MAY 8 – MAY 21
Some lawyers say they are being bombarded with client questions about how new federal rules limiting the presence of so-called "forever" chemicals will affect their businesses. Managing Editor Daniel Carson explores how public water systems, manufacturers and farmers will be impacted by the new limits. In southwestern Indiana, Bicknell Mayor Thomas Estabrook is learning how to balance his municipal duties with his academic work as a law-school student. Reporter Alexa Shrake shares the mayor's story. In Focus, Carson explores how small and solo law firms are meeting the need for increased cybersecurity, especially since the pandemic.
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Water systems, manufacturers brace for limits on ‘forever’ chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a historic step in April to protect communities from so-called “forever chemicals,” with the federal agency releasing a final rule that established legally enforceable limits.
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Thomas Estabrook juggles law school, mayoral duties
Estabrook, who is entering his third year of law school, said the biggest challenge has been time management.
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New rules add clarity to Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s final rules, published on April 15, are considered by many to be a win over discrimination against pregnant workers. But some oppose provisions that offer time off and other job accommodations for abortions.
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Small, solo firms grapple with data security, costs
One of the big challenges with data security is keeping in compliance with the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, which deal with confidentiality of information in the attorney-client relationship.
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Runyan: A callout to small firms: Use time to make time
For anyone looking to take better control of their day, I wholeheartedly recommend John Maley’s Time & Practice Management for Lawyers and his tips to streamline your practice and make you a better lawyer.
Read MoreBrown: Leaving, launching and leaping: law firm entrepreneurship
Whether it’s burnout avoidance, disillusionment with law firm culture, or an inability to ignore the entrepreneurial itch, it might be time to leave your firm and start your own.
Read MoreSpurgeon: Another look at lawyer mental health, five years later
Our profession, with its adversarial nature and its focus on productivity and the billable hour, lends itself to an increased risk of mental health and substance use issues
Read MoreMappes, Hurley and Burkhart: FTC rule banning most noncompetes leaves lots of questions
It remains unclear whether and when the rule will go into effect, as lawsuits have already been filed challenging the FTC’s authority to issue the rule and the rule itself.
Read MoreDreyer: Attacks on judges are also an attack on the rule of law
There is a cost to our rule of law when independent good-faith jurists are subject to vehement and vitriolic criticism of their professional judgment.
Read MoreMarquez: Here’s how to make sure you stay in the loop
Microsoft Loop has broad capabilities to help keep you in the loop.
Read MoreHammerle on… ‘Ferrari’
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Ferrari.”
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IndyBar: Designed by In-House Counsel, for In-House Counsel: IndyBar’s In-House Counsel CLE Getaway
The In-House Counsel CLE Getaway is open to attorneys who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by entities or agencies in either the private or public sector, and do not hold themselves out to the public of the practice of law.
Read MoreIndyBar: Walk with IndyBar in the 2024 IndyPride Parade on June 8
For the first time, IndyBar will have a group officially participating in the IndyPride Parade, sponsored by Indy Pride, Inc.
Read MoreIndyBar: Marion County Courts Bid Farewell to Final Employee Hired in the 1970s, Beverly Stigall
After nearly 47 years working for the Marion County courts, Beverly Stigall is retiring.
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