Indiana Lawyer

01/11/2024

Don't miss the latest episode of Off the Record at https://www.indiana250.com/podcast. Nate Feltman talks with the Dean of the Notre Dame Law School, Marcus Cole. Marcus shares personal stories as a son of immigrants growing up in Pittsburgh, how lawyers have “super powers,” his journey to becoming a law professor, and his work on religious liberty and international initiatives at Notre Dame. Their discussion also touches on freedom of speech on college campuses, Marcus’ philosophy of having an impact on the world & much more!

01/11/2024

ICYMI: How are insurers responding to AI in their work?

Faegre Drinker has announced the launch of its algorithmic testing and AI governance and risk management service for insurers. The announcement comes as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners unanimously adopted a model AI governance bulletin.

01/10/2024

ICYMI: For the first time, certain groups of female lawyers are making more than men. More here:

For the first time, certain groups of women in general counsel positions are being compensated more than their male counterparts.

01/10/2024

From a major challenge in 2021 to a change in leadership in 2024, the past few years have been years of change and growth at Child Advocates. Hear more about what's next for the child welfare nonprofit in our interview with Cindy Booth and Phyllis Armstrong on this week's episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast.

https://www.theindianalawyer.com/podcast

01/08/2024

ICYMI: A look at potential changes coming to who can take the Indiana bar, and to who can get ABA accreditation.

The Indiana Supreme Court is considering a proposal that would bring graduates of law schools outside the United States and non-American Bar Association-accredited schools one step closer to being able to sit for the state bar exam.

01/05/2024

In this issue's Web Exclusive: Meet Judge Monica Gilmore of the Knox Circuit Court.

Going to law school was initially going to be a stepping stone to what Knox Circuit Judge Monica Gilmore had planned to do: join the FBI.

01/05/2024

In the Family Law Focus: A look at the rising popularity of prenuptial agreements:

Prenups have become more popular in recent years as people look to protect their assets in the event their marriages don’t work out.

01/04/2024

What does artificial intelligence mean for insurers? Faegre Drinker has a new tool focused on AI risk management:

Faegre Drinker has announced the launch of its algorithmic testing and AI governance and risk management service for insurers. The announcement comes as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners unanimously adopted a model AI governance bulletin.

01/04/2024

Recent data suggest that some women in general counsel roles are making more than men. What does that mean for the gender pay gap?

For the first time, certain groups of women in general counsel positions are being compensated more than their male counterparts.

01/03/2024

Also in today's issue: A practicum at IU Maurer is giving students a behind-the-scenes look at the world of independent films.

As an entertainment attorney, Matthew Dresden has a certain affinity for independent filmmakers based on his own experiences.

01/03/2024

Our first issue of 2024 is out today! Leading it off is a story about efforts to change who can take the Indiana bar — and even who can get ABA accreditation.

The Indiana Supreme Court is considering a proposal that would bring graduates of law schools outside the United States and non-American Bar Association-accredited schools one step closer to being able to sit for the state bar exam.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! The Indiana Lawyer team wishes you a safe and prosperous 2024.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from the Indiana Lawyer team! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.

12/22/2023

Adoption proceedings can be tough for kids, but one judge is working to make the experience a little more lovable. More here:

The road to getting an adoption petition granted is a lengthy one, and often, the final step in court can be an intimidating one for kids. That’s why Morgan Superior Judge Dakota VanLeeuwen wanted to find a way to make children feel more comfortable.

12/22/2023

It's the end of the year, and three nominations for Indiana federal court vacancies are still sitting in the Senate. An update on where they stand and what action might come in 2024:

Of all the current Indiana judicial nominees, Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is the farthest along on his route to fill a vacancy.

12/21/2023

In non-Year in Review news: A look at a study into the opioid crisis conducted in part by an Indianapolis law professor:

To Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor Nicolas Terry, there are a lot of opportunities available on the federal, state and local level to make significant changes in U.S. drug policy and improve people’s lives.

12/21/2023

Our last Year in Review story comes from the Web Exclusive, where we look back at fascinating faces, lawyers we lost and notable discipline in 2023:

In addition to the “big news” of the year, Indiana Lawyer in 2023 also provided readers with stories exploring attorneys’ off-the-clock interests, obituaries of lawyers and judges who died, and summaries of disciplinary actions.

12/21/2023

Don't miss the latest episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, where host Nate Feltman interviews Purdue University President Mung Chiang. Indiana250.com/podcast. Chiang talks about his journey to Purdue, the university's dedication to managing tuition costs, and various initiatives under his leadership. The conversation explores Purdue's expansion plans, impressive rankings, and its role in Indiana's economic development. They also touch upon the things that set Indiana apart as a leading state, including being ranked #1 as a state to start a new business.

12/21/2023

Which of our stories were the most popular in 2023? Here are the 50 most-read articles on our website:

Here’s a look at the 50 stories that you, our readers, engaged with the most on our website in 2023, and their original dates of publication.

12/20/2023

In addition to our top 10 stories, we also have five "honorable mentions." Check them out here:

While the “top stories” of each year are usually easier to identify, there are always other stories that, while perhaps not as high-profile, are equally as important to our readers. Here are five such stories from 2023.

12/20/2023

It's time for our annual Year in Review issue! To start our 2023 rewind, here's a look at the top 10 stories of the year:

The Top 10 stories of 2023, as voted on by the Indiana Lawyer staff.

12/19/2023

ICYMI: A closer look at the other side of estate planning: administration.

Estate planning can mean many things. But one aspect not spoken about quite as much as planning is what happens when a loved one dies and their will actually goes into effect.

12/18/2023

ICYMI: How one firm is growing its T-CAM team:

An interest in intellectual property law and her experience in advertising and marketing law has led Olivia Clavio to a new job at a firm with a growing IP team.

12/15/2023

ICYMI: Meet Spencer Circuit Judge Jon Dartt in this issue's Web Exclusive:

Growing up a block away from the Spencer County Courthouse, now-Judge Jon Dartt used to mow grass for some of the local lawyer families.

12/14/2023

ICYMI: What the early results say about a juvenile delinquency pilot program in Marion County.

After a nearly two-year pilot program, the Marion County Early Intervention Team and the Indiana Public Defender Commission say the initiative has shown promising early results.

12/13/2023

ICYMI: How a new eviction tracker could help address the housing crisis in Indiana:

SAVI, a program of The Polis Center, a research unit in the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indianapolis, hopes a new dashboard it’s developed will give people a look at comprehensive statewide eviction data.

12/12/2023

ICYMI: Working mothers continue to face biases in the legal profession, new data show.

A report from the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, “Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers,” has found some attorneys, particularly working mothers, continue to face negative experiences at work because they have children.

12/12/2023

Want to see your deal featured in the first issue of Indiana Lawyer's M&A Monthly? Act fast and submit it online at https://www.theindianalawyer.com/ma-monthly. Watch out for the initial issue hitting Inboxes on Dec. 14th!

12/11/2023

ICYMI: For the second time in history, Indiana has a new solicitor general.

In November, James Barta became the state’s second solicitor general, a role in which he will oversee litigation involving constitutional challenges and other issues of interest to state government.

12/08/2023

In the Estate Planning Focus: A look at the administration side of estate planning.

Estate planning can mean many things. But one aspect not spoken about quite as much as planning is what happens when a loved one dies and their will actually goes into effect.