Indianapolis attorney Philip “Skip” Kappes began practicing law in 1948. Today, he holds Indiana's second-longest active law license and cites adaptability as a key to professional success and sustainability. Kappes talked with Indiana Lawyer about his experiences along the way. The case involving Bei Bei Shuai's attempted suicide, which resulted in the death of her newborn daughter, has been resolved, but legal issues surrounding the actions of pregnant women remain. A law student who golfed his way "from tee to shing tee" to fundraise for an Indianapolis school shares his experiences and photos with IL readers.

While some legal scholars lament the deterioration of Gideon v. Wainwright 50 years after the landmark Supreme Court of the United States decision, Marion Superior Judge David Dreyer is calling for an expansion of the principle to include civil litigants. For the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, policy changes concerning funding received from the United Way mean ILAS will have to raise more funds on its own. And lawyers who have launched new practices talk about the practical considerations they addressed along the way.

A recent recommendation made to the Indiana Supreme Court wants to require attorneys to report their pro bono hours yearly. Same-sex divorce in Indiana poses a legal puzzle for lawyers and judges. Indiana's new expungement law offers a clean slate, but its complexity raises questions.

Fireworks attorneys help their clients navigate regulations and laws. Their knowledge of the industry also allows them to provide hands-on help by firing off displays for towns and events. Victims of Merrillville "nose doctor" Dr. Mark Weinberger will split a $55 million settlement after years of litigation. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is celebrating 60 years of defending constitutional rights.

Lawmakers are encouraged by a Supreme Court of the United States decision upholding the practice of collecting DNA samples from people arrested on suspicion of committing felonies. Before Indianapolis firm Stewart & Irwin P.C. closed, lawyers discussed mergers. Proposed changes to the Indiana Bar Exam are sparking debate among bar associations.

A class-action lawsuit claims that Indiana's high-risk insurance pool is hoarding cash. Indiana attorneys enjoy being storytellers of history. Mark Ladendorf takes the helm as president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.

A LaPorte County woman who lost her home to a fire, allegedly started by her estranged husband, is at the center of a legal dispute with her insurance company that could set precedent in Indiana caselaw. Goodbye, Indiana inheritence tax. 7th Circuit Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook says his Circuit is a leader in productivity.

The Marion County Clerk's Office recently experienced a "throwback" week in which staff had to hand stamp paper files. Blame technology. New lawyers are finding that the bloom is still not on the hiring rose. Social media sleuths can find things online that people thought were deleted - that may come back to haunt them in court.

Mishawaka Humvee maker AM General LLC recently won $277 million in a lawsuit over armor overcharges. The longest-practicing female attorney in the state has no plans of retiring at age 82. Attorneys offer tips on how to frugally invest in technology for solos and small firms.

The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered mediation in a dispute over who can take over for a Lake County judge who recently left to lead the Department of Child Services. A Lafayette attorney has written the case to be used in the national Mock Trial Championship taking place in Indianapolis this May. A recent change in patent law switches the U.S. to a first-inventor-to-file system.