Indianapolis teacher drops lawsuit challenging state’s sex ed ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita called the dismissal a “major win” and “a victory for parents’ rights and common sense.”
Home » Search
Search Results
7453 results for 'articles'
To refine your search through our archives use our Advanced Search
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon’s legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Technology company Anthropic claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unlawfully and falsely branded it as a national security risk for raising ethical and safety concerns about AI usage in war.
May 19, 2026
Indiana Supreme Court
Carlos T. Ortiz v. State of Indiana
No. 25S-CR-303
Appeal from the Elkhart Circuit Court, Judge Michael A. Christofeno. Carlos T. Ortiz sought to bring a belated appeal after pleading guilty to murder, arguing that an improper aggravator was used during sentencing. The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of Ortiz’s petition for belated appeal, ruling that he was not an “eligible defendant” because he waived his right to appeal under the plea agreement and did not assert that his sentence was illegal as defined in prior case law. The dismissal was modified to be without prejudice. Justice Slaughter authored the opinion, with Chief Justice Rush and Justices Massa and Molter concurring, while Justice Goff concurred with a separate opinion. Attorneys for appellant: Amy E. Karozos, public defender; Archer “Randy” Rose Jr. and Emily L. Hopp, deputy state public defenders. Appellee’s attorneys: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and has been reviewed by an editor for accuracy.
Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
The lower-court decision went against the tribes and undercut a key enforcement mechanism: lawsuits from voters and advocacy groups.
Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed lawsuit too late
The trial shed light on the bitter falling-out between the two Silicon Valley titans and the beginnings of OpenAI, now a company valued at $852 billion.
Cardinal Ethanol files lawsuit against its Indianapolis-based IT provider
Cardinal is suing The IT Mothership LLC over what the ethanol producer describes as “an ongoing hostage situation” of its IT system. But the service provider said Cardinal owes it hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid fees.
Judge Meyer’s shooting case goes dark following gag order
Cass County Superior Court Judge Lisa Swaim, who was appointed to serve as a special judge in the matter, issued the order after defense counsel published a survey on social media to gauge public attitudes toward the defendants.
Indiana Attorney General sues several mobile home parks over alleged ‘disastrous’ conditions
The lawsuit alleges the owners have been operating the parks without proper licensing and continuing to charge residents for rent and utilities despite failing to comply with Indiana Department of Health standards.
May 18, 2026
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Brittney Keisler, Individually and as Natural Parent and Next Friend of Lilee Keisler, Deceased v. Indiana Department of Insurance Patient’s Compensation Fund c/o Holly W. Lambert, Commissioner
No. 25A-CT-2034
Appeal from the Marion Superior Court, Judge Timothy W. Oakes. Affirms the trial court’s denial of Brittney Keisler’s motion for summary judgment. Keisler sought excess compensation from the Indiana Department of Insurance Patient’s Compensation Fund after settling a wrongful death claim for her daughter Lilee’s death due to alleged medical malpractice. Keisler argued that her emotional distress claim was separate; however, the court ruled that her emotional distress arose from Lilee’s death and thus was not distinct. The ruling followed precedent indicating that damages from malpractice are capped based on the actual victims, reaffirming that Keisler’s recovery is limited to one statutory cap as she was not the “actual victim” of the malpractice. Judge Felix authored the opinion, with Judge Mathias concurring and Judge May dissenting. Judge May concluded Keisler was not merely a third-party claimant grieving her daughter’s death, but also a traditional patient whose own providers breached duties owed directly to her by failing to correct their breastfeeding instructions after learning of the infant’s galactosemia diagnosis. May reasoned that Keisler’s emotional injury stemmed from unknowingly becoming “the unwitting physical instrument” of her daughter’s harm while relying on her providers’ medical advice, making her an actual victim of malpractice entitled to a separate statutory damages cap under the Medical Malpractice Act. May would have reversed and remanded for entry of judgment in Keisler’s favor on the statutory cap issue. Attorneys for appellants: Hannah K. Brady, Michael E. Simmons, Hume Smith Geddes Green & Simmons LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana; Andrea R. Simmons, Cohen & Malad LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana. Attorneys for appellees: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and has been reviewed by an editor for accuracy.
Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
The negotiation program was created as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which capped years of debate over whether the federal government should be allowed to haggle directly with pharmaceutical companies over the prices of drugs in Medicare.
Justice Department announces $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in deal to drop IRS suit
Democrats and government watchdogs immediately pledged to fight what they called a “corrupt” and unprecedented resolution.
Lilly rebuffed by Supreme Court on $194M Medicaid award
The case against Lilly centered on the rebates that drug companies must pay to state Medicaid programs to subsidize some of the cost.
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocks
Signs of a split jury emerged a few hours into their third day of deliberations, when they sent a note saying they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict.
Scott County aims to ‘change our image’ with opioid settlement funds
Scott County’s rates of overdose remain high, nearly double the state’s.
Investigators offering reward after all-terrain trackchairs stolen from Indiana state park
The battery-powered trackchairs, worth about $25,000 apiece, were purchased with a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make final case in trial that could shape AI’s future
The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI — breakthrough technology that increasingly has raised fears about its potential impacts on the economy, society and even humanity’s survival.
Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
The Trump administration and companies such as Amazon had argued that letting the suit go forward would expose logistics companies to liability under a “patchwork” of state laws.
Six Indiana men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
Six Indiana men were sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl following separate investigations in March and April 2026, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Rebecca St. John: Between duty and daughterhood: Anticipatory grief in parent care
The lawyer in me understood it as a necessary decision grounded in safety and duty. The daughter in me experienced it differently.
New initiative aims to boost pro bono work in Indiana
At a time when about half of Indiana’s attorneys do not do pro bono work, Pro Bono Indiana has launched a new, comprehensive website to provide attorneys and law students across the state with the training and resources to foster growth.
