Dana Bernacchi: Open up. Be present. Do what matters.
Consider the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT.
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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.
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.
Colin Connor: Keep an eye on these Indiana environmental bills
One measure would recognize natural gas as “clean energy” or “green energy” for state or federal funding or incentive purposes.
Riklin: Student groups help with connection and community
For me specifically, the Women’s Caucus at IU McKinney School of Law has had a huge impact on my law school experience.
Willett: How will Title IX factor into changes for college athletics?
The big news now is about a major settlement that, if approved, will provide athletes back pay for uncompensated use of their name, image and likeness. How will Title IX factor in?
H. Max Kelln: The impact of Biden’s last-minute ethylene oxide decision
The most significant part of this decision is its attempt to reduce OSHA’s permissible exposure limit for workers.
Spitzer: It’s OK to go ahead and come out from behind the bench
The recommendation for judges to refrain from advocacy in legislative bodies is an easily constructed straw man. However, like many things, the devil is in the details.
Greg Weaver: Indiana lawmakers need to close a corruption loophole
State Rep. Hal Slager is rightfully trying to close a loophole that stems from a complicated U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a federal public corruption case involving former Portage Mayor James Snyder.
Hammerle on… “A Complete Unknown”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on the movie “A Complete Unknown.”
Anthony Jost and Lindsay Llewellyn: New rule would remove medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found roughly 43 million Americans had medical bills on their credit reports, totaling nearly $88 billion dollars. Those debts comprised 58 percent of the bills in collections on people’s credit reports.
John Trimble: Some advice on how to start the year off strongly in 2025
None of these ideas are unique, but I hope that they will be a reminder of things that we can all do to surge into the new year.
F. Brooke Dunn: Here’s how tax-exempt nonprofits benefit everyone
Tax exempt organizations such as associations, charities, and nonprofit organizations play an indispensable role in fostering social welfare and economic stability.
Greg Weaver: Cost of the state’s executions shouldn’t be a secret
The secrecy surrounding the return of death penalty executions in Indiana isn’t exactly doing much to bolster public confidence in what some consider to be an inhumane act.
Deanna Marquez: Welcome to a new year with a new (Microsoft) Outlook
This re-designed Outlook was built to incorporate newer security protocols, integrate with Microsoft Co-Pilot AI, improve responsiveness, and provide a more modern look and feel that resembles “Outlook on the web.”