Disciplinary charges filed against Howard Superior Court judge
The Indiana Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed nine counts of misconduct against Howard Superior Court Judge Matthew J. Elkin.
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Mother sues New Albany in connection with death of son in local dam
The lawsuit accuses the city and others of negligence for failing to close off the low-head dam or post signs warning of its dangers.
Environmental group sues state agency over wastewater discharge in Morgan County
The Hoosier Environmental Council says a state permit improperly allows the Eagle Valley Generating Station—an AES-owned power plant in Martinsville—to discharge untreated wastewater from its coal ash waste ponds into a stretch of the West Fork of the White River.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Biden regulations on ‘ghost guns’
Seven justices joined the opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, upholding the regulations. Two justices, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, dissented.
Indiana Senate committee advances marijuana billboard advertising ban
Lawmakers said they’d be open to expanding the prohibition to other forms of advertising, too.
Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship in federal elections
The order says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists and prosecute election crimes.
Kroger blames Albertsons for merger’s demise in new court filings
Kroger said in Tuesday’s court filing that it should not be forced to pay Albertsons a $600 million termination fee as well as billions of dollars in legal fees.
Weaver: Judge disclosure forms need to be more accessible
As a service to our readers, The Indiana Lawyer will gradually post all Indiana judges’ disclosure forms online over the next several months.
Green fees, fishing sponsorships among gifts to Indiana’s top judges, disclosure forms show
Some judges also reported earning outside compensation for everything from working as a stagehand at Pink and Taylor Swift concerts to serving as a board member for the Indianapolis Indians baseball team.
Is some continuity in antitrust policy possible under Trump?
Many Indiana attorneys expect there to be a continuity of enforcement in at least some areas, such as Big Tech, health care and mergers and acquisitions.
Notre Dame initiative looks at the state of democracy
The initiative is an effort to understand what democracy looks like at home and abroad, and how current practices inform what the future holds as the definition of democracy evolves.
Video exclusive: Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic supporting Hoosiers across Indy
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis has been making a difference in the lives of residents for over 30 years.
Hartz and Moreillon: How website terms of service may impact copyright claims
The terms of service frequently provide license for the online service to use the user’s content, including potentially granting additional rights for others to do the same.
Brad Maurer: Trademarks, NIL: Should the public have a direct voice?
There are democratic avenues to change the law to what it “should” be.
Harrell: Why JLAP cares about the attorney surrogate rule
The attorney surrogate rule provides a process for protecting an attorney’s clients in the event that attorney is no longer able to serve them.
INjail system would be one of first in nation to link county jails statewide
Currently, 20 different jail management systems are used across the state and that makes it difficult for jailers to communicate with each other and find space to ease overcrowding.
Tracy Betz: Commercial courts: A year in review with Judge Klineman
Judge Christina Klineman sat down an interview to discuss her experiences, the unique practices in commercial court and the practical insights she’s gained along the way.
Nordstrom: Exploring a new method of witness preparation using AI
By leveraging AI tools, attorneys can identify areas for improvement, provide targeted feedback, and optimize witness statements with unprecedented precision.
Sage: Intellectual property awareness is critical element of business
Not until I enrolled in as many IP courses and seminars as my law school offered did I realize how far reaching the full gamut of IP could be.
IndyBar: Epic CLE at 2025 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference: Verbal De-Escalation, AI Workshops, and More!
The French Lick Resort and Casino will be the site for the conference June 19-21.