Case spotlights challenges in detecting AI in student work
In her civil complaint filed in early April, Nicole Lawtone-Bowles, who lives in New York, said she was scheduled to graduate in August.
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Attorneys reaffirm oath of office during second annual Law Day rally
More than 200 attorneys gathered outside the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on Thursday to reaffirm their responsibility to the rule of law during the Indianapolis Bar Association’s annual Law Day Rally.
Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission issues public reprimand for Cumberland attorney
The commission said attorney sent an “aggressive and profane email” to another lawyer that was reasonably perceived as threatening.
Woman sues Scott County Sheriff’s Department, says it failed to supervise late deputy
The women’s lawsuit claims the sheriff’s deputy repeatedly harassed her and committed suicide in front of her after she broke up with him and rejected his attempts to get back together.
Charges filed against driver in death of Delaware County sheriff’s deputy
Teddy Johnson faces multiple charges including reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter in the collision that resulted in the death of Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Reynolds.
Defendant accused in shooting of Tippecanoe County judge asks for special prosecutor
One of the men accused of conspiring to shoot Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer has asked the court for a special prosecutor, claiming the current prosecutor’s professional relationship with the judge interferes with his ability to fairly work the case, according to court documents.
Lawsuits accuse fire truck makers of price fixing
The suits accuse many of the country’s most notable manufacturers of emergency vehicles of fixing prices and monopolizing the market, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters.
State tax court grants partial summary judgment to UPS over language of Indiana’s special fuel tax statute
Indiana’s special fuel tax statute applies to “all special fuel sold or used in producing or generating power for propelling motor vehicles” but exempts fuel that’s “used for nonhighway purposes,” according to Indiana Code.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear religious freedom case involving state’s near-total abortion ban
The state’s high court granted the transfer of the case from Marion Superior Court, bypassing the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over neglect charge in child’s suicide
A jury convicted Matthew Dirig in November 2024, and he was sentenced to 40 years in an Indiana Department of Correction facility.
Lawrence County judge accused of using marijuana while serving as judicial officer
The judge has been accused of misconduct for allegedly using marijuana and failing to provide candid information to the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications.
Former IU basketball players appeal federal court’s dismissal of suit related to exams
The players say they were subjected to unnecessary rectal exams when they played for the Hoosiers in the late 1990s, but an independent review found the doctor did not act in bad faith.
Former Madison County school counselor reaches settlement over gender identification policy
The case stemmed from the school district’s “gender support plan” policy which was released across the district at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
IU McKinney professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship for constitutional studies
Gerard Magliocca, professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, has authored six books on constitutional law.
Perrysville attorney suspended for criminal recklessness; Winslow attorney resigns
Two attorneys have been either suspended from the practice of law or resigned completely following separate felony convictions in Fountain and Gibson counties, according to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Senior counsel Jimmie McMillian takes The Lawyer beyond the Greatest Spectacle in Racing
The two roles allow him to lead both legal operations at the speedway and interact face-to-face with fans who attend one of IndyCar’s many events throughout the year.
Suit accuses Lebanon-based program of abusing, isolating teens during treatment
A Lebanon business advertised as a faith-based therapy program is accused of abusing several of its teenage residents.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 22 years in prison for 3 violent crimes
At the time of the crimes, the man was on probation for felony auto theft, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. He had 22 prior convictions, including 12 felonies.
Indiana appeals court upholds trial court’s ruling in favor of NCAA over football head injury case
The case debated whether the NCAA had a duty to warn individual student athletes about the risks of football-related head trauma, which can lead to death.
ISBA makes public statement opposing DOJ proposal on changes to attorney discipline oversight
The proposed rule would allow the department to investigate complaints against its own attorneys before investigations are handled by individual state bars.