The death of a St. Joseph County boy has raised questions about the confidentiality of calls placed to the Department of Child Services' call center. Law firms are devoting more resources to their online presence. Former Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard answers questions from Indiana Lawyer on his 27 years as a justice.

Students at Indiana University Maurer School of Law used their talents to write and peform a parody of their law school experience. A recent ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals regarding the state shield law is unique in the nation. Attorneys compete with each other to raise money, food to benefit local organizations.

Some experts say the student loan debt could cause the next large economic crisis. The state bar is hoping its new leadership academy will help lawyers learn skills they can use in the community. The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected the three finalists for the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court.

Attorneys find fulfillment in writing for a different audience. A recent Court of Appeals decision leads some to question pregnant women's rights. The people who make up the applicant pool to be the next Indiana justice are fairly representative of the state's population.

Indiana lawyers offer their insight on how attorneys can better serve clients by really listenening to them. Marion County judicial 'slating fees' are the subject of two inquiries. An Indianapolis attorney sees the Super Bowl as a moment to showcase inclusiveness.

Get tips about how to merge law firms from those who recently underwent mergers. An introduced bill would increase funds for pro bono districts. Indiana appellate Judge Carr Darden will retire in July when he turns 75.

How attorneys file appeals in state court has changed due to revisions to Indiana Appellate Procedure Rule 9. Law firms and courts in Indianapolis are working to ensure smooth operations during Super Bowl week. Several Indiana pro bono districts' boundaries have been restructured.

The funding for Indiana legal aid providers takes another hit in 2012, requiring them to tap into reserves. Some wonder if revised attorney advertising rules prohibit giving holiday gifts to those who've sent work their way. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, who is leaving the bench in March, says his time as chief justice has been a "dream job."

Judge Marilyn Moores returns to the bench following a yearlong military mission in Afghanistan. Lawyers are more comfortable using social media, based on findings from an Indiana State Bar Association survey. Indiana legislators say right-to-work legislation will be a key issue in 2012.

Project GRACE helps ex-offenders overcome barriers to employment. The unification of local courts in many Indiana counties is leading to greater efficiency and is welcomed by many local judges. The year-end rush to obtain needed CLE has begun for lawyers and providers.