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CLE certifies attorneys to administer opioid overdose reversal drug
In addition to checking off two hours of CLE credit before the year’s end, attorneys who attended an Indianapolis Bar Association event earlier this month left certified to administer a life-saving drug. Lawyers learned how to properly use naloxone – commonly known by its brand name, Narcan – following a demonstration presented by the Indiana State Department of Health.
‘Generic’ trademark battle set for SCOTUS
Booking.com is facing a not-so-easy legal battle in a lengthy effort to make its name a protectable trademark.
Patent U.: Universities’ investment in patentable research reaps more revenue, litigation
As universities investment more resources in the development of patentable technology, they also run an increased risk of litigation.
Uhl and Bose: Domino’s effect: SCOTUS skips clarifying ADA web access
Businesses are increasingly facing lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding whether their websites are accessible to persons with disabilities. Recently, the United States Supreme Court declined an opportunity to address the law applicable to such claims, leaving businesses with little clarity as to what potential exposure they face.
Web Exclusive: Hoosier lawyers see benefits, costs in 4-day work week
A personal injury firm in Orlando has adopted a four-day work week. Some Hoosier lawyers say they’ve considered following suit, while others don’t think a four-day week is feasible for legal professionals.
‘Kid from a cornfield’: Goff brings community mentality to Supreme Court bench
He describes himself as “a kid from a cornfield.” And for Justice Christopher Goff, ties to his cornfield community run deep.
IndyBar: Guest column: Small But Mighty (and Growing): Spotlight on Indiana’s Asian Legal Community
Have you heard of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA Indiana)? It is a newer affinity bar association that is striving to become a household name, but it can only happen with your help!
Indiana Lawyer 2020 Corporate Counsel Guide
Indiana Lawyer’s 2020 Corporate Counsel Guide provides snapshot information about lawyers providing in-house legal counsel to Indiana’s business community.
DTCI: 2020 officers and directors named
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2020 officers and directors at its 26th Annual Conference and Annual Meeting last month. The officers and directors will take office Jan. 1, 2020.
Marquez: 2019 gift finder for legal professionals
Finding gifts for the legal professional on your list who has everything is always a challenge. Here are some budget-friendly gifts that serve practical needs but still have some “cool” factor.
Appeals court affirms TPR despite trial court’s error
A trial court’s error in denying a mother’s motion to separate witnesses during her termination of parental rights hearing was harmless, and therefore reversal was not mandated, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
Indiana judge stays federal execution as death penalty fight proceeds in court
An Indiana federal inmate who was scheduled to be put to death this week received a stay of the death penalty days before his execution date.
Indiana legal scholars sign letter endorsing impeachment
Six faculty members from Indiana universities — including four law school professors — are among the more than 775 academics who have submitted a letter to Congress, adding their voices in support of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
Tax Court upholds Elkhart CVS store assessment
A CVS pharmacy store in Elkhart could not persuade the Indiana Tax Court to rule in its favor in an appeal of the Indiana Board of Tax Review’s final determination of its property value.
Indiana petitions SCOTUS to block South Bend abortion clinic
The state of Indiana has asked the nation’s highest court to reverse a ruling that permitted a South Bend abortion clinic to open its doors earlier this year after a year-long licensing battle.
Justices certify 4 new senior judges
The Indiana Supreme Court has certified four judicial officers as new senior judges for the upcoming year.
Child support initiative offers good-faith driver’s license reinstatement
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has announced it will be reinstating driver’s licenses for noncustodial parents during the month of December who commit to do two things: make an affordable payment toward their child support orders and update their employment information.
Champions of legal aid, civics education honored at Indiana Bar Foundation dinner
The Indiana legal profession recognized select members of the legal profession and educators, honoring them for their work in either civil legal aid or civic education at the Indiana Bar Foundation’s 2019 Awards Dinner.
Deal struck between school district, family of boy who died
The family of a 14-year-old Lake County boy who died after being found unresponsive in a northwestern Indiana high school’s swimming pool has reached a legal settlement with the school’s district, the family’s attorney said Monday.