Braun, Legislature plan to raise cigarette, tobacco taxes to fill budget gap
To further close the gap, leaders also said they would reduce planned spending for public health, higher education and government agencies.
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Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns. Attorneys warn of chaos
The judge overseeing the rewriting of the college sports rulebook threw a potentially deal-wrecking roadblock into the mix Wednesday, insisting parties in the antitrust lawsuit redo the part of the proposed settlement.
Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US
The seven-day pause ordered by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on Wednesday is the first sign of a possible change, either in tone or position, in the contentious legal fight that already has been to the Supreme Court.
Rokita urges lawmakers to reconsider THC regulation bill
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sent a letter to several of the state’s top elected officials, urging them to reconsider legislation he says doesn’t do enough to regulate THC.
Terre Haute inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder of cellmate
| IL Staff
An inmate at the Terre Haute Federal Correctional Complex was sentenced to life in prison for allegedly murdering his cellmate in 2016.
Opinions April 23, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Michelle DiPego and Michael DiPego
24A-PL-1268
Civil plenary. Affirms Delaware Circuit Court Judge Thomas Cannon Jr.’s partial summary judgment order in Michelle DiPego’s favor on her declaratory judgment motion that she was entitled to uninsured motorist coverage under her State Farm automobile insurance policy. Finds find that the electric foot scooter that negligently crashed into DiPego, causing her bodily injury and related damages. was a “land motor vehicle” under the plain and ordinary meaning of that policy term and that State Farm waived any challenge to the scooter’s “uninsured” status. Attorneys for appellant: Crystal Rowe, Jacob Zigenfus. Attorney for appellee: Michael Peek.
South Bend woman sentenced to 17+ years for fentanyl, meth possession
| IL Staff
A South Bend woman faces more than 17 years in federal prison after being sentenced last week for her drug possession-related convictions.
Braun arranging for independent IEDC audit amid transparency concerns
Gov. Mike Braun confirmed Tuesday he is arranging for an independent audit of Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s spending and accounts, just weeks after he ordered more transparency for the agency’s nonprofit foundation.
Governor signs 10 more bills into Indiana law
Gov. Mike Braun signed 10 bills—technically enrolled acts—into law on Tuesday, including a contentious parental rights proposal and one adding requirements for developers of long-haul water pipelines.
Orders to leave the country — some for US citizens — sow confusion among immigrants
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is quietly revoking two-year permits of people who used an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico called CBP One, which brought in more than 900,000 people starting in January 2023.
Law firms fighting Trump to ask judges to permanently block executive orders
Two major law firms are expected to ask separate judges on Wednesday to permanently block President Donald Trump’s executive orders that were designed to punish them and hurt their business operations.
Visa and status terminations bring uncertainty for international college students
| A Bloomington-based immigration attorney said his office has been flooded with calls from international students worried they will have to abandon their studies and leave the country. |
Lawsuits challenge state’s release of abortion documents
A legal battle rages on over reports that doctors must file on the few abortions now performed in Indiana each year.
Video exclusive: Evansville attorney explores Lincoln’s upbringing in Indiana
Joshua Claybourn, an attorney with Jackson Kelly PLLC in Evansville, said that growing up just a few miles away from where Abraham Lincoln spent a good majority of his childhood, it was easy to become interested in learning about the former president’s “rags to riches” life.
Motorsports legal conference explores immigration issues, racetrack gambling
One perennial issue that received increased attention this year was the immigration status of the foreign-born drivers and team members who stay in the U.S. for months or even years with their employers.
Some bar associations respond to Trump’s verbal attacks on judges, law firms
The Indianapolis Bar Association has announced a “Rule of Law Initiative” that is focused on educating communities about the fundamental principles that support democracy.
In-house counsel try to keep up with Trump policy changes
It’s been challenging to keep up with the 129 executive orders President Donald Trump has signed since he took office in January.
AI developing as personal mentor for law students, professionals
While AI technology like ChatGPT spits out directed responses to prompts made by users, experts are working with AI platforms that can be designed to act as mentors.
Greg Weaver: Braun’s progress on public transparency brings hope for more
There’s much more work to be done to assure transparency throughout the rest of state and local government.
Dustin Houchin: Reconsider the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts
Despite the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts, there is little solid evidence that they work any better than traditional courts.