Halfway point: A look at key legislation in 2nd half of 2023 session
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Here is an update on key legislation affecting not only lawyers, but all Hoosiers statewide. Updates are as of March 10.

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Here is an update on key legislation affecting not only lawyers, but all Hoosiers statewide. Updates are as of March 10.
As it stands now, the pay to show up for jury selection is $15 per day. Those chosen to serve on a jury earn $40 per day, which comes out to $5 an hour for an eight-hour day. Legislation making its way through the Statehouse would double that pay.
From their seats in the Kathleen and Ann DeLaney Moot Court Room, admitted students look to the front of the room where they see the portraits of four trailblazing alumnae who have made indelible marks on the judiciary.
After decades of pilot projects and repeated denials, a rule change effective May 1 will enable requests to become reality: cameras in Indiana trial courtrooms.
Law firms have traditionally extended credit to clients by billing in arrears. But let’s be honest: That’s not a client-facing model.
Employees whose requests for work-from-home accommodations were previously denied as unreasonable pushed back after the pandemic, citing the ability to perform job functions at home as well as — or in some cases better than — in the office.
A proposal submitted to the Judicial Conference’s Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure last month provides for the creation of a “Bar of the District Court for the United States.”
We have all heard about the dire shortage of rural attorneys. While many are calling for new government programs or top-down fixes, the solution may be something much simpler, private and market driven.
As staff shortages collide with overflowing caseloads, chief public defenders around the state are keeping a close eye on new funding proposed by Gov. Eric Holcomb that would reimburse public defender offices for handling misdemeanor cases.
Winds of change swirl often; however, certain “evolutionary gusts” seem particularly persistent right now.
Read Indiana appellate court decisions for the most recent reporting period.
What should employers do with any noncompete provisions they currently have in their employment contracts?
The IndyBar Foundation Visibility Committee is excited to announce some upcoming events.
Federal laws passed at the close of 2022 have enhanced the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding workers.
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “To Leslie” and “M3GAN.”
Noncompete agreements are taking center stage in the Indiana Statehouse and on the federal level this year.
Employees who feel they’ve been “singled out” for termination or other workplace discipline are prime candidates to become plaintiffs in an employment discrimination suit. But inconsistent discipline — even discharge — isn’t necessarily unlawful.
During the last legislative session, the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act received several updates, most of which have taken effect. This article highlights the changes made to the act and the date the amendments are effective.
Religious entities enjoy constitutional and statutory exemptions from a variety of employment laws. Recent cases in Indiana and across the country are challenging the applicability and scope of these exemptions.
This year we’re celebrating the legal profession with two events honoring members of the Indiana legal community. Now in its 19th year, our Leadership in Law awards program recognizes those who provide exemplary service to their clients and communities. And our second annual Diversity in Law event will honor attorneys and judges who are leading […]