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The act establishes a framework for handling medical malpractice claims against qualified health care providers in Indiana.
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Case raises ethics questions about attorneys who switch firms
The complaint states that the stipulations included an $8,000-per-client liquidated-damages penalty and a $6,000 case acquisition cost, which several attorneys told The Lawyer they were surprised to see.
Jason Murrey: Why JLAP? Even the best must call in for air support.
The Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program serves the legal profession much like air support aids troops on the ground during a difficult mission.
Rep. Ben Smaltz: Strengthening child care access for Hoosier families
Across the state, access to child care affects nearly every aspect of our communities.
June 26, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
John H. Murphy v. The City of South Bend
No. 26A-CT-94
Appeal from the St. Joseph Circuit Court, Special Judge Jenny Pitts Manier. John Murphy fell and injured his leg during a parade, claiming the city’s negligence in maintaining the road created a pothole that caused his fall. The city sought summary judgment, asserting immunity under Indiana law for discretionary functions related to road maintenance. The trial court granted this motion, but the appellate court reversed, stating the city did not provide sufficient evidence to prove its entitlement to immunity. It concluded that the pothole repair process did not clearly constitute a policy-oriented decision-making process, and therefore, the city is not immune from liability for Murphy’s negligence claim. The court remands for further proceedings. Judge Felix authored the opinion, with Judges Weissmann and DeBoer concurring. Appellant’s attorneys: Edward J. Chester, Laura L. Ezzell and J. Thomas Vetne, Chester Law Office, Elkhart, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Elizabeth A. Klesmith, THK Law LLP, South Bend, Indiana.
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Indiana lighting company sues contractor over alleged false representations about its products
Ikio LED Lighting LLC accuses Negawatt Partners LLC of making false and negative claims about Ikio’s lighting products’ performance.
Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels struck down by high court
The high court’s 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and gas stations, unless the owners specifically say guns are banned at their establishments.
Lebanon considers raising property taxes to build new police HQ
The city’s police department operates out of a downtown building that is 64 years old.
Public camping ban, mobile phone prohibitions and other laws go into effect next week
More than 160 bills got past the finish line in Indiana during this year’s legislative session, with dozens of them taking effect in July.
High court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians
The decision overturns lower court orders and allows the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly end temporary protected status, a program that protects a total of 1.3 million people from 17 countries.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day.
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against the global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer.
McCarter & English adds three partners from Ice Miller to litigation, insurance groups
McCarter & English LLP entered the Indianapolis market in 2022.
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.
Indiana Supreme Court suspends former chief deputy prosecutor for disparaging comments
In the opinion published Tuesday, the court concluded that Robert Hardy Jr. violated several professional conduct rules while serving in the role of prosecutor.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
The judge said the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to regulate elections, and that Trump’s requirements violated the separation of powers.
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
The settlement is the first by the federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a manufacturer of harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
June 24, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Douglas Hicks v. Rebecca Hicks
No. 25A-DC-2054
Appeal from the Wayne Circuit Court, Judge April R. Drake. Douglas Hicks appeals the trial court’s dissolution of his marriage to Rebecca Hicks, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion in dividing the marital estate. The court found that the division was inequitable, as it awarded a slight advantage to husband based solely on income disparities, failing to address all statutory factors for such a division. The appellate court ruled that the trial court’s plan for handling the marital residence, contingent on its sale, would result in the husband receiving only 4% of the marital estate if sold, which the appellate court found to be clearly erroneous. The appellate court thus reversed the trial court’s decision and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Chief Judge Tavitas authored the opinion, with Judges Weissmann and Foley concurring. Appellant’s attorneys: Alexander N. Moseley and Adrian Deneen, Dixon & Moseley P.C., Indianapolis, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Christopher T. Armour, BBFCS Attorneys, Richmond, Indiana.
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Environmental groups file lawsuit over air permit renewal at U.S. Steel plant in Gary
The groups say the EPA did not meet a mandatory deadline to act on a petition challenging the renewal of an operating permit for U.S. Steel’s Gary Works steel mill in northwest Indiana.
UPDATE: Man charged with stalking Fever’s Sophie Cunningham
The 48-year-old was accused of sending multiple threatening and explicit messages to the popular Indiana Fever guard and faces stalking and intimidation charges.
