MARCH 27-APRIL 9, 2024
Reporter Alexa Shrake takes a look at the race for the Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general between Indianapolis lawyers Destiny Wells and Beth White, as the party looks for a way to unseat Republican incumbent Todd Rokita. Sticking with state politics, Managing Editor Daniel Carson explores the lawsuit protections bestowed upon Indiana businesses by the Legislature. In Focus, Carson also explains new federal guidance on when AI-assisted inventions can be considered for a patent. And look for interim Editor Greg Weaver's column on changes coming to Indiana Lawyer.
Top StoriesBack to Top
Indiana businesses win new protections from lawsuits
Tweaks to tort law were among the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s top legislative priorities this year, but not everyone was happy with all of the tort-related changes that came out of the Indiana General Assembly.
Read More
Democrats seeking nomination for attorney general see an opening against Rokita
Indianapolis attorneys Destiny Wells and Beth White will battle it out at the Democratic state convention this summer as they seek to become the party’s nominee for Indiana attorney general.
Read More
New law makes it a crime to distribute fake nude photos generated by AI
A new provision in House Enrolled Act 1047 makes the distribution of unauthorized and undisclosed “intimate” images generated or altered by AI a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Read More
New IU McKinney group supports students with disabilities, helps them find services
Established during the fall 2023 semester, the Accessibility and Equity Student Union is led by president and student MacAna Gilkerson.
Read MoreFocusBack to Top
When is an AI-assisted invention eligible for a patent?
It’s a fine line to walk for applicants with artificial intelligence-assisted inventions who want to secure a patent.
Read MoreFlint: Generative artificial intelligence’s conflicts with copyright law
Although generative AI is able to collect and process massive amounts of content to generate new expressions, these systems often do not align with the rights granted to owners of the original content used to create such new expressions.
Read MoreHartz & Moreillon: Reclaiming the web: Three ways to combat counterfeit websites
We have all come across counterfeit websites while scrolling the web, but what do you do as an attorney if your client or their goods are being impersonated on such a site?
Read MoreMcGinnis: Intellectual property in the age of privacy laws and AI
Laws regarding privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity are evolving, and artificial intelligence is challenging established norms of intellectual property creation, protection, and enforcement.
Read More
OpinionBack to Top
Weaver: Transition is bringing changes to the Indiana Lawyer
We’re in the early stages of embarking on some new approaches at Indiana Lawyer that align with the vision of our publisher and IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman, who also happens to be an attorney.
Read MoreWilson: How to do some spring cleaning in your Outlook inbox
The great thing about Outlook is that it can handle so many important details of your work life. The bad thing about Outlook is that it handles so many important details of your work life and often wants to tell you all about it.
Read MoreMcKinnon: As you age, try becoming the best fudge you can be
If we are lucky to live long enough, we all struggle with the concept of aging.
Read MoreOchoa: Shining a light on the accomplishments of IU Maurer’s faculty
I wanted to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of their recent accomplishments and how those achievements are—and will continue–making a difference in the world around us.
Read MoreHammerle: New location of Indy courts zaps social interaction
Tragically, the new courthouse functions as an institution moved to another county. No law offices or places to eat are nearby.
Read MoreHammerle on… “NYAD” and “Mean Girls”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “NYAD” and “Mean Girls.”
Read MoreBar AssociationsBack to Top
IndyBar: Where the Past, Present, and Future Get to Coexist: the 2024 Bench Bar Conference, Presented by Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC
The French Lick Resort and West Baden Springs Hotel will be the backdrop for the 2024 Bench Bar Conference, presented by Wilson Kehoe Winningham LLC, from June 13-15.
Read MoreIndyBar: Robing Ceremony for the Hon. A. Richard M. Blaiklock
The robing ceremony for the Hon. A. Richard M. Blaiklock will be 3:30 p.m. April 18 in the Community Justice Center.
Read MoreIndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Safety Hazard: Four Things Lawyers Should Consider Before Using Artificial Intelligence’
Artificial intelligence is the most important business application for law firms since cloud software began to be used aggressively by attorneys sixteen years ago.
Read More