Governor signs 10 more bills into Indiana law
Gov. Mike Braun signed 10 bills—technically enrolled acts—into law on Tuesday, including a contentious parental rights proposal and one adding requirements for developers of long-haul water pipelines.
Latest News
Articles
Orders to leave the country — some for US citizens — sow confusion among immigrants
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is quietly revoking two-year permits of people who used an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico called CBP One, which brought in more than 900,000 people starting in January 2023.
Law firms fighting Trump to ask judges to permanently block executive orders
Two major law firms are expected to ask separate judges on Wednesday to permanently block President Donald Trump’s executive orders that were designed to punish them and hurt their business operations.
Visa and status terminations bring uncertainty for international college students
| A Bloomington-based immigration attorney said his office has been flooded with calls from international students worried they will have to abandon their studies and leave the country. |
Lawsuits challenge state’s release of abortion documents
A legal battle rages on over reports that doctors must file on the few abortions now performed in Indiana each year.
Video exclusive: Evansville attorney explores Lincoln’s upbringing in Indiana
Joshua Claybourn, an attorney with Jackson Kelly PLLC in Evansville, said that growing up just a few miles away from where Abraham Lincoln spent a good majority of his childhood, it was easy to become interested in learning about the former president’s “rags to riches” life.
Motorsports legal conference explores immigration issues, racetrack gambling
One perennial issue that received increased attention this year was the immigration status of the foreign-born drivers and team members who stay in the U.S. for months or even years with their employers.
Some bar associations respond to Trump’s verbal attacks on judges, law firms
The Indianapolis Bar Association has announced a “Rule of Law Initiative” that is focused on educating communities about the fundamental principles that support democracy.
In-house counsel try to keep up with Trump policy changes
It’s been challenging to keep up with the 129 executive orders President Donald Trump has signed since he took office in January.
AI developing as personal mentor for law students, professionals
While AI technology like ChatGPT spits out directed responses to prompts made by users, experts are working with AI platforms that can be designed to act as mentors.
Greg Weaver: Braun’s progress on public transparency brings hope for more
There’s much more work to be done to assure transparency throughout the rest of state and local government.
Dustin Houchin: Reconsider the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts
Despite the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts, there is little solid evidence that they work any better than traditional courts.
Katherine Tapp: The silent struggle with mental health in the legal profession
Rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use are consistently higher among lawyers than the general population.
Ritter and Taylor: Tips for new lawyers to collaborate with in-house counsel
To cultivate this relationship, outside counsel must first create a productive partnership.
Greg Morical: Client development is a must for in-house counsel
Developing strong client relationships is important whether you are an in-house lawyer for a small private company or part of an army of lawyers inside a Fortune 50 global powerhouse.
IndyBar: President’s Update
IndyBar is joining several other Indiana bar associations and organizations in hosting an Inaugural Law Day Rally at the federal courthouse plaza on May 1.
IndyBar: Raise Your Hand for The Rule of Law
The Rule of Law Initiative seeks to engage the legal community and the public by emphasizing the foundational principles of the legal profession and the nation.
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
If there were ever a context to apply the adage that “no one size fits all” it is in judging the manner in which lawyers become successful at business development.
Split Indiana Supreme Court reverses lower court ruling in case of IU student injured by falling window
An Indiana University student injured in 2018 by a falling window demonstrated a genuine issue of material fact in inferring that the university’s negligence, a split Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Former U.S. Attorney Myers stays in Indianapolis, joins McCarter & English as partner
Former U.S. Attorney Zach Myers has started a new position at McCarter & English’s Indianapolis office as a partner in the firm’s business litigation group and leader of its multidisciplinary cybersecurity and data privacy team.