Covington: Reflections from the editor: Making changes, saying goodbye
Yes, it’s true; at the end of the day on Feb. 27, I will sign off as editor of Indiana Lawyer.
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Hamer: Commercial property environmental due diligence
Many new property owners and lessors also aren’t aware of — and don’t budget for — the duty to perform ongoing obligations in order to keep whatever legal defenses they may have from their environmental site assessment.
DTCI: 2024 eclipse may eclipse ‘business as usual’ for employers
At 3:06 p.m. on April 8, the city of Indianapolis will experience its first total solar eclipse in 819 years. As an attorney who advises employers, the impact of this rare celestial event on Indiana’s employers has been on my mind.
IndyBar: WLD Mentorship Reception emphasizes importance of relationships
The IndyBar Women and the Law Division’s mentoring program connects mentors and mentees to navigate a legal career from just out of law school to 20 years or more in the field.
IndyBar: Hair Discrimination Has No Age Limits
Please join the Marion County Bar Association, which will host Jantina Anderson, an IUPUI doctoral candidate, to speak on the topic of hair discrimination as part of a statewide racial equity humanities initiative in partnership with Indiana Humanities.
Alson and Pashos: Judicial deference to administrative agencies in 2024
In the four decades since Chevron was decided, it has been cited in more than 18,000 cases. Today, however, the future of the “Chevron deference” is uncertain.
Sugarman: Change coming to judicial review of agency action in Indiana?
Two cases currently pending before the United States Supreme Court have the potential to change the face of administrative law at the federal and, perhaps, state level by eliminating or significantly curtailing Chevron deference.
IndyBar: 2024 Indianapolis Bar Foundation Installation Remarks
On Jan. 25, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation celebrated the installation of its 28th president, Travis N. Jensen. The following is the address he gave to the nearly 200 members, family, and friends in attendance.
IndyBar: The Masters Division, the Hub of Experienced Members of the Indianapolis Bar Association
Are you a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and have been practicing for 25 years or more? If so, you are also a member of the prestigious Masters Division — at no cost to you!
IndyBar: Duncan Installed as 2024 President
On Jan. 25, the Indianapolis Bar Association celebrated the installation of its 145th president, David J. Duncan. The following is the address he gave to the nearly 200 members, family and friends in attendance.
Maley: Discoverability and inadequate objections
Federal courts frequently address discovery disputes, with many addressing discoverability and inadequate objections.
Svoboda: ‘Why did you want to go to law school?’
The most common question that I have been asked over the last three years is, “Why did you want to go to law school?”
Hollis, Nickels and Roth: New DOL rule for determining independent contractors
On Jan. 9, the U.S. Department of Labor released its highly anticipated Final Rule, which revises the criteria for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Mizzell: Economic legacy of the pandemic: Challenges, opportunities
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout have posed serious challenges to Indiana businesses, lenders and consumers.
Hammerle on… “Maestro” and “Poor Things”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Maestro” and “Poor Things.”
Marquez: New year, same old fears: AI makes threats more sophisticated
As powerful and useful as AI can be in making us more efficient at our tasks, we shouldn’t forget that the “bad guys” have access to AI’s capabilities, too, and will most definitely be looking to harness its power into their nefarious schemes.
Dillman: Reporting requirements for family partnerships, LLCs, corps
In an effort to bolster transparency and combat financial crimes, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, issued a final rule implementing the beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Op-ed: Rokita is no victim of a leftist witch hunt
The disciplinary process is no leftist partisan witch hunt.
Bricker, James and Stitle: Enhancing reputation, brand value through combination
It seems these days that the only opportunity for mid-sized firms to expand geographic reach or to grow bench strength and revenue is to acquire or combine with like-minded competitors.
IndyBar: Retirement Ceremony for Hon. Heather A. Welch
Join us in expressing gratitude to Judge Heather Welch for her remarkable career in public service and commitment to our community.