300 new attorneys admitted to Indiana bar
Judges, mentors, legal professionals, and loved ones gathered at the Indiana Convention Center Friday morning to celebrate the admission of around 300 new attorneys into the Indiana bar.
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New law establishes commission to lure pro sports to northwest Indiana
The commission is taking steps to bolster the region’s tourism market by focusing on strategies and solutions to market four Indiana counties as the perfect place for professional sports teams.
The Closer: A Q&A with Scott Snively, partner at Ice Miller
See what lessons he’s learned in his career and what traits he believes aspiring M&A attorneys should have to find success.
Indiana criminal defense team featured on new episode of ’48 Hours’
An Indiana criminal defense team who secured their client’s acquittal in an Allen County murder case will be featured in an episode Saturday of the true crime television series 48 Hours.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Rush talks transparency in annual report
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush highlighted the work done by the state’s highest court this past year and how it maintains transparency while also respecting the right to privacy, as she unveiled the court’s 2024-25 annual report at the statehouse.
Nonprofit law firms could help address Indiana’s lawyer shortage
The Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future is supporting a concept being built and tested by students at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Video exclusive: Ice Miller’s Josh Christie discusses AI’s impact on the legal profession
Watch a preview of next week’s episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, featuring Joshua Christie, incoming chief managing partner at Ice Miller LLP.
Retired faculty at IU sue to restore involvement in university government
A new state law specifies that only members of a faculty governance organization who are employed by a state educational institution can vote on pending matters and it stipulates that these organizations are advisory only.
Federal courts maintain business as usual, but larger impacts loom if government shutdown drags on
The federal court system said it is working to determine if paid operations can be sustained through Oct. 17.
EEOC accuses logistics company with Indiana office of age discrimination
The EEOC alleges Gamer Logistics fired a 69-year-old driver because the company’s new liability insurance policy did not cover drivers ages 65 or older and denied employment to a 68-year-old driver because of his age.
Indiana Supreme Court’s annual report shows highest bar exam pass rate in four years
The Indiana Supreme Court released its annual report Thursday, summarizing all the ways in which the court has worked with and supported the legal community and beyond over the past year.
Indiana University launches a new artificial intelligence tool for use by faculty, students
Called ChatGPT Edu, the technology is specifically designed to assist users in higher education.
Boston jury returns $83 million asbestos verdict against Indianapolis clay manufacturer
A Boston jury returned an $83 million verdict Sept. 18 against an Indianapolis-based pottery clay manufacturing company, with jurors agreeing that a Massachusetts woman’s mesothelioma death was caused by the company’s asbestos-laden products.
The Closer: A Q&A with Leslie Smith, an M&A attorney at Dentons
Along with the need to close deals and satisfy clients, Smith said the most important lesson she’s learned so far is to maintain kindness in corporate law.
Howard County judge permanently banned from judicial service
Despite his permanent ban from the bench, the judge will be allowed to keep his law license.
‘Serve and advocate’: Incoming state bar president looks ahead to his year in the role
John Maley, a native of Richmond, said he understands the need for attorneys in small communities and is passionate about how the association can work to support recruiting well-rounded attorneys to these underserved areas.
Video exclusive: Are we in a constitutional crisis? Sheila Suess Kennedy and Jim Bopp Jr. weigh in
In a preview of next week’s episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Maura Johnson sits down with attorneys Sheila Suess Kennedy and Jim Bopp Jr. to discuss recent executive orders by President Donald Trump and whether any of the president’s actions have pushed the bounds of the U.S. Constitution.
Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting focused on career development, CLEs
This year’s meeting will offer CLE credits on topics such as communicating with empathy and clarity, strategies for managing your workload, mentorship, and how to use AI effectively.
New Notre Dame program helps first-year law students
The program is designed to give students who feel they may need extra guidance when starting their legal education the opportunity to meet with law school faculty and learn about the law school process before they start classes.
Rokita backs INDOT request to waive federal race/gender hiring considerations for contractors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced his support Tuesday of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s request for a waiver from the requirements of the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.