How should judges advise defendants of their appellate rights when their guilty plea includes an appeal waiver? At least one Indiana judge, plus a justice, think the Indiana Supreme Court needs to weigh in on that issue. IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick has more. Meanwhile, southern Indiana's Hoosier National Forest is at the center of federal litigation and legislation. IL reporter Alexa Shrake has the details. And in the Legal Education/New Lawyers Focus, Alexa brings us the story of how first-generation law students are coming together to support each other. Read those stories and more in the Oct. 25-Nov. 7, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

It's been two years since Indiana implemented the Uniform Bar Exam, and in that time, the July results have been slowly creeping up — but is it enough to call it the "UBE effect"? Law school leaders weigh in in a story by senior reporter Tyler Fenwick. Speaking of law schools: A Notre Dame Law professor recently published his first book. Reporter Alexa Shrake has more. And in the Diversity in Law Focus, Tyler explores why patent law, in particular, has a diversity problem. Read those stories and more in the Oct. 11-24, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

For the second time in four years, the Indiana attorney general has been hit with a lawyer discipline complaint. In our top story this issue, Indiana Lawyer Editor Olivia Covington breaks down the disciplinary charges against Attorney General Todd Rokita, and what they could mean for the AG's office. Meanwhile, a trio of Marion County judges are calling on the local Judicial Selection Committee to take a more active role in the judicial retention process. IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick explains. And in the Mediation/ADR Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson explores why a growing number of couples are turning to mediation to resolve their divorces. Read those stories and more in the Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Leading off this week's issue, Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick delves into the various issues plaguing the Indiana Department of Child Services, from lawsuits to stakeholder concerns. What are they saying, and how is DCS responding? On a lighter note, IL managing editor Daniel Carson reports on the construction of a new conference table for the Indiana Supreme Court — by inmates at the Pendleton Correctional Facility. And in the Indiana State Bar Association Focus, IL Editor Olivia Covington sits down with the incoming ISBA president, Senior Judge Thomas Felts, who has the unique position of being the first known judge to lead the statewide bar. Read those stories and more in the Sept. 13-26, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

"What's next for abortion in Indiana?" That's a question we've been asking since the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade. Now, a near-total abortion ban is officially taking effect in Indiana after the state's Supreme Court declined rehearing to an earlier decision declaring the ban did not violate the Indiana Constitution. Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake walks us through the last year of abortion litigation, and what comes next. Meanwhile, the growing amount of digital data is creating new challenges for law enforcement, prosecutors and defense counsel alike. IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick explores how each group is trying to keep up. And in the Education Law Focus, Tyler explores the various education-related "social issues" the Indiana General Assembly has tackled in recent years and what education issues might be on the horizon for next year. Read those stories and more in the Aug. 30-Sept. 12, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

The Indiana Northern District Court has a new chief judge. For our lead story in this week's issue, IL reporter Alexa Shrake chats with Chief Judge Holly Brady about her new role and how she's drawing on her private practice experience in her new leadership position. Also in this week's issue, IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick walks through the pros and cons of recommending structured versus lump-sum settlements to clients. And in the Employment Law Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson examines the growing trend of pay transparency laws and whether Indiana could soon join that national trend. Read those stories and more in the Aug. 16-29, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

For the first time in 11 years — and only the third time in history — Indiana is getting a new Tax Court judge. In this week's lead story, Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick introduces us to Justin McAdam and gives us a glimpse at what's to come for the one-judge court. Meanwhile on the federal level, the Biden administration has proposed changes to the U.S. citizenship test. IL reporter Alexa Shrake breaks down those changes and why some immigration advocates are raising concerns. And in the Litigation Support/Technology Focus, Tyler explores how attorneys are tackling the ever-growing list of legal tech tools while IL managing editor Daniel Carson looks at the rising costs of expert witnesses. Read those stories and more in the Aug. 2-15, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

In two of the biggest rulings of the year, the U.S. Supreme Court last month struck down affirmative action and rejected the Biden administration's plan for widespread student loan debt forgiveness. In our lead story package, managing editor Daniel Carson and reporter Alexa Shrake get reactions to those rulings from law schools and law students. Meanwhile in the state courts, senior reporter Tyler Fenwick introduces us to Judge Paul Felix, the newest judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana. And in the Family Law Focus, Alexa tells us about the growing use of family recovery courts across Indiana. Read those stories and more in the July 19-Aug. 1, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

In Marion County and elsewhere throughout the state, prosecutors' offices are taking steps to engage with their communities and provide citizens with the resources they need. Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick explores these initiatives — including Marion County's largest initiative to date — in this week's issue. On the national level, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a decision that will have a direct impact on nursing homes in the state and nationwide. IL reporter Alexa Shrake dives into the Talevski decision and what questions still remain. And in the Health Care Focus, IL managing editor Daniel Carson explores the state of medical marijuana in Indiana. Read those stories and more in the July 5-18, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Recently retired Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Margret Robb was known for being able to get the best out of everyone. She retired effective June 16 and is looking ahead to new challenges. Child welfare officials, judges and legislators walk a fine line between respecting parents' constitutional rights and protecting children. Some parents want closer scrutiny on states' child removal processes. A new Indiana law clears up a legal loophole for criminal offenses committed by juveniles who aren't charged for the crimes until they are adults. Advanced recycling is now defined as a manufacturing process in Indiana, something advocates and lawmakers hope will be a big economic boost for the industry. Read these stories and more in the June 21-July 4, 2023 issue of Indiana Lawyer.