Op-Ed: Rokita’s proposed rule changes would bring fairness
Rokita’s recommendations address a critical concern: the potential misuse of disciplinary mechanisms to pursue political agendas rather than uphold ethical standards.
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Greg Weaver: How we are covering courts in the age of Donald Trump
Our job here at The Indiana Lawyer is to provide you with as much information as we can as quickly as we can—and to do it without embracing a political party or a point of view.
Goodfellow: How a tale of muskrat pelts influenced my family’s legacy
The real legacy is in how we deal with the messy, the imperfections and the unexpected.
Tristan Fretwell: Navigating employee data privacy with the rise of AI
While the use of AI may improve efficiency, it also raises concerns about how employers collect and use this information.
Aaron T. Vance: Early moves at the NLRB signal changes to come
The changes, along with the early actions of Acting General Counsel William Cowen, signal an intention of rolling back Biden-era measures.
Christiana Ochoa: Finding new ways to help diminish cybersecurity threats
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law has spent more than 30 years answering cybersecurity and privacy challenges with a distinctive, holistic approach.
Roberson, Leighty and Jean-Baptiste: Return-to-office mandates carry discrimination risks
Some return-to-office mandates have given rise to legal challenges, particularly in cases where they may disproportionately impact employees with disabilities or other legally protected characteristics.
IndyBar: James Bell Appointed to Marion County Judicial Selection Committee
The Indianapolis Bar Association has appointed James Bell, a partner at Hoover Hull Turner LLP, as its representative on the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
IndyBar: Take a Law Student to Lunch: A Sold-Out Success at IU McKinney
By Scott Oliver, Lewis Kappes PC On February 27th, the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and the Indianapolis Bar Association teamed up to host a packed house for this year’s Take a Law Student to Lunch event. But this wasn’t just any networking luncheon… it was a bridge between students and practicing […]
IndyBar: How IndyBar’s Women & The Law Division’s Coloring Book, ‘All Rise: Stand-Up Women in Hoosier History’ Came to Fruition
In a round-about way, this idea was inspired by Hoosier women themselves, but it really became a reality because of both Judge Marchal’s daughter and my daughter.
Elizabeth Timme: Revisiting estate planning in a post-SECURE world
When the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act was enacted in 2019, it made waves in the estate planning world.
Dana Bernacchi: Open up. Be present. Do what matters.
Consider the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT.
John R. Van Winkle: Mediation and the exchange of positions
An exchange of positions provides an opportunity for a meaningful risk analysis.
David J. Dreyer: Is it a constitutional crisis? Or just a stalemate?
In 2025, there is spirited discussion on all sides about whether we are undergoing a “constitutional crisis,” comparable to past historical examples.
Hammerle on… “The Six Triple Eight,” “Emilia Perez”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle bemoans the lack of good movies released in January and February.
Brian Hewitt: You don’t need hindsight to protect the will you drafted
When the little voice in the back of your head says “something about this doesn’t feel right,” listen to it!
IndyBar: The Racing Attorney Conference Returns to Indianapolis April 22–23
The Racing Attorney Conference, first held in 2008, is an annual event that combines education, development and networking for leaders in the motorsports industry.
IndyBar: Has Practicing Law Really Changed? A Collaborative Column
A strong mentor-mentee relationship is needed more than ever in our ever changing legal landscape
IndyBar: President’s Message: IndyBar’s Commitment to the Rule of Law
The Indianapolis Bar Association reaffirms our respect for all individuals and our commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Colin Connor: Keep an eye on these Indiana environmental bills
One measure would recognize natural gas as “clean energy” or “green energy” for state or federal funding or incentive purposes.