Practitioners’ Corner

Indiana CLE – (3) Credits, December 17, 2009

November 27, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Practicing Law in Indiana: Ethics Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009Location: Barnes & Thornburg LLP5th Floor Auditorium11 S. Meridian St.IndianapolisRegistration: 11:30 a.mProgram: Noon – 3:20 p.mConference Rate Per Attendee: $109 (includes lunch) 3 CLE/Ethics credit Indiana ethics rule amendments and key Indiana cases from recent yearsJames Bell, Bingham McHaleKevin McGoff, Bingham McHale Billing, fees, and trust … Continue reading Indiana CLE – (3) Credits, December 17, 2009

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Other Opinions Today

November 25, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Court of AppealsRachid Dallaly v. State of Indiana49A02-0903-CR-279 Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement and Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Even though Dallaly’s speech was political, the disturbance he created was more than a mere fleeting annoyance and interfered with the duties of the police officers at the scene.

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IN COA: Government vehicle exclusion is void

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Full Article The Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today in a matter of first impression that the government vehicle exclusion in underinsured motorist policies is void as against public policy. The issue arose in Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. James and Jan Trosky, et al., No. 29A02-0902-CV-148, in which Cincinnati argued Indiana substantive law … Continue reading IN COA: Government vehicle exclusion is void

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Today’s Judicial Opinions (Published ONLY)

November 24, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th CircuitDennis Ford v. Minteq Shapes and Services Inc., et al.09-2140U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division, Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen.Civil. Affirms summary judgment in favor of Minteq on Ford’s claims the company racially harassed him, paid him a discriminatory wage, and retaliated against him. While comments made toward … Continue reading Today’s Judicial Opinions (Published ONLY)

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Attorney General Zoeller files suit against former Chesterfield officials

by: Chris Buckley

State seeks to recover more than $259,000 defrauded from town government by employees INDIANAPOLIS – Today Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit demanding that five former officials of the town of Chesterfield – including the former clerk-treasurer and former town marshal — repay more than $259,000 in public funds they allegedly defrauded from … Continue reading Attorney General Zoeller files suit against former Chesterfield officials

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Indiana CLE Opportunity

by: Chris Buckley

“Practical Tips from the Bench and the Bar” – 3 CLE HoursMonday, December 21, 2009 Barnes & Thornburg5th Floor Auditorium11 S. Meridian St.Indianapolis Chair & Moderator: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg Featured Speakers include:Hon. Richard L. Young, District Judge, S.D. of IndianaHon. Tim A. Baker, Magistrate Judge, S.D. of IndianaDonald Wall, Counsel to the Circuit … Continue reading Indiana CLE Opportunity

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Divide grows between lawyers with and without digital influence

by: Chris Buckley

Full Article @ Real Lawyers Have Blogs Minneapolis based Web marketing and PR strategist, Adam Singer, has an excellent blog post this morning about the growing divide between those with digital influence and those without. While the business digital divide – at least in the marketing and media industries – feels to be closing, there’s … Continue reading Divide grows between lawyers with and without digital influence

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Indy law NFL discussion now Dec. 2

November 23, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

The roundtable discussion about the U.S. Supreme Court case, American Needle v. National Football League, et al., at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis has been rescheduled for Dec. 2. The issue in the case is whether professional sports leagues should be regarded as single firms or a collection of competitors. The CLE was … Continue reading Indy law NFL discussion now Dec. 2

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Survey assesses PACER program

by: Chris Buckley

The federal judiciary is seeking feedback from users through a short survey on its PACER program, which allows people to search federal court records. The survey is seeking customer satisfaction with the current services and any suggestions for possible improvements. A link to the survey is available on the U.S. District Court Southern District’s Web … Continue reading Survey assesses PACER program

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Dinner to celebrate attorney’s 60-year career

November 22, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Full ArticleThe James C. Kimbrough Bar Association will host a retirement dinner to celebrate the 60-year career of Hilbert L. Bradley, a Gary attorney.

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