Some lawyers say they are being bombarded with client questions about how new federal rules limiting the presence of so-called "forever" chemicals will affect their businesses. Managing Editor Daniel Carson explores how public water systems, manufacturers and farmers will be impacted by the new limits. In southwestern Indiana, Bicknell Mayor Thomas Estabrook is learning how to balance his municipal duties with his academic work as a law-school student. Reporter Alexa Shrake shares the mayor's story. In Focus, Carson explores how small and solo law firms are meeting the need for increased cybersecurity, especially since the pandemic.

The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals are dominated by Republican appointees, but the political polarization that has rocked high courts in some states is largely absent here. Reporter Alexa Shrake examines how the composition of Indiana's state courts emanates from a merit selection process that tends to recommend centrist judicial candidates to the governor. In Indianapolis, new development envisioned around the Community Justice Campus has been slow to materialize, but Managing Editor Daniel Carson reports that a new restaurant may be on its way. And in Focus, Carson examines how the federal Corporate Transparency Act will affect some businesses, but many others will be exempt.

Nearly a year ago, Indiana's trial court judges were given the discretion to decide whether to allow cameras in their courtrooms. Reporter Maura Johnson explores how court officials and journalists feel things have gone so far and whether the judge in the closely-watched double murder case in Delphi will allow cameras for the trial. Elsewhere, IBJ's Susan Orr weighs in with a story on how a new Delaware law could help company officers in Indiana and across the country could shield them from personal financial liability in lawsuits that allege they have breached their fiduciary duties. In Focus, Managing Editor Daniel Carson looks at how artificial intelligence could be used in mediation and arbitration.

Reporter Alexa Shrake takes a look at the race for the Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general between Indianapolis lawyers Destiny Wells and Beth White, as the party looks for a way to unseat Republican incumbent Todd Rokita. Sticking with state politics, Managing Editor Daniel Carson explores the lawsuit protections bestowed upon Indiana businesses by the Legislature. In Focus, Carson also explains new federal guidance on when AI-assisted inventions can be considered for a patent. And look for interim Editor Greg Weaver's column on changes coming to Indiana Lawyer.

Pending legislation would undo Indiana's ban on letting juries know whether crash victims in personal-injury lawsuits were wearing seat belts, at least when it comes to determining damages. Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson has the details. Also learn from reporter Alexa Shrake how leaders are trying to address the lawyer shortage in rural Indiana. And in Focus, Daniel brings you the latest on pending rules that would allow 3.6 million more salaried workers to qualify for overtime.

A student group at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is getting national recognition, and Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake tells us why. Meanwhile at the Statehouse, advocates for marijuana reform say they're disappointed that legalization legislation didn't advance in the 2024 session, but they're vowing not to give up; IL managing editor Daniel Carson brings us the details. And in the Estate Planning Focus, Daniel tells us why fewer Americans are drawing up wills. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 28-March 12, 2024, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

What is concurrent planning, and should it be used in termination of parental rights cases? Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake explains how a piece of legislation in the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly is trying to answer that question. Meanwhile up in Lake County, the dispute over judicial elections versus merit selection is ongoing in the courts and the Legislature. Indiana Lawyer Editor Olivia Covington brings you the latest from that debate. And in the Energy & Environment Focus, Alexa explores the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Sackett. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 14-27, 2024, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

We're seeing a couple different trends with one month of 2024 behind us. First, requests for competency exams are up in criminal cases; reporter Alexa Shrake has more on the data, and how the exam actually works. Second, eviction filings show no signs of slowing down — and some data suggest they're approaching pre-pandemic levels. Managing editor Daniel Carson has that story. And coming in 2025: the end of the federal estate tax exemption — maybe. Daniel has more on what the future holds for the legislation in the Banking & Finance Focus. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 31-Feb. 13, 2024, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

We often hear about legal internships for undergrads, but what about high school students? In South Bend, Barnes & Thornburg is working to connect with potential legal professionals before they ever enroll in a college course. Indiana Lawyer managing editor Daniel Carson has the details. Meanwhile in Indianapolis, the 2024 legislative session has begun. IL reporter Alexa Shrake has the rundown of bills we'll be following for you this year. And in the Law Firm Combinations Focus, Alexa looks at the increase in firm combinations in 2023. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 17-30, 2024, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Happy 2024, Indiana Lawyer readers! We're ringing in the new year with a look at state and national efforts to give me leeway to graduates of non-ABA-accredited law schools, and to those schools, themselves; IL reporter Alexa Shrake has the details. Also from Alexa: New data show that some women in general counsel roles are making more than their male counterparts. (You may have seen this story in our 2024 Corporate Counsel Guide, but we decided it was important enough to put in the paper, too). And in the Family Law Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson examines the rising popularity of prenuptial agreements. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 3-16, 2024, issue of Indiana Lawyer.