AUG. 27 – SEPT. 9, 2025
Could President Donald Trump's interest in reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug nudge Indiana lawmakers closer to legalizing it. Some advocates think so, Managing Editor Daniel Carson reports. On the casino gambling front, global law firm Greenberg Traurig is increasing the competition for Indiana gambling clients with the hiring of two attorneys with deep experience in the state. Reporter Cameron Shaw has the details. One approach to dealing with Indiana's lawyer shortage may be to provide a pathway to lawyer licensure that doesn't involve taking a full-blown bar exam but requires newly-minted attorneys to work in rural or other underserved areas. Reporter Maura Johnson explores the recent recommendation from a commission looking at Indiana's legal future. In Focus, Johnson also examines why Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is probing the diversity practices of three Indiana colleges.
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Will Trump’s interest in reclassifying marijuana push Indiana toward legalization?
Some advocates say state lawmakers would be more likely to approve marijuana for medical use if it is federally reclassified as a less dangerous Schedule III drug.
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Legislators take closer look at medical debt protections
Indiana ranks 11th among the states in terms of the percentage of population with medical debt in collections, one survey shows.
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Global law firm ups competition for Indiana casino clients
Greenberg Traurig LLP, a firm with global coverage in multiple disciplines, has made some prominent hires in its Chicago office this past year, with a particular focus on Indiana casino gambling and lobbying.
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State judiciary is considering alternative exam for bar admission
One proposal suggests the state supreme court pilot an additional pathway to bar licensure that includes existing law school and practice requirements but ends in an exam that resembles the Multistate Performance Test section of the bar exam focused just on Indiana law.
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New $1.2 billion state prison seeks to address recidivism
The new facility, set to open in 2027 in Westville, will provide more programming opportunities for the 4,200 inmates it can house, offering educational, vocational and life skills training.
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Closer scrutiny: Indiana attorney general digs deeper on universities’ DEI policies
The diversity practices at three private colleges are under the microscope of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita as he looks for any violations of new policies and laws against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read MoreBrad Boswell: Tackle school funding inequalities before other issues
While other policy changes may have merit or be necessary, there are some underlying truths about school funding inequalities that are preventing these policy changes from having their fully intended impact.
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Greg Weaver: Department of Energy should stop its sneaky FOIA purge
Transparency can be time consuming and costly. But that doesn’t mean government should throw out FOIA requests for expediency—or for potentially darker motives.
Read MoreRoy Graham: Is it true that lawyers need a hide like a rhinoceros?
Should kindness and gratitude lead the way instead?
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Jonathon “Yogi” Snider: Let’s extend patience and compassion to those around us
In the fast-paced and often high-pressure environments of professional and personal life, we should remember to offer grace.
Read MoreDavid J. Dreyer: Are we ignoring an obvious truth about legal representation?
The Legal Service Corporation’s most recent benchmark study shows less than 8% of low-income legal needs are met.
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IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Now Accepting Board of Directors Nominations for 2026
Nominations for at-large board members are open to any IndyBar member.
Read MoreIndyBar: Congrats To Bar Leader Class XXI Graduates
Graduates were honored at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreIndyBar: Success Story from Take a Law Student to Lunch program
Kate Erdel, Indianapolis Office Managing Partner at Dentons, and IU McKinney law student, Alexa Hourdas, were connected as a part of IndyBar’s spring program.
Read MoreIndyBar: President’s Update
IndyBar is encouraging attorneys to participate in the Foundations 2.0 survey recently featured in the American Bar Association Journal.
Read MoreIndyBar: 280 New McKinney Students’ Oaths Remind Us of Our Responsibility as Lawyers to Preserving the Rule of Law
It is a propitious time for all of us who have the privilege and honor of teaching at the IU McKinney School of Law to reflect on instilling the new students with a deep understanding of and respect for the rule of law.
Read MoreIndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of in-person and virtual meetings.
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