IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Tara Melton, Presiding Judge of Marion Superior Court 15
I was one of Governor Eric Holcomb’s last Marion Superior Court appointees on December 31, 2024. I assumed the position January 1, 2025.
Home » Search
Search Results
7185 results for 'articles'
To refine your search through our archives use our Advanced Search
If approved, Terre Haute hospital merger would be the last under state law
The merger is now being reviewed for a second time by the state’s health department, but it will be the last merger considered under the certificate of public advantage process.
Lacey Berkshire & Matthew Elliott: Navigating compliance with the health care transparency law
Just a year after Indiana enacted its Health Care Transaction Notice Law, new changes signed into law on May 6 could significantly impact health care entities in Indiana.
Notre Dame law clinic to help nation’s veterans with disability claims, other needs
The new Veterans Law Clinic will open during the 2025-2026 school year, with its mission reflecting the university’s robust military history and its Catholic mission, according to clinic leadership.
List of new Indiana laws approved this year
| IL Staff
Here’s a list of bills passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Republican Gov. Mike Braun.
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
| Scott Chinn and Monica McCoskey
Shouldn’t we all try to cultivate the most significant relationships with people least likely to judge us for our dumb questions, which we all ask from time to time?
Carrying a heavy load: Student loan debt weighing down law students, recent grads
Student loan debt can present steep financial obstacles for young attorneys once they graduate from law school, and the Trump administration’s more aggressive collection practices is increasing the struggle.
IndyBar: A Review of Navigating Judgment & Order Issues: A Multi-Court Perspective
In this three hour CLE, you will start with practice tips from Curt Hochbein and Tom Blackwell concerning the intersection of state court litigation and bankruptcy actions.
IndyBar: President’s Update
Early career lawyers between 3 and 10 years of practice are encouraged to submit an application to join Bar Leader Series Class 21 which will begin in mid-September.
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity sued for alleged withholding of life insurance funds
| IL Staff
A technology not-for-profit is suing Indianapolis-based Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity for allegedly withholding funding designated through a life insurance policy.
NAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk’s xAI company over supercomputer air pollution
The NAACP filed an intent to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Tuesday over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer located near predominantly Black communities.
Housing advocates ask Braun for dedicated task force in letter signed by nearly 700 supporters
Hoosier housing advocates—who’ve long held that the state lacks enough affordable, stable and safe dwellings—asked Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to convene a dedicated commission in a Friday letter signed by nearly 700 supporters.
Indiana schools get roadmap for K-12 policy changes following 2025 legislative session
A new academic year is still weeks away, but Indiana educators are already working to implement a slate of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session.
Former Fort Wayne lab owner sues company over ‘missed’ payments
A former co-owner of CF Environmental Laboratory has filed a breach of contract lawsuit alleging the company defaulted on a settlement agreement that was supposed to compensate him for his 47% ownership stake.
Appeals court in San Francisco to hear arguments in National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
A federal appeals court in San Francisco is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether the Trump administration should return control of National Guard troops to California after they were deployed following protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.
Indiana Supreme Court withdraws case from Marion County judge for failing to timely rule on motions
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court withdrew a case from a Marion Superior Court judge after he failed to rule on several of the lawsuit’s motions in a timely manner.
Opinions June 16, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court
State of Indiana ex rel. Gary Thoe, et al. v. Marion Superior Court 5 and the Honorable John M.T. Chavis
25S-OR-90
Original actions. Withdraws Mayhill v. Thoe, a lawsuit filed By John Mayhill, from Marion Superior Court Judge John Chavis and appoints Marion Superior Court Judge Kurt Eisgruber as special judge for the case. Finds this matter should have been withdrawn from the trial judge under Trial Rule 53.1, which empowers the Supreme Court to withdraw a case from a trial judge and appoint a special judge if the trial court fails to rule on a motion by the prescribed deadlines. Dismisses original action as moot. Chief Justice Loretta Rush did not participate in the decision of this matter. Attorneys for relators: Mark Crandley, Raegan Gibson. Attorney for opposing party: Mark Waterfill. Attorneys for State of Indiana: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Angela Sanchez. Pro se respondent: Judge John Chavis.
Mishawaka man gets 35 years in prison for child porn crimes
| IL Staff
U.S. District Court Judge Cristal Brisco sentenced Jonathan Alan Peters, 33, after he pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography.
Indiana could receive up to $100 million in national opioid crisis settlement
| IL Staff
Attorney General Todd Rokita said he and 55 other attorneys general have secured a $7.4 billion settlement with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.
Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restart
Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.
