Maurer School of Law to present symposium on globalization and migration
International scholars will meet at Indiana University in April to discuss the relationships between globalization and migration.
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Defense attorney’s arranged drug buy illegal
The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a Bloomington attorney’s argument that his arrangement of a drug buy in an attempt to discredit a state’s witness against his client wasn’t a criminal offense because he’s “on the same legal footing” as prosecutors or police in planning controlled buys.
Judges reverse summary judgment for agent, partner
A case involving a Bloomington real estate transaction required the Indiana Court of Appeals to decipher the statutes in question without the aid of previous interpretations because of a lack of previous caselaw interpreting them.
SCOTUS history on display
Attorneys and history buffs alike may want to consider a detour to the law library at Indiana University Maurer School of Law next time they are in or near Bloomington.
FBI shares hate crime statistics
In late September 2010, as part of the FBI Citizen’s Academy in Indianapolis, agents passed around photos from a cross burning that took place four years earlier in Muncie.
Encouraging diversity at law schools
When asked if diversity played a role in their decisions on where to attend law school, a handful of minority law students in Indiana said while it wasn’t the biggest or only factor, it often was a consideration.
Johnsen speaks publicly for first time in 2 years
Two years ago this month, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor was named to the transition team of President Barack Obama, not quite knowing where that experience would lead.
Senate hearing Wednesday for nominated lawyer
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a full hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the nomination of Indianapolis attorney John R. Fernandez to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Institution’s lawyer finds client a hybrid
Kiply Drew knows her job as an in-house counsel for the one of the country’s top 100 universities means every day is different.
COA addresses inverse condemnation issues
Inverse condemnation was the issue of the day for two Indiana Court of Appeals panels, with one case raising issues regarding
fraudulent concealment and the statute of limitations.
Patient wins case following disclosure of HIV status
Considering how much information is out there on just about every individual – a simple Google search can prove that
– it’s difficult to say what is or isn’t private anymore.
Auction benefits domestic violence victims
The Women's Law Caucus at Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington has raised $11,000 for two local organizations working with victims of domestic violence.
State of Judiciary to air on PBS
For those who weren't able to catch Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard's State of the Judiciary in person or want to see it again, Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations around the state will air the speech next week.
President Obama taps Indianapolis attorney
An Indianapolis attorney is President Barack Obama's newest nomination for a key administration post within the Department of Commerce.
Professor to speak about voting rights, cases
The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies student chapter at Maurer School of Law Indiana University Bloomington will host professor James Blumstein from Vanderbilt University Law School to discuss voting rights.
Phone-a-thon helps 2,000 homeowners
A phone-a-thon June 30 helped 2,000 Indiana homeowners by giving them a chance to get more information if they were afraid of facing foreclosure or already knew their home was or would likely go into foreclosure.
Lecture to focus on mortgage crisis’ impact
A University of Cambridge legal scholar will offer his thoughts on the U.S. mortgage crisis during the 2009 Snyder Lecture at Indiana University Maurer School of Law Tuesday.
Indiana’s legal aid in economic trouble?
With a legal aid agency closing in Fort Wayne, what's ahead for other legal aid providers in Indiana?
Attorney named IU athletic director
For the second time this year, a Baker & Daniels attorney has been named athletic director at a university in the state. Indiana University selected partner Fred Glass as its new athletic director today.
Future SCOTUS justices topic of event
With at least two anticipated vacancies on the United States Supreme Court within the next four years and numerous more vacancies at the Circuit and District Court levels, President-Elect Barack Obama will possibly appoint two U.S. Supreme Court justices in his first term in office.