DEC. 20, 2023-JAN. 2, 2024
It's the last issue of the year, and you know what that means: It's time for Year in Review 2023! Check out our Top 10 stories, five Honorable Mentions, the stories you read most frequently and notable features from throughout the year. Plus, we have the latest on federal judicial vacancies in Indiana, and a fun feature on how one judge is making adoptions extra special for Hoosier kids. Read those stories and more in the Dec. 20, 2023-Jan. 2, 2024, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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IU McKinney prof works on drug policy reform project
To Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor Nicolas Terry, there are a lot of opportunities available on the federal, state and local level to make significant changes in U.S. drug policy and improve people’s lives.
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Filling the robes: Nominations still pending for Indiana district, appellate vacancies
Of all the current Indiana judicial nominees, Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is the farthest along on his route to fill a vacancy.
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‘The kids freak out when they see them’: Squishmallow ‘jurors’ add extra fun to Morgan County adoption hearings
The road to getting an adoption petition granted is a lengthy one, and often, the final step in court can be an intimidating one for kids. That’s why Morgan Superior Judge Dakota VanLeeuwen wanted to find a way to make children feel more comfortable.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: Nov. 30-Dec. 13, 2023
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Year in Review: Top 10 stories
The Top 10 stories of 2023, as voted on by the Indiana Lawyer staff.
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Year in Review: Honorable mentions
While the “top stories” of each year are usually easier to identify, there are always other stories that, while perhaps not as high-profile, are equally as important to our readers. Here are five such stories from 2023.
Read MoreYear in Review: What you read
Here’s a look at the 50 stories that you, our readers, engaged with the most on our website in 2023, and their original dates of publication.
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Web Exclusive: Year in Review — continued
In addition to the “big news” of the year, Indiana Lawyer in 2023 also provided readers with stories exploring attorneys’ off-the-clock interests, obituaries of lawyers and judges who died, and summaries of disciplinary actions.
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Maley: New federal rule changes effective Dec. 1
Effective Dec. 1, various amendments took effect to several rules in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence.
Read MoreCordial: Attracting legal talent to rural law firms
A struggle unfolds in the heart of rural Indiana.
Read MorePhillips and Kile-Maxwell: Lawyer volunteers needed for free, fair elections
Attorneys are particularly well-positioned to step into the flurry of Election Day as volunteers and help facilitate and ensure an efficient, free and fair election process.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Elf”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Elf.”
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DTCI: What does the Swift-Kelce relationship have to do with the law?
Unless you have been living under a rock, everyone has heard about “Traylor,” “Tayvis” or “Swelce” — the nicknames given to the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship.
Read MoreIndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation to Install New Officers in January
The IndyBar Association and Foundation are set to welcome their 2024 leaders at the annual Leadership Celebration, Installation Breakfast & Annual Meeting from 8-9 a.m. on Jan. 25 at Broadmoor Country Club.
Read MoreIndyBar has the Largest Catalog of Online, Indiana-Specific, One-Hour CLE Programming to Efficiently Get You those Year-End Credits!
IndyBar stands ready to serve the needs of members who prefer virtual viewing with the largest collection of Indiana-specific on-demand seminars, all taught by local attorneys and competitively priced at $55.50 per credit hour ($110.50 for nonmembers).
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Sales Motion: Charging for Initial Consultations Is Easier Than Ever Before
If you’re charging for initial consultations, as many law firms do, and there are still multiple steps (including manual steps) involved in that process, you can potentially tighten things up significantly.
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