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Weaver: Dear readers, I look forward to getting to know you
I’m excited to have the chance to meet a whole new group of talented Indiana leaders, readers like yourself who are dedicated to the law or have a strong interest in it.
Greising on DEI: Let’s face the national headwinds with perseverance
The headwinds seem particularly strong right now—from the attacks on programs aligned with DEI objectives to lawsuits to block priority programs. Even law firms are getting sued and threatened over DEI programs.
Hammerle on… “The Wild Robot”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Wild Robot.”
Maley: Federal court rule changes are coming Dec. 1
This year, notable changes are coming to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Burts: Let’s prioritize mental health in legal education
A 2016 landmark study conducted by the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation highlighted the prevalence of mental health concerns within the legal profession.
Star Martinez: Navigating Indiana’s legal system with a lack of Spanish speakers
Navigating the legal system for the first time can be difficult for anyone that isn’t a lawyer, but can you imagine trying to do so without speaking English fluently?
IndyBar: Voter Registration Initiative
On Sept. 17, 2024, the annual Voter Registration Drive was sponsored by the Marion County Bar Association.
IndyBar: Christensen to Lead IndyBar in 2027
Adam Christensen of Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has been selected to lead the Indianapolis Bar Association in 2027 by the IndyBar’s Nominating Committee.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Raises over $72,000 in One Day
The Day of Giving is an annual, 24-hour fundraiser where volunteers endeavor to raise thousands to help the foundation continue to invest in the future of the profession.
IndyBar: ‘The Seat is Yours’ Volunteer Opportunity
These breakfasts have been a low-key avenue to introduce lawyers and law students from underrepresented groups to local lawyers, law firms and legal departments serious about communicating that their voices are valued.
IndyBar: Judge Cynthia Ayers 2024 Antionette Dakin Leach award recipient
Judge Ayers recently assumed senior judge status after 32 years on the bench of the Marion Superior Court, making her one of the longest sitting judges in the state of Indiana.
Supreme Court seems open to upholding regulations on ghost guns, hard to trace weapons used in crime
The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, the difficult-to-trace weapons found at crime scenes in increasing numbers.
IN Supreme Court holding oral arguments for Avon teen appealing juvenile adjudication
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments later this month for a case involving a 15 year-old Hendricks County juvenile who is appealing his adjudication for allegedly selling drugs that led to a classmate’s death.
Supreme Court’s annual report shows increase in accredited CLE courses
The Indiana Supreme Court released its annual report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with the high court noting several ways it is supporting attorneys and Hoosiers across the state.
NCAA’s $2.78B settlement with colleges over athlete payments gets preliminary approval
A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.
McDonald’s lawsuit accuses beef suppliers of price fixing
McDonald’s is suing some of its suppliers over allegations they conspired to sell the fast-food chain beef at artificially inflated prices, in violation of federal antitrust laws, according to a new lawsuit Friday.
Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation
It’s not just the presidential election: Foreign governments are targeting House and Senate races around the country in their effort to meddle with American democracy this election year, intelligence officials warned Monday.
Supreme Court rejects Republican-led challenge to Biden effort to ease voter registration
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge from Republican state lawmakers in Pennsylvania to a Biden administration executive order that is intended to boost voter registration.
Counsel for convicted murderer given until Nov. 1 to file clemency request
Counsel for Benjamin Ritchie, a man convicted in 2002 of murdering Beech Grove Police Officer William Toney, have until Nov. 1 to file a clemency request in response to the state’s motion to set an execution date, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush wrote in an Oct. 3 order.