Will Trump’s interest in reclassifying marijuana push Indiana toward legalization?
Some advocates say state lawmakers would be more likely to approve marijuana for medical use if it is federally reclassified as a less dangerous Schedule III drug.
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Legislators take closer look at medical debt protections
Indiana ranks 11th among the states in terms of the percentage of population with medical debt in collections, one survey shows.
New Trump executive order could mark shift in M&A antitrust enforcement
Some attorneys think there could be a pivot towards more traditional antitrust enforcement practices on M&A deals and a little more breathing room for negotiations with regulatory agencies.
Immigration attorneys worry how ICE detainees will be treated at two slated Indiana sites
Immigration advocates question whether detainees at Camp Atterbury and the Miami Correctional Facility will be granted access to attorneys and given their day in court.
More law firms using artificial intelligence, but with a watchful eye
The American Bar Association’s 2024 Artificial Intelligence TechReport, released earlier this year, found 30.2% of attorneys indicated that their offices were currently using AI-based technology tools
Appeals court revives Brownsburg teacher’s lawsuit over refusal to use transgender students’ chosen names
The divided three-judge panel found that factual disputes remain over whether allowing teacher John Kluge to address students by their last names only would have posed an “undue hardship” on the school’s operations.
What if ICE comes calling? Attorneys inundated with questions
While families have lots of questions, employers, churches and nonprofits also want to know how to be prepared if ICE comes.
NCAA considers allowing pro sports betting by student-athletes
The NCAA’s Division I Council announced a proposal in June that, if adopted in October, would change sports betting rules to permit student-athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports.
First half of 2025 creates uneven experience for M&A attorneys
The volume of new deals often depended on what industry was involved and its exposure to tariffs.
More executions? Some doubts rise amid concerns about the high cost of lethal-injection drugs
State officials spent $1.175 million on lethal injection doses over the past year — $600,000 of which was spent on drugs that expired before use.
Nominees Wheeler, Mildred ready to serve as U.S. Attorneys in Indiana
Tom Wheeler and Adam Mildred were nominated by President Donald Trump in June to serve as Indiana’s Southern and Northern District U.S. Attorneys, respectively. They now await confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
New laws aim to help Indiana make mark in development of small nuclear reactors
New Indiana laws passed this year and in recent legislative sessions are designed to jumpstart nuclear power as a key component of the state’s energy portfolio.
Some Rokita targets continue fighting civil subpoenas on immigration
The Haitian Center of Evansville and Berry Global are challenging the attorney general’s civil subpoenas in court, and it’s unclear whether other entities are complying.
ESOP attorneys see steady work, more M&A deals
Deals involving employee stock ownership plans have become more desirable in recent years, with ESOP-owned companies representing a growing market opportunity.
If approved, Terre Haute hospital merger would be the last under state law
The merger is now being reviewed for a second time by the state’s health department, but it will be the last merger considered under the certificate of public advantage process.
Carrying a heavy load: Student loan debt weighing down law students, recent grads
Student loan debt can present steep financial obstacles for young attorneys once they graduate from law school, and the Trump administration’s more aggressive collection practices is increasing the struggle.
Rising bankruptcy filings hit state, nation
Bankruptcy filings in Indiana and across the country rose about 13 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31 over the previous year.
Lifetime Achievement winner Tom Froehle urges lawyers to ‘pay it forward’
Froehle joined 36 other Indiana attorneys and legal staff members in accepting awards at The Indiana Lawyer’s annual Leadership in Law event, held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Waiting for answers: International students, attorneys keep eye on future visa policy
The legal status for some students has been restored but litigation on their behalf remains active because of uncertainty about what the government might do next.
Real movement on Indiana’s federal justice vacancies may not come until August
Indiana’s Republican U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks are considering applicants to recommend for the state’s federal bench vacancy and the U.S. Attorney openings in Indiana’s northern and southern districts.