State slow to achieve juvenile justice reforms
Local successes exist; systematic changes lag.
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Juvenile justice bill passes Senate
A bill that incorporated suggestions from attendees and organizers of an Indiana State Bar Association-sponsored juvenile
justice summit last summer passed the Indiana Senate 45-3 Feb. 18.
ISBA receives award for juvenile justice summit
The Indiana State Bar Association has learned it will receive the LexisNexis 2010 Community and Educational Outreach Award
for the “Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System: A Statewide Dialogue,” which took place
in August 2009.
Conference focuses on solo, small firm issues
Participants can network with other attorneys and earn up to 17 hours of CLE credit by choosing from almost 40 sessions at the Indiana State Bar Association’s ninth Solo and Small Firm Conference in Merrillville.
Attorneys face health concerns head on
It’s never easy to handle an emergency when it comes to someone’s health, on a personal or professional level.
But some early planning can help, especially when it comes to knowing who will take over the workload.
Justices rule company engaged in UPL in trust mill case
The Indiana Supreme Court orders an Indianapolis-based company to stop engaging in any conduct that might be considered unauthorized
practice of law.
Indiana juvenile justice bill first in nation
In what started at a summit hosted by the Indiana State Bar Association in August, House Enrolled Act 1193, which authorizes
a work study commission to consider various juvenile justice issues in Indiana, was signed by the governor March 17.
Courthouse artwork on display at ISBA
The Indiana State Bar Association’s courthouse art project is now on display for the public at the ISBA’s offices in downtown
Indianapolis.
Lawyers support ISBA’s oral history project
Having read some of the transcripts from an oral history project, it’s easy to see why members of the Indiana State Bar Association’s
Senior Lawyers Section decided to interview men and women who’ve significantly contributed to the practice of law in Indiana.
Agencies examine UPL
Long before he became Greenwood’s police chief, attorney Joe Pitcher recalls sitting as a special judge in town court and
facing an Unauthorized Practice of Law case that may be one of few like it in Indiana.
Legislature’s final days bring up merit selection, out-of-state placement issues
Hoosier lawyers and judges were kept on the edge of their seats as the Indiana General Assembly navigated its final days of
the session, reviving talk on two issues that have significant impact on the state’s judiciary and legal system.
School-focused bill moves to Senate
An amended version of House Bill 1193, which came about as a result of a juvenile justice conference in August, passed out of the Senate's Judiciary Committee 6-1 Feb. 10. One major change in the bill approved by the committee was the deletion of the section about training for police officers who deal with juveniles on a regular basis.
Talk to a Lawyer event a success
The statewide Talk to a Lawyer Today event that annually takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been hailed as the best yet by organizers. All 14 pro bono districts had at least one walk-in and/or call-in site for lawyers to answer questions from members of their communities for free.
Summit spurs school-focused bill
A juvenile justice summit by the Indiana State Bar Association in August has led to the introduction of a bill that would change how students are treated in schools and hopefully decrease the number of school suspensions while increasing statewide graduation rates.
Elder law attorney started as paralegal for ILS
Today it's a growing practice area, but three decades ago, only a handful of attorneys practiced what is now known as
elder law and not many more were aware of what it was.
Volunteers still needed for Talk to a Lawyer
A few pro bono districts participating in the Talk to a Lawyer Today program have openings available for attorneys looking to donate a few hours of their time Monday to help the underserved in their communities.
Lawmakers mull veto override on merit selection
Vetoed legislation that would scrap St. Joseph County's merit selection for judicial elections and also add a new three-judge panel to the Indiana Court of Appeals is back in play.
What the ISBA is watching this session
The Indiana State Bar Association is watching several bills introduced in this 2010 session, including probate and family law matters.
School-focused bill continues to full Senate
An amended version of House Bill 1193, which came about as a result of a juvenile justice conference in August, passed out of the Senate's Judiciary Committee 6-1 Feb. 10.
SCOTUS admission applications due Feb. 19
Attorneys who'd like to be admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court have until Feb. 19 to submit their applications to the Indiana State Bar Association.