Angela M. Rinehart: This is how experience can wallop imposter syndrome
Less than two percent of cases go to trial, so trial experiences are hard to come by.
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John R. Van Winkle: How to arbitrate disputes over cryptocurrency and more
A look at how to address disputes arising at the intersection of smart contracts, blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
IndyBar: Mastering Oral Argument at the Seventh Circuit
Preparing to deliver an effective argument is a lot of work. And the entire exercise can be stressful.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s Bill Watch Report – Informing Members on Vital Legislative Developments
The Public Advocacy Committee, made up of lawyer-lobbyists, reviewed every bill and resolution, tagging relevant bills to specific practice groups’ tracking lists.
Hartz and Moreillon: How website terms of service may impact copyright claims
The terms of service frequently provide license for the online service to use the user’s content, including potentially granting additional rights for others to do the same.
Brad Maurer: Trademarks, NIL: Should the public have a direct voice?
There are democratic avenues to change the law to what it “should” be.
Harrell: Why JLAP cares about the attorney surrogate rule
The attorney surrogate rule provides a process for protecting an attorney’s clients in the event that attorney is no longer able to serve them.
Tracy Betz: Commercial courts: A year in review with Judge Klineman
Judge Christina Klineman sat down an interview to discuss her experiences, the unique practices in commercial court and the practical insights she’s gained along the way.
Nordstrom: Exploring a new method of witness preparation using AI
By leveraging AI tools, attorneys can identify areas for improvement, provide targeted feedback, and optimize witness statements with unprecedented precision.
Sage: Intellectual property awareness is critical element of business
Not until I enrolled in as many IP courses and seminars as my law school offered did I realize how far reaching the full gamut of IP could be.
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.
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.