What started as a research project has become a tool that housing advocates are turning to in their legislative efforts. Susan Orr takes a look at the report from IU McKinney 2L Jacob Purcell and how it could be used in state policy decisions. Also in the Statehouse, Alexa Shrake reports on two bills that could change the court martial process for Indiana National Guard members. And in the Estate Planning Focus, Tyler Fenwick — IL's new senior reporter — tells us about a law firm combination designed to "supercharge" a probate practice group. Read those stories and more in the March 1-14, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Change is coming to the Elkhart County courts — Jordan Morey has the details. Meanwhile in Indianapolis, law firms are opting to stay in their downtown offices despite the trend toward remote work. Susan Orr of the Indianapolis Business Journal tells us why. And in the Energy & Environment Focus, Indiana Lawyer Reporter Alexa Shrake gives us a look at a Supreme Court opinion with a focus on solar energy. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 15-28, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

If you've been in a courtroom, you've seen them: the court reporters typing diligently as they create the court record. But could that image become a thing of the past? IL managing editor Jordan Morey explores a proposed rule amendment that's left court reporters "blindsided." Meanwhile, IL reporter Alexa Shrake takes a closer look at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law's first-in-the-state hybrid J.D. program. Plus, we've got a brand new Focus section: Banking & Finance. In it, Jordan explores how the current economic uncertainty is affecting attorneys who work in the banking and finance world. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 1-14, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

If you're a litigator, you're likely familiar with Indiana Appellate Rule 65(D) — and you're also likely aware that an amendment to that rule is giving lawyers the opportunity to cite nonpublished opinions from the Court of Appeals of Indiana for "persuasive" value. Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Jordan Morey has more on the change and what it means for attorneys. Speaking of the Court of Appeals: A new judge is joining the bench on Jan. 18. Our new reporter, Alexa Shrake, has the details. And in the Law Firm Combinations Focus, IL Senior Reporter Marilyn Odendahl talks to law firm partners about how they keep attorney talent after a merger. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 18-31, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Happy 2023! Our first issue of the year leads off with a look at an important question: Are Indiana law school grads taking jobs in the Hoosier State? IL managing editor Jordan Morey answers that question. Also, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl gives us the scoop on Andrew Detherage, the new managing partner at Barnes & Thornburg. And in the Family Law Focus, Marilyn examines how the current economic uncertainty is impacting divorce cases. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 4-17, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Happy Year in Review issue, Indiana Lawyer readers! We say this every year, but 2022 was one for the books. From abortion issues to Indiana Supreme Court changes to law firm combinations and more, our reporters have been busy all year long chasing the news you need to know. Check out our rundown of the Top 10 stories of the year, "honorable mention" stories that didn't make the Top 10 list, and the stories you, our readers, engaged with the most this year. You can also take a look at some of our human interest and attorney discipline coverage in this issue's Web Exclusive. Plus, Jordan Morey and Marilyn Odendahl bring you end-of-the year news that gives you a look at the issues state and federal courts are tackling as we head into 2023. Read those stories and more in the Dec. 21, 2022-Jan. 3, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

You've probably heard the news about major law schools dropping out of the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, but are Indiana law schools joining in? And what could this "revolt" mean for legal education as a whole? Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl dives into those questions. Meanwhile in the Indiana Statehouse, lawmakers are once again considering legislation to curb "noncompliant" prosecutors who refuse to bring charges for certain crimes. IL managing editor Jordan Morey has more on what lawmakers and prosecutors are saying. And in the Intellectual Property Focus, IL reporter Katie Stancombe returns to a story she first reported on in 2020 about a dispute between models and strip clubs, this time throwing arbitration and insurance into the mix; check out her latest report here. Read each of those stories and more in the Dec. 7-20, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

This week's issue comes out the day after Election Day, so Indiana Lawyer reporter Katie Stancombe dug into a voting-related topic that gets less attention: voting while incarcerated, and after release. Her story takes a national and statewide look at how offenders, particularly those convicted of felonies, are able to cast their votes — if at all. In law school news, IL managing editor Jordan Morey sits down with the new dean of IU Maurer, Christiana Ochoa, who discusses diversity, the bar exam and the future of the Bloomington law school. And in the Immigration Focus, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl explores how changing political whims can make it particularly tough to be an immigration attorney. Read those stories and more in the Nov. 9-22, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Our top story takes a look at an issue that most, if not all, of us are very familiar with: remote work. How is remote work affecting lawyer well-being? There are positives — but are there also negatives? Indiana Lawyer managing editor Jordan Morey reports. In court news, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl delves into an Indiana case heading to SCOTUS that has stakeholders and lawmakers crying foul. And in this issue's Focus sections, Marilyn and IL reporter Katie Stancombe hit us with a double-header: Marilyn exploring issues related to legal education, a new Focus section, and Katie diving into our biannual New Lawyers Focus. Read those stories and more in the Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.