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Support groups, career flexibility help attorneys manage work and parenting
More than 75% of attorneys who are mothers said a flexible work policy was key to their success, according to a 2023 survey from the American Bar Association.
FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
The lawsuit seeks, among other remedies, reinstatement to the FBI, an awarding of back pay and a court order declaring that the firings were unlawful.
Father of slain children supports clemency for Indiana death row inmate
Steven Lynch, whose children died in a 2010 house fire set by Weisheit, signed an affidavit urging mercy ahead of Weisheit’s scheduled Nov. 5 execution.
Brownsburg tax preparer faces prison over fraudulent returns that led to large refunds
Evans Kludje was responsible for preparing thousands of fraudulent tax returns from 2017 through 2025, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Lake County to interview candidates for two Lake Superior Court vacancies
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Committee will interview 17 candidates Oct. 23 as part of a search to fill two judicial vacancies in the Lake Superior Court.
UPDATE: Federal judge’s order prevents Hanover from eliminating women’s swim team
A federal judge has issued an order preventing Hanover College from eliminating its women’s swimming team as a lawsuit over the team’s fate plays out.
Ballard sues Indiana Election Commission to prod it into meeting before election
Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard says the election commission has not met since July and is ignoring campaign finance complaints filed against two opponents.
Indiana lawmakers punt on high school NIL regulations
The Indiana High School Athletic Association in May authorized its own version of the deals known as personal brand activities, or PBAs.
Former Indiana Legal Services staff attorney to return as CEO
Tavonna Harris Askew previously served as a staff attorney for the organization in 2001 after graduating from Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law.
Court of Appeals cites statute of limitations in rejecting legal malpractice case
A legal malpractice lawsuit over the creation of a trust was barred by a two-year statute of limitations, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed.
Judge deals another blow to Trump’s White House media bans
In his opinion, Kelly said the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in arguing that Trump’s ban violated the news outlets’ right to due process and a free press.
Ohio governor signs eligibility order for state colleges, defying NCAA rule
Ohio schools can allow 2022 high school graduates to play, contrary to new NCAA guidance on those who have already played four seasons.
Hamilton County man sues employer for discrimination, retaliation over paternity leave
Ryan Ulrick alleges he faced a hostile work environment after interrupting his paternity leave to attend a business trip in Europe for his former employer.
Distributing child sex abuse images, videos leads to nearly 20-year federal prison sentence
Prosecutors say Andrew Scott Whitaker Jr. also will have to serve 15 years of supervised release following prison and must pay a total of more than $47,000 in restitution.
Indiana death row inmate seeks execution delay for brain scans ahead of clemency hearings
A federal judge approved funding for the testing but ruled she lacked authority to order prison officials to transport him for the scans.
Albertsons seeks more than $9B over busted Kroger deal
Lawyers for Albertsons made the demand Monday in court, where a two-week trial is slated later this month in a legal fight over who is to blame for the failure of the $24.6 billion deal.
Former Hensley Legal Group VP sues over alleged sexual harassment
Erin Peckinpaugh says John Hensley harassed her and eventually fired her before she could return from maternity leave after she and her partner had a child.
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump’s midterm proposals
More than three dozen voting laws passed in Republican-controlled states are taking effect for the first time this year.
A freed man faces life back in prison after a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act
The First Step Act was a significant rewrite of federal sentencing laws. It reduced some lengthy mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for nonviolent drug crimes.