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.
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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.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s NEW LGBTQ+ Group Invites All to Social at Metazoa on April 24
This inaugural social is designed to foster connection, camaraderie, and belonging within our Indianapolis legal community.
Hammerle on… “The Holdovers” and “The Zone of Interest”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Holdovers” and “The Zone of Interest.”
IndyBar: IndyBar’s “One Stop Shop” Bar Application Clinic Serves Nearly 100 Law Students in March
IndyBar provides access to three necessary services to complete a bar exam application: obtaining certified copies of BMV records, an updated passport photo for identification, and fingerprinting.
AI use in mediation, arbitration gets a closer look
The use of artificial intelligence, and concerns about how safe and secure it is, is an area of discussion that’s touching all facets of law, including mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. John Hanley
John Hanley is in his 30th year as a Marion Superior Court judge.
Brown: Listing all of the ‘whys’ of getting involved with Youth First
Youth First partners with 125 schools in 14 counties in southwest and near-central Indiana to give over 52,500 students and their families free, easy access to licensed mental health professionals, primarily master’s level social workers, placed directly in schools.
IndyBar: Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the New Reporting Requirements
New regulations under the Corporate Transparency Act require reporting companies to disclose certain information related to their beneficial owners.
Pet stores, breeders brace for new state regulations on dog sales
While House Enrolled Act 1412 will undo local regulations in Indianapolis and several other Hoosier cities that ban the retail sale of dogs at pet stores, it will impose new regulations on an entire range of businesses involved in the selling of dogs.