DEC. 4 – DEC. 17
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for changes in the state's lawyer disciplinary rules to protect himself and other attorneys from frivolous and politically-motivated disciplinary complaints, our Alexa Shrake reports. On the true crime front, writer Sam Stall has found a love story. That's what true-crime passion can do for you. And in Focus, Managing Editor Daniel Carson explores why no movement has been made to fill the federal judge vacancy in Indiana's Southern District.
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Rokita calls for changes to lawyer conduct rules
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new safeguards to protect himself and other lawyers from frivolous and politically-motivated disciplinary complaints.
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How a passion for true crime created a podcast and a love story
The relationship between Indianapolis attorney Kevin Greenlee and New York journalist Aine Cain sounds like the perfect setup for a Hulu crime series – something like “Only Murders in the Building,” but darker.
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Could widespread legal angst lead to changes for Live Nation?
Indiana and 38 other states have joined a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against concert promoter Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster, leading some experts to wonder if the sheer volume of support for the lawsuit could lead to significant change for the ticketing and concert industry.
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Bars, restaurants are assessing impact of new ‘happy hour’ law
Retailers are still deciding what effect a new state law allowing “happy hours” is having on their bottom line, with some restaurants and bars still on the fence about whether the specials are worth it.
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When will the federal judge vacancy be filled in Indiana’s Southern District?
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson assumed senior status in July. But there has been no nominee announced to fill her vacancy on the district court, and there won’t be one this year.
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Weaver: Hey, Marion. Stop playing games with public information
Some politicians like to play games with journalists. That certainly seems to be what was happening throughout much of this year in the northeastern Indiana city of Marion.
Read MoreDreyer: Welcome to Incivility Anonymous. Assistance is available
Here’s a transcript from a monthly meeting.
Read MoreFrech: Best practices for crafting transparent and competitive RFPs
A well-defined request for proposals is the cornerstone of a build-operate-transfer project designed to withstand scrutiny and deliver transformative, community-driven results.
Read MorePlugged In: Here’s how to navigate artificial intelligence with care
Recognizing AI as being “pattern based” rather than logic or fact based is central in determining which tasks may or may not be a good fit for AI.
Read MoreFederal Bar Update: New magistrate judges named in Northern District
The Southern District also has named a new clerk.
Read MoreGraham: How would you respond if a judge says something unkind?
This is not so much persuasion, but how to react to a dagger from a judge when you are trying to persuade.
Read MoreGuthrie: A deeper look at some of Indiana’s new federal judges
Between the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Northern District of Indiana, five new judges have been appointed in the past year.
Read MoreBrowning and Llewellyn: President Biden and Gov. Holcomb leave judicial legacies
With the terms of President Joe Biden and Gov. Eric Holcomb coming to an end, it is time to look back at both men’s appointments to federal and Indiana courts, the impacts of which will last decades after their respective stints as chief executive.
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IndyBar: Spread the Holiday Cheer with IndyBar’s Holiday Parties!
Celebrate the season at one or several of IndyBar’s holiday parties.
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