Brian Bosma’s exit from lawmaking is significant in terms of the loss of institutional knowledge and history of those issues from the General Assembly’s leadership. Bosma’s tenure saw legislation in a number of areas important to local governments, including tax caps, elections and government consolidation.

Marion Superior Court will commence major felony jury trials the week of August 24. Lower felony, misdemeanor and civil trials will begin the week of September 14.

This group will provide a safe, supportive environment for participants, with both peer and facilitator-led sessions. 

Nomination forms are now being accepted for positions on the IndyBar and IBF Boards of Directors, plus committee positions with the IBF.

The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules circulated to the bench, bar and public proposed amendments to their respective rules.

I bet most of you reading this are better at lawyering than teaching.  I know I am. Yet, many lawyer parents across the greater Indianapolis community, and all over the country, are finding themselves in the role of teacher this fall as many schools are starting the year in a virtual format or a hybrid in-person and virtual format. As working parents, and especially as lawyers who bill for their time, we are up against some bad math.

Recently, in the case of In re Hitz Restaurant Group (2020 Bankr. LEXIS 1470 (N.D. Ill. June 2, 2020)), the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois- Eastern Division held that a force majeure clause in a lease excused a restaurant tenant from its obligation to pay a portion of post-petition rent. 

Government agency updates, virtual book club and more: our calendar has something for everyone this week! See what's happening and catch up on recent IndyBar news here.

We're thrilled to kick off the 2020 (virtual) IndyBar Diversity Job Fair today! In addition to showing students why Indy is a great place to live and work, we've got some great events on our calendar. See what's going on and check out recent news here.

During a time that brings so much uncertainty, the stress of being an attorney – especially a litigator –  is certainly being amplified for many. Now more than ever it is important to take steps to check in and take steps to proactively better your mental health. Taking steps to better your mental health not only pays off in your personal life, but also your professional competency.