Like many employers, legal aid organizations are struggling to fill open attorney positions. Why? IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl dives into the reasons. Meanwhile, with the special legislative session now over, Indiana will have a new abortion law effective Sept. 15. But the law isn't straightforward, attorneys say — Marilyn and IL managing editor Jordan Morey have tag-team coverage of the lingering confusion over the legislation. And in this issue's Web Exclusive, IL reporter Katie Stancombe dives into the lingering issues — or lack thereof — surrounding workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates. For those stories and more, pick up the Aug. 17-30, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

After a gunman who opened fire in the Greenwood Park Mall was gunned down by an armed bystander, several questions were raised — was the bystander allowed to have a gun at the mall? Could he be held criminally liable for opening fire, even though he likely saved lives? Indiana Lawyer managing editor Jordan Morey dives into those questions and finds lawyers who can provide some answers. Meanwhile, the abortion debate continues in Indiana as lawmakers tackle what has turned out to be a difficult task: crafting anti-abortion legislation. IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl has those updates. And in the Litigation Support/Technology Focus, IL reporter Katie Stancombe provides a glimpse of what a future cameras-in-courts plan could look like in Indiana courtrooms. Read those stories, and more, in the Aug. 3-16, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Looking for some feel-good news for your summer? Check out our lead story, which highlights the work of an Elkhart lawyer with a passion for historic preservation. Inside the paper, we bring you the story of a recent merger that came as a surprise to many — including the lawyers leading the firms. And in the Family Law Focus, you can learn about a parent-driven program designed to improve the Department of Child Services. Read those stories and more in the July 20-Aug. 2, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

In what seemed to come as a shock but not a surprise, the U.S. Supreme Court voted last month to overturn Roe v. Wade and send the question of abortion to the states. Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl breaks down what the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization could mean in Indiana, and how it might affect the public's perception of the high court. Meanwhile in the Health Care Focus, IL reporter Katie Stancombe examines how the abortion ruling could impact pregnant Hoosier women. And in Indiana-specific news, IL managing editor reports on a major rule change that now allows all Hoosier lawyers to earn their CLE virtually. Read those stories and more in the July 6-19, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

We lead off this issue with Indiana's biggest legal news of the moment: the announcement that current Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Derek Molter will become the state's next Supreme Court justice. Indiana Lawyer reporter Katie Stancombe dives into Molter's background and what his appointment means for the future of the high court. Meanwhile, IL managing editor Jordan Morey takes a look back at the evolution of veterans courts in Indiana as the state's first vets courts marks its 10-year anniversary. Plus, we have a double-header in this issue's Focus, covering both Indiana's new laws and updates in the world of manufacturing and industry. Read those stories and more in the June 22-July 5, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

How can we prevent this from happening again? That's the question many are asking after the recent mass shootings in Texas and New York last month. Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Jordan Morey dug into national and statewide data and spoke with local officials to get a glimpse into what, if any, changes could be coming regarding local gun laws. Also in this issue, IL Senior Reporter Marilyn Odendahl detailed the monumental Indiana Supreme Court ruling that handed Gov. Eric Holcomb a win over the Legislature and the strong words the justices had for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. In another front-page story, Odendahl got insight into the Biden administration's nomination of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. This week's Focus is the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, where we spoke with new ITLA President Dan Pfeifer. Be sure to read these stories and much more in the June 8-21, 2022 edition of Indiana Lawyer.

It's the news that's been dominating legal headlines all month: the leak of a SCOTUS draft opinion indicating the court may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. IL managing editor Jordan Morey gets reactions to the leak from Indiana jurists and dives in to what overturning Roe might mean for abortion in Indiana. Also this month, a new crop of Hoosier attorneys were sworn into the Indiana bar. IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl has a look at why the associate market is hot, and what new lawyers are asking of potential employers, in the New Lawyers Focus. And as an added bonus — we've got a second Focus section in this issue! In it, IL reporter Katie Stancombe looks at how the pandemic has prompted elderly Hoosiers to take a more proactive approach to estate planning. Read those stories, and more, in the May 25, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

It's a big year for the Court of Appeals of Indiana, as the state's intermediate appellate court marks 50 years of being a constitutional court. Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl gives us a brief history of the court, as well as a look inside a new book that sheds light on the lives and personalities of the judges who have presided over the COA. Meanwhile in Indiana's trial courts, access to justice issues continue to plague litigants and court resources. IL reporter Katie Stancombe spoke directly with Hoosier trial court judges about the struggles they're facing and their efforts to ensure justice is truly for all. Plus, IL managing editor Jordan Morey tells us about a new law designed to increase support for victims of violent crimes. Read those stories and more in the May 11-24, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

HEA 116 has brought some odd opposition. Groups that advocate for paper ballots and verifiable paper trails lobbied against the bill that calls for Indiana touch-screen voting machines to be retrofitted with devices that produce a paper printout. With midterm elections around the corner, be sure to read IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl's report.  This week's Focus looks at increased  spending by in-house counsel for outside help. Also in this issue, IL reporter Katie Stancombe writes about an attorney's goal of running a marathon in all 50 states as well as an Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor who taught a class on COVID-19 and the law this spring. For the web exclusive, Adams Superior Judge Sam Conrad is the next Hoosier trial court judge to be featured in our spotlight series focused on the state’s judicial officers in more rural communities. Read those stories and more in the April 27, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

After eight years at the helm of Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Austen Parrish is stepping down from his post as dean to join the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl has a look back at Parrish's time at IU Maurer and the legacy he will leave. Meanwhile, the state of Indiana is one step closer to having a new Supreme Court justice — IL reporter Katie Stancombe has the details from the latest round of candidate interviews. And in this issue's Web Exclusive, IL managing editor Jordan Morey delves into the emerging world of NFTs and what the new digital assets mean for IP law. Read those stories and more in the April 13, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.