Big data sets are the “new normal” of discovery and bring with them six sinister large data set challenges. These challenges range from classics like overly broad privileged screens, to newer risks in ensuring sensitive information does not inadvertently make its way into the hands of opposing parties or government regulators. While these challenges may seem insurmountable due to ever-increasing data volumes (and also tend to keep discovery program managers and counsel up at night) there are new solutions that can help mitigate these risks and optimize workflows.

Would you consider yourself to be an expert in law practice management? The IndyBar needs your services and expertise! We’re looking for volunteers to serve on the new Law Practice Management Committee.

The four magistrates–Marie Kern, Tiffany Vivo, Patricia McMath and Tara Melton–have been approved by the General Term of the court.

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

As we approach the end of 2020, get all your required CLE with the IndyBar! Whether you're watching live virtual programming or recorded on-demand programs, the IndyBar is your best choice for convenient and cost-effective CLE credits. See what's on our calendar this week and catch up on news here.

It's the season of giving and even during the hardships of 2020, generous sponsors, bidders and donors helped the Indianapolis Bar Foundation raise over $26,000 during IndyBar's Giving, this year's online silent auction to benefit the programs and initiatives of the foundation.

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water indicated that it would start including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances terms, such as monitoring requirements, in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits the agency writes. States that implement the federal NPDES program are strongly encouraged to consider the substance in their own permits.  

Applications for the positions of Deputy Prosecutor-Quality of Life Unit and Supervising Attorney-Conviction Integrity Unit are being accepted through December 15, 2020.

For the first time since the 2016 establishment of Commercial Courts as a pilot, the Courts are expanding. Four new counties will have a specialized commercial court docket starting January 2021: Hamilton County (Jon Brown), Madison County (Mark Dudley), St. Joseph County (Steven Hostetler), and Vigo County (Lakshmi Reddy). 

2020 has been (and no doubt will continue to be) like riding a roller coaster in a hurricane. Fortunately, for the IndyBar, we have a committed membership that has responded in amazing ways. While the pandemic will affect the practice of law for years to come, we can all be proud of the work our association did to respond in positive and uplifting ways. In a non-COVID year, we would typically recognize our IndyBar award winners at our annual Recognition Breakfast — typically a packed event with comradery and good cheer. Like many things this year, we will recognize our award winners in different (but no less important) ways.