Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Jennings Circuit Judge Murielle Bright
Growing up in a house with an attorney for a dad, Jennings Circuit Judge Murielle Bright knew she wanted to study law.
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Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Ripley Circuit Judge Ryan King
Ripley Circuit Judge Ryan King said time has certainly flown by since he became a judge almost a decade ago.
A year of growth: Law firm mergers saw an increase in 2023
While overall M&A activity saw a decline in 2023, recent data suggest law firm mergers actually saw an increase last year.
Starting the conversation: Barnes & Thornburg internship program shows teens possibilities for future careers
Barnes & Thornburg hosts the internship program — now in its third year — in partnership with South Bend Community Schools/Clay High School Career and Technical Education to expose participants to the legal industry.
‘Fast and furious. In and out.’ Legislature to address firearms, CHINS and more in 2024
The 2024 legislative session began just nine days ago, but the Indiana Lawyer staff is already keeping an eye on several bills making their way through the Indiana General Assembly.
Closing the gap? New data show some women GCs making more than male counterparts
For the first time, certain groups of women in general counsel positions are being compensated more than their male counterparts.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Knox Circuit Judge Monica Gilmore
Going to law school was initially going to be a stepping stone to what Knox Circuit Judge Monica Gilmore had planned to do: join the FBI.
Reaching an agreement: Prenups more common as couples look to protect assets
Prenups have become more popular in recent years as people look to protect their assets in the event their marriages don’t work out.
‘Important first step’: IN Supreme Court considering amending rules on who takes the bar
The Indiana Supreme Court is considering a proposal that would bring graduates of law schools outside the United States and non-American Bar Association-accredited schools one step closer to being able to sit for the state bar exam.
Year in Review: Honorable mentions
While the “top stories” of each year are usually easier to identify, there are always other stories that, while perhaps not as high-profile, are equally as important to our readers. Here are five such stories from 2023.
Year in Review: Top 10 stories
The Top 10 stories of 2023, as voted on by the Indiana Lawyer staff.
Filling the robes: Nominations still pending for Indiana district, appellate vacancies
Of all the current Indiana judicial nominees, Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is the farthest along on his route to fill a vacancy.
Web Exclusive: Year in Review — continued
In addition to the “big news” of the year, Indiana Lawyer in 2023 also provided readers with stories exploring attorneys’ off-the-clock interests, obituaries of lawyers and judges who died, and summaries of disciplinary actions.
New tool shines light on Indiana evictions: Advocates hope data can be used to address housing crisis
SAVI, a program of The Polis Center, a research unit in the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indianapolis, hopes a new dashboard it’s developed will give people a look at comprehensive statewide eviction data.
From planning to administration: For attorneys, families, death is not the end of the estate planning process
Estate planning can mean many things. But one aspect not spoken about quite as much as planning is what happens when a loved one dies and their will actually goes into effect.
Building a brand: Faegre Drinker expanding T-CAM team as IP demand grows
An interest in intellectual property law and her experience in advertising and marketing law has led Olivia Clavio to a new job at a firm with a growing IP team.
Natural progression: New IN solicitor general transitions into new role after serving as 2nd in command
In November, James Barta became the state’s second solicitor general, a role in which he will oversee litigation involving constitutional challenges and other issues of interest to state government.
The verdict on Zoom: New report says remote hearings provide relief from traditional court challenges
A team of researchers produced a new report, “Accessing Justice with Zoom: Experiences and Outcomes in Online Civil Courts,” which found more than 80% of unrepresented litigant respondents were able to access online civil court proceedings remotely.
‘Soccer mom energy’: Incoming DTCI president Mallon wants to energize organization’s membership
There’s a reason why soccer moms have a certain cliché attached to them: They’re always willing to step up. That’s the kind of energy Anna Mallon, the incoming president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, is looking to bring to the organization.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Parke Circuit Judge Sam Swaim
When reflecting on why he wanted to go to law school, Parke Circuit Judge Sam Swaim said he was initially interested in joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation.