April 17-22, 2026
The majority of Indiana hospitals don't have nurses on staff that are specially trained to deal with sexual assault victims, a problem the Indiana SANE Training Project is trying to address. Writer Mitzi Morris explains why the nurses are important and previews an upcoming conference about the issue. Plus, reporter Cameron Shaw spoke this week with Rick Hall, the chair and Kim Blanchet, the vice chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s government services and public finance team, which just made a huge move by hiring 39 attorneys from national firm Ballard Spahr.
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Training aims to boost ranks of sexual assault nurse examiners
Only about 25% of U.S. hospitals have a forensic nurse on staff, according to the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s expanded finance, government team gives firm more breadth
The move represented the Indianapolis-based firm’s largest one-time acquisition of a team of lawyers.
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The Indiana Lawyer names 2026 Leadership in Law class
Leadership in Law recognizes practitioners across three categories — Distinguished Barristers, Up & Coming Lawyers and Legal Support Stars — in addition to honors for lifetime achievement.
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Ex-Ball State employee settles with university president over First Amendment case
A former Ball State University employee who was fired for her comments following political activist Charlie Kirk’s death has settled a lawsuit against the university’s president.
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Monroe County sheriff sues AG Rokita, calls new state law unconstitutional
On Wednesday, Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté filed a complaint asking a federal court to declare Indiana’s new FAIRNESS Act unconstitutional.
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Kyla Jackson: How to change the world in small ways and expand your reach
The world is a frightening and volatile place right now.
Read MoreJohn R. Maley: On a break: Use caution when having discussions during recess
Practitioners can anticipate potential increased scrutiny of lawyer-client communications during breaks in testimony, including in depositions.
Read MoreLoren Delp: Indiana must reclaim its sovereignty in criminal prosecutions
You just have to drive to the nearest major city to see that justice is not the natural state of society.
Read MoreMarilee Springer and Rachel Phillips: Nonprofit pay: Balancing fairness, compliance, public trust
Contrary to popular belief, nonprofit organizations exist in a highly regulated legal space and are subject to strict rules and oversight when it comes to executive and key employee compensation.
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