Legislators take closer look at medical debt protections
Indiana ranks 11th among the states in terms of the percentage of population with medical debt in collections, one survey shows.
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Global law firm ups competition for Indiana casino clients
Greenberg Traurig LLP, a firm with global coverage in multiple disciplines, has made some prominent hires in its Chicago office this past year, with a particular focus on Indiana casino gambling and lobbying.
State judiciary is considering alternative exam for bar admission
One proposal suggests the state supreme court pilot an additional pathway to bar licensure that includes existing law school and practice requirements but ends in an exam that resembles the Multistate Performance Test section of the bar exam focused just on Indiana law.
Closer scrutiny: Indiana attorney general digs deeper on universities’ DEI policies
The diversity practices at three private colleges are under the microscope of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita as he looks for any violations of new policies and laws against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Video exclusive: Indiana Legal Services serving community for nearly 60 years
Executive Director Jon Laramore explains the kinds of services the organization offers, including assistance with criminal record expungement and landlord and tenant issues.
David J. Dreyer: Are we ignoring an obvious truth about legal representation?
The Legal Service Corporation’s most recent benchmark study shows less than 8% of low-income legal needs are met.
Roy Graham: Is it true that lawyers need a hide like a rhinoceros?
Should kindness and gratitude lead the way instead?
New $1.2 billion state prison seeks to address recidivism
The new facility, set to open in 2027 in Westville, will provide more programming opportunities for the 4,200 inmates it can house, offering educational, vocational and life skills training.
Brad Boswell: Tackle school funding inequalities before other issues
While other policy changes may have merit or be necessary, there are some underlying truths about school funding inequalities that are preventing these policy changes from having their fully intended impact.
Jonathon “Yogi” Snider: Let’s extend patience and compassion to those around us
In the fast-paced and often high-pressure environments of professional and personal life, we should remember to offer grace.
IndyBar: Congrats To Bar Leader Class XXI Graduates
Graduates were honored at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Now Accepting Board of Directors Nominations for 2026
Nominations for at-large board members are open to any IndyBar member.
IndyBar: Success Story from Take a Law Student to Lunch program
Kate Erdel, Indianapolis Office Managing Partner at Dentons, and IU McKinney law student, Alexa Hourdas, were connected as a part of IndyBar’s spring program.
IndyBar: President’s Update
IndyBar is encouraging attorneys to participate in the Foundations 2.0 survey recently featured in the American Bar Association Journal.
IndyBar: 280 New McKinney Students’ Oaths Remind Us of Our Responsibility as Lawyers to Preserving the Rule of Law
It is a propitious time for all of us who have the privilege and honor of teaching at the IU McKinney School of Law to reflect on instilling the new students with a deep understanding of and respect for the rule of law.
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of in-person and virtual meetings.
State appeals court rules Duke Energy can’t hike rates to recover retroactive cleanup costs
The Indiana Court of Appeals overturned an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission decision allowing Duke Energy to raise utility rates on Hoosiers, with the court ruling the utility couldn’t retroactively recover the money it lost due to a federally mandated cleanup of toxic coal ash.
Rokita, commission given choice of 3 mediators to help settle AG’s disciplinary case
The panel appointed to hear the disciplinary case against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has set a public hearing for December, but it is strongly encouraging Rokita and the disciplinary commission to reach an agreement through mediation.
Lebanon man gets 40 years in prison for sex crimes against minor
U.S. District Judge James Hanlon sentenced Douglas Gibson, 40, to 40 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and committing a felony offense while required to register as a sex offender.
As GOP lines up behind mid-cycle redistricting, voting rights advocates caution against ‘hasty’ maps
A small, but growing, number of Hoosier Republicans have voiced their support for a mid-cycle redistricting effort.