Aug. 14-27
An independent review of Indiana University's response to encampment protests led to unintended consequences. Reporter Maura Johnson has the details. President Joe Biden's proposed reforms for the Supreme Court has some constitutional law experts saying it will never happen. Why? Reporter Alexa Shrake has the answers. Read all this and more in this issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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Biden pushes to reform the nation’s highest court
President Joe Biden’s ambitious list of proposed reforms for the nation’s highest court has some constitutional law and ethics experts saying it will never happen.
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Art project aims to feature all 92 Indiana courthouses
After almost a decade in the making, the finish line is in sight for a courthouse art project that covers all 92 Indiana counties.
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Federal agency wants regulation for paycheck advances
A proposed new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule would require companies to let consumers know that many paycheck advance products are actually loans subject to federal disclosure requirements.
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Faegre Drinker summer associates help patients with wills
Monica Fennell recently returned to the firm to serve as Faegre Drinker’s midwestern pro bono counsel for the Midwest.
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Protests test free speech policies
An independent review of Indiana University’s response to encampment protests at the school’s Bloomington campus determined that while the university was permitted by legal standards and university policies to call off the protests when it did.
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DEI litigation shows hit to targeted programs in US
Discussions around improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace have unfolded throughout the United States for decades, dating back to the 1960s with the establishment of equal employment laws and affirmative action.
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The Wild West of Artificial Intelligence regulations
Just as artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, so is the legislative landscape. As with most new technologies, the establishment of any regulatory framework has lagged far behind the rise of artificial intelligence.
Read MoreAdopting AI: The efficiencies and risks for lawyers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries in a way not seen since the adoption of the internet, and the legal field is no exception. Although our industry can be slow to change, legal professionals are increasingly embracing AI for its efficiency and innovation.
Read MoreClavio and Shanehsaz: Rules change for name, image, and likeness in college athletics
The NCAA and the five power conferences (Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference, and Southeastern Conference, also known as the “Power 5 Conferences”) have been steadily working to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA related to revenue sharing with student athletes and name, image and likeness (NIL) rules.
Read MoreMaley: 7th Circuit rule changes appeals court process
In July the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals adopted modifications to Circuit Rules 31 34, 40, 47 and 60. Circuit Rule 34 addresses oral arguments, which historically are set in all cases in which parties are represented by counsel.
Read MoreMarquez: 3 new formatting features help you ‘Word up’ and ‘Excel in Office’
Microsoft Office has recently released several new features that make formatting a breeze.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Deadpool & Wolverine”, “Twisters” and “Thelma”
While both films will be hits at the box office, “Twisters” is the better film. “Deadpool & Wolverine” plays out as if watching a stand-up comedy routine where I laughed far less than other members of the theatre audience. As one critic noted, the film is “rude and irreverent, funny and disgusting, weird and a little sweet”.
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IndyBar: Get involved with the community! Check out these pro bono and public outreach opportunities
Giving back to the community is important as a legal professional. Whether it’s through time, knowledge, or work product, our members strive to cultivate connection with the people who call Indianapolis home. IndyBar’s sections, divisions, and committees are always working to create these community support opportunities for our members.
Read MoreIndyBar: Get your tickets for an unforgettable night at the IndyBar Foundation’s Annual Gala today!
Get ready! The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is thrilled to invite you and your friends to the 2024 IndyBar Foundation Annual Gala. Join us on September 20 at the beautiful Heirloom at N.K. Hurst, located at 230 West McCarty Street in Indianapolis.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar’s HEAL Committee announces renewed focus on lawyer well-being
If national surveys on attorney wellness hold true, we are among a group of burned out, depressed, anxious legal professionals who, on average, drink more than we should, sleep less than what’s recommended, and find little to no work satisfaction.
Read MoreIndyBar: Don’t miss the next two installments of the ‘Lunch with the Bench’ series
The IndyBar Litigation Section is sponsoring two more installments of its recurring ‘Lunch with the Bench’ series. Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr will host the first lunch on August 22, 2024, and Southern District Magistrate Judge Kendra Klump’s presentation will follow on September 4, 2024. Both events will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis.
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