July 31 – Aug. 13
Forbes reported the House Appropriations Committee approved legislation earlier this month to block the Biden administration's efforts to reschedule marijuana under federal law. Managing editor Daniel Carson has the details. Also, reporter Maura Johnson takes a look at how immigration impacts the labor market.
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Congressional bill amendment would restrict use of DOJ funds for marijuana rescheduling
In Indiana, there will be no market unless the state’s legislature and a new governor finally pass a bill in 2025 that legalizes marijuana for either medical or recreational use.
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Riley reflects on three decades in legal field
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley has more than 30 years of institutional knowledge on the appellate bench
Read MoreImmigration positively impacting U.S. labor market
A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco suggests the immigrant population is significantly boosting the number of workers in the U. S. labor market, giving the country a little more room to breathe as it continues marching through the post-pandemic era.
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Voting challenges persist for Indiana residents
Nearly 60 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law and expanded voting access for Americans, Indiana lawyers and activists say some state residents still face hurdles in exercising their right to vote.
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Circuit court ruling shakes up NCAA amateurism model
When a high-profile college athlete puts fans in the seats and drives up sports revenue at their universities, does it primarily benefit them or their schools? A Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month in Johnson v. National Collegiate Athletic Association examined that question and could put an end to the idea of […]
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Trimble: It’s time to revisit the issue of judicial independence
I encourage all of you who are bar leaders to revive discussions and initiatives within your bar associations and civic groups about judicial independence.
Read MoreNordstrom: Important lessons from 100 trials on prepping for success
How you dress in court reflects how you feel, whether you are a party or an attorney.
Read MoreSimmons: Bring Your Own Device policies create legal complications
Recent estimates have over 80% of businesses using a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) approach to employee cellphones. Consultants point to cost savings, employee satisfaction and reduced IT burden as advantages of BYOD over employer-provided phones.
Read MoreDakota Slaughter & Dusty Moloy: Video game series returns after years of legal challenges
Game developer EA Sports relaunched the series as College Football 25, released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S earlier this month. The game’s resurrection arises after a saga of litigation, legislative efforts and policy reform governing intercollegiate athletics.
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IndyBar: Upcoming IndyBar Foundation & Association events for the fall
September will be here before you know it, and IndyBar has a fantastic schedule of social and educational events available for you as we ease into cooler temperatures.
Read MoreIndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Richard M. Blaiklock
Robert F. Wagner, G. Daniel Kelley, Jr, John C. Trimble, Jarrell B. (Jerry) Hammond, and Dina M. Cox. Robert’s love for trial work (and trial lawyers) is contagious.
Read MoreIndyBar: Interested in joining the Board of Directors? Let us know!
Submissions of interest are now being taken for the 2025 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles.
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