Two lawyers among 14 new lawmakers joining Legislature’s 2025 session
Overall, the number of lawyer-legislators in the Indiana General Assembly stays at 23, the same as in 2024.
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Companies signal court fight ahead after Biden blocks U.S. Steel sale
President Joe Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel was a political act made in “clear violation of due process and the law,” the two companies said Friday
Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
Thomas has agreed to follow updated requirements on reporting trips and gifts, including clearer guidelines on hospitality from friends, the U.S. Judicial Conference wrote.
In blow to Democrats, federal appeals court strikes down net neutrality
The net neutrality issue revolves around how heavily federal regulators should control the companies that build and operate the internet. Democrats favor heavier oversight along the lines of how traditional telephone networks are regulated, while Republicans have argued for a lighter touch.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Taft completes merger with Denver-based Sherman & Howard
With the merger, Taft is projecting annual revenue of $875 million and a headcount surpassing 1,100 lawyers.
Dental office agrees to pay state $350K after data breach, privacy investigation
An Indianapolis-based dental practice has agreed to pay $350,000 and to shore up its data protection and patient privacy practices following a state investigation into a ransomware attack and unauthorized disclosure of patient information.
Giuliani fights to save his Yankees World Series rings from $148 million defamation verdict
As Rudy Giuliani’s life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a $148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family: Yankees World Series rings bestowed to him by the team’s late owner, George Steinbrenner.
Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb looks back on eight years in office — and at what’s next
Looking back on two terms in office, outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb doesn’t have regrets — or at least not many.
Chief Justice Roberts warns of threats to judges in year-end report
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday warned that judges nationwide are under increasing threat from violence, intimidation, disinformation and officials threatening to defy lawful court decisions.
Beverly Hudnut, former first lady of Indianapolis, dies at 66
Beverly Hudnut, the former mayor’s third wife, worked as a lawyer, lobbyist, policy adviser and consultant.
Year in review: Our most read stories in 2024
Check out the web stories readers clicked on the most.
Weaver: All I want for the New Year is more government disclosure
When it comes to government transparency laws, Indiana often ranks near the bottom in terms of what it requires public officials and political activists to disclose.
Meet Indiana’s newest appeals judge: Stephen ‘Sam’ Scheele
Stephen “Sam” Scheele said he is honored to be appointed two separate times to judgeships by Gov. Eric Holcomb, first to Lake Superior Court and now to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Indiana’s top legal stories of 2024
See our list and find out what the Indiana Lawyer staff ranked as the No. 1 story of the year.
Four counties add alternative dispute resolution programs
Hamilton County will join White, Carroll, and Fountain counties in launching programs this year.
Web exclusive: Attorney building new business to help solo firms succeed
Jason Massaro has been a practicing lawyer for nearly 30 years and now he is launching a new consulting business targeted at helping small solo firms.
Feds seek to do away with subminimum wages for disabled
Due to a law created in 1938, some employees with disabilities can be paid well below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
Wilson: How to maximize your use of Microsoft Word
Because Word is ubiquitous in the legal field, it makes sense to increase your understanding of the program.
Gaby and Llewellyn: With federal overtime rule, history is repeating itself
The rule would raise the minimum salary threshold to $43,888, meaning that any eligible employee making under those threshold amounts would be entitled to overtime pay on any work completed over 40 hours in a work week.