Development slowly emerges at Indy’s justice campus
The neighborhood Kroger is being renovated, hopes are high for a new restaurant and a $2.1 million trail will soon connect the campus to downtown.
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Cameras in courtrooms: Will the judge in the Delphi double-murder trial allow them?
Broadcasters and court officials generally report positive experiences under the state’s new camera rules, but the true test likely will come in May when Richard Allen goes on trial for the slayings of two teenage girls near Delphi.
Learning to be a mediator: ‘It’s not Judge Judy’
From neighborhood disputes to landlord-tenant quarrels, the Indy Center for Conflict Resolution works to solve issues in Indianapolis before they escalate.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece
With a passion for community outreach, Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece said he enjoys being on the bench and finds it important to get more attorneys into rural communities.
Companies seek liability protection for top execs
A growing number of companies in Indiana and elsewhere are hoping to offer new legal protection for top executives following a 2022 change in Delaware’s corporation law.
Maley: Summary judgment procedures in Indiana’s federal courts
Local Rules 56-1 in the Southern District of Indiana and Northern District of Indiana govern summary judgment procedure and are critical in summary judgment practice. Both similarly require the movant to support its motion with a statement of material facts not in dispute with supporting evidence.
Indiana businesses win new protections from lawsuits
Tweaks to tort law were among the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s top legislative priorities this year, but not everyone was happy with all of the tort-related changes that came out of the Indiana General Assembly.
When is an AI-assisted invention eligible for a patent?
It’s a fine line to walk for applicants with artificial intelligence-assisted inventions who want to secure a patent.
Democrats seeking nomination for attorney general see an opening against Rokita
Indianapolis attorneys Destiny Wells and Beth White will battle it out at the Democratic state convention this summer as they seek to become the party’s nominee for Indiana attorney general.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Fulton Superior Court Judge Greg Heller
Not feeling quite ready for law school, Greg Heller initially managed a trucking terminal in Wisconsin.
Nate Feltman becomes sole owner of IBJ Media
IBJ Media CEO and Publisher Nate Feltman purchased the shares of Indianapolis businessmen Mickey Maurer and Bob Schloss this month.
Jury awards more than $42M to Avon man with traumatic brain injury from crash with Tesla employee
The jury returned the verdict Wednesday against Tesla Inc. and its long-time employee Kyle Kaszuba for the accident in which motorcyclist Chris Dugan was severely injured. The jury found Kaszuba 70% responsible for the accident and Dugan 30% responsible.
Attorneys, businesses await impact of proposed rule to extend OT to more salaried workers
It’s been more than six months since the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed new rule to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would extend overtime pay to 3.6 million salaried workers. More concrete action could come by April, but even then the new rule is expected to face legal challenges.
New state law fills insurance coverage gap on inheritance
A new law signed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb represents a new step in supporting beneficiaries who gain ownership of property through transfer on death deeds.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Clinton Circuit Court Judge Brad Mohler
Clinton Circuit Court Judge Brad Mohler worked to forge his own path while remaining connected to his farming roots.
New law will let Indiana juries know about seat belt use in crashes
If someone involved in a car crash isn’t buckled up, an Indiana jury currently isn’t allowed to know that due to the state’s longstanding prohibition on introducing such evidence. That will change as of July 1, thanks to the passage of House Bill 1090.
Still no harvest: Marijuana bills continue to stall in Indiana General Assembly in 2024
To some, it seemed like the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly marked a turning point for marijuana-related legislation. That didn’t prove to be the case.
Skipping estate planning: National survey shows number of people with wills has declined
Caring.com’s 2024 Wills and Estate Planning Study reports that, for the first time since 2020, the number of Americans with a will has decreased.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Sullivan Superior Judge Hugh Hunt
Law wasn’t his first career. Initially, Hugh Hunt, now the judge of the Sullivan Superior Court, worked as a funeral director.
‘Home away from home’: IU Maurer Black Law Students Association earns national recognition
A student group at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is getting national attention after winning an award.