Indiana House Republicans’ agenda includes effort to absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
House Republicans also introduced a slew of bills addressing trademark issues such as education, housing and health care.
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NCAA seeks help from Congress, plans to dole out $1.2B to help pay settlement
NCAA President Charlie Baker is banking on the momentum college sports appears to be gaining since preliminary approval of the House settlement, which calls for schools to pay players directly for use of their name, image and likeness.
Will there be more executions in Indiana in 2025?
Last month, Indiana ended its 15-year pause on the execution of inmates sentenced to death. However, legislation already has been filed in the Indiana General Assembly that would repeal the state’s death penalty.
Feds crack down on domestic abusers who illegally have guns
The LEATH initiative, which focuses law enforcement resources on domestic violence offenders who possess firearms illegally, was named in honor of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Breann Leath, who died in April 2020 while responding to a domestic violence call.
How Indiana is spending $980M in opioid settlements
So far, seven national opioid cases have been settled that benefit Indiana, providing money for treatment and prevention programs and other related efforts in the state.
Greg Weaver: Cost of the state’s executions shouldn’t be a secret
The secrecy surrounding the return of death penalty executions in Indiana isn’t exactly doing much to bolster public confidence in what some consider to be an inhumane act.
Large law firms say lobbying is a key element to providing full array of services
Bose Public Affairs and Taft Stettinius & Hollister have the largest lobbying presence of any law firms or independent multi-client lobbying practices this year at the Indiana General Assembly, which kicked off its 2025 legislative session last week. See our list of the top 10.
Hoosier attorney is a master at 8-Ball
Mike Dobosz placed fourth this year in the Valley National 8-Ball League World Pool Championships in Las Vegas.
Deanna Marquez: Welcome to a new year with a new (Microsoft) Outlook
This re-designed Outlook was built to incorporate newer security protocols, integrate with Microsoft Co-Pilot AI, improve responsiveness, and provide a more modern look and feel that resembles “Outlook on the web.”
Dustin Houchin: It’s a myth to say brains aren’t fully developed until age 25
The myth has reduced accountability for young people who break the law in Indiana and across the country.
Berkshire, Brown, Garver: A look at the Indiana Legislature’s big-ticket items
Beyond the issues, the political dynamics will also be interesting to watch, as Gov. Mike Braun navigates his first session from the second floor of the Statehouse.
IndyBar: ‘Thanks to 2024!’ and ‘Hello to 2025!’ from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
As we launch into the New Year, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation is taking time to look back at all the achievements reached in 2024, as well as looking forward to big plans and events scheduled for 2025.
IndyBar: Proteus Discovery Group Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Law Firms and Legal Teams
Indianapolis-based Proteus Discovery Group is a leading eDiscovery and legal services provider.
Web Exclusive: Increase in law school applications means competitive year for prospective students
The Law School Admission Council says law school applications have risen 35% nationally from a year ago.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division Announces Connection Opportunities for 2025
Join our Book Club or one of our Coffee Chats.
IndyBar: Get Involved with the Community! Check out these Pro Bono and Public Outreach Opportunities
Here are some ways you can start the year off giving back.
Third IU men’s basketball player joins lawsuit against university, alleging sexual abuse by former team doctor
A third former Indiana University men’s basketball player has been added to a lawsuit alleging the university did nothing to stop repeated rectal exams the players received from former team physician Dr. Brad Bomba Sr., acts that they say constituted sexual abuse.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers announces resignation from Indiana Southern District
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Zachary Myers announced his resignation Tuesday morning.
Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in U.S.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations, such as large-scale data centers and new clean power facilities, can be built quickly and at scale in the United States.
Indiana lawmaker targets ‘destructive’ minnow fishing
An Indiana bill up for debate intends to crack down on what some Hoosiers called “destructive” fishing practices that wreak havoc on minnow populations in the state’s rivers and streams.