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Vol. 69, No. 05 (September 22, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Outdated U.S. Safety Net Leaving Poor Communities Exposed To “Climate Strains”, Maurer School Of Law - Indiana University

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America’s safety net is failing to protect its most vulnerable citizens from the growing pressures of climate change, according to new research from an Indiana University Maurer School of Law Professor Andrew Hammond.

In a new article forthcoming in the Iowa Law Review, Hammond argues that while policymakers, the press, and the public tend to focus on climate “shocks” like hurricanes and wildfires, millions of Americans face overlooked climate “strains”—the everyday stresses of extreme heat, deteriorating air quality, and failing infrastructure that disproportionately affect low-income Americans.

Hammond’s paper, “Climate Strains and the Safety Net,” found that …

Vol. 69, No. 04 (September 15, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Distinguished Service Awards To Be Presented Sept. 26, Maurer School Of Law - Indiana University

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Three alumni of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law will be honored with Distinguished Service Awards later this month, in concert with the Law School’s fall Alumni Board meeting.

Matthew Metz ’19, Delanie Pope ’93, and Hannah E. Wilson ’22 will each receive the award, which was established in 1997 to recognize graduates of Law School who have distinguished themselves in service to their communities and the school in ways far exceeding traditional business, professional, and civic duties.

Vol. 69, No. 03 (September 8, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Vol. 69, No. 02 (September 1, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Vol. 69, No. 01 (August 25, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Moot Court Teams Earning National Accolades, James Owsley Boyd

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t was a banner year for the Law School’s moot court competitors, as one team brought home a championship trophy, multiple teams made deep runs in national tournaments, and several students earned impressive individual honors.

“For our external competitions against other schools, we had to have tryouts this year because we had a record number of applicants,” said Professor Lane McFadden, who teaches Legal Writing and Research and Appellate Advocacy and supervises the Law School’s appellate moot court programs. “The rising 2Ls are now excited because the students who are only a year or two ahead of them have done …

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Vandy Earns Top Prize In Auwcl National Health Law Writing Competition, James Owsley Boyd

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Nicholle Vandy, a rising 3L from Knox, Ind., has become the first Indiana University Maurer School of Law student to earn top honors at the American University Washington College of Law National Health Writing Competition.

Vandy’s paper, “True Man, Captive Mother: Abortion as a Fundamental Self-Defense Right,” was named the winning entry of the 10th annual competition, which encourages law students from across the country to write scholarly papers on current topics of interest relevant to health, food, and/or drug law.

Conservation Law Clinic Students Help Draft New Indiana Prescribed Burn Legislation, James Owsley Boyd

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A new Indiana law that expands the state’s prescribed burning capacity was signed by Indiana Governor Mike Braun on April 30, in part due to efforts by Indiana University Maurer School of Law students through the school’s Conservation Law Clinic.

The law expands a prescribed fire training program administered through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and defines the standard of liability for those certified through the training program. Before the bill was signed, Indiana was one of only a few states nationwide without a certification program or standard of liability clearly defined through legislation. This new law will allow …

Buxbaum Elected To Ajil Editorial Board, James Owsley Boyd

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Indiana University Maurer School of Law Professor Hannah L. Buxbaum has been elected to the American Journal of International Law’s Board of Editors.

She will serve a four-year term running through April 2029.

The AJIL is a leading peer-reviewed journal, published quarterly since 1907, that serves as the flagship publication of the American Society of International Law.

Lubin Earns Indiana University’S Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, James Owsley Boyd

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An Indiana University Maurer School of Law faculty member is one of six professors on the Bloomington campus to earn the university’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Award.

Associate Professor Asaf Lubin will be recognized this fall with the award, which is the most prestigious campus-level award available specifically to pre-tenure faculty. The award is designed to identify the most promising untenured faculty and assist them in the development of their research programs and creative activities.

Vol. 68, No. 14 (April 21, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Nicholle Vandy Named An American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader, James Owsley Boyd

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For the fourth consecutive year, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law student has been chosen as an American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader.

Nicholle Vandy, a 2L from Knox, Indiana, is one of three Indiana law students selected for the honor.

“I’m excited to introduce this year’s class of Next Generation Leaders, who represent the future of the progressive legal movement at a time when we need them more than ever to join us in the fight for the rule of law and our democracy,” said Zinelle October, ACS Interim President.

Vol. 68, No. 13 (April 14, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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2025 Academy Of Law Alumni Fellows Induction Ceremony Program, Maurer School Of Law - Indiana University

Academy of Law Alumni Fellows

The Academy of Law Alumni Fellows was established in 1985 to recognize alumni whose careers are defined by exceptional personal achievement and dedication to the highest standards of the profession.

Academy Fellows are part of an elite group that includes US senators, federal judges, successful business leaders, and distinguished practitioners. A committee of anonymous alumni selects each year’s Fellows from among many deserving candidates. To be named an Academy of Law Alumni Fellow is to receive the very highest honor that the Maurer School of Law can bestow.

This year, we are honored to recognize four alumni whose remarkable contributions …

Vol. 68, No. 12 (April 7, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Three Distinguished Judges To Hear Final Arguments In Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition, James Owsley Boyd

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A panel of three distinguished judges will hear final arguments in the Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition on Friday, April 4.

The Hon. Diane S. Sykes, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; the Hon. Richard L. Young, Senior Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; and the Hon. Alison Conlon, Judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County (Ill.) will hear arguments in the DeLaney Moot Court Room beginning at 5 p.m.

The jurists will also meet with students before the event.

“Appeals On Wheels” Brings Court Of Appeals Of Indiana To Bloomington, James Owsley Boyd

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The Court of Appeals of Indiana will hold oral arguments at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law on Thursday, April 3 inside Baier Hall.

The event is part of the court’s Appeals on Wheels series and is open to the public. Arguments begin at 1:45 p.m. and are expected to conclude around 2:45 p.m.

“The Appeals on Wheels program is the best trust-building tool we have as a judiciary,” said Anne Fuchs, the Court’s director of communications. “The court brings real oral arguments to communities around the state so the public can understand how the judiciary really works. We …

Jerome Hall Law Library Expanding Partnership With Gpo To Preserve Government Information, James Owsley Boyd

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The Jerome Hall Law Library at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is expanding its preservation of U.S. government documents in print, one of several dozen Federal Depository Libraries across the country stepping up to ensure public access to vital records of American history.

Of the more than 1,100 FDLs nationwide, only 63 serve as Preservation Stewards, a national program launched by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in 2016 to support the long-term preservation of federal government publications. The Jerome Hall Law Library is one of them.

“We were eager to contribute to preserving legacy print collections that …

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Vol. 68, No. 11 (March 31, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Teaching Awards Presented To 11 Faculty Members, James Owsley Boyd

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Eleven faculty members at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law were honored today (March 28) for their outstanding contributions to academic life in and outside the classroom.

“This is a moment where we get to reflect and be thoughtful about what happens inside our classrooms,” said Indiana Law Dean Christiana Ochoa, introducing the event. “One of the non-negotiables of teaching is showing up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to inspire our students in ways that help them learn and understand complicated subjects. This year’s recipients are outstanding examples of teaching excellence.”

The award nominations were reviewed and …

Vol. 68, No. 10 (March 24, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Cso Boutique Helps Students Dress For Success, James Owsley Boyd

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Rummaging through the racks, hanger after hanger offers style at a price you can’t beat—free. Here on the third floor of the Law School, the Faculty Conference Room has been transformed into a makeshift storefront. Dresses, suits, dress shirts, sweaters, and more hang from three racks of donated clothing. Each piece already has its own history, but thanks to the generosity of faculty, staff, alumni, and even friends, law students have the opportunity to create their own in donated designer threads.

The Career Services Office Boutique is an annual event that matches clothing some no longer need to students who …

Dean's Desk: Finding New Ways To Help Diminish Cybersecurity Threats, Christiana Ochoa

Christiana Ochoa (7/22-10/22 Acting; 11/2022-)

In an era when cyberattacks can paralyze hospitals, disrupt elections, and compromise the privacy of millions, the need for innovative cybersecurity and privacy protections has never been more urgent. But it is not just a question of new technologies; strong data protection depends as much on motivating people and organizations to use those technologies and make wise choices to diminish data risk.

The Indiana University Maurer School of Law has spent more than 30 years answering cybersecurity and privacy challenges with a distinctive, holistic approach: an interdisciplinary, human-centered legal education that equips students to lead at the intersection of technology, …

Vol. 68, No. 09 (March 10, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Vol. 68, No. 08 (March 3, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Vol. 68, No. 07 (February 24, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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