We're excited to welcome another month of 2022! We encourage you to take time for your mental health, get out to enjoy the warmer weather and spend time with us at the IndyBar. See what's on the calendar and read the latest news here.

The latest legal scoop to keep you in the loop: Here are the top five stories from the IndyBar this month.

We all know that being in-house can be liberating — no billable hours, and you are often the one setting the deadlines for outside counsel. However, there are a couple of downsides to being in-house, including isolation and lack of networking opportunities with peers, especially in other industries. The new IndyBar In-House Counsel Division has heard feedback from its membership regarding the isolation and networking concerns and has developed a CLE Getaway focused exclusively on issues facing in-house counsel every day.

You've got just under a week left to save $50 on your Bench Bar registration fee! Get details, see what's coming up and read the latest IndyBar news here.

The Indianapolis legal community thrives because of the dedication of many esteemed individuals who, using their unique talents, work together to advance justice and lead positive change. Each year the Indianapolis Bar Foundation honors such lawyers for their dedication to the law by bestowing on them the designation of Distinguished Fellow and Distinguished Life Fellow.

am here to set the record straight on perception vs. reality on a favorite subject of mine, the CJC. Over the past two years I have been the chair of the Marion Superior Court tech committee. I have lived, breathed, slept and dreamed of the new CJC. Over the past six months, the CJC has been my office, my second home. As the building of the CJC has progressed the legal community began talking and developing perceptions, theories and myths.

The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to recognize Jennifer Albrecht of Delaney & Delaney PC as the 2022 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year! Albrecht will be honored with the award at the IndyBar Paralegal Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, May 11 at IndyBarHQ.

In a decision issued on March 10, 2022, the Indiana Supreme Court expanded the availability of a mechanic’s lien for material suppliers. To do so, the court applied the plain language of the statute and returned to the roots of mechanic’s lien law in Indiana.

We hope to see you this week! From Trivia and the Empowerment Celebration to CLEs and social events, there's something for everyone on our calendar. See what's happening and catch up on the latest IndyBar news here.

On April 5, 2022, a California federal judge ruled in favor of insurers, including AIG and Chubb, finding that, under their policies, there was no duty to defend pharmaceutical company policyholders in opioid epidemic lawsuits. This follows a growing trend from courts in finding no coverage owed for opioid-related claims.