John Maley: Finding your way through a procedural potpourri
Each month federal judges in Indiana address multiple civil procedural issues in written opinions. Here’s a look at some.
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IndyBar: President’s Update
The Association Board of Directors is seeking thoughts as we prepare to create the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan for the association.
Lawyerly legacy: President Benjamin Harrison was a renowned attorney too
Harrison carved out a legal career that included arguing 15 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and one before an International Tribunal in Paris.
IndyBar: When ICE Knocks: Why Attorneys Should Attend the Upcoming CLE on Legal Strategies for Safety and Preparedness
As attorneys, we are often the first line of defense, whether advising a family on how to prepare for a possible detention, or counseling an employer on their rights and responsibilities.
IndyBar: Building the Bridge: Why One Conversation Can Change a Law Student’s Trajectory
There’s a whole other dimension to this profession that doesn’t always show up in textbooks or exams.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 16+ years for drug/firearm crimes
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced Jamic Johnson, 50, to 195 months in prison after his guilty plea to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Former Anderson University president joins Church Church Hittle + Antrim
John Pistole, former president of Anderson University, has joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim as a senior advisor in the firm’s Higher Education Practice Group.
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.
Indiana GOP Sen. Mike Bohacek charged with DUI months after incident
Charges are pending against Republican Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek for a January drunk driving incident that remained under wraps for months — shielded by legislative immunity during the 2025 session.
Jim Bopp, Sage Steele picked by Braun to join IU’s board of trustees
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday announced four appointments to Indiana University’s board of trustees, including conservative attorney Jim Bopp and sportscaster Sage Steele.
Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump
A Wisconsin man is facing charges accusing him of forging a letter threatening President Donald Trump’s life in an effort to get another man who was a potential witness against him in a criminal case deported.
New judge appointed to Lake County bench
Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Daniel Burke to serve as Lake Superior Court Judge, with the new judge officially starting Monday on the bench.
Delaware County jury convicts man of child pornography possession
A Delaware County jury on Friday convicted an Albany man of two counts of possession of child pornography in Delaware Circuit Court.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans
President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the federal workforce, while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds.
What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look
Trump administration lawyers have filed emergency appeals with the nation’s highest court a little less than once a week on average since Trump began his second term.
Judge wrestles with far-reaching remedy proposals in antitrust case against Google
The fate and fortunes of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies now sit in the hands of a U.S. judge wrestling with whether to impose far-reaching changes upon Google in the wake of its dominant search engine being declared an illegal monopoly.
List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website following criticism
A widely anticipated list of “ sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears on the Department of Homeland Security’s website after receiving widespread criticism for including localities that have actively supported the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies.
Whitestown man sentenced to 12+ years for sharing child sexual abuse material
A Whitestown man has been sentenced to 12 ½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in southern Indiana announced.
Allen County accepting applicants for upcoming judicial vacancy
The Indiana Supreme Court announced a vacancy on the Allen Superior Court in the court’s family relations division will occur on Sept. 23, when Judge Andrea Trevino retires.
Feds could eye Indiana’s Camp Atterbury as potential site for ICE detainees amid capacity strain
Federal officials could be eying Indiana’s Camp Atterbury as a temporary holding site for immigrant detainees as nationwide deportation efforts continue — and detention demands grow.