I am hopeful that something good can and will emerge from our shared ordeal  It is with this in mind that I’m excited to announce a new social media campaign started by the Women and the Law Division Executive Committee – Find the Good. The goal of this campaign is to highlight IndyBar members who are finding good in life during this extraordinary time.

During this extraordinary time and beyond, the IndyBar is committed to bringing you the information, tools and resources you need to stay informed, stay connected and succeed in the legal profession.

During this challenging time, the IndyBar is dedicated to making many of our services, resources and tools available to members online so that you can keep thriving in your practice, even from home!

Commercial real estate has been, and will continue to be, deeply impacted by the recent spread of COVID-19. Each time a state implements an Executive Order, real estate developers and general contractors need to take immediate action to evaluate whether jobsites that are under construction constitute essential business that is exempt from the “shelter-in-place” order. Some states will require developers/contractors to file an application for an exemption to continue construction operations. Certain states have imposed deadlines to file those applications, and regardless of whether a deadline applies, it is important to get your application on file due to the volume of submittals being made.

Knowing what permits to apply for and when is key to keeping any residential or commercial construction project on schedule. Unforeseen required revisions or variances can cause costly delays and cause frustration for your client. Here is what you should know about the permitting process.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following real estate related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following real estate related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following real estate related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following real estate related legislation.

A variety of scholarships are available to attend the 2020 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference June 18-20, 2020 at the French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. IndyBar's Bench Bar Conference is Indiana's premier event to bring lawyers, judges and paralegals together for a great time and top-notch CLE programming. Scholarships funded by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation will be awarded in addition to those awarded through IndyBar sections and divisions.