New HIPAA rule revises breach notification process
Attorneys are navigating massive overhaul of 1996 act.
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Pharmacy representation grows as practice niche
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman P.C. have created what it believes is the first pharmacy practice group in Indiana.
Judging the jury
Dennis Stolle is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, but his skills as a doctor of social psychology are more important in his niche as a jury consultant.
Legal fight fuels tensions in tight-knit tech world
A trademark-infringement case brought against App Press LLC threatens to smother the tech startup in legal fees before it reaches its potential. And in a curious twist, the case also has generated grumblings in the tightknit developer community toward a big law firm that is representing App Press’ opponent in the federal court case.
2012 Year in Review
2012 was another busy year for the legal community. We welcomed new justices and a new chief justice, witnessed the beginnings of the state’s fifth law school, and saw local stories garner national and international attention. Here’s a look back at the top news stories from last year.
Attorneys coping with more domestic violence cases
Domestic violence has been increasing in recent years along with what family law attorneys are observing as more anger and more meanness.
Prenuptial agreements change with time but remain tricky
Prenuptial agreements are not written to be fair. Nor should they be, according to some Indiana attorneys who draft them.
Snow forces court, office closures
Many people in Indiana may be enjoying an extra-long Christmas vacation thanks to blizzard-like conditions in parts of the state. Heavy snow and high winds have led to closures, including Indiana’s appellate courts.
Rejecting the traditional legal career path
Statistics may not provide a complete picture of female attorneys’ career aspirations.
Law firms mark the season with festive in-house traditions
From a litigation practice party around a partner’s fireplace to highly decorated offices, law firms are showing their holiday spirit.
Conour court filings reveal lavish lifestyle
The ex-attorney is still without counsel in his wire fraud case and is proceeding pro se in his divorce and foreclosure cases.
Paralegals collect thousands of teddy bears for program
The IndyBar Paralegal Committee Thursday delivered the thousands of teddy bears it has collected from various law firms to the “Bears on Patrol” program. The program is run by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Indianapolis Fire Department and Wishard Health Services EMS.
From Indy, Ogletree Deakins goes global
Managing shareholder Kim Ebert drives strategy as the firm joins international practitioners.
Hybrid office solutions giving attorneys new ways to practice
Attorneys are opting out of the long-term commitment of buying and renting space for “virtual” offices they use a few times a month.
Estate lawyers’ duty of responsibility clarified in proposed legislation
Estate attorneys are hoping the Indiana General Assembly will provide a remedy after a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals muddied the waters concerning the scope and duties of a lawyer working on behalf of an estate’s personal representative.
E-state planning
Will your Facebook account, online presence and virtual world live on after you? The rise of social media and proliferation of online accounts are posing such real-life questions for lawyers who concentrate in estate planning. But it remains an evolving question how wills, trusts and power of attorney grants will address these and other staples of the Internet age.
American Bar Association gains from Indiana leadership
Valparaiso University Law School student follows a Hoosier tradition of involvement with the bar association.
Mediators’ Midwest conference attracts top names
Attorneys travel from around Indiana and the region to hear from national experts and learn techniques.
Indiana lawyer key player in anti-doping case
Bill Bock worked for more than 2 years to uncover evidence against Lance Armstrong.
Are you ‘fit to practice?’
The Indiana State Bar Association and the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program focus on wellness in a new workplace survival guide.