Indiana health care mergers, acquisitions now require 90 days advance notice
Concerned about Indiana’s rising health care costs, the Legislature this year approved a new law that will bring more scrutiny to health care mergers and acquisitions.
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FSSA implements waitlist for Aged and Disabled Waiver services
The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) last week announced a waitlist for the Aged and Disabled Waiver, meaning that Hoosiers in need of skilled nursing care and other services will be forced to wait.
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week.
State OKs Indianapolis school’s switch from charter to private, making it eligible for vouchers
An Indianapolis charter school with a checkered academic record will operate as a private school this fall, a switch that will allow it to accept state tuition vouchers while skirting its previous accountability standards.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says Trump’s hush money criminal trial isn’t about politics
The first-ever trial of a former U.S. president will feature allegations that Donald Trump falsified business records while compensating one of his lawyers, Michael Cohen, for burying stories about extramarital affairs that arose during the 2016 presidential race.
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against 22 companies over ‘forever chemicals’
The lawsuit was filed in Shelby County and accuses the companies of making per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, that they knew could have a toxic impact on Indiana’s drinking water and natural resources.
Indianapolis teen charged in connection with downtown shooting that hurt 7
The youth has been charged with two counts of criminal recklessness and one misdemeanor count of dangerous possession of a firearm for the March 30 shooting near Circle Centre Mall, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced.
Knife-wielding woman fatally shot by officers in North Vernon, police say
Officers said the woman refused commands to drop the knife and that despite police using Tasers to disarm her, she approached them with the weapon.
Mac & Cheese restaurant chain accused of misleading Indiana franchisees
Restaurant chain I Heart Mac & Cheese misrepresented the costs of opening and maintaining locations in violation of the Indiana Franchise Act, according to a complaint issued Tuesday by the securities division of the secretary of state’s office.
Trump supporters trying to recall Wisconsin GOP leader failed, elections review concludes
Trump backers angry with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos launched the recall effort, citing his refusal to decertify President Joe Biden’s narrow win in the state in 2020.
Trump says Arizona’s abortion ban goes ‘too far’ and defends the overturning of Roe v. Wade
The former president called on Arizona lawmakers to change the law that criminalizes nearly all abortions.
FullBeauty Brands faces patent litigation over swimsuit styles
FullBeauty Brands Inc., an online apparel retailer with a significant Indianapolis presence, is facing a lawsuit alleging that several of its swimsuits too closely resemble a competitor’s products.
Cameras in courtrooms: Will the judge in the Delphi double-murder trial allow them?
Broadcasters and court officials generally report positive experiences under the state’s new camera rules, but the true test likely will come in May when Richard Allen goes on trial for the slayings of two teenage girls near Delphi.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s ‘MPRE 101’ Podcast Sees Over 550 Downloads in First Two Weeks
IndyBar’s MPRE Review Course, traditionally held three times a year, has transitioned to a podcast format.
Learning to be a mediator: ‘It’s not Judge Judy’
From neighborhood disputes to landlord-tenant quarrels, the Indy Center for Conflict Resolution works to solve issues in Indianapolis before they escalate.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece
With a passion for community outreach, Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece said he enjoys being on the bench and finds it important to get more attorneys into rural communities.
Companies seek liability protection for top execs
A growing number of companies in Indiana and elsewhere are hoping to offer new legal protection for top executives following a 2022 change in Delaware’s corporation law.
Laurin: Here’s how to draft an effective arbitration provision
Here’s how to craft arbitration provisions that are consistent with the three well-established goals of arbitration: expertise in the subject-matter area; lower costs; and quicker resolution.
Roseboom: What’s next with AI and the future of mediation?
While it is still wise to give side eye and skepticism to artificial intelligence in the legal field at large, there is also much to be gained from the use and integration of artificial intelligence in the legal industry.