IndyBar: The Implications of the New Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
The derailment of a Norfolk Southern train has remained in the national spotlight since the incident occurred on Feb. 3.
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IndyBar: New Law Updates the Indiana Uniform Commercial Code
The Indiana General Assembly has passed, and Gov. Holcomb signed into law, Senate Enrolled Act 468, which amends the Uniform Commercial Code to keep pace with legal and technological developments. The new law takes effect July 1.
IndyBar: What’s Indiana’s Attorney Surrogate Rule?
Indiana has an Attorney Surrogate Rule, which became effective in 2008. You can find the rule in the Indiana Rules for Admission to the Bar and Discipline of Attorneys, specifically under Rule 23 in Part IV, Section 27.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Dual Threat: Why You Need a Backup Attorney
Every year on your malpractice insurance application, you’re asked to identify a “backup attorney.” Not only should you be more thoughtful about making the selection, you should build your backup attorney relationship with succession planning in mind.
IndyBar: President’s Message: Race over to Bench Bar Conference
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s May, so start your engines and race over to register for IndyBar’s annual Bench Bar Conference.
IndyBar: From Committee to Division in one year: The Creation of the Hispanic Lawyers Division
The Hispanic Lawyers Division may be new, but its members know that the issues surrounding its creation have existed for a long time. That spirit guided us from the beginning and will propel future leaders to do great things.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Price Rise: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Law firms don’t do price rises nearly enough.
IndyBar: YouYesYou!
Thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, YouYesYou! (YYY) will expand its programming to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men become better fathers.
IndyBar: Concerns about Changing Bar Admission Standards
While we agree that the diminishing number of licensed Indiana lawyers is a growing challenge, particularly in rural areas, we are reluctant to support the application of Concord Law School at Purdue University Global for a variety of reasons.
IndyBar: Impact of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Employers are already required to comply with the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thus, some employers may think that they will be fully compliant as long as they continue to follow those laws, but that is not the case.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Round Here Buzz: Local Marketing Is Where It’s At for Law Firms
They say all politics is local; but so is most law firm marketing.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Honorable Charnette D. Garner
Judge Charnette Garner’s appointment was among the first gubernatorial appointments following the passage of House Enrolled Act 1036 in 2017, creating merit selection of judges in Marion County.
IndyBar: Empowering the Community: April 27
At 8 a.m. on April 27, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation will host its annual Empowerment Breakfast at Meridian Hills Country Club.
IndyBar: National Bar Association President to Highlight Bench Bar Conference
It’s rare that a lawyer’s career includes time as president of a nationwide bar association. It’s even more rare when that attorney had a lead role in a case that captured the country. Lonita K. Baker has the distinction of achieving these unique achievements.
IndyBar Practice Toolkit: Profit Center: How to Feel More Confident About New Hires
Especially in the current job market, it’s important not to overextend yourself in hiring new attorneys or staff persons.
IndyBar: The EPA and PFAS
The EPA is cracking down on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a ubiquitous family of chemicals that can be found everywhere from dairy farms and military bases to nonstick pans and food packaging.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Depth Perception: Don’t Over-Volunteer’
A lot of attorneys, new and seasoned, volunteer for everything under the sun until they’re so busy, they just wanna puke. Now, that’s not the goal of volunteering.
IndyBar: Restricting Parenting Time
All lawyers who regularly practice family law know the standard for parenting time and can rattle it off without a second thought.
IndyBar: Are Your Investing in Your Paralegal?
By Julie Armstrong Paralegals are vital to the success of law firms across the legal profession. Ask any seasoned lawyer or law firm administrator and they will tell you the most successful practices are anchored by an exceptional team. I’m challenging our Indy legal community to invest in these key players more actively. Are you […]