Immigrant detainees denied bond hearings under new ruling
For immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the legal option of seeking a bond hearing used to be a routine course of action.
Daniel Carson
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Protests, speech on college campuses under federal, state scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s threats to bar federal funding have certainly set a new tone for speech and protests on college campuses, but it’s difficult to tell what college policies have changed as a result.
Zimmer Biomet deal reflects strong medtech M&A activity, attorneys and analysts say
J.P. Morgan reported in May that the first quarter of 2025 and fourth quarter of 2024 showed the highest acquisition activity in medtech since the first quarter of 2022.
Will U.S. Supreme Court hear request to overturn landmark decision on same-sex marriage?
Indiana attorneys hold mixed views on whether the court will agree to review the decision that legalized same-sex marriage, but at least one lawyer said he believes it’s possible the case will be heard this fall.
Fort Wayne end-of-life doula tests bounds of Indiana’s funeral laws
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the doula’s services are protected under the First Amendment and that requiring her to be licensed as a funeral director in Indiana would infringe on her constitutional rights.
AG Todd Rokita issues civil subpoena to Exodus Refugee in latest immigration-related inquiry
Rokita has expanded his inquiry into the potential labor trafficking of undocumented immigrants by demanding information from Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc. about “possible interference with federal immigration activities” in Monroe County.
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.
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.