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Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Clay Circuit Judge Joseph Trout
He didn’t come from a family of lawyers, but Clay Circuit Judge Joseph Trout said he knew he was going to become an attorney.
Indiana Supreme Court denies transfer of appeal in case of prolonged traffic stop for drug search
The Indiana Supreme Court denied the transfer of an appeal arguing an officer with the Avon Police Department unlawfully searched his vehicle for illegal drugs during a traffic stop.
Probation officers honored for their service at annual conference
Several probation officers from around the state were recognized for their commitment to the profession and their long-time service at the annual justice services conference.
Democrat announces run for lieutenant governor
Clif Marsiglio has filed to seek the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination, the second Hoosier seeking the role.
Beckwith poses ‘serious threat’ to Braun’s campaign, says GOP powerhouse lawyer
Indiana Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun faces a “serious threat” to his candidacy after Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith was selected as his running mate, according to an internal campaign memo penned by prominent conservative attorney Jim Bopp.
Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under a new plan from Biden
The White House announced Tuesday that the Biden administration will, in the coming months, allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship.
Biden’s Title IX law expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students is dealt another setback
The Biden administration’s effort to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students hit another roadblock Monday, when a federal judge in Kentucky temporarily blocked the new Title IX rule in six additional states.
Indiana Tax Court rules petitioner failed to demonstrate invalidity of land values determination
The Indiana Tax Court has affirmed the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance’s determination that the Lake County Assessor correctly developed the county’s land order in 2022.
Former Allen County judge certified as senior judge
The Indiana Supreme Court certified a former Allen County judge as a senior judge Thursday.
Indiana’s driver’s test and high failure rates draw criticism
Indiana has the highest failure rates for its driver’s license test in the U.S., with more than 1,362,100 Hoosiers failing the test from 2020 to 2023, according to a recent USA Today report.
Hoosier GOP insiders spurn party establishment, nominate Beckwith for lieutenant governor
Indiana’s GOP delegates narrowly named Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in a shocking vote at the party’s convention Saturday.
AI experimentation is high risk, high reward for low-profile political campaigns
Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword for candidates running campaigns. Inexpensive, user-friendly AI models can help them save money and time on some of their day-to-day tasks. But they often don’t have the staff or expertise to combat AI-generated falsehoods.
Surgeon general asks Congress to require warning labels for social media, like those on cigarettes
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.
Miniature Benjamin Harrison home represents first historical build for Greenfield artist
After a year of laying each brick and crafting each column to perfection, the miniature replica of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Homes was unveiled to the public Wednesday.
Rokita, 12 other states file amicus brief in fight over Noblesville High School anti-abortion club
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has joined 12 other states in filing an amicus brief supporting a Noblesville teenager who started an anti-abortion club and argued the states have an interest in protecting student speech.
U.S. Senate Judiciary passes bipartisan JUDGES Act co-authored by Young
The JUDGES Act would increase the number of federal district judges in the most overburdened areas of the country, including the Southern District of Indiana.
IBJ Media names Jim Meyer editor of the Indiana Lawyer
Jim Meyer, news editor of The Herald-Bulletin in Anderson, served in the U.S. Army for eight years before earning his journalism degree.
Carmel financial firm, CEO face another investor lawsuit
A Mooresville investor is alleging that Carmel-based retirement planning firm ReJoyce Financial LLC and CEO Alexander Joyce misappropriated more than $200,000 that she had deposited with the firm to invest on her behalf.
IU Health to eliminate noncompete clauses for primary-care docs
Indiana University Health said Thursday it will eliminate noncompete clauses for primary-care physicians, effective Dec. 15.