JULY 3-9, 2026
As artificial intelligence continues to develop at a rapid pace, law firms across the United States and here in Indiana are implementing different models into their legal practice. Reporter Maura Johnson explains how local firms are using programs like AI and Microsoft Copilot to augment their work. Plus, reporter Cameron Shaw tried to find out what guidance the attorney general and Indiana Department of Correction have given to local law enforcement officials enforcing immigration rules, as required by a law passed earlier this year. But no one involved would share the training materials. He details the requirements and the effort to get the into the hands of those who need the guidance.
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Amid embrace of AI, firms look for mix to best suit their needs
As Harvey positions itself as a leading force in AI technology catered toward the legal profession, law firms continue to test its features, and those of other platforms, to find the right fit for their own legal practice.
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A new Indiana law calls for ICE-related training for officers. Whether it has been provided is unclear.
During this year’s legislative session, Brown called the training piece of Senate Enrolled Act 76, known as the Indiana FAIRNESS Act, a “very, very important” part of the bill.
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Indianapolis couple’s insurer sues utility AES for $250K after live wire incident
The lawsuit accuses AES Indiana of failing to maintain an electrical utility line, causing the couple’s home to go up in smoke.
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McCarter & English adds three partners from Ice Miller to litigation, insurance groups
McCarter & English LLP entered the Indianapolis market in 2022.
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AG Rokita demands Merrillville open its doors to ICE
Attorney General Todd Rokita said federal authorities had alerted his office of multiple instances over the last four months in which Merrillville officials contacted potential sellers to discourage them from doing business with ICE.
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Randolph County judge to retire next month
As he prepares to step down from the bench, Randolph Circuit Court Judge Jay Toney expressed deep concerns regarding rural Indiana’s attorney shortage, particularly in his home county.
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Rep. Michael Aylesworth: Constitutional fix would ease state’s rural judicial shortage
With Indiana’s constitution requiring a city or town court judge to live in the county in which they work, many rural communities face shortages.
Read MoreDustin Houchin: Curbing violent crime starts with limiting Indy’s disorder
Entropy, which is a measure of disorder, requires the application of energy to overcome it.
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