DEC. 18 – DEC. 31
An unprecedented pace of accounting firm mergers in Indiana and across the nation are keeping some M&A attorneys very busy, reports Managing Editor Daniel Carson. And the trend is expected to continue in 2025. Coming in the fall of 2025 will be the launch of a new master of legal studies program for non-lawyers at the Indiana University Maurer School of Lawyer. Reporter Alexa Shrake has that story. And in Focus, Carson also reports how remote video calls are becoming mainstays for family law consultations, largely due to the convenience for clients.
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Accounting firm mergers take off in Indiana, with more expected in 2025
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions in central Indiana have reached what one Indianapolis attorney called an “unprecedented pace,” and he and other attorneys expect 2025 to continue this year’s trend of consolidation and new deals.
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IU Maurer to offer master’s program for non-lawyers
The master of legal studies will work in conjunction with some of the university’s other academic disciplines to provide non-lawyers with the opportunity to take law classes specialized to their already chosen career field.
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Notre Dame clinic protects liberty for wide range of religions
The Religious Liberty Clinic was founded in 2020 by the Notre Dame School of Law and serves as a teaching law practice that actively participates in myriad religious liberty cases, offering its expertise and services in litigation, transactional advising and in cases involving religious persecution and immigration.
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IndyBar’s new coloring book honors female trailblazers
“All Rise: Stand-up Women in Hoosier History” celebrates 40 Hoosier women who have made significant contributions to the state and across the globe. Though focused on women in the field of law, the book also features women who have made strides in sports, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and more.
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Virtual growth: Video meetings becoming a mainstay for family law consultations
For some family law attorneys, the ability to hold remote visual consultations on Zoom is a better way for them to meet with and serve their clients.
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Weaver: Public access is at risk in two pending court cases
Two cases being considered by the Indiana Supreme Court could have a dramatic effect on Hoosiers’ rights to obtain government documents under the state’s Access to Public Records Act.
Read MorePalmer: A young lawyer’s case for building a legal career in Indiana
As a young Indianapolis lawyer who was not born a Hoosier, I find Indiana a fantastic place to build a legal career and encourage others to consider following me here.
Read MoreKelly Lonnberg: Here are some tips for success in family law mediation
Give mediation a fighting chance by dedicating enough time for the complexity of the issues. Scheduling complicated cases for inadequate time is a recipe for failure and a sad waste of client money.
Read MoreDickerson: Should lawyers disclose the use of AI legal assistants?
The line between human assistants and machines is dwindling as technology becomes increasingly sophisticated. As such, it will change how we comply with our ethical obligations.
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Soshnick: Time for a reassessment of personal goodwill in divorce cases?
More than a quarter century has elapsed since the landmark Indiana Supreme Court decision in Yoon v. Yoon, 711 N.E.2d 1265 (Ind. 1999), distinguishing personal goodwill from enterprise goodwill in divorce cases.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Wicked,” “Conclave,” “Gladiator II,” and “Blitz”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Wicked,” “Conclave,” “Gladiator II,” and “Blitz.”
Read MoreSt. John on perfectionism: When did good become not good enough?
Perfectionism may cause feelings that our accomplishments are never good enough. The belief that we must give more than 100% on everything we do, or we will be a failure, can become an unhealthy driving force in our daily activities.
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IndyBar: Honoring our IndyBar Members Who’ve Been Practicing for 50 Years
Congratulations to these IndyBar Members for this monumental achievement.
Read MoreIndyBar: An Open Letter to our Indianapolis Attorneys, Young and Old
We must be honest about a concern that has been raised by some of our members: the perception that the Indianapolis Bar Association can feel cliquish, leaving some members feeling disconnected or excluded.
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