Big-firm attorneys find comfort zone in practice outside the office
Technology gives attorneys the ability to work almost anywhere, but working from home carries tradeoffs for the attorney and the firm.
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Giving fee guidance
Indiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
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.
Holiday gifts raise ethical concerns
Revised attorney advertising rules broaden the scope of referral regulation.
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.
Courts limiting workers’ online conduct
Workplace Internet policies go up against free speech concerns.
Tie optional
Firms cite practicality and employee satisfaction in adopting relaxed dress codes.
Registration goes online
Entering the 21st century is no longer optional for Indiana lawyers. When it comes to attorney registration, paper forms are history to make way for a new web portal.
Law firm managers plan for the worst
Like other businesses, law firms know it is vital to be able to serve clients during times of disaster. Locally, many firms have begun developing or have revisited business continuity plans – particularly after 2006 when a strong storm whipped through downtown Indianapolis and shattered the windows in a high-rise building, displacing several law firms.
New advertising rules irk some lawyers
Bloomington attorney Ken Nunn says he hasn’t been hurt by new attorney advertising rules put in place at the start of the year, but he’s hearing more disturbing stories from people who are feeling the effects.
Ice Miller elects new chief managing partner
Phillip L. Bayt has been chosen as the new leader for Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller. Bayt will take over chief managing partner duties Jan. 1 from Byron Myers, whose term expires at the end of the year.
Judge denies summary judgment in legal malpractice suit
A federal judge denied summary judgment for an attorney and his law firm on legal malpractice and other claims, ruling the defendants failed to present a coherent argument to support summary judgment.
New advertising rule on law firm monikers sparks concern
New attorney advertising rules adopted recently by the Indiana Supreme Court have some lawyers throughout the state worried that they’re being forced to change their law firm names from what’s historically been allowed.
Bose McKinney opens Fort Wayne office
After serving clients in the Fort Wayne area for several years, Bose McKinney & Evans today opened an office in the city that will also house the Bose Public Affairs Group.
Rewriting the rules on attorney advertising
If you practice law in Indiana, new rules are at your doorstep for how to go about attorney advertising in this state.