AUG. 16-29, 2023
The Indiana Northern District Court has a new chief judge. For our lead story in this week's issue, IL reporter Alexa Shrake chats with Chief Judge Holly Brady about her new role and how she's drawing on her private practice experience in her new leadership position. Also in this week's issue, IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick walks through the pros and cons of recommending structured versus lump-sum settlements to clients. And in the Employment Law Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson examines the growing trend of pay transparency laws and whether Indiana could soon join that national trend. Read those stories and more in the Aug. 16-29, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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Continuing a legacy: Brady settles in as Northern District Court chief judge
One thing most people agree on when talking about Holly Brady is her strong work ethic, both now as a judge and when she worked in private practice. That work ethic has propelled her to her current role as chief judge of the Indiana Northern District Court.
Read More‘People deserve a second chance’: Discretionary expungements marked more prominently on MyCase
Discretionary expungements used to be marked only at the very bottom of a chronological case summary on MyCase.in.gov, but now, advocacy efforts have led to a more prominent positioning.
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Bill aims to protect data privacy: Law looks for balance between rights of consumers, businesses
A new state law passed earlier this year, Senate Enrolled Act 5, has set up a framework for Hoosier consumers to find what personal information of theirs is being collected and what companies are doing with that data.
Read More‘It’s their money’: How attorneys advise on lump-sum vs. structured settlements
If a case settles and a structured payment plan is clearly the way to go, what’s a lawyer to do when the client decides that actually, they want the money up front?
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Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Montgomery Superior Judge Daniel Petrie
Montgomery Superior Judge Daniel Petrie is the most recent trial court judge to be featured in Indiana Lawyer’s Spotlight series, which focuses on judicial officers in more rural areas of the state.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: July 27-Aug. 9, 2023
Read the latest Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Advocates push for more pay transparency in Indiana: New salary range disclosure, history ban laws becoming more popular in U.S.
When people are searching for new jobs, there’s plenty of ways they can research a company and find out about the job they’re applying for and what skills it requires. But what can be more difficult is finding out about the pay range.
Read MoreVague statute leads to litigation for clarification: Physician noncompete statute facing questions from both sides
A new law went into effect in Indiana last month that eliminates the use of noncompete agreements in physicians’ contracts. However, the legislation has raised many questions for attorneys and clients on both sides of the issue.
Read MoreRoberson, Townsend and Talley: SCOTUS raises the bar for denying religious accommodations
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the “undue hardship” standard that allows employers to reject some employees’ requests for a religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Read MorePettygrove: Avoiding (or winning) evidence preservation arguments
All federal litigants have a legal duty to preserve evidence that might be relevant, whether to their own or another party’s claims or defenses. Though it’s a seemingly straightforward obligation, parties frequently accuse one another of breaching this duty.
Read MoreHollis: Noncompetes: Impact of proposed FTC rule, NLRB memo
Noncompete agreements have been a longstanding topic of debate in employment law. In 2023, the federal government inserted itself into the debate.
Read MoreFunk and Preller: Confidentiality, non-disparagement, noncompete restrictions
Can an employer ask an employee to sign a confidentiality, non-disparagement or noncompete agreement?
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Trimble: Is your firm ready for cyberattacks? If not, you should be
Everyone must accept the fact that all businesses, and particularly law firms, are under constant assault from attackers.
Read MoreMarquez: Ergonomics for the eyes: Protecting your eyes from screens
Most of us are familiar with the many ergonomic resource options in the office that can make our long days (and sometimes nights) in front of a computer more manageable. One part of the body that is often overlooked in these measures is our eyes.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”
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IndyBar: Celebrating Excellence: Julie Armstrong Honored as Best Bar Professional by the National Association of Bar Executives
I recently returned from the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in Denver. The highlight of the meeting for me was watching Julie Armstrong receive the Bolton Award.
Read MoreIndyBar: Federal Practice in the Southern District of Indiana
IndyBar is hosting a full-day CLE exploring all aspects of federal practice in the Southern District. More on that later, but first a few tips.
Read MoreIndyBar: Lift Up a Colleague: Nominations Open for IndyBar Awards
Nominations are encouraged for the following IndyBar awards via a single online application form that only takes a few minutes to complete.
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Working Thesis: You Don’t Always Have to Hire to Get More Help
If you’re only looking for a traditional hire, you may be overlooking some options that could be a viable fit in your environment.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar Executive Director Receives National Recognition
When we at NABE think of a bar executive who epitomizes our profession, who stands out as a leader in our field, whose association is the one we look to for cutting-edge, successful ideas and programs, we think of Julie Armstrong.
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