MARCH 12 – MARCH 25
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is using an unusual tactic to investigate what he calls potential labor trafficking networks and is seeking information about them as a way to crack down on illegal immigration. But, as Managing Editor Daniel Carson reports, some of the groups he has targeted are pushing back against his legal demands. Also in this week's edition of The Indiana Lawyer, reporter Maura Johnson lets you know how the historically-Black Marion County Bar Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and reporter Alexa Shrake reports on the need for more court-appointed special advocates for children. In Focus, Johnson explains why advocates are hopeful that the state's decision to provide longer parental leave will inspire the private sector to follow suit.
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Rokita’s civil subpoenas are confounding Indiana entities swept up in immigration investigation
As Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks answers about what he calls potential labor trafficking networks, two groups have pushed back against his unusual tactics.
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Marion County Bar Association celebrates 100th anniversary
The association has been supporting Black lawyers and judges in the Indianapolis area since 1925.
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More child advocates needed after dramatic pandemic plunge
Before COVID-19, there were about 5,000 CASA volunteers. Now, there are around 3,000, and the push is on to find more.
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Will Trump’s economic policies slow auto dealership mergers?
Mergers and acquisitions have been strong among Indiana auto dealerships for the past few years, but President Donald Trump’s economic policies have left dealmakers’ predictions mixed for 2025.
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Advocates hope move by state to expand parental leave will inspire private sector
Under Gov. Mike Braun’s new policy, all women employed by the state, including both full- and part-time workers, are eligible for up to six weeks of paid childbirth recovery leave.
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Greg Weaver: How we are covering courts in the age of Donald Trump
Our job here at The Indiana Lawyer is to provide you with as much information as we can as quickly as we can—and to do it without embracing a political party or a point of view.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Rokita’s proposed rule changes would bring fairness
Rokita’s recommendations address a critical concern: the potential misuse of disciplinary mechanisms to pursue political agendas rather than uphold ethical standards.
Read MoreGoodfellow: How a tale of muskrat pelts influenced my family’s legacy
The real legacy is in how we deal with the messy, the imperfections and the unexpected.
Read MoreTristan Fretwell: Navigating employee data privacy with the rise of AI
While the use of AI may improve efficiency, it also raises concerns about how employers collect and use this information.
Read MoreAaron T. Vance: Early moves at the NLRB signal changes to come
The changes, along with the early actions of Acting General Counsel William Cowen, signal an intention of rolling back Biden-era measures.
Read MoreOchoa: Finding new ways to help diminish cybersecurity threats
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law has spent more than 30 years answering cybersecurity and privacy challenges with a distinctive, holistic approach.
Read MoreMadden & Clouse: How you can help immigrant neighbors who are in need
The National Immigrant Justice Center aims to make immigration processes more understandable and equitable by offering direct legal services to low-income immigrants.
Read MoreRoberson, Leighty and Jean-Baptiste: Return-to-office mandates carry discrimination risks
Some return-to-office mandates have given rise to legal challenges, particularly in cases where they may disproportionately impact employees with disabilities or other legally protected characteristics.
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IndyBar: James Bell Appointed to Marion County Judicial Selection Committee
The Indianapolis Bar Association has appointed James Bell, a partner at Hoover Hull Turner LLP, as its representative on the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
Read MoreIndyBar: Take a Law Student to Lunch: A Sold-Out Success at IU McKinney
By Scott Oliver, Lewis Kappes PC On February 27th, the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and the Indianapolis Bar Association teamed up to host a packed house for this year’s Take a Law Student to Lunch event. But this wasn’t just any networking luncheon… it was a bridge between students and practicing […]
Read MoreIndyBar: How IndyBar’s Women & The Law Division’s Coloring Book, ‘All Rise: Stand-Up Women in Hoosier History’ Came to Fruition
In a round-about way, this idea was inspired by Hoosier women themselves, but it really became a reality because of both Judge Marchal’s daughter and my daughter.
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