JAN. 29 – FEB. 11
Sweeping new directives from President Donald Trump aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration have rattled some attorneys, reports Managing Editor Daniel Carson, even as state legislation piles up to support the president's efforts. Speaking of the Legislature, reporter Alexa Shrake explores an emerging proposal that could eliminate judges in some counties while adding them to faster-growing locales. And reporter Maura Johnson examines an effort to criminalize signal-jamming devices that can be used to neutralize home security systems.
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Trump’s swift moves rattle some immigration lawyers
The Indiana General Assembly also is considering several measures that would support the new president’s efforts to shut down illegal immigration.
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Emerging plan would shift judges to growing counties
Some state lawmakers are going in with a reallocation approach that would add new judges to growing communities and take away from those counties that may have more judges than they need.
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Senate bill would criminalize the use of devices to jam security alarms, police radios
An Evansville burglary that disabled home security systems led a state lawmaker to draft legislation that would criminalize the manufacturing, selling, and use of jamming devices.
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Many applaud new labor rule, but some fear it will complicate employment for some disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor is looking to phase out sheltered work programs that are allowed to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage.
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Banks could see M&A growth in 2025 with a more favorable regulatory environment
Will more Indiana-based banks will be included in M&A deals this year? Probably. But if recent trends hold true, those deals likely will involve Indiana banks acquiring out-of-state institutions, not other Indiana banks.
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Greg Weaver: Indiana lawmakers need to close a corruption loophole
State Rep. Hal Slager is rightfully trying to close a loophole that stems from a complicated U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a federal public corruption case involving former Portage Mayor James Snyder.
Read MoreJohn Maley: Here’s how to adjust to new Federal Rule of Evidence 107
It is an important new rule with new language of “illustrative aid” instead of “demonstrative evidence.”
Read MoreAnthony Jost and Lindsay Llewellyn: New rule would remove medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found roughly 43 million Americans had medical bills on their credit reports, totaling nearly $88 billion dollars. Those debts comprised 58 percent of the bills in collections on people’s credit reports.
Read MoreJohn Trimble: Some advice on how to start the year off strongly in 2025
None of these ideas are unique, but I hope that they will be a reminder of things that we can all do to surge into the new year.
Read MoreF. Brooke Dunn: Here’s how tax-exempt nonprofits benefit everyone
Tax exempt organizations such as associations, charities, and nonprofit organizations play an indispensable role in fostering social welfare and economic stability.
Read MoreHammerle on… “A Complete Unknown”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on the movie “A Complete Unknown.”
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DTCI: Meet the 2025 DTCI Board of Directors
Officers Scott B. Cockrum, the 2025 president, is a partner in the Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis offices of Lewis Brisbois. He has extensive experience handling professional liability claims in state and federal courts in Indiana, including ones involving the defense of architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, surveyors, property managers, and realtors. He also frequently represents physicians […]
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar Members Give Back – Book Drive Results
In 2024, a total of 286 books were collected for the nonprofit Indy Book Project.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBarHQ Updated Hours for 2025
In 2025, IndyBarHQ will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, it us open upon member request.
Read MoreIndyBar: Miss the Deadline for Year-End CLE?
IndyBar stands ready to serve your needs with the largest collection of Indiana-specific on-demand seminars, all taught by local attorneys.
Read MoreIndyBar: Take a Law Student to Lunch Returns!
This engaging luncheon offers a valuable opportunity for students to spend time with local practitioners as a way to gain insights into the legal profession, build meaningful connections, and explore potential career paths.
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