Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over neglect charge in child’s suicide
A jury convicted Matthew Dirig in November 2024, and he was sentenced to 40 years in an Indiana Department of Correction facility.
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Banks rejected by Supreme Court in municipal bond price-fixing case
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a class action lawsuit that seeks billions of dollars from Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other financial institutions.
Indiana college ID voting ban goes back into effect as injunction is stayed
The state of Indiana filed an emergency motion for a suspension of the preliminary injunction.
FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic for $250M, alleging defamation
The Atlantic’s article contained extensive reporting — attributed to anonymous individuals — alleging Patel engaged in “excessive drinking” and “unexplained absences” while leading the FBI.
Supreme Court justices turn children’s books into big paydays
What at first glance might seem odd — some of the smartest (and busiest) legal minds in the country writing books for kids —is actually close to becoming a majority opinion at the high court.
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
In the emergency temporary restraining order, the judge noted the merger would make Nexstar the owner of two or even three of the “Big Four” local affiliates in at least 30 local television markets — including Indianapolis.
Lawrence County judge accused of using marijuana while serving as judicial officer
The judge has been accused of misconduct for allegedly using marijuana and failing to provide candid information to the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications.
Training aims to boost ranks of sexual assault nurse examiners
Only about 25% of U.S. hospitals have a forensic nurse on staff, according to the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s expanded finance, government team gives firm more breadth
The move represented the Indianapolis-based firm’s largest one-time acquisition of a team of lawyers.
Supreme Court hands win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits
Backed by the Trump administration, the companies argued the case belongs in federal court because the work started as an effort to quickly increase the supply of aviation gasoline for the U.S. government during World War II. The high court agreed.
IBJ names Taft’s Bob Hicks the Forty Under 40 Alumni Award winner
Indianapolis had always been Bob Hicks’ anchor, both metaphorically and geographically.
Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House
At the center of the standoff that has stretched throughout the week is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI and other agencies to collect and analyze vast amounts of overseas communications without a warrant.
Judge rejects effort to kick Indiana Senate candidate from GOP primary ballot
The judge’s order issued Thursday sides with Alexandra Wilson in her bid challenging current Sen. Greg Goode of Terre Haute.
Construction industry likely to be a subject of state’s FAIRNESS Act enforcement
The law, which takes effect July 1, provides that employers who knowingly and intentionally hire undocumented immigrants could face civil actions.
Former IU basketball players appeal federal court’s dismissal of suit related to exams
The players say they were subjected to unnecessary rectal exams when they played for the Hoosiers in the late 1990s, but an independent review found the doctor did not act in bad faith.
City-County Council committee recommends stricter curfew before summer
Indianapolis will likely move the start time for curfew restrictions two hours earlier through August in a public safety maneuver.
Former Madison County school counselor reaches settlement over gender identification policy
The case stemmed from the school district’s “gender support plan” policy which was released across the district at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
Taft launches New York office as it continues to expand presence across US
The new office is located in Manhattan, and the firm expects to hire more than 100 lawyers there over the next five years.
Justice Sotomayor issues rare apology for remarks about conservative colleague
The personal swipe came during a talk at the University of Kansas School of Law, when Sotomayor suggested that Justice Kavanaugh lacked the life experience to appreciate the potential impacts of his opinion on immigration stops.
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
The ruling won’t immediately bring relief for concertgoers. But it could cost Live Nation hundreds of millions of dollars and perhaps force the company to sell some of its concert venues.