IndyBar: Marion County Bar Association Installs Judie Hawley Conley as 2025 President
Conley takes the reins as the Marion County Bar Association celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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IndyBar: Julie Armstrong Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
Julie Armstrong was honored for her leadership at the Indianapolis Bar Association, where she is the executive director.
Willett: How will Title IX factor into changes for college athletics?
The big news now is about a major settlement that, if approved, will provide athletes back pay for uncompensated use of their name, image and likeness. How will Title IX factor in?
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Installs 2025 President
New bar president says she likely never would have been involved with the organization if someone hadn’t dragged her “kicking and screaming” to the group’s meetings and events.
H. Max Kelln: The impact of Biden’s last-minute ethylene oxide decision
The most significant part of this decision is its attempt to reduce OSHA’s permissible exposure limit for workers.
Spitzer: It’s OK to go ahead and come out from behind the bench
The recommendation for judges to refrain from advocacy in legislative bodies is an easily constructed straw man. However, like many things, the devil is in the details.
Web exclusive: IU symposium looks at free speech in academics
Titled “Raise Your Hand, Not Your Voice: Freedom of Speech in Higher Education,” the symposium will be hosted by the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.
Senate lawmakers scale back Braun’s ambitious property tax proposal in heavily amended bill
The Indiana Legislature’s fiscal policy leaders heavily cut down a bill carrying Gov. Mike Braun’s ambitious property tax plan Tuesday morning.
Steinmetz bringing health care policy experience to Ice Miller in new position
Ice Miller announced that Cora Steinmetz has joined the firm as of counsel in its Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Bill for Marion County small claims fund passes IN Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee
A proposed bill that would establish a fund for Marion County’s nine small claims courts unanimously passed the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee Tuesday.
Federal judge blocks ‘catastrophic’ Trump administration cut to NIH grant funding
A federal judge on Monday prevented the National Institutes of Health from changing the percentage that universities and medical schools are paid in facilities and administrative costs in 22 states that filed a lawsuit, blocking a decision that was rebuked by academic institutions throughout the country and members of Congress.
Indiana lawmakers consider public camping ban
Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on street camping, a move opponents say would criminalize homelessness and create additional barriers for those living unsheltered.
How Elon Musk’s crusade against government could benefit Tesla
Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles.
Migrants stranded in Mexico try to restart life after Trump eliminates legal pathway to US
As part of a broader immigration crackdown, President Donald Trump’s administration quickly canceled all appointments people had made through a U.S. government app.
Indianapolis financing company sues dealership for alleged breach of contract, seeks $330K
An Indianapolis vehicle inventory financing company is suing a Florida-based dealership for more than $330,000 after it allegedly breached a contract between the two businesses.
Bill to establish family recovery court fund advances out of IN House judiciary committee
A bill that would establish a state family recovery court fund is heading to the floor of the Indiana House of Representatives after unanimously passing through committee Monday.
Third judge blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally
A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally.
Almost $30M spent lobbying Indiana General Assembly last year
Multi-national corporations, home-grown companies, industry groups, advocacy organizations, local government, lobbying firms and others collectively spent nearly $30 million attempting to influence Hoosier lawmakers, their family members and legislative employees last year.
Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.
Republican leaders cast doubt on new state tax relief
Despite being a top priority for new Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Republican leaders in the General Assembly seem to be taking a more cautious approach to new state tax relief in budget discussions.