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Illustrating Indiana legal history

Courtroom artists have provided the images that go along with some of the most famous events in legal history. When judges prohibit cameras and video equipment at trials and hearings, television stations and newspapers turn to artists to provide the visuals.More.

State bills to allow fantasy sports could hurt smaller firms10:19 am

Smaller companies in the exploding fantasy sports industry say they could be shut out of doing business in some states by legislation that is actually intended to recognize the games' legality.More.

Fired Anderson workers who won lawsuit want city jobs back10:13 am

Some former Anderson city workers who won a federal lawsuit after they were fired when a new mayor took office want their old jobs back.More.

'Quasi-contract' not enough in fraud suit10:05 am

Scott Roberts
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said a “quasi-contract” was not enough to pursue damages in a fraud case where one additive was unknowingly substituted for another.More.

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Woman convicted of working for decade as unlicensed attorney

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MARCH 23-APRIL 5, 2016
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Courtroom artists have provided the images that go along with some of the most famous events in legal history. When judges prohibit cameras and video equipment at trials and hearings, television stations and newspapers turn to artists to provide the visuals. A recent study shows "problematic" use of alcohol by attorneys. Thanks to the new "gig economy," disputes are increasing over who is an employee and who is an independent contractor.

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Latest News, Legal News

Ruling ends statute of repose for some asbestos cases

The Indiana Supreme Court’s ruling that the statute of repose does not apply in prolonged asbestos cases could open the door for more cases to be filed, two Indianapolis attorneys said. However, they were split if the decision was the right one.More.
Legal News

Tangling with tech companies’ move into legal services

A recent American Bar Association resolution on regulating non-traditional legal services providers coupled with a pilot project with Rocket Lawyer has stirred opposition among bar associations.More.
News brief

Art project seeks images of Indiana’s courthouses

A project by the Indiana State Bar Association and currently on display at Conner Prairie seeks to highlight the beauty of Indiana’s courthouses, which are not only the centers of law, but focal pieces for small town centers.More.
Legal News

Southern District launches initiative to help pro se litigants

In response to a series of cases remanded from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Southern District of Indiana is attempting to recruit more volunteer attorneys and, in what one observer called a “very progressive” approach, enlist medical professionals to offer expert testimony.More.
Legal News

Rewriting discipline rules for Indiana attorneys

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission would be limited to a one-year period of internal investigation of lawyers under a key change in an overhaul of rules governing attorney discipline.More.
Latest News, Statehouse News

Legislators bet on fantasy sports

With figures that say between 500,000 and 1 million Hoosiers play daily fantasy sports, state legislators decided now was the time to regulate the growing industry before it got too big.More.
Latest News, Legal News

Illustrating Indiana legal history

Courtroom artists have provided the images that go along with some of the most famous events in legal history. When judges prohibit cameras and video equipment at trials and hearings, television stations and newspapers turn to artists to provide the visuals.More.
Legal News

Study shows ‘problematic’ alcohol use by attorneys

A new study completed by the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has given some much needed data on lawyers struggling with substance abuse and depression.More.

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Latest News, Legal News

Disputes increase over who’s an employee and who’s an independent contractor

Independent contractors have long been a part of the workforce. However, with the rise of on-demand service providers who run their businesses almost solely with independent contractors, closer scrutiny is being paid to what, exactly, these workers are in the new “gig economy.”More.
Focus

Vlink: Should unions charge free-rider fees for grievances?

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Focus

Waterfill: EEOC alleges gender discrimination in 2 suits

In light of development in gender discrimination cases, what should wise employment counsel advise clients to do?More.

Opinion

Editorial

Editorial: Rule changes still lack needed transparency

A proposed overhaul of Admission and Discipline Rule 23 contains some good ideas among the 108 pages of side-by-side comparisons of the old and the new. But the proposals would do little to deprogram the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s culture of confidentiality or boost public confidence in the agency that polices Indiana attorneys.More.
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