IndyBar's 2020 memorial service was held on November 18 to remember, honor, and celebrate the lives of members of the profession who passed away during the previous year (October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020).

The United States District Court hereby gives public notice of the amendments to its Local Rules for the Southern District of Indiana, which take effect December 1, 2020.

We're so excited: IndyBar's Giving is just 7 days away! Make plans to join us online for some CLE this week and some holiday bidding next week. See the IndyBar calendar and recent news here.

The criminal practitioner is many things—dogged, dedicated and marked by a peculiar thirst for justice. But when out of the courtroom and in the living room, the criminal practitioner also loves to laugh! During these hard times, it can be hard to remember the last time a smile crossed your countenance. Luckily, these films about crime will bring a tear (of laughter!) to your eye.  

2020 has been (and no doubt will continue to be) like riding a roller coaster in a hurricane. Fortunately, for the IndyBar, we have a committed membership that has responded in amazing ways. While the pandemic will affect the practice of law for years to come, we can all be proud of the work our association did to respond in positive and uplifting ways. In a non-COVID year, we would typically recognize our IndyBar award winners at our annual Recognition Breakfast — typically a packed event with comradery and good cheer. Like many things this year, we will recognize our award winners in different (but no less important) ways.

IndyBarHQ will be closed this Friday, but there's still plenty of opportunities for you to snag a few credits before then. See the IndyBar calendar and catch up on the latest news here.

The IndyBar Pro Bono Awards honor IndyBar members who are practicing lawyers, retired lawyers, in-house and corporate counsel, and law students as well as local law firms who have made outstanding contributions toward delivering volunteer legal services to the poor and disadvantaged.

IndyBar will be offering free wills to Indy-area residents who cannot afford an attorney on Tuesday, November 10. This offering was originally being offered exclusively to veterans in conjunction with Veteran’s Day; however, we have a few openings still available so we are opening the opportunity up to all residents subject to meeting financial requirements at 150% of the Federal Poverty guidelines.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is proposing edits to its local rules and to the Chapter 13 plan form, to be effective December 1, 2020.

By order of the Governor, Mayor, Executive Committee and Circuit Court Judge, masks are to be worn over the mouth and nose at all times and in all areas within the City-County Building. While most attorneys in our courts are adhering to the “mask mandate,” some are inclined to remove or lower their mask while speaking. This is not acceptable and not in accordance with the orders that are in place. Please also remind your clients of the mask order prior to appearing in court.