OCT. 8 – OCT. 21, 2025
Some people can't afford their own attorney but make too much money to qualify for legal aid. Students at Indiana University Maurer School of Law are developing a nonprofit law firm model that could help fill the gaps, and reporter Maura Johnson has the details. At the IU McKinney School of Law, a partnership is developing with Indiana University Indianapolis to offer a sports law program that blends an undergraduate degree in sports management with a masters in jurisprudence. The program is expected to give a leg up to students who want to lead university athletic conferences or work in the front offices of professional sports teams, Cameron Shaw reports. On the immigration front, Managing Editor Daniel Carson has the story on a new memo that has been issued to immigration judges to make sure their courts meet certain "performance metrics." That has some immigration attorneys concerned that the courts will place the emphasis on speed rather than fairness.
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Nonprofit law firms could help address Indiana’s lawyer shortage
The Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future is supporting a concept being built and tested by students at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
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New IU Indy program to blend sports management and law
When Horizon League Commissioner Julie Lach first heard the proposal for a new sports law program intended to prepare students for leadership roles in the sports industry, she not only thought it was fantastic, but also that it was a need.
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Immigration courts given ‘performance metrics’
The move has some Indiana immigration attorneys questioning whether the federal government is more concerned with expeditiously pushing cases through immigration courts than providing fairness and due process.
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Retired faculty at IU sue to restore involvement in university government
A new state law specifies that only members of a faculty governance organization who are employed by a state educational institution can vote on pending matters and it stipulates that these organizations are advisory only.
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Shreve’s legislation would restrict federal courthouse construction
The bipartisan bill, led by Republican Rep. Jefferson Shreve, would place guardrails on the construction of new courthouses by requiring the government to match a courthouse’s size and cost with its demonstrated need.
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Indiana law schools navigate political backlash to DEI
This year has brought new challenges amid an uncertain political climate, with President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Education taking aim at axing diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Ashley Hart: How to play six strings and learn leadership things
In every role I’ve taken in the legal world, someone inevitably looks at my background and asks how music fits into the puzzle.
Read MoreJohn Maley: Courts provide guidance on federal pleadings and deadlines
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Mark Dinsmore denied defendants’ unopposed motion to extend the discovery and dispositive motion deadlines by 60 days.
Read MoreDustin Houchin: Let’s reconsider the rehabilitation model of justice
Our criminal justice system attempts to provide social work and psychological and medical services. To state the obvious, lawyers are not trained or suited to do these things.
Read MoreRoy Graham: In the blink of an eye, it seems that everything changes
Failing to decide at crucial moments has consequences that reverberate far beyond the courtroom.
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IndyBar: Can Litigators Learn Anything From The Movies?
We pulled some of our favorite scenes from the big and small screen and at noon on October 23 at IndyBar HQ, we’ll weave those stories, dramatic (or comedic) deliveries, and more into real-world advice.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar’s Women & The Law Division Honoring Frances W. Watson with Antionette Dakin Leach Award Oct. 30
Professor Watson’s entire career has involved breaking down barriers or challenging the norms within the legal profession.
Read MoreIndyBar: President’s Update
The IndyBar President’s Update is a regular feature where we share what’s been happening behind the scenes, celebrate wins, and give you a sense of where we’re headed. It’s a way to keep everyone in the loop, reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, and look ahead to what’s next. The Indianapolis Bar Foundation Empowerment Breakfast […]
Read MoreIndyBar: Reunification Therapy: A Unique Approach to Repairing, Maintaining, and Fostering Healthy Relationships
Reunification therapy is a process designed to rebuild and heal a damaged or alienated parent-child relationship, along with restoring the roles within the family and/or between separated parental households.
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