JAN. 15 – JAN. 28
Now that Indiana has ended its pause on death-penalty executions, is it possible that more will be scheduled in 2025? There's certainly a chance as death row inmates exhaust their appeals, reports Managing Editor Daniel Carson. However, legislation proposed at the Indiana General Assembly would abolish the state's death penalty. Remember all that money Indiana was raking in from settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors? Reporter Maura Johnson takes a look at how Indiana and its local communities plan to spend the more than $980 million. And in Focus, Editor Greg Weaver takes a look at the 10 law firms and independent multi-client practices with the largest lobbying presence at the Indiana General Assembly.
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Will there be more executions in Indiana in 2025?
Last month, Indiana ended its 15-year pause on the execution of inmates sentenced to death. However, legislation already has been filed in the Indiana General Assembly that would repeal the state’s death penalty.
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How Indiana is spending $980M in opioid settlements
So far, seven national opioid cases have been settled that benefit Indiana, providing money for treatment and prevention programs and other related efforts in the state.
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Feds crack down on domestic abusers who illegally have guns
The LEATH initiative, which focuses law enforcement resources on domestic violence offenders who possess firearms illegally, was named in honor of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Breann Leath, who died in April 2020 while responding to a domestic violence call.
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Hoosier attorney is a master at 8-Ball
Mike Dobosz placed fourth this year in the Valley National 8-Ball League World Pool Championships in Las Vegas.
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For large law firms, lobbying is a must-do
Bose Public Affairs and Taft Stettinius & Hollister have the largest lobbying presence of any law firms or independent multi-client lobbying practices this year at the Indiana General Assembly, which kicked off its 2025 legislative session last week. See our list of the top 10.
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Greg Weaver: Cost of the state’s executions shouldn’t be a secret
The secrecy surrounding the return of death penalty executions in Indiana isn’t exactly doing much to bolster public confidence in what some consider to be an inhumane act.
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Dustin Houchin: It’s a myth to say brains aren’t fully developed until age 25
The myth has reduced accountability for young people who break the law in Indiana and across the country.
Read MoreDeanna Marquez: Welcome to a new year with a new (Microsoft) Outlook
This re-designed Outlook was built to incorporate newer security protocols, integrate with Microsoft Co-Pilot AI, improve responsiveness, and provide a more modern look and feel that resembles “Outlook on the web.”
Read MoreApril Jay: Legislature puts renewed focus on fiscal responsibility
It appears from the flurry of proposed bills filed before the start of the Indiana General Assembly, lawmakers will be focused on trying to improve fiscal responsibility in 2025.
Read MoreBerkshire, Brown, Garver: A look at the Indiana Legislature’s big-ticket items
Beyond the issues, the political dynamics will also be interesting to watch, as Gov. Mike Braun navigates his first session from the second floor of the Statehouse.
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IndyBar: IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division Announces Connection Opportunities for 2025
Join our Book Club or one of our Coffee Chats.
Read MoreIndyBar: Proteus Discovery Group Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Law Firms and Legal Teams
Indianapolis-based Proteus Discovery Group is a leading eDiscovery and legal services provider.
Read MoreIndyBar: Get Involved with the Community! Check out these Pro Bono and Public Outreach Opportunities
Here are some ways you can start the year off giving back.
Read MoreIndyBar: ‘Thanks to 2024!’ and ‘Hello to 2025!’ from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
As we launch into the New Year, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation is taking time to look back at all the achievements reached in 2024, as well as looking forward to big plans and events scheduled for 2025.
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