Indiana Supreme Court hears case involving ‘violent’ adopted son that parents want in foster care
The Whitley County case involves a 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome at birth.
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Feds crack down on domestic abusers who illegally have guns
The LEATH initiative, which focuses law enforcement resources on domestic violence offenders who possess firearms illegally, was named in honor of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Breann Leath, who died in April 2020 while responding to a domestic violence call.
How Indiana is spending $980M in opioid settlements
So far, seven national opioid cases have been settled that benefit Indiana, providing money for treatment and prevention programs and other related efforts in the state.
Indiana Supreme Court issues public reprimand for Putnam County judge
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand for a Putnam County judge who was found to have engaged in judicial misconduct by making injudicious comments about women bringing property claims against their former cohabitating partners.
Trainer’s lawsuit claims horse racing panel wrongly suspended him due to animus over his success
The state’s top Quarter Horse trainer has sued the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, claiming several of its representatives cut him out of work at the Horseshoe Indianapolis track by falsely accusing him of forcing a summer 2023 race to be cancelled.
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.
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.
ACLU requests 7th Circuit review court’s lifting of injunction against ban on gender-affirming care in Indiana
The American Civil Liberties Union has requested the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals grant a review of its earlier decision to reverse a preliminary injunction against the state law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
Indy doctor sues state health department over abortion reporting requirements
The lawsuit argues a state law requiring physicians performing abortions to report certain information to the state is in direct conflict with new federal health privacy requirements.
IN Supreme Court affirms denial of state fund’s summary judgment motion in sexual assault case
A child victim of a sexual assault by his physician could be eligible for excess compensation from the state’s patient’s compensation fund, after the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a trial court’s denial of the fund’s summary judgment motion.
Expanding roles for in-house lawyers heighten stress
Following a global pandemic, large-scale cybersecurity breaches, and an increasingly complex regulatory environment, general counsel now more than ever are expected to take on advanced roles in their companies, experts say.
Convicted murderer Richard Allen declines to participate in pre-sentence investigation
Allen’s defense team said they advised their client not to participate in providing information for the pre-sentence investigation because Allen maintains his innocence and hopes to present a full defense at a second trial for the murders of two Delphi teens.
IndyBar’s new coloring book honors female trailblazers
“All Rise: Stand-up Women in Hoosier History” celebrates 40 Hoosier women who have made significant contributions to the state and across the globe. Though focused on women in the field of law, the book also features women who have made strides in sports, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and more.
Parents of 10-year-old who died by suicide sue school corporation, alleging wrongful death
The parents of a 10-year-old fourth grader who died by suicide in May are suing the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation for wrongful death, alleging the school failed to protect their son from the bullying he experienced.
Child of Zionsville fertility doctor wins case against Netflix for invasion of privacy
A child of Zionsville fertility doctor Donald Cline has prevailed in a lawsuit against Netflix and an associated production company after the defendants used her name in a Netflix documentary without her consent.
Franklin residents sue over alleged decades-long exposure to hazardous waste from two factory sites
The lawsuit, filed in Marion Superior Court, alleges that the defendants released large quantities of several known carcinogens from their Franklin sites into the city through the air, soil, groundwater, and sewer system.
Biden threatens veto as House considers Young-backed bill to ease federal judge shortage
Democrats are having second thoughts about the measure now that President-elect Donald Trump has won a second term. The proposal would add a federal judgeship in the Southern District of Indiana, which includes Indianapolis and is considered one of the most overburdened areas in the nation.
Court of Appeals celebrates newest judge with robing ceremony
Judges, friends, and family from across the state gathered in Indianapolis on Monday to celebrate the newest Indiana Court of Appeals judge, Mary DeBoer, at her robing ceremony inside the Indiana Statehouse.
UPDATE: Women drop groping lawsuit against Curtis Hill
Dismissal of the lawsuit would appear to bring to a close more than six years of legal entanglements that former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has faced since a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers accused him of inappropriately touching them at a party in March 2018.