Recently retired Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Margret Robb was known for being able to get the best out of everyone. She retired effective June 16 and is looking ahead to new challenges. Child welfare officials, judges and legislators walk a fine line between respecting parents' constitutional rights and protecting children. Some parents want closer scrutiny on states' child removal processes. A new Indiana law clears up a legal loophole for criminal offenses committed by juveniles who aren't charged for the crimes until they are adults. Advanced recycling is now defined as a manufacturing process in Indiana, something advocates and lawmakers hope will be a big economic boost for the industry. Read these stories and more in the June 21-July 4, 2023 issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Lena Pratt Sanders, the Marion Circuit Court magistrate judge, has continued her family’s legal legacy of three generations of Black attorneys in Indianapolis — and has now started the family’s second generation of judges. Like many Afghanistan refugees who came to the United States in 2021, Ali Noori and his family are waiting to see if their petition for asylum will be approved. As ITLA president — the fourth woman to serve in that role — Emily Guenin-Hodson said one of her main goals for the year is to engage members in discussions about work-life balance and mental health. Read these stories and more in June 7-June 20, 2023 issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Is your website ADA compliant? Did you even know it needed to be? As a growing number of lawsuits target websites for failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick tells us what guidance — if any — is out there for companies to follow. Speaking of websites: The legal tech industry has found a niche in the Indianapolis market; IL managing editor Daniel Carson tells us more. And in the New Lawyers Focus, Daniel and IL reporter Alexa Shrake tag-team their coverage of the job market for Indiana's newest class of law school graduates. Read those stories and more in the May 24-June 6, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Should graduates of non-ABA-accredited law schools be allowed to take the Indiana bar exam? Concord Law School at Purdue University Global says yes, but Indiana legal leaders say no. Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake breaks down the competing arguments for us. Meanwhile, victims of the April 2021 shooting at the Indianapolis FedEx Ground facility are suing the maker of the 10magazine used in the shooter — but will they succeed? IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick reports on why some scholars say this case might have a better chance than others. And in the Solo/Small Firm Focus, Tyler and IL managing editor Daniel Carson examine how solo and small practices compete for both clients and employees against the resources of BigLaw. Read those stories and more in the May 10-23, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Have you ever been to Egypt? One Valparaiso attorney has — in fact, she leads tours there, and she's considered an expert on a certain Egyptian god. IL managing editor Daniel Carson has the story of Shelli Wright Johnson and her "adventures with Bes." Meanwhile, IL reporter Alexa Shrake looks back on the career of Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth, who is preparing to retire. And in the In-House Counsel Focus, Alexa gives us a look at efforts to diversity corporate legal teams. Read those stories and more in the April 26-May 9, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer

As the country waits to learn whether the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan, Notre Dame Law School is enhancing its program to help graduates pay back those loans. Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake tells us about that program, plus efforts at the other two Hoosier law schools to help students manage the rising costs of legal education. Meanwhile in the federal courts, a new judge has officially joined the bench of the Indiana Southern District Court. IL managing editor Daniel Carson gives us the scoop on Judge Matthew Brookman and how he's preparing for his new role. And in the Mediation/ADR Focus, IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick explores how AI programs like ChatGPT could change the way arbitrators do business. Read those stories and more in the April 12-25, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

In this week's issue, Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick takes us inside the case that freed a man from prison after 25 years. Meanwhile, reporter Alexa Shrake shines a spotlight on Women's History Month and historical firsts by Hoosier women in law, and how legal trailblazers broke through the metaphorical glass ceiling. And with law firms looking to protect their clients' intellectual property and data, Managing Editor Daniel Carson digs into what steps Indiana firms are taking to make sure their attorney/client communications and information stay secure and protected. Read these stories and more in the March 29-April 11 issue of Indiana Lawyer.

You've heard of the Uniform Bar Exam, but what about the “Bar of the District Court for the United States"? In our lead story for this issue, Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake reports on a movement to standardize bar admission at the federal court level. Meanwhile, at the state level, the Indiana Legislature has hit the halfway point of the 2023 legislative session. We have a look at which bills survived the first half of session, and which will need to be resurrected to become law. And in the Employment Law Focus, new IL managing editor Daniel Carson dives into the federal and state movements against noncompete agreements. Read those stories and more in the March 15-28, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

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.