Appellate court to travel to IU East to hear negligence case
The case involves an Avon woman who sued the owner of a pit bull after the dog bit her.
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Braun orders state-affiliated nonprofits to produce missed transparency reports
The Governor’s Office singled out the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, which supports IEDC travel and business-attraction efforts, for failing to produce years of transparency reports.
Indiana House OKs bill to increase scrutiny around state agency contracts
The bill would require all Indiana agencies, statewide offices, local governments, nonprofit organizations and state educational institutions to input contracts into the state’s transparency portal within 30 days.
Trump signs executive orders to help dying coal industry
The president directed federal agencies to loosen various restrictions on coal mining, leasing and exports.
Latest IRS chief to quit over deal to share data with immigration authorities
Acting IRS commissioner Melanie Krause—the tax agency’s third leader since President Donald Trump’s inauguration—will participate in the deferred resignation program offered by the Trump administration, sources say.
Domestic violence victim tries to start new life after murder conviction is overturned
Sabrina Dunn said she will always firmly believe she acted in self-defense and used reasonable force when she shot and killed her ex-husband, William “Bill” Dunn.
Investigators deploy new methods to identify Westfield serial killer’s victims
By the late 1990s, several men had been identified as likely victims of Herb Baumeister at his Fox Hollow Farm. Now a new team of investigators is trying to finish the task for as many as 25 victims.
Q&A with Rodric Bray: Indiana Senate’s top leader talks legal experience, decriminalizing marijuana
Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, an attorney, said he doesn’t see himself as dictatorial, but as a consensus builder.
State considers incentives to lure attorneys to ‘legal deserts’
The Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future made dozens of suggestions for addressing rural Indiana’s attorney shortage, including start-up grants, loan repayment and allowing paralegals to take on certain tasks.
Video exclusive: Attorney brings Franklin community together with indie bookshop
Tiffany Lauderdale Phillips opened Wild Geese Bookshop, located at 40 East Madison Street in Franklin, because there weren’t any local bookstores in the area.
High school debate teams seen as path to recruit new lawyers
The natural connection between debate and speech team competitions and courtroom oratory seems to create some pretty obvious opportunities for recruitment to the profession, some lawyers say.
Roy Graham: Listen to your clients; they know more than you think
When is this learned? When you realize you failed to. Then, sadly, it’s too late.
Kevin Roberts & Will Amberger: Uncertain times for employers amid federal policy changes
President Donald Trump has acted swiftly and made significant changes at all levels of the federal government—with many affecting employers.
John Maley: Here is how you can navigate third-party discovery
Third-party discovery rules at the state and federal level are similar but have significant differences.
Edward Schrager: Remembering Jessie Cook, a respected and beloved attorney
The legal community has lost a fierce advocate, a trusted colleague and a devoted friend with the passing of Jessie Cook.
Angela M. Rinehart: This is how experience can wallop imposter syndrome
Less than two percent of cases go to trial, so trial experiences are hard to come by.
John R. Van Winkle: How to arbitrate disputes over cryptocurrency and more
A look at how to address disputes arising at the intersection of smart contracts, blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
IndyBar: President’s Update
We are proceeding with the Rule of Law Initiative discussed in the President’s Message on Feb. 14, 2025.
IndyBar: Mastering Oral Argument at the Seventh Circuit
Preparing to deliver an effective argument is a lot of work. And the entire exercise can be stressful.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s Bill Watch Report – Informing Members on Vital Legislative Developments
The Public Advocacy Committee, made up of lawyer-lobbyists, reviewed every bill and resolution, tagging relevant bills to specific practice groups’ tracking lists.