Greg Weaver: Braun’s progress on public transparency brings hope for more
There’s much more work to be done to assure transparency throughout the rest of state and local government.
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Ritter and Taylor: Tips for new lawyers to collaborate with in-house counsel
To cultivate this relationship, outside counsel must first create a productive partnership.
IndyBar: Raise Your Hand for The Rule of Law
The Rule of Law Initiative seeks to engage the legal community and the public by emphasizing the foundational principles of the legal profession and the nation.
Kevin Roberts & Will Amberger: Uncertain times for employers amid federal policy changes
President Donald Trump has acted swiftly and made significant changes at all levels of the federal government—with many affecting employers.
John Maley: Here is how you can navigate third-party discovery
Third-party discovery rules at the state and federal level are similar but have significant differences.
Edward Schrager: Remembering Jessie Cook, a respected and beloved attorney
The legal community has lost a fierce advocate, a trusted colleague and a devoted friend with the passing of Jessie Cook.
Angela M. Rinehart: This is how experience can wallop imposter syndrome
Less than two percent of cases go to trial, so trial experiences are hard to come by.
John R. Van Winkle: How to arbitrate disputes over cryptocurrency and more
A look at how to address disputes arising at the intersection of smart contracts, blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
IndyBar: Mastering Oral Argument at the Seventh Circuit
Preparing to deliver an effective argument is a lot of work. And the entire exercise can be stressful.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s Bill Watch Report – Informing Members on Vital Legislative Developments
The Public Advocacy Committee, made up of lawyer-lobbyists, reviewed every bill and resolution, tagging relevant bills to specific practice groups’ tracking lists.
Hartz and Moreillon: How website terms of service may impact copyright claims
The terms of service frequently provide license for the online service to use the user’s content, including potentially granting additional rights for others to do the same.
Brad Maurer: Trademarks, NIL: Should the public have a direct voice?
There are democratic avenues to change the law to what it “should” be.
Harrell: Why JLAP cares about the attorney surrogate rule
The attorney surrogate rule provides a process for protecting an attorney’s clients in the event that attorney is no longer able to serve them.
Tracy Betz: Commercial courts: A year in review with Judge Klineman
Judge Christina Klineman sat down an interview to discuss her experiences, the unique practices in commercial court and the practical insights she’s gained along the way.
Nordstrom: Exploring a new method of witness preparation using AI
By leveraging AI tools, attorneys can identify areas for improvement, provide targeted feedback, and optimize witness statements with unprecedented precision.
Sage: Intellectual property awareness is critical element of business
Not until I enrolled in as many IP courses and seminars as my law school offered did I realize how far reaching the full gamut of IP could be.
Op-Ed: Rokita’s proposed rule changes would bring fairness
Rokita’s recommendations address a critical concern: the potential misuse of disciplinary mechanisms to pursue political agendas rather than uphold ethical standards.
Greg Weaver: How we are covering courts in the age of Donald Trump
Our job here at The Indiana Lawyer is to provide you with as much information as we can as quickly as we can—and to do it without embracing a political party or a point of view.
Goodfellow: How a tale of muskrat pelts influenced my family’s legacy
The real legacy is in how we deal with the messy, the imperfections and the unexpected.
Tristan Fretwell: Navigating employee data privacy with the rise of AI
While the use of AI may improve efficiency, it also raises concerns about how employers collect and use this information.