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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Ind. State Bar Ass'n. sponsoring "Law School for Legislators"
This sounds fascinating! For legislators and staff only. This should be especially helpful for non-lawyer legislators. CLEs available for attorney attendees. Here is the announcement:
ISBA Law School for Legislators The Day BEFORE Organization Day, Monday, Nov. 21
Please join your fellow legislators for an afternoon of education & discussion.
1:00-2:30 p.m. - Opening Up the Courtroom Doors
This session will explore how Indiana judges are selected, the funding of courts, federal and state constitutional challenges, and the methods courts use in interpreting statutes. Audience participation will be encouraged through use of remote keypads and open discussion of recent cases.
2:40-3:50 p.m. - When Rules Become Laws: the Powers of State Government
This session will explore rulemaking and adjudication by state administrative agencies. This session will also have a strong emphasis on environmental law, one of the most government-regulated areas of law and will provide some helpful tips to resolve environmental issues in your district.
4:00-4:50 p.m. - Let’s Put it in Perspective
An interactive session putting participants in the roles of administrative law judges, lawyers for the state and lawyers for the private parties. In this session, participants will address a fact situation from a legal perspective.
Moderator for the Day
Daniel B. Seitz, Indianapolis
Chair, ISBA State Legislation CommitteeWelcome
ISBA President C. Erik Chickedantz
House Speaker Brian C. Bosma
Senate President Pro Tempore David C. Long
Chief Justice of Indiana Randall T. Shepard
Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 16, 2011 01:42 PM
Posted to Indiana Government