The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered United Financial Systems Corp. and its officials to pay the court and a special master $16,003 for the costs associated with an Unauthorized Practice of Law action that has been ongoing for more than three years.
The Indiana State Bar Association will sponsor “Talk to a Lawyer Today,” a pro bono program to provide legal assistance to underserved populations, throughout the state as a tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The program is an opportunity for attorneys statewide to offer free legal consultations to members of the general public who might not otherwise be able to afford the counsel of an attorney.
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section sponsored families this past Christmas.
The ISBA’s environmental section recently honored Sen. Beverly Gard, R-Greenfield, for her work on environmental issues.
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is seeking speakers for its “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer” outreach program.
The state bar’s survey shows attorneys are becoming at ease with using Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media.
Read about state and local bar association news in this issue's Bar Crawl.
Editor Kelly Lucas writes about the Indiana State Bar Association’s emphasis on attorney fitness and wellness.
See photos of award winners from the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting in French Lick, Ind.
Michael Jasaitis writes about the activities performed by the state bar’s Young Lawyers Section and the benefits of joining.
A talent show at the annual state bar meeting allowed lawyers to show off their abilities and even laugh at themselves.
In a 45-minute conversation with C. Erik Chickedantz, the accomplished lawyer and Vietnam veteran never boasted about his own accomplishments, although the many awards in his office are a testament to his service to Indiana’s legal profession.
A proposed draft rule would change waiver procedures in the juvenile justice system.
A committee formed by the new Indiana State Bar Association president wants to encourage attorneys to step away from their desks and find time for fitness and wellness.
Volunteers are needed to make financial education presentations at high schools.
The Indiana State Bar Association honored two Court of Appeals judges at its annual meeting Oct. 20 in French Lick.
Incoming Indiana State Bar President C. Erik Chickedantz is asking lawyers to get active as part of a new statewide initiative to promote health and personal well-being in the legal profession.
The Indiana Probate Code Study Commission, which meets for the first time this year on Wednesday, will focus on three items at its meeting, including the unauthorized practice of law.
On Oct. 10, Heartland Pro Bono Council will hold its annual Talk to a Lawyer Today training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Barnes & Thornburg, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Lawyers with a flair for entertainment will have the opportunity to shine this year at the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting.