Hammerle on… “Where the Crawdads Sing” and the new Marion County courthouse
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Where the Crawdads Sing” and the new Marion County courthouse.
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Maley: 7th Circuit addresses amending pleadings after deadline
In Allen v. Brown Advisory, LLC, 41 F.4th 843 (7th Cir. 2022), the plaintiff appealed from the dismissal of his action and denial of his motion to amend his complaint. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed; the discussion on seeking to amend pleadings after the amendment deadline has passed is relevant procedurally and provides an excellent primer.
IndyBar: Prom Season in September?
On Friday, Sept. 30, the IndyBar Foundation will be hosting Law Prom at The Alexander hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
Boyce: Navigating the crossroads of America in education law
Education law is changing in ways that create an uncertain legal landscape for educators and families. Federal decisions and guidance at times conflict with state policy priorities. This places educators in unique and often high-tension positions where they are called to mind the needs of students while staying compliant with the law.
IndyBar: Indiana Appellate Institute Celebrates 12 Years
In 2010, the IndyBar Appellate Practice Section was discussing ways to help its members and improve the quality of advocacy in the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The section took a bold step by creating a new program: the Indiana Appellate Institute.
Mayes: Title IX proposed rulemaking: Expanded protections
In June 2022, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled proposed changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, marking the 50th anniversary of that important federal law championed by Indiana U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh.
IndyBar: Guest Column: The IndyBar Introduces the Masters Division
Created in 2022, the Masters Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association provides resources and programming for lawyers in our local legal community who have 25 years or more of service to our profession.
Wheeler: Preventing school shootings: Lessons from Oxford and Uvalde
Winston Churchill said that “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” The horrors of the November 2021 Oxford, Michigan, and May 2022 Uvalde, Texas, school shootings provide a series of lessons about the use of law enforcement in schools.
DTCI: Philadelphia and lawyers representing business
Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn and served as the capital of Pennsylvania during the British colonial era. It went on to play a historic and vital role in the 18th century as the central meeting place for our nation’s Founding Fathers. This fall, it will also serve as the location for DRI’s annual meeting.
IndyBar: September is IndyBar Member Appreciation Month!
While it’s our goal year-round to make you, IndyBar members, more profitable and productive in your practice, we’re taking extra care during the month of September to show you how much we appreciate you!
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Association Responds to Criticism of the Marion County Criminal Courts
The Indianapolis Bar Association has learned of recent public statements made by the president of the Fraternal Order of Police #86, Rick Snyder, regarding Marion County’s criminal justice system.
Wohlford: Ensuring ‘inclusion’ goals are not shorthand for ‘exclusion’
In recent years, there seems to be a growing litigation focus on employment discrimination against majority populations as protected classes.
Hammerle on… “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” and “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Bob Hammerle gives us his take on “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” and “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.”
IndyBar: President’s Message: News from the CJC
The Community Justice Campus (CJC for short) has been open for business for three months, so I would like to take the opportunity to provide some reflections and information about the transition and our current operations.
Marquez: What is the cost of cybersecurity? Often, convenience
With every decision come factors we must prioritize to better guide us in making choices that align with what we value most. In terms of technology investments, these factors often boil down to security, convenience and cost.
Macchia: Mental health at work: Flagging key issues for employers
While recent events have contributed to and exacerbated this problem, the presence of mental health issues in the workplace existed long before the beginning of a global pandemic. Despite that fact, employers still at times simply do not know how to confront and handle mental health issues.
Maurer: In Roe decision, justice tainted high court
Let’s focus on one man, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who besmirched the very institution on which he serves by misleading Maine Sen. Susan Collins and the American people about his determination to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Townsend: WOTCs can increase diversity, reduce labor shortages
In a tight labor market with diversity, equity and inclusion front of mind, some employers have expanded their outreach to prospective employees under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Kilies and Simonton: Employee protections after Bostock
Employers likely remember Bostock v. Clayton County, the landmark decision where the Supreme Court of the United States extended Title VII’s “because of sex” protections to sexual orientation and transgender status. In that case, the Supreme Court made clear that it is unlawful under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for employers to terminate employees for being gay or transgender but left open some questions.
Op-ed: Providing legal representation to children in the welfare system
There is one area of law where the state of Indiana may intrude into your life, remove you from your home and place you in a private locked facility, all without providing an opportunity to consult with an attorney: our child welfare system.