Finding freedom? Noncompete agreements facing stiff challenges on state, federal level
Noncompete agreements are taking center stage in the Indiana Statehouse and on the federal level this year.
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‘Supercharged’: Lewis Wagner combination designed to bolster firm’s probate practice
Attorneys at Hewitt Law & Mediation have combined with Lewis Wagner, effective March 1.
Web Exclusive: Study confirms lawyer mental health concerns, highlights importance of connections
A recent study from the American Bar Association is confirming years of research into lawyer mental health: Lawyers are twice as likely as the general population to experience thoughts of suicide.
Going to court: Indiana National Guard bills spark debate on right to request court martial
The Indiana General Assembly has introduced two identical twin bills that would change how court martial hearings are called — specifically, who could call or demand those hearings.
‘Veritable menu of options’: IU McKinney student’s report attracts housing advocates’ attention
Most school projects are produced for an audience of one: the professor who assigned the work. But Jacob Purcell, a 2L at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, has just published a rental housing report that’s intended for a much wider audience.
Rates ruling: Solar power takes center stage in legal dispute over southern Indiana utilities
A utility lawsuit dealing with rates for solar customers traveled all the way up to the Indiana Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of a major Indiana utility.
Center of it all: For many Indy law firms, downtown is still where it’s at
Whether they are downsizing their office in the post-pandemic era, holding steady or even expanding their space, downtown law firms say they have good reasons for wanting to remain in the heart of the city.
‘One legal community’: Attorneys, judges look forward to new consolidated courts campus in Elkhart County
Currently, there are two courthouses in Elkhart County, 11 miles apart. After careful planning and much due diligence, what is now two will soon become one.
Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Randolph Superior Judge Dale Arnett
Growing up in a rural farming community, Dale Arnett spent the early part of his career shearing sheep and working farm jobs. His life took a turn in his mid-30s that led him to law school, but becoming a judge was never on his radar.
‘Blindsided’: Court reporters fume over proposed rule amendment that would ‘prohibit’ stenography
The rule would require all courts to record hearings in all case types, but would “prohibit” stenography and shorthand — a practice that is currently optional, not required — in Indiana’s state courts.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Attorneys say inflation causing banks, clients to ‘sharpen pencils,’ but projects, investments moving ahead
Between interest rates, labor shortages, supply chain issues, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the aftereffects of COVID-19, debtors and creditors are facing some uncertainties, attorneys say.
Web Exclusive: Building bridges: New IN Southern District Magistrate Judge Klump excited for new challenges
While working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Kendra Klump saw firsthand the gaps between her colleagues and policymakers. Those challenges inspired the Wisconsin native to go to law school.
‘Best of both worlds’: IU McKinney program designed with flexibility in mind
In the post-COVID world, flexibility has emerged as the name of the game. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is tapping into that flexibility by launching Indiana’s first part-time hybrid J.D. program.
Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Fountain Circuit Judge Stephanie Campbell
Fountain Circuit Judge Stephanie Campbell is a born-and-raised Fountain County girl, and that’s the way she likes it.
Cultural cohesion: As law firms combine, they retain talent by making sure cultures fit
Law offices are paying very close attention to culture and personalities when courting a merger partner.
An ‘enticing’ challenge: Kenworthy makes history as she joins Court of Appeals
Razor-sharp, hardworking, intelligent and caring. Those are words friends and colleagues used to describe new Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Dana Kenworthy.
The art of persuasion: Hoosier attorneys support rule change regarding memorandum decisions
The relatively few words tacked onto the end of Indiana Rule of Appellate Procedure 65(D) were the result of nearly a decade’s worth of effort by Hoosier lawyers.
Coming or going? Despite lawyer shortage, number of Indiana law schools grads staying in-state mostly unchanged
Studies have shown there’s a need for more Hoosier attorneys — especially in the public sector and in rural areas — but it appears the decline isn’t because new lawyers are leaving the state after turning their tassels.
Falling values: Creativity required for family law attorneys to help divorce clients in uncertain economy
The challenges family law attorneys are facing have been induced by the 2022 economic upheaval.
New boss at Barnes: Detherage brings sense of history, appetite for growth to leadership position
Andrew Detherage is applying history lessons and putting his own imprint on Barnes, having taken over as the firm’s managing partner on Nov. 9.