IndyBar: Bourbon with the Bar Successes Support Indianapolis Bar Foundation
On Sept. 28, the inaugural Bourbon with the Bar networking event was held at IndyBar HQ.
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O’Gallagher: The effect of termination on workers’ compensation
Masterbrand Cabinets v. Douglas Waid deals with an issue that comes up very often in Indiana workers’ compensation. It is a question for which there has not been clear legal standards, certainly before this decision, and arguably still currently.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Marc T. Rothenberg
A Q&A with Marion Superior Judge Marc T. Rothenberg.
IndyBar: Indiana Appellate Institute Hears Moot Cases in September
During the months of August and September, the Indiana Appellate Institute heard three moot court cases.
Carlson and Sandhu: Feds’ ongoing efforts to recruit, retain foreign talent in STEM
Over the last two years, the Biden-Harris administration has repeatedly announced actions to attract and retain science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent to strengthen the U.S. economy and competitiveness.
Kersey: DHS allows virtual document review, introduces new Form I-9
For decades, employers have been confused and frustrated by the “physical review” requirement for Form I-9 documentation. This confusion may now (mostly) be over.
IndyBar: President’s Awards Announced
Several honorees will be celebrated at the Nov. 15 Recognition Breakfast at Meridian Hills Country Club.
Medley: How to become a go-to associate
Instead of just focusing on your legal talents, there are behaviors that you can cultivate to become a go-to associate.
Dillman: How to pay for long-term care through advance planning
By planning now for how to pay for care later, people have more options and control over how and where they age. It’s just a matter of getting started.
Letter: The curious case of AG Rokita’s disciplinary action
In today’s political environment, could a highly contentious disciplinary proceeding and imposition of sanctions actually enhance Attorney General Todd Rokita’s political ambitions?
DTCI: When attorney and soccer mom collide
In my defense, I never set out to become a soccer mom.
JLAP: We don’t have to do this alone: When you’re not good at it all
Surprisingly to many of us who pride ourselves on being independent and having an intellect above the average bear, most of us are not good at everything we attempt.
IndyBar’s 50 Year Honorees
Each year, the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Annual Recognition Breakfast is capped off by the celebration of those members of the association celebrating their 50th anniversary in the practice of law in 2023.
Hammerle on… “26.2 to Life” and revisiting “Golda”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “26.2 to Life” and revisits “Golda.”
Letter: Rokita consistently, courageously defends Hoosier conservative values
Most recently, controversy — and flack — has again come to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita over his successful disciplinary complaint against Dr. Caitlin Bernard.
Van Winkle: ‘Indiana Pound Conference’: Reimagining mediation
The fact that the other four ADR methods have seldom — if ever — been used has led some stakeholders and commentators to suggest that the rules should be amended to eliminate the four other methods, leaving only mediation governed by the rules.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Bring It In: Law Firms Continue to Key In On Intake Personnel
Now, while the intake process for a law firm can be totally digital, many attorneys still prefer to utilize staff to manage at least parts of the intake process.
Frank: I wish I knew what I know now when I was younger
Life as a lawyer is often a trial by fire, and much of what you need to know in the real world isn’t taught in law school.
IndyBar: President’s Message
I am an extrovert and most of my life is an open book, but there is one topic in my life I was raised to be cautious to speak about, and that is my faith. I am Jewish.
Lee: ‘The look’ vs. ‘the sigh’
You’ve heard of “the look,” right? The one that people of color sometimes receive when they enter a store, walk down the street or just exist? I did not even realize “the look” existed until I was an adult.