Shift to online continuing education causing financial crunch for some bar associations
For years, some local bar associations depended on revenue generated from their in-person classes. But now they are looking for ways to adjust.
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Web Exclusive: Holcomb appointment leads to Marshall County’s first female judge
Janette Surrisi is the first woman to serve as a judge in Marshall County in its 189 years.
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More parents objecting to books in school libraries under new process, librarians say
School librarians say they are facing more community challenges to books in their collections since a new state law that took effect in January required local school systems to set up a process to field such complaints.
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Hearing set to consider reclassifying marijuana as advocates look to future
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration set a Dec. 2 hearing date to take comment on what many observers feel could be a historic shift in federal drug policy on marijuana, possibly opening the door for legalization in Indiana.
Former employee sues Kittles Home Furnishings after data breach 12:38 pm
A former employee with Indiana-based Kittles Home Furnishings has filed a class action lawsuit against the company after it allegedly failed to immediately notify employees of a data breach involving personal information. Kittles did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Disciplinary commission issues advisory opinion on avoiding improper ex parte communications 12:24 pm
The commission wrote that an attorney trying to engage in ex parte communications with a judicial officer regarding time-sensitive issues involving child custody and visitation can avoid an ethical violation by adhering to the mandates of Trial Rule 65(B).
Vanderburgh Prosecutor’s Office takes reins of regional Sexual Assault Response Team 12:03 pm
Previously, Albion Fellows Bacon Center led the regional team for years. Albion Fellows Bacon Center is a non-profit based in Evansville that works to prevent domestic and sexual violence through advocacy.
Candidates spar in first general election gubernatorial debate 9:39 am
Braun ‘inflation-reduction’ plan focuses on business taxes, offers targeted tax holidays 8:30 am
Anti-abortion leaders undeterred as Trump for the first time says he’d veto a federal abortion ban 8:20 am
Some manufacturers urge president to invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers’ strike 8:15 am
Indianapolis-based ag company sues JPMorgan Chase over freeze of $3M
Law school deans weigh in on affirmative action ruling at Diversity in Law event
Allen County officeholder honored with Outstanding Clerk of the Year award
Jury returns guilty verdict in 2022 fatal Indianapolis shooting
Federal court rejects Murdaugh’s appeal that 40 years is too harsh for stealing millions
Georgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban
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