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Blomquist: All I Really Need to Know About Being a Lawyer, I Learned in Kindergarten
Okay, that is a bit sweeping, I admit, and before I rain on our academic colleagues’ summer parade and disenfranchise an entire generation of young lawyers out there who are trudging along with massive law school loan debt, let me revise.
IndyBar: Bench & Bar Gather for 20th Bench Bar Conference
It’s grown in size from 80 to more than 300, moved to different locations and has evolved into the premier event for education and networking for central Indiana attorneys, but the mission of the Bench Bar Conference has remained the same for the past 20 years—to promote collegiality and build positive relationships among practitioners in the Indy legal community.
Proposed changes to the Indiana Bar Exam are sparking debate
The last time Indiana altered its bar exam was more than 10 years ago when the test switched from all essay to a combination of essay and multiple choice questions.
Attorneys give hospice patients peace of mind
Although a will may be described as “simple,” for patients in hospice care having a completed will and knowing their wishes are recorded in a legal document can bring a peace that makes the word “simple” seem like a misnomer.
Bar associations seek nominations for various awards
Several bar associations around the state are accepting nominations for awards to present to members at upcoming annual meetings.
IBA: An Alternative to Rule 28(E) For Service of Non-Party Discovery
Did you know that Indiana law provides an easier way to pursue non-party discovery for use in out-of-state litigation?
Blomquist: Changing the World and Having a Good Time Through The IndyBar Bar Leader Series
Me again. In the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you that I once dreaded the idea of writing these columns. I really did.
IBA: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Awards Academic and Educational Scholarships
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation recently awarded seven scholarships to both law students and to individuals preparing to take the Indiana Bar Exam in summer 2013.
Blomquist: Gideon at 50 is A Work in Progress
2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established that under the Constitution, states are required to provide a lawyer to criminally charged defendants who cannot otherwise afford one.
IBA: Bar Gathers to Honor Paralegals
The assistance of qualified and competent paralegals is crucial to the success of many attorneys.
IBA: Interrogatories
She is a graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. She served as Revisor of Statutes, Director of the Public Law Division of the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, and Chief Counsel to the Indiana Senate before entering private practice in 1988. She is Marcia Oddi, the preeminent Indiana law blogger, and she has been served with interrogatories.
IBA: How to Save Time and Increase Cash Flow
Time is money. You may not be able to detail it on a year-end balance sheet or claim a whiled away afternoon as a legitimate loss, but the old adage is still true. For lawyers dependent on hourly billing, managing time is one of the most essential professional practices to be mastered.
Blomquist: The IBA Bench Bar Conference, Well Worth the ‘Conference Depression’ Risk
Here is a new phrase for me: “Conference Depression.
According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of “conference depression” is: “Being extremely depressed after an awesome weekend at a conference.” Withdrawal usually lasts a day or two depending on the conference.
IBA: Fun Abounds at the Bench Bar Conference
Though the Bench Bar Conference’s unparalleled educational programming naturally receives top billing, its plentiful non-CLE related offerings are also worthy of being shared and appreciated. From golf to trivia, these activities are vital in creating the casual, relaxed atmosphere that has mad
IBA Bar Leader Series Class X: Public Safety in the Spotlight
Regrettably, we see all too often in the news the various threats to the safety of our citizens in Indianapolis and throughout the country. These struggles are universal and impact all of us as a society in different ways.