FEB. 11-24, 2015

Of the billions of text messages sent daily in the world, a few will wind up as evidence in litigation. A few that should will not, and that could mean trouble for lawyers. Twenty-five years ago, Marion County decided to create domestic relations courts. They didn't last, but some counties still funnel these cases to specific judges. Bills in the General Assembly to raise minimum wage in Indiana will go unheard. But supporters say the language may be able to be inserted in a separate bill in the future.

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JAN. 28-FEB. 10, 2015

Commercial courts heralded by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush in her first State of the Judiciary address could be in business soon, with the first pilots launching as early as this summer, according to judges and lawyers involved in developing the plans. In our 25th anniversary story, reporter Marilyn Odendahl takes a look at firm overhead costs over the past 25 years. The mandatory pro bono rule is currently undergoing tweaks to address concerns raised by attorneys.

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