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.
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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.
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.
Dustin 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.
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
The high court rebuffed an emergency appeal from the veteran investigative reporter, who has been held in civil contempt as part of a lawsuit
Judge to make ruling in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule
Two dozen men’s and women’s college basketball players are suing the Indianapolis-based NCAA, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
Bankruptcy judge approves $8M sale of Jasper Rubber assets
The decision comes months after Jasper Rubber’s parent company informed employees that it would shut down operations and lay off roughly 330 workers.
Indiana Supreme Court announces new chief administrative officer
The court announced it had selected Aaron Hood, the court’s former chief financial officer, to be the new chief administration officer.
July 2, 2026
United States Court of Appeals
USA vs. Jonathan S. Rose
No. 24-1086
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division, Judge Holly A. Brady. Before Circuit Judges Easterbrook, Kirsch and Pryor. The court vacated the district court’s order dismissing charges against Rose under 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(4) and remanded the case for further proceedings. The district court concluded that a historical context for §922(g)(4) was insufficient to apply a lifetime prohibition on firearm possession to those who have been committed for mental health reasons but are no longer deemed dangerous. The district court also emphasized the necessity for a detailed record regarding Rose’s mental state and the conditions of his prior commitment and release. It noted that determinations on current dangerousness must be made based on individualized proof, allowing both Rose and the prosecution to present evidence in light of recent rulings. Judge Easterbrook authored the opinion.
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Indiana University appoints Tom Froehle as school’s chief legal officer
Froehle, partner and chair emeritus at Faegre Drinker, has been hired as IU’s vice president and general counsel.
INDOT accused of negligently designing construction zone, leading to fatal crash
Law firm Keller & Keller filed the lawsuit last week on behalf of the estate of Jerry Lamb, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 20 last year.
Kentucky Supreme Court opinion could inform case with Indiana ties
The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion that a fee allocation provision contained in an attorney employment agreement does not violate legal public policy that prohibits the restriction of attorneys’ ability to practice law.
Analysis: Supreme Court expanded Trump’s power but was unwilling to go as far as he wanted
Legal experts said President Trump’s wins and losses at the Supreme Court reflect a divide in conservative ideology.
July 1, 2026
The following opinions were published on June 30 after The Indiana Lawyer’s deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court
State of Indiana v. Augustine Armando Gomez Jr.
No. 25S-CR-14
Direct appeal from the Tippecanoe Superior Court, Judge Randy J. Williams. The trial court’s dismissal of misdemeanor and felony unlawful carrying charges against Gomez, based on alleged misapplication of statutory provisions regarding prior felony convictions, was reversed. The Supreme Court held that the trial court incorrectly found the charging information lacked sufficient certainty and erred in declaring the relevant statutes unconstitutional. The court confirmed that Gomez had adequate notice regarding the crimes charged and thus reinstated the charges. Justice Massa authored the opinion. Justice Slaughter concurred, Justice Molter concurred in result, and Chief Justice Rush partially concurred and dissented in part with a separate opinion, joined by Justice Goff. Chief Justice Rush concluded the handgun statute required the state to show Gomez’s Illinois conviction was substantially similar to an Indiana felony before it could support the Level 5 felony enhancement, and that the charging information failed to identify the necessary Indiana comparator. She would have allowed the misdemeanor handgun charge to proceed but would have affirmed dismissal of the Level 5 felony charge and resolved the case on statutory, rather than constitutional, grounds. Appellant’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Appellee’s attorney: Shay J. Hughes, Lafayette, Indiana.
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Investor advisory firms win preliminary injunction in Indiana court case
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita from enforcing a new Indiana law against the firms.
Special judge halts part of new immigration law, finds it may violate the Constitution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is now enjoined from enforcing a portion of the state’s new immigration law.
Appeals court affirms conviction in 2024 road-rage shooting on I-65
After a road-rage incident in 2024 left one truck driver seriously injured, the Indiana Court of Appeals recently affirmed convictions against the Indianapolis shooter and his wife.
12 charged in connection with drug operation run out of Westville Correctional Facility
Investigators say meth, cocaine, Suboxone and fentanyl were distributed to customers in Anderson, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and other communities across the state.
High court to consider whether assault-weapons bans violate Second Amendment
Congress allowed a national assault weapons ban to expire in 2004, but Democrats have supported renewing it in response to a series of mass shootings.
June 30, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Barry Dircks v. Joseph Delamater and Razumich & Delamater, P.C.
No. 25A-CT-932
Appeal from the Marion Superior Court, Judge Timothy W. Oakes. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants, finding no attorney-client relationship existed between Barry Dircks and Joseph Delamater beyond an emergency intervention during a standoff. The court determined that even if such a relationship had existed, Delamater’s actions did not proximately cause Dircks’ damages, as the decision to detain Dircks’ children was already in motion before Delamater’s involvement, and ultimately Dircks’ own actions led to further complications. Chief Judge Tavitas authored the opinion, with Judge Bailey concurring and Judge Kenworthy dissenting, believing genuine issues of material fact exist regarding the legal malpractice claim — including whether there was an assumed, ongoing attorney-client relationship beyond the standoff. Appellant appeared pro se. Appellees’ attorney: Vincent P. Antaki, Reminger Co. LPA, Indianapolis, Indiana.