NOV. 5 – NOV. 18, 2025
Several law firms with a substantial Indiana presence have announced mergers this year, reflecting a national trend of rising merger activity. Experts told reporter Maura Johnson it's a trend that is expected to remain strong. Managing Editor Daniel Carson reports on the complications that attorneys and their clients are facing as the federal government shutdown drags on. Answers on questions dealing with permits, tax issues and federal funding are becoming increasingly difficult to come by. In Focus, reporter Cameron Shaw takes a closer look at a renewed push for state legislation that would give Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita far more authority on immigration issues.
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Rise in law firm mergers expected to continue
So far in 2025, 47 law firm mergers have been completed in the United States, with eight alone in the third quarter. That number is up from 43 for the same period a year ago and is on track to reach its highest annual total since the pandemic.
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Attorneys, clients feel impacts of government shutdown
For some attorneys who regularly interact with federal agencies, the federal government shutdown has made it harder to get answers on issues involving permits, tax issues and funding.
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Environmental attorneys keep eye on Trump policies
As the first nine months of Trump’s second term have progressed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a number of proposed rule and policy changes in line with Trump’s vision of rolling back what he considers unduly restrictive environmental regulations.
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Courthouse library project grows throughout Indiana
What started as a book club has now grown into a book community, with legal professionals, children and court visitors alike finding different things to read while they wait their turn in Indiana’s courtrooms.
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Renewed push would strengthen Indiana attorney general’s role in immigration enforcement
A legislative proposal was promoted at a recent Statehouse event, where White House Border Czar Tom Homan urged state lawmakers to pass it in 2026.
Read MoreRaio Krishnayya: Due process doesn’t stop at the border — or on social media
The framers of the Constitution did not invent due process; they inherited it from centuries of English law, most notably the Magna Carta’s promise that no person could be deprived of liberty except by the “law of the land.”
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Zachary Potter: Finding closure and a renewed sense of purpose in the law
The Army’s decision to hold the negligent driver accountable provided closure and showed me the power of the law to bring justice, healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Dana Soeurt and Eric Wood: JLAP shines light on Delta-8, the new reefer madness
JLAP is not taking a position on the legalization debate. We simply want to illuminate a disturbing trend which we have witnessed firsthand—that is, the profound impact on mental health by Delta-8.
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Roy Graham: When you are facing a jury, you just need to be yourself
If your seminar spent more than an hour on wardrobe choices, ask for a refund.
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IndyBar: A Peek Behind the Screen: Mitigating Legal Risks Associated with Pre-Employment Screenings
Employers must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances associated with pre-employment screenings.
Read MoreIndyBar: President’s Update
As a continued way to serve our community of members, IndyBar will host our monthly headshot session on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Read MoreIndyBar: Congratulations to the 2025 Classes of Indianapolis Bar Foundation Fellows!
Find out who the honorees are.
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