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The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee (MCJSC) announced nine finalists to fill three upcoming judicial vacancies. 

The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to recognize Melissa Wakefield of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP as the association’s Paralegal of the Year for 2018. Wakefield will be honored with the award at the IndyBar Paralegal Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, May 31 at the Hilton Indianapolis. 

Practice Builder is designed to give new firms and those taking the plunge and starting their own shops a place to go.

The Office of Judicial Administration recently proposed amendments to Criminal Rule 2.1 and Trial Rule 3.1 that would require cell phone numbers to be included on appearances. The Indianapolis Bar Association surveyed attorney members on this change and subsequently, through the association's board of directors, submitted comment on the proposed amendments to the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure

Over the last several years, many of the federal rules have undergone a process known as restyling, designed to make them simpler, more understandable and easier to read and use. With the exception of the rules in Part 8, which were recently revised, the Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure have not been restyled, partially in deference to their close linkage to provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

The salary for this position is based on the Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule. Hendricks County has several health plans from which to choose and PERF. The deadline to apply is April 30.

The Indianapolis Bar Association was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia Gifford on April 8, 2018. 

For the first time, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission will undertake an advisory role to lawyers. The Commission will provide ethical guidance through formal written advisory opinions and informal individual guidance.