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What’s next for companies after tariff ruling?
The IEEPA tariffs were initiated after Trump declared national emergencies on drug trafficking and illegal immigration, shortly after taking office for his second term.
March 20, 2026
The following opinion was issued on March 19 after The Indiana Lawyer’s deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court
In the Matter of the Honorable J. Steven Cox
No. 25S-JD-80
Judicial discipline action. Publicly reprimands Cox and permanently bans him from judicial service. Holds Cox committed egregious judicial misconduct by engaging in and relying on ex parte communications with a criminal defendant and independently investigating facts outside the record, violating multiple Rules of Judicial Conduct, and concludes the misconduct — combined with prior discipline — warrants the most severe available sanction despite Cox no longer holding office; declines to resolve whether Cox’s blanket policy rejecting plea agreements independently violated the Code. Per curiam opinion. Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush concurs. Justice Derek R. Molter concurs with separate opinion in which Justice Mark S. Massa and Justice Geoffrey G. Slaughter join. Molter concurred in the sanction and in finding misconduct based on ex parte communications but declined to join the conclusion that Cox’s categorical rejection of certain plea agreements violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. He reasoned the issue was unsettled, the Commission may not have met its burden of proof, and categorical plea policies are not uncommon, raising concerns about disciplining judges without clearer guidance. Molter concluded the court should leave that question for resolution through direct appellate review or other procedural avenues rather than judicial discipline. Justice Christopher M. Goff did not participate. Respondent’s attorneys: Garrett R. Bascom, Jefferson C.M. Kisor, Bascom & Kisor, LLC, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Attorneys for Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications: Adrienne L. Meiring, Stephanie K. Bibbs, Victoria H. Thomas, Mark R. Conner, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students
Friday’s filing was the second time the Trump administration sued Harvard this year.
New U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana celebrates homecoming with new role
For Thomas Wheeler II, United States attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, his new role is also a homecoming.
Live Nation CEO, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
Michael Rapino, who has led the company since it was formed 21 years ago, defended the dominant position Live Nation has taken over the last two decades.
Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children
A daunting stream of testimony and evidence has been presented over seven weeks in a New Mexico case that explores what social media conglomerate Meta knew about the effects of its platforms on children.
Retired Franklin County judge permanently banned from the bench
In a Thursday order, the court found that retired Judge Steven Cox engaged in improper ex parte communication with a criminal defendant and relied on that communication to rule in a case.
FCC green lights merger of TV station rivals; local station will be divested
| The Washington Post and IBJ Staff
As part of the merger, Nexstar is expected to divest six TV stations, including one in Indianapolis.
Braun campaign committee sues ex-treasurer
The complaint describes Travis Kabrick as “grossly negligent,” alleging the former campaign treasurer destroyed files, abruptly quit and failed to respond to the campaign following his departure.
DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office
On Wednesday, Jerome Powell said he would remain as chair of the Fed’s interest rate-setting committee after his term ends if no successor has been confirmed.
DirecTV sues Nexstar, Tegna over their proposed $6.2 billion merger
DirecTV said in a press release the merger would create a triopoly in Indianapolis, affecting more than 1.2 million “TV homes.”
March 19, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Keenah Taylor v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-2032
Criminal. Appeal from the Marion Superior Court, Judge Angela Dow Davis. Affirms Taylor’s convictions for Level 3 felony rape, Level 5 felony robbery and Level 5 felony criminal confinement, reverses the denial of pretrial good time credit and remands with instructions to award that credit. Holds the trial court properly admitted the victim’s deposition and statements to law enforcement under the forfeiture by wrongdoing doctrine because Taylor’s repeated jail calls instructing the victim not to appear caused her unavailability, and concludes Taylor forfeited his confrontation rights under both the Sixth Amendment and Indiana Constitution; also concludes sufficient evidence supports the rape conviction because the victim was compelled by force or threat of force, but determines the trial court erred by denying pretrial good time credit without the statutorily required hearing and the State waived the issue by failing to request one. Chief Judge Tavitas authored the opinion. Judges Weissmann and Foley concur. Appellant’s attorney: Jan B. Berg, Indianapolis, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
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Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders’ briefing on the Epstein files
The committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer, accused Democrats of political grandstanding.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
Taft Managing Partner Hicks is IBJ’s 2026 Forty Under 40 alum of the year
Hicks was a member of the Forty Under 40 class of 2000 when he was executive vice president of CIT Group, where he oversaw more than $25 billion in Wall Street asset-backed securitizations, debt financings and acquisitions.
WNBA, players union reach ‘transformative’ agreement in principle
The deal came after the two sides spent the past eight days in intense in-person negotiations that lasted for more than 100 hours.
Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms
Epic noticed in the fall of 2022 that law firms appeared to have access to patient records.
March 18, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Demarcus Solvontez Davis v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-622
Criminal. Appeal from the Madison Circuit Court, Judge Angela Warner Sims. Affirms Davis’s convictions for murder and Level 3 felony robbery and his 96-year sentence. Holds Davis preserved appellate review of the trial court’s joinder decision by objecting to the State’s motion, but failed to demonstrate either an abuse of discretion or resulting prejudice, and further concludes the trial court did not err in denying his Batson challenge, no fundamental error occurred in the prosecutor’s rebuttal argument, and sufficient evidence supported the convictions, including text messages planning a robbery, surveillance video and physical evidence; the court also concludes Davis’s sentence is not inappropriate in light of the nature of the offenses and his character. Judge Mathias authored the opinion. Judges Vaidik and Pyle concur. Appellant’s attorney: Joshua Cumming, SDHMR Law Group, Noblesville, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
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Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial
The Justice Department reached a settlement with Live Nation last week to open up some ticketing and promotional markets to more competition, but 30 states are still pursuing the case.