FEB. 12-FEB. 25, 2025
Clients are inundating Indiana attorneys with questions about how President Donald Trump's executive orders will impact businesses and nonprofits. Managing Editor Daniel Carson takes a look at which policies are causing the most uncertainty. In a companion piece in Focus, he also examines how lawyers are helping clients sort out the changes that Trump's environmental policies will bring. Also, reporter Alexa Shrake introduces you to Patrick Price, Gov. Mike Braun's newly-minted general counsel.
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Attorneys inundated with questions from businesses, nonprofits about Trump’s policy moves
The topics of the inquiries range from grant funding to tariffs to immigration to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Braun’s top lawyer knows state government from the inside
Patrick Price, Gov. Mike Braun’s newly minted general counsel, has provided legal guidance for the State Budget Agency, Indiana Department of Revenue, Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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Students want to extend ‘lifeline law’ to peers experiencing alcohol-related emergency
Teens and young adults calling for help for a friend in need of medical assistance in an alcohol-related emergency already are eligible for immunity for underage drinking crimes.
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State of the Judiciary: Chief justice says new tech is increasing access to courts
Cameras in courtrooms, live-streamed hearings and online court calendars are just some of the examples that Chief Justice Loretta Rush gave of what the courts are doing to enhance access to justice despite a burgeoning caseload.
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Attorneys try to sort out what Trump’s policies will mean for the environment
One of President Donald Trump’s first executive orders revoked dozens of Joe Biden’s directives related to energy, climate change and more.
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Weaver: Fix for Indiana’s police buffer law needs clearer standards
The need to protect an officer’s safety should be balanced against the rights of citizens and the media to document police work and bring attention to police abuses when they occur.
Read MoreWillett: How will Title IX factor into changes for college athletics?
The big news now is about a major settlement that, if approved, will provide athletes back pay for uncompensated use of their name, image and likeness. How will Title IX factor in?
Read MoreRiklin: Student groups help with connection and community
For me specifically, the Women’s Caucus at IU McKinney School of Law has had a huge impact on my law school experience.
Read MoreColin Connor: Keep an eye on these Indiana environmental bills
One measure would recognize natural gas as “clean energy” or “green energy” for state or federal funding or incentive purposes.
Read MoreKimberly DalSanto: States work to curb PFAS chemicals in consumer products
While legislative or regulatory efforts seem unlikely at the federal level under the new administration, several states are seeking to mitigate the chemicals’ impacts through their own legislation.
Read MoreH. Max Kelln: The impact of Biden’s last-minute ethylene oxide decision
The most significant part of this decision is its attempt to reduce OSHA’s permissible exposure limit for workers.
Read MoreSpitzer: It’s OK to go ahead and come out from behind the bench
The recommendation for judges to refrain from advocacy in legislative bodies is an easily constructed straw man. However, like many things, the devil is in the details.
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IndyBar: Women and the Law Division Awards Judge Helen Marchal with 2025 Mentorship Award
Marion Superior Court Judge W. Helen Marchal will be honored at an event on Feb. 27.
Read MoreIndyBar: Marion County Bar Association Installs Judie Hawley Conley as 2025 President
Conley takes the reins as the Marion County Bar Association celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Read MoreIndyBar: Julie Armstrong Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
Julie Armstrong was honored for her leadership at the Indianapolis Bar Association, where she is the executive director.
Read MoreIndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Installs 2025 President
New bar president says she likely never would have been involved with the organization if someone hadn’t dragged her “kicking and screaming” to the group’s meetings and events.
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