Litigation training in short supply
Fewer jury trials leave young lawyers looking for experience outside of court.
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Expert’s voice carries weight
Indiana Court of Appeals finds single expert can establish standard of care for legal malpractice.
Giving fee guidance
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
Collaborative divorce offers closure for clients, demands less attorney time
Attorneys say collaborative divorce works for clients who hope to avoid the courtroom.
Prioritizing increases ease of mergers
When considering whether to merger your firm with another, several factors must be considered, including avoiding geographic overlap and being honest with employees.
Super scheduling
Law firms and courts in Indianapolis work to ensure smooth operations during Super Bowl week.
Behind the scenes of the Super Bowl
Attorneys help plan for the big event in February 2012 in Indianapolis.
Local governments to be trained on protecting records from disasters
The Indiana State Archives will offer training in January and February for state and local governments on how to protect documents and records – such as deeds and payroll records – before, during and after disasters.
Bingham McHale merging with Louisville firm
Indianapolis-based law firm Bingham McHale will merge with Louisville-based law firm Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, a regional firm that explored the possibility of merging with another Indiana firm three years ago.
Bingham McHale merging with Louisville-based law firm
Indianapolis-based Bingham McHale is merging with the regional law firm Greenebaum Doll & McDonald effective Jan. 2, the two firms announced Wednesday morning.
Stuart & Branigin sponsors National High School Mock Trial event
Lafayette law firm Stuart & Branigin has signed on as the first Silver Sponsor of the 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship, being held in Indianapolis in May 2013.
Holiday gifts raise ethical concerns
Revised attorney advertising rules broaden the scope of referral regulation.
Scholarships aim to boost diversity in law firms and other fields
Recipients of Baker & Daniels’ diversity scholarships say that those scholarships helped them launch their careers.
Indiana State Bar Association finds many using social media
The state bar’s survey shows attorneys are becoming at ease with using Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media.
Indy law renamed in honor of $24 million donor
Effective today, the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will be called Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Year-end rush for CLE set to begin
Bar associations and law firms prepare for the year-end CLE rush.
Bridging the generation gap
Young lawyers adapt to the profession by understanding tradition.
New ISBA committee promotes healthy living for lawyers
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.
Mediators share ADR session ‘horror’ stories
Expecting the unexpected is valuable mediation skill.