Emerging plan would shift judges to growing counties
Some state lawmakers are going in with a reallocation approach that would add new judges to growing communities and take away from those counties that may have more judges than they need.

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Some state lawmakers are going in with a reallocation approach that would add new judges to growing communities and take away from those counties that may have more judges than they need.
The Indiana University McKinney School of Law is adding a new symposium to its roster, focused on how leaders can work with, not against, artificial intelligence in the legal field.
It is an important new rule with new language of “illustrative aid” instead of “demonstrative evidence.”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on the movie “A Complete Unknown.”
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found roughly 43 million Americans had medical bills on their credit reports, totaling nearly $88 billion dollars. Those debts comprised 58 percent of the bills in collections on people’s credit reports.
None of these ideas are unique, but I hope that they will be a reminder of things that we can all do to surge into the new year.
Tax exempt organizations such as associations, charities, and nonprofit organizations play an indispensable role in fostering social welfare and economic stability.
In 2024, a total of 286 books were collected for the nonprofit Indy Book Project.
In 2025, IndyBarHQ will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, it us open upon member request.
IndyBar stands ready to serve your needs with the largest collection of Indiana-specific on-demand seminars, all taught by local attorneys.
Officers Scott B. Cockrum, the 2025 president, is a partner in the Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis offices of Lewis Brisbois. He has extensive experience handling professional liability claims in state and federal courts in Indiana, including ones involving the defense of architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, surveyors, property managers, and realtors. He also frequently represents physicians […]
This engaging luncheon offers a valuable opportunity for students to spend time with local practitioners as a way to gain insights into the legal profession, build meaningful connections, and explore potential career paths.
The order from U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan came minutes before the funding freeze was scheduled to go into effect. The administrative stay lasts until Monday afternoon and applies only to existing programs.
Will more Indiana-based banks will be included in M&A deals this year? Probably. But if recent trends hold true, those deals likely will involve Indiana banks acquiring out-of-state institutions, not other Indiana banks.
Colorado-based 3C LLC alleges the employee had been on staff for more than a year when the company discovered he was selling a competitor’s product while serving 3C customers.
Sens. Todd Young and Jim Banks will help advise President Donald Trump on whom to nominate for the federal openings.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Anthony Graff v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-2546
Criminal. Affirms Dearborn Circuit Court Judge F. Aaron Negangard’s denial of Anthony Graff’s motion to suppress. Finds Graff’s statements were made voluntarily. Reverses the trial court’s grant of the state’s motion in limine, which was seeking to exclude evidence of the administration of the polygraph examination and any expert testimony related to it. Finds Graff should be allowed to present evidence regarding the polygraph examination. Remands for the trial court and parties to define the presentation of the evidence. Attorney for appellant: Michael Cunningham. Attorneys for appellee: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ian McLean.
Administration officials said the decision was necessary to ensure that all funding complies with Trump’s executive orders, which are intended to undo progressive steps on transgender rights, environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, efforts.
House Bill 1032, authored by Rep. Craig Haggard, R-Mooresville, would double down on restrictions already in effect for investors located in China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela — all countries currently labeled as foreign adversaries in state and federal code.
Some worry the measure will discourage college students from voting and add additional duties to local county voter registration offices.