APRIL 23 – MAY 6
International college students in Indiana and across the nation are finding that their F1 visas are being revoked without warning. Managing Editor Daniel Carson interviewed Indiana attorneys trying to help the students to stay in the United States to finish their educations. Reporter Maura Johnson examines the legal fight over the state's decision to release certain abortion records. In Focus, Carson talks to in-house counsel about how they are keeping their businesses up to speed on President Donald Trump's flurry of executive orders.
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Visa and status terminations bring uncertainty for international college students
| A Bloomington-based immigration attorney said his office has been flooded with calls from international students worried they will have to abandon their studies and leave the country. |
Lawsuits challenge state’s release of abortion documents
A legal battle rages on over reports that doctors must file on the few abortions now performed in Indiana each year.
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Some bar associations respond to Trump’s verbal attacks on judges, law firms
The Indianapolis Bar Association has announced a “Rule of Law Initiative” that is focused on educating communities about the fundamental principles that support democracy.
Read MoreAI developing as personal mentor for law students, professionals
While AI technology like ChatGPT spits out directed responses to prompts made by users, experts are working with AI platforms that can be designed to act as mentors.
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Motorsports legal conference exploring immigration issues, racetrack gambling
One perennial issue that’s getting increased attention these days is the immigration status of the foreign-born drivers and team members who stay in the U.S. for months or even years with their employers.
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In-house counsel try to keep up with Trump policy changes
It’s been challenging to keep up with the 129 executive orders President Donald Trump has signed since he took office in January.
Read MoreRitter and Taylor: Tips for new lawyers to collaborate with in-house counsel
To cultivate this relationship, outside counsel must first create a productive partnership.
Read MoreGreg Morical: Client development is a must for in-house counsel
Developing strong client relationships is important whether you are an in-house lawyer for a small private company or part of an army of lawyers inside a Fortune 50 global powerhouse.
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Greg Weaver: Braun’s progress on public transparency brings hope for more
There’s much more work to be done to assure transparency throughout the rest of state and local government.
Read MoreDustin Houchin: Reconsider the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts
Despite the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts, there is little solid evidence that they work any better than traditional courts.
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Katherine Tapp: The silent struggle with mental health in the legal profession
Rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use are consistently higher among lawyers than the general population.
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IndyBar: President’s Update
IndyBar is joining several other Indiana bar associations and organizations in hosting an Inaugural Law Day Rally at the federal courthouse plaza on May 1.
Read MoreIndyBar: Raise Your Hand for The Rule of Law
The Rule of Law Initiative seeks to engage the legal community and the public by emphasizing the foundational principles of the legal profession and the nation.
Read MoreIndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
If there were ever a context to apply the adage that “no one size fits all” it is in judging the manner in which lawyers become successful at business development.
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