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The official Newsletter of the Hamilton County Bar Association                                      February 2007

Robert C. Becker, President  ·  Jerry M. Barr, Vice President  ·  Bradley L. Banks, Secretary  ·  John S. Terry, Treasure



 

HCBA LUNCH MEETING

The upcoming HCBA lunch meeting will be held at Lutz’s Steakhouse at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 22nd.  The cost is $11; entrée choices are chicken teriyaki, baked scrod, and 6 oz. NY strip. 

 

Please contact Luann at 773-4400 or email her at lhansen@rbpbblaw.com with your reservation and entrée selection no later than noon on Wednesday February 21st.

 

 

COMMITTEES AND CONTACTS

If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact Sam Robinson at 773-2190. 

Awards: TBA

CLE: TBA

Judicial Liaison: TBA

Nominating: TBA

Social: Chair, Jennifer Hess 317-844-1377; JennHessAtty@aol.com

Chili Cook-off Subcommittee:  Sean Blumenthal 317-773-3737; sblumenthal@yahoo.com

Golf Subcommittee: TBA

 

 

GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE

The HCBA welcomes all members interested in helping with the 2007 Golf Outing to join the Golf Outing Committee.  The committee will determine the date, location and details for the event.  Ladies, gentlemen and all skill levels welcome!

Contact Bob Becker at 317-773-4400 or rbecker@rbpbblaw.com.

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

           

Monthly HCBA Executives Meeting

            Monday, February 12, 2007

            Noon. at The Hamilton

 

Third Thursday Gathering

            Thursday, February 15, 2007

            5:00 TBA

 

Bi-Monthly HCBA Lunch Meeting

            Thursday, February 22, 2007

            11:45 Lutz’s Steakhouse

            Cost: $11

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE HCBA 2007 LUNCH MEETINGS

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007

 

 

HCBA MEMBER DIRECTORY

Special thanks to M&M Reporting, Inc. for their generous sponsorship of the 2006-2007 HCBA Member Directory. If you have not yet received your copy, please contact Luann at Richards, Boje, Pickering at 773-4400.

            Correction(s):

Back Cover: www.hamiltoncountybar.com

Send corrections to Jenna Stewart at stewart_jenna@hotmail.com for publication in the Barrister Banter.

 

 

THIRD THURSDAY SUGGESTIONS

Have a suggestion for a new location for the Third Thursday gatherings?  Contact Jennifer Hess at jenhessatty@aol.com.

 

 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS

Pursuant to Ind. Trial Rule 80, the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has posted on the Internet at, www.in.gov/judiciary/rules/proposed/, proposed amendments to the following Rules:

  1. Indiana Appellate Rules 14, 15, and 57, regarding interlocutory appeals of class action certification issues.
  2. Indiana Appellate Rule 63, regarding appeals of Indiana Tax Court cases.
  3. Indiana Trial Rules 26, 34, and 37, regarding electronic discovery.
  4. Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23 § 27, regarding Attorney Surrogates.

 

The Committee is also publishing for comment, prior to full Committee review, the following proposed rule amendments:

1.  From the Indiana State Bar Association,     Special Committee on Lawyer Advertising, Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5, regarding lawyer advertising.

  1. From the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education, Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 30, regarding the certification of lawyers as specialists.

 

The Committee invites public comment on the proposed rule amendments. Those wishing to comment should do so, in writing, not later than May 11, 2007. Comments may be sent by email or addressed to:

localrulescomments@courts.state.in.us

                            or

Lilia G. Judson, Executive Director

Indiana Supreme Court

Division of State Court Administration

115 West Washington Street

Suite 1080, South Tower

Indianapolis, IN  46204

Phone: 317-232-2542   Fax: 317-233-6586

 

 

HCBA MEMBER NEWS

Our Condolences to Jim Pickering and family upon the recent passing of his father, James H. (“Jack”) Pickering, Sr.

 

Congratulations to Amber Sullivan of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim, on the birth of her son, Liam Asher Sullivan.  He was born on October 30, 2006 at Riverview Hospital; weighing 8 lbs. 10.5 oz. and was 20 inches long.  His big sister Ruby, age 2, welcomed him home.

 

 

Please direct additions and/or corrections to the BARRISTER BANTER to Jenna M. Stewart at stewart_jenna@hotmail.com. Submissions due by the 20th of each month for the upcoming newsletter.