Law firms stay mum on Rokita’s DEI policy
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s new policy would block outside law firms from obtaining state contracts if they use what he calls “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Cameron Shaw
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Remote court proceedings appear to be ‘here to stay’
Virtual hearings are commonly used in some cases, and if the Indiana Supreme Court accepts a recent administrative rule proposal, remote proceedings could be presumed in certain circumstances.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Greg Garrison announces retirement
Chief Deputy Prosecutor Josh Kocher will assume Garrison’s duties to ensure a smooth transition, according to a Hamilton County post on Facebook.
South Bend man charged with attempting to kill federal agent
The Nov. 19 indictment charged DeCarlos L. Smallwood, Robert Sanders, Kumar Bishop, Sanena Williams and DeCarlos C. Smallwood with various drug, money laundering and/or firearm offenses related to the distribution of methamphetamine over the course of 2025.
Indy lab agrees to pay over $9M to settle allegations it filed improper Medicare claims
The government says the lab billed Medicare for respiratory pathogen panels that were unnecessary or tied to improper referral arrangements.
Biglari Holdings’ lawsuit says it was deceived during purchase of Texas oil company
Biglari says it was falsely told the oil company’s assets included a dormant drilling rig worth $8.4 million that Biglari eventually had to sell for $200,000.
State supreme court to hear arguments over whether jailed man ‘voluntarily’ possessed dangerous contraband
The Indiana Court of Appeals earlier ruled that the man did not choose to enter the jail while possessing prohibited items, but the state is appealing that ruling.
Enforcement of Indiana’s new data protection law begins Jan. 1
For nearly three years, corporate attorneys have been preparing Indiana companies for a new state law that provides Hoosier consumers with enhanced data protections.
New Indiana election laws face court challenges over their constitutionality
One federal judge already has given some hope to the plaintiffs in a case against Senate Enrolled Act 10, which was passed this spring and bars the use of state-issued student IDs as a proof of identification at polling locations
Childcare company files lawsuit against Fort Wayne church over contract dispute
55Red’s complaint requests injunctive relief and a temporary restraining order against the church, which threatened to close the Carepointe Academy, a state-registered childcare ministry of the church, because 55Red allegedly did not implement church-approved curriculum.
National animal rights group offers $2,500 reward in Spencer County animal cruelty case
After a dog was found tied up, shot and killed in Spencer County last month, a national animal rights group announced Nov. 5 it was offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the dog’s death.
Court denies restraining order to union in dispute over picket line at Shelbyville casino
Nearly 200 workers at Horseshoe Indianapolis casino in Shelbyville are on strike as they seek a union vote delayed by the federal government shutdown.
Rokita encourages Trump to send the National Guard to Indy to fight crime
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita encouraged the move in a social media post that said “it would be welcomed to get this violence under control.”
Rokita files lawsuit against IPS for ‘frustrating’ immigration officials
IPS said it will continue to uphold the law while keeping its commitment to ensure “safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments for all students.”
Indy attorney suspended for third time after sentencing for drug possession
The high court suspended the attorney from the practice of law after he was sentenced to 170 days on home detention for possession of methamphetamine in Morgan County.
Renewed push would strengthen Indiana attorney general’s role in immigration enforcement
A legislative proposal was promoted at a recent Statehouse event, where White House Border Czar Tom Homan urged state lawmakers to pass it in 2026.
IN Court of Appeals to hear Tesla appeal of $42M+ award to Avon man injured in crash
The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., the University of Notre Dame’s Eck Hall of Law, with Judges Melissa May, Nancy Vaidik and Elizabeth Tavitas serving as panelists.
Former Indiana Daily Student adviser sues IU trustees, alleges firing was unconstitutional
James Rodenbush’s complaint says he was fired after refusing to “censor the students’ work” in the newspaper. But the IU Bloomington chancellor says the school has “never attempted to censor editorial content, period.”
Rokita appeals decision in his case against the St. Joseph County sheriff
The attorney general’s office argues that numerous undocumented immigrants have been released into St. Joseph County, jeopardizing public safety, because of the sheriff’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
BMV to hold another public hearing on proposed ban on gender marker changes to IDs
The proposed rule would prevent transgender Hoosiers from changing the gender marker on their driver’s licenses to match their gender identity.