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Chinn: Law and Politics
As it always is in the winter and early spring, the workings of the Indiana General Assembly is big news. So it has been this year.
IBA: Kilies and McGoff Law Students of the Year
The annual Take a Law Student to Lunch event is a chance for the practicing bar to mix and mingle with some of the finest future lawyers in the land. To further highlight the high quality of future lawyers in our community the IndyBar’s Law Student Division will be honoring Janelle Kilies and Sean P. McGoff as Law Students of the Year.
IBA: Unanimity On Anonymity: COA Tests Anonymous Speech
Media lawyers and litigators who frequently handle defamation cases have new guidance from the Indiana Court of Appeals on whether and when a litigant can compel a nonparty media organization or Internet website to disclose the source of allegedly defamatory statements posted anonymously online.
Around IndyBar
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation Trivia night was a success! Over 120 people were in attendance for this fundraising event, held March 1st at Fox & Hound. Trivia Night’s winning team “Miss Chanandler Bong” was led by Elisabeth M. Edwards, second from left, Laura C.W. Holt, middle, and Holly J. Wanzer, second from right, all of […]
EEOC charges Celadon with discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Oppor-tunity Commission is suing Celadon Group Inc., charging that the Indianapolis-based trucking firm discriminated against candidates with disabilities who applied for driving jobs.
Nordstrom: Book offers advice on treatment of jurors
The theme of the book, “Twelve Heroes, One Voice,” is why should jurors care? Why should they care enough to let go of the natural tendency to do nothing? This question is at the heart of every trial.
Age discrimination inquiries increasing
Attorneys say more clients are asking about rights and laws.
Sidebars: Restaurant built on lifelong family traditions
Jennifer Lukemeyer and Fredrick Vaiana give Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles three gavels on the food but four when it comes to the motivation of those honoring Maxine and Ollie’s obvious love for their children.
McGoff: Take care of your most valuable asset
We all have excuses for not taking care of ourselves: too busy, too tired, don’t know where to begin, don’t know how to relax/de-stress. Let’s get past these excuses, one choice at a time.
IL celebrates 22 years covering legal community
You may not have realized it, but with this issue of the Indiana Lawyer – Volume 23, Number 1 – we celebrate an anniversary.
Technology Untangled: Need parking or eBook? Your phone can help
With iPhones and Android smartphones, there are plenty of apps to help you navigate to where you want to go – except for that last crucial distance to an open parking spot. One of our topics in this column is a new technology that helps you find a parking spot with your smartphone. I’ll also describe how to download free eBooks.
Need parking or eBook? Your phone can help
With iPhones and Android smartphones, there are plenty of apps to help you navigate to where you want to go – except for that last crucial distance to an open parking spot. One of our topics in this column is a new technology that helps you find a parking spot with your smartphone. I’ll also […]
Indiana Court Decisions – Feb. 23-March 7, 2012
Read summaries of the latest for publication opinions from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Indiana’s appeals courts.
Shield law ruling unique in nation
The Indiana Court of Appeals adopts a modified test in a defamation case.
Dean’s Desk: Notre Dame expands course, clinical offerings
Dean Nell Jessup Newton writes about how Notre Dame Law School is working to prepare students for the practice of law.
Poor credit may cost jobs
Opinions vary about whether employers should be able to check personal credit histories.
Tort law case tests boundaries of ‘duty’
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that answered some complicated questions about the point at which one person assumes a “duty” to another. But the panel did not reach a consensus, with one judge writing that the majority opinion could have a negative impact on public policy.
Law students write, perform musical
Original production at Indiana University Maurer School of Law parodies law school experience.