Charles Vaughan Sr., attorney known for representing Ryan White in school battle, dies at 96
Vaughan gained national attention while representing the Kokomo teenager after he was barred from attending school due to his AIDS diagnosis.
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AI use by pro se litigants presents challenges for courts
AI’s presence in court filings seems to only be gaining traction. According to data from legal analyst Damien Charlotin, parties are increasingly using the technology to bolster their cases.
Indiana State Bar Association leads new program to support rural attorneys
In July, the bar association will launch its first-ever Rural Practice Academy, an 11-month fellowship during which members can learn from legal professionals and one another how to build and sustain legal practices in small communities.
Indiana appeals court rules against former state Sen. Brent Waltz in long-simmering business dispute
The court’s opinion was issued days after Waltz lost an appeal of his federal prison sentence related to a 2016 campaign finance scandal.
Pacers tickets, teaching fees: What’s in the Indiana Supreme Court justices’ annual economic disclosures
Indiana’s five supreme court justices reported involvement and interests ranging from stock holdings in Eli Lilly and Co. to gifted Indiana Pacers tickets and merchandise.
Indianapolis attorney suspended from the practice for operating a vehicle as a habitual violator
The interim suspension for attorney Timmy Brown is effective immediately, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Indianapolis attorney’s small firm helps clients start over
Initially dubbed Indiana’s “expungement queen” by a mentor and now peers, Stephanie Renner runs a small practice in Indianapolis that focuses on several areas: criminal, divorce, prenuptial.
US Senate confirms new judge in District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Indianapolis attorney Justin Olson fills a vacancy that’s been open since July 2024, when Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson took senior status with the court.
Tippecanoe County judge makes public return to courtroom after shooting
Tippecanoe County Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer returned to the courtroom on Tuesday to swear in a newly appointed Superior Court judge.
Illinois man convicted in armed robbery of Indianapolis fast-food restaurant
The man was accused of robbing a Burger King on North Shadeland Avenue in Indianapolis with a handgun, then leading police on a chase into Hamilton County.
Efforts to boost judicial safety gain steam after shooting
Meyer and his wife are on the mend, but court officials say the incident proves just how dangerous the role of judge can be both here in Indiana and across the United States.
Widow of Delaware County sheriff’s deputy files wrongful death lawsuit against trucking companies, drivers involved in fatal crash
In the early morning hours of Nov. 12, 2025, Cpl. Blake Reynolds was helping the driver of a stopped semi truck when another semi hit his patrol vehicle and the stopped truck’s trailer, killing the deputy.
UPDATE: Sixth person arrested in shooting of Tippecanoe County judge
Investigators allege Neveah Bell, 23, helped orchestrate the plan to kill Judge Steven Meyer.
Elevance Health seeks more than $1M in breach of contract lawsuit against former executives
Elevance Health is suing four former executives, claiming the group – who worked as senior leadership for the company in Puerto Rico – breached their contracts by leaving Elevance and immediately joining a competitor in similar roles.
Indiana House passes bill to create court-ordered prostitution offender program
House Bill 1269 would establish a program that courts could send offenders to as part of their sentencing for a conviction of making an unlawful proposition.
Q&A: Partner didn’t plan to work in corporate group but now can’t imagine a different career
While Faegre Drinker partner Brittney Yocum had a rather traditional trajectory from law school to her career, she was in for an unexpected twist when she was found herself working in a corporate group at her first firm, igniting her passion for mergers and acquisition work.
$1.7M settlement reached in case of former northern Indiana doctor accused of Medicaid fraud
Don J. Wagoner, 89, permanently surrendered his medical license in 2013 in connection with a state criminal investigation of his opioid-prescribing practices.
Bill to update Indiana’s judicial security framework passes in the Senate
Senate Bill 291 would replace the existing Supreme Court Sheriff model with a Supreme Court Marshal and Court of Appeals Marshal system.
Special judge appointed in cases against defendants accused of shooting Tippecanoe County judge
Tippecanoe Superior Court 2, over which Judge Steven Meyer presides, has also received a temporary appointment.
Loss of best friend spurs Indiana native to lobby Congress for improvements
The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act was first introduced at the end of the 2024 congressional session with the intent of spreading the word about the issue in preparation for the current session.