FEB. 15-28, 2023
Change is coming to the Elkhart County courts — Jordan Morey has the details. Meanwhile in Indianapolis, law firms are opting to stay in their downtown offices despite the trend toward remote work. Susan Orr of the Indianapolis Business Journal tells us why. And in the Energy & Environment Focus, Indiana Lawyer Reporter Alexa Shrake gives us a look at a Supreme Court opinion with a focus on solar energy. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 15-28, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.
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‘One legal community’: Attorneys, judges look forward to new consolidated courts campus in Elkhart County
Currently, there are two courthouses in Elkhart County, 11 miles apart. After careful planning and much due diligence, what is now two will soon become one.
Read MoreLegislature addressing CHINS, judges, bail and more: A look at where each bill stands
The following is an update on each bill Indiana Lawyer has been tracking in the 2023 legislative session. Updates are as of Feb. 10.
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Center of it all: For many Indy law firms, downtown is still where it’s at
Whether they are downsizing their office in the post-pandemic era, holding steady or even expanding their space, downtown law firms say they have good reasons for wanting to remain in the heart of the city.
Read MorePressing play: Hoosier attorneys using TikTok to advertise, build connections
Several Hoosier attorneys have turned to the popular app TikTok to bolster their creativity and business development.
Read MoreMarijuana backers prepping for ‘inevitable’ legalization
With decriminalization or legalization seemingly off the table, advocates are turning their attention to a “trigger law” that would set up a regulatory framework for marijuana if the substance becomes legal at the federal level.
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Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Randolph Superior Judge Dale Arnett
Growing up in a rural farming community, Dale Arnett spent the early part of his career shearing sheep and working farm jobs. His life took a turn in his mid-30s that led him to law school, but becoming a judge was never on his radar.
Read MoreIndiana Court Decisions: Jan. 26-Feb. 8, 2023
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
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Rates ruling: Solar power takes center stage in legal dispute over southern Indiana utilities
A utility lawsuit dealing with rates for solar customers traveled all the way up to the Indiana Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of a major Indiana utility.
Read MoreHuldin: EPA approves Phase I standard: Is your real estate deal ready?
ASTM and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have added new requirements for a Phase I to meet compliance with the all appropriate inquiry requirements.
Read MoreRelue, Connor & Townsend: The future’s so bright (I gotta wear shades)
Indiana communities can now choose to become solar energy-ready communities under Indiana Code § 8-1-42.
Read MoreDoehrmann, Wieg & Haughey: Working in a PFAS world: What you need to know
PFAS are almost ubiquitous in our environment, contained in such everyday items as food packaging, nonstick cookware, furniture coatings, carpeting, apparel, paints, soaps and personal care products.
Read MoreShoultz & Wheeler: Keeping the lights on in Indiana in transition to renewables
While the 2023 Indiana General Assembly is poised to enact some long overdue advancements to help keep the lights on, a perfect storm is looming that may leave Indiana in the dark.
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Earnhart & Komrabai-Kanu: Laws give pregnant, breastfeeding workers more protections
President Joe Biden ended 2022 with a bang by signing two new pieces of legislation into law that will impact many employers and their pregnant and breastfeeding workers.
Read MoreMarquez: Expanding your perimeter for your firm’s cybersecurity
The lines are being blurred where the perimeter of the law firm’s technology responsibilities end.
Read MoreVan Winkle: An unintended consequence of Zoom mediations
It is submitted that the current reluctance of parties to attend mediation sessions in person has had and will continue to have significant and long-lasting negative impacts on the efficacy of the mediation process.
Read MoreFord: Finding my place as a law student with a disability
Starting law school can be challenging, but it is safe to say that beginning law school as a person with a disability in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic was one of the greatest challenges I have faced so far in my life.
Read MoreHammerle on… “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “She Said”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “She Said.”
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IndyBar: Give and Gather: IndyBar Foundation
On Jan. 26, 2023, the legal community celebrated the installation of the 55th president of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Elisabeth Edwards. The following is the address she gave to the nearly 200 members, family and friends in attendance.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Accepting Applications for $35,000 Grant
Legal professionals are active community volunteers, so it’s likely IndyBar members know of local law-related organizations that could benefit from a $35,000 grant from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.
Read MoreIndyBar: Optimize Billing Thru IndyBar
Want to learn more about effective and efficient billing methods and alternatives? Several free webinars are available online 24/7 from IndyBar.
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Change the Narrative: Your Invoices Probably Need Better Billing Descriptions’
Every interaction a law firm has with a client is a marketing opportunity, a chance to cement your value as a service provider. And there’s actually no better place to solidify that relationship than through your invoicing.
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