Religious groups challenge order allowing on-site raids
A few denominations have been protected by a recent ruling, but most of the nation’s churches and temples remain subject to potential immigration raids.
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Some leaders hope for new law school at IU Northwest
Since the Valparaiso Law School closed five years ago, northwestern Indiana has felt the pinch of a growing lawyer shortage more severely.
Law students, recent grads feel impact of federal job cuts
Some job offers were rescinded under President Donald Trump’s executive order issuing a federal government hiring freeze.
Waiting for the magic: AI slow to take hold in estate planning
A lot of estate planning comes down to personal interactions with clients, whether in person or on Zoom calls.
Web exclusive: Indiana legislators try to smooth out a few wrinkles in probate law
House Bill 1088 came out of recommendations from an interim summer study committee.
State legislation would change police lineups
The bill would establish standardized eyewitness identification procedures within law enforcement departments across Indiana.
Elizabeth Timme: Revisiting estate planning in a post-SECURE world
When the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act was enacted in 2019, it made waves in the estate planning world.
Dana Bernacchi: Open up. Be present. Do what matters.
Consider the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT.
John R. Van Winkle: Mediation and the exchange of positions
An exchange of positions provides an opportunity for a meaningful risk analysis.
David J. Dreyer: Is it a constitutional crisis? Or just a stalemate?
In 2025, there is spirited discussion on all sides about whether we are undergoing a “constitutional crisis,” comparable to past historical examples.
Hammerle on… “The Six Triple Eight,” “Emilia Perez”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle bemoans the lack of good movies released in January and February.
Micah J. Nichols and Rodney S. Retzner: The uses and benefits of irrevocable life insurance trusts
The benefit of an ILIT, if structured properly, is that life insurance proceeds are not included in the client’s taxable estate.
Brian Hewitt: You don’t need hindsight to protect the will you drafted
When the little voice in the back of your head says “something about this doesn’t feel right,” listen to it!
IndyBar: The Racing Attorney Conference Returns to Indianapolis April 22–23
The Racing Attorney Conference, first held in 2008, is an annual event that combines education, development and networking for leaders in the motorsports industry.
IndyBar: Has Practicing Law Really Changed? A Collaborative Column
A strong mentor-mentee relationship is needed more than ever in our ever changing legal landscape
IndyBar: President’s Message: IndyBar’s Commitment to the Rule of Law
The Indianapolis Bar Association reaffirms our respect for all individuals and our commitment to upholding the rule of law.
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Association Installs 2025 President
Here’s the text of the speech new president Lee Christie gave to the nearly 200 members, family and friends in attendance.
Indiana Supreme Court reverses man’s child molesting conviction, cites jurisdictional gap
The case is one of several in which the appellate courts have identified a gap that prevents the state from prosecuting some individuals in the transition from juvenile to adult court.
Allen County Bar Foundation offers scholarships for law students
The application period for the scholarships opens March 1.
State’s proposed budget could cost Indiana Historical Society its building
The historical society owns the downtown Indianapolis building where its headquarters, museum and archives are housed. However, the state owns the land.