Hoosiers registered to vote

September 29, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

With the voter registration deadline looming, The Indiana Citizen has launched a digital advertising campaign designed to get more 18- and 19-year-old Hoosiers registered for the November presidential election.

Online version of LSAT gaining clout with law schools

September 29, 2020 | IL Staff

Like many things that scrambled to the virtual world as the coronavirus chased everyone inside their own homes, the online version of the LSAT is turning out to be a popular replacement to the traditional in-person law school entrance exam.

Former Indiana lawmakers, casino exec indicted in federal campaign finance scheme

September 29, 2020 | Olivia Covington

Two former state lawmakers have been charged in federal court in Indianapolis with violations of campaign finance laws, the Indiana Southern District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

Justices uphold plea agreement but remand for new trial court order

September 29, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday affirmed lower court rulings upholding a man’s challenged plea agreement but remanded for the entry of trial court findings and conclusions.

Buyers, sellers of medical device company win partial victories at COA

September 29, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the primary award of attorney fees and costs to the sellers of a medical equipment company after it fell into a dispute with its buyers. However, the appeals court reversed the award of treble damages and remanded for a recalculation of the sellers’ damages.

COA rules for school corp. in injured student-athlete’s negligence suit

September 29, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Summary judgment for a northern Indiana school corporation has been affirmed after a female basketball player suffered a head injury during practice.

Supreme Court vacancy likely to inflame presidential debate

September 29, 2020 | Associated Press

President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, were already set to fight when they share a stage Tuesday in Cleveland, but the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means things may get tenser even faster.

South Bend man wanted in fatal shooting at Indiana mall surrenders

September 29, 2020 | Associated Press

A man wanted in a deadly shooting inside a northern Indiana shopping mall that police said followed an argument has surrendered to authorities.

Warsaw teacher charged with battery in student’s discipline

September 29, 2020 | Associated Press

A northern Indiana teacher is facing a battery charge for allegedly causing an 8-year-old student to repeatedly fall down while disciplining the child.

Kentucky AG agrees to release grand jury tapes in Breonna Taylor case

September 29, 2020 | Associated Press and IL Staff

Kentucky’s attorney general has agreed to release the recordings of the secret grand jury proceeding that considered charges against three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.

Louisville attorney suspended in Indiana

September 28, 2020 | IL Staff

A Louisville attorney has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for noncooperation with a disciplinary investigation.

Injured worker’s unemployment benefits correctly denied, COA rules

September 28, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A man who lost his job twice after being injured at work could not convince the Indiana Court of Appeals on Monday that he was wrongly denied unemployment benefits.

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