At the high-profile Delphi double-murder trial, even cameras outside the courthouse can cause a stir. Reporter Maura Johnson takes a look at the tension between the media and the judge in the case. Managing Editor Daniel Carson examines the rising cost of outside counsel and how in-house staffs are battling the higher fees. In Focus, Carson delves into the roadblocks that could prevent the Biden Administration's Keep Families Together immigration policy from ever being implemented.

In advance of the Nov. 5 election, reporter Alexa Shrake takes a look at the spirited race for Indiana attorney general between Republican incumbent Todd Rokita and Democrat Destiny Wells. Read more about how the two differ on the role of the attorney general's office. With increasing attention focused on Indiana's attorney shortage, reporter Sam Stall shines a spotlight on a law school program that is exposing students to rural jobs and persuading them to hang out a shingle in small towns. Meanwhile, reporter Maura Johnson explores the Indiana Supreme Court's approval of a "regulatory sandbox" to allow for experimentation that could help ease the lawyer shortage. In Focus, Managing Editor Daniel Carson reveals what new law school students are looking for in their first jobs.

School librarians say more parents are challenging books on school shelves since a new law required schools to establish a process to field complaints. But outright book bans appear rare, Managing Editor Daniel Carson reports. Reporter Maura Johnson has a story on a new study that suggests sealing more eviction records. In Focus, Reporter Alexa Shrake examines why some local bar associations are being hurt financially by the shift from in-person to online continuing legal education classes. Read these stories and more in this week's issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Forbes reported the House Appropriations Committee approved legislation earlier this month to block the Biden administration's efforts to reschedule marijuana under federal law. Managing editor Daniel Carson has the details. Also, reporter Maura Johnson takes a look at how immigration impacts the labor market.

The number of women attorneys reached a historical level nationally last year, comprising more than 50% of all law associates. Managing Editor Daniel Carson has the details. Also, Reporter Maura Johnson takes a look at Indiana counties working to help Hoosiers clear their criminal records and reinstate their driver's licenses, using expungement laws.