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Three additional attorneys have been added to the Amundsen Davis Indianapolis office.
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Plunkett Cooney paralegal named Indianapolis Bar Association 2024 Paralegal of the Year
The Indianapolis Bar Association named paralegal Laura E. Adamaitis Thirion as its 2024 Paralegal of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the legal community.
City adds chief violence prevention officer in effort to reduce youth crimes
After a year in which youth homicides hit a high in Indianapolis, the city’s Office of Public Health and Safety is adding staff with a focus on prevention.
Migrants are rattled and unsure as deportations begin under new rule halting asylum
Abigail Castillo was about to cross the U.S. border illegally when she heard President Joe Biden was halting asylum. She continued anyway, walking hours through the mountains east of San Diego with her toddler son, hoping it wasn’t too late.
Jurors in Hunter Biden trial hear more from the clerk who sold him the gun at the center of the case
Jurors in Hunter Biden’s criminal trial on Thursday are hearing more from the former gun store clerk who sold him the .38-caliber Colt revolver at the center of the case.
John Rust files to terminate U.S. Senate committee, closing door on his campaign ‘for now’
Rust’s termination report, received by the Federal Election Commission on May 29, shows that the Seymour egg farmer’s campaign has zero cash on hand after tallying up his expenses and returning roughly $6,000 in contributions to himself and his brother.
Hunter Biden’s exes are called as witnesses in his federal gun trial
Prosecutors are seeking to show the depths of Hunter Biden’s drug problem, which they say was still going on when he filled out a form to buy a firearm.
Prosecutors want Donald Trump to remain under a gag order until his sentencing
Assistant District Attorney Matthew Colangelo told Judge Juan M. Merchan in a letter that the Manhattan DA’s office opposes any immediate termination of the gag order, which bars Trump from commenting about witnesses, jurors and others tied to the case — but not the judge himself.
Indiana joins 14 states in lawsuit challenging federal protections for transgender care
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said covered entities that fail to follow the new rule risk the loss of significant federal funding — including the loss of Medicaid funding designed to assist low-income individuals.
Biden rolls out asylum restrictions, months in the making, to help ‘gain control’ of the border
The long-anticipated presidential proclamation would bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.
Attorneys advise clients to wait and see on FTC noncompete ban
The Federal Trade Commission’s near-total ban on noncompete agreements is scheduled to take effect in September, but two federal lawsuits challenging the ban’s validity threaten to put the agency’s new rules in legal limbo.
Bankruptcy filings rise as consumers struggle with credit card debt and more
In the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana, April numbers for all bankruptcy cases—including Chapters 7, 11 and 13—were up 19.9% compared to the same time last year.
State panel begins work to find lawyer shortage solutions
Expanded roles for paralegals are among the options being considered by the 23-member Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future, which was appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Brown Circuit Court Judge Mary Wertz
Mary Wertz, the Brown Circuit Court judge, said her father’s pressure to make a career change influenced her decision to go to law school.
John Maley: Southern District rule change imposes new page limits
A new rule regarding page limits on briefing reduces opening and response briefs from 35 to 30 pages, with reply briefs reduced from 20 to 15 pages.
Ladendorf, Barth honored at 2024 ITLA Awards ceremony
Mark Ladendorf of Ladendorf, Fregiato & Bigler is the recipient of ITLA’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, while the association honored James Barth of Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak with its Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year Award.
Kyle Montrose: Tips to help you navigate your path to partnership
The road to partnership is paved with long hours and hard work, victories and defeats, confusion and clarity, insecurities and promotions
Recruiting and retaining: Legal aid groups look for ways to keep pace with private firms
For legal aid organizations like Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, their inability to offer salaries comparable to those in the private sector means they have to get creative with incentives and place an emphasis on the services provided to often lower-income clients.
Conner Dickerson: Indiana AI laws: A cautious step into a changing landscape
While some states aim to be at the forefront of shaping national conversations around AI law, Indiana has taken a more measured approach, focusing on building a framework for responsible AI use within its own government and specific campaign practices.
IndyBar: Mediation Unplugged: A Real-Life Look at Using Mediation to Expedite Resolutions
Whether you are a mediator or a lawyer looking to sharpen your negotiation skills, biases can be a hidden hurdle in achieving the best possible outcomes.