Indiana

Indiana Relaxes Teen Work Restrictions: New Laws Could Impact School and Job Balance

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Recent modifications to Indiana’s child labor regulations, which took effect on Jan. 1, have sparked a mix of reactions across the state as they reshape the work environment for teenagers. These changes, aligning more closely with federal standards, no longer require employers to limit work hours to accommodate a teen’s school schedule or to have adult supervision for workers under 18 working late hours. Previously, businesses employing individuals between the ages of 16 and 17 were mandated to obtain parental consent for extended work hours and ensure an adult was present if … Read more

Jury Foreperson Advocates for Clemency in High-Profile Indiana Murder Case

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — After serving more than three decades behind bars for a crime he claims he didn’t commit, Kofi Modibo Ajabu’s chances at freedom seemed bleak. The former college student was handed a staggering 240-year sentence for his involvement in the 1994 deaths of two Indiana teenagers and their friend during an alleged robbery gone wrong. Recently, however, a surprising advocate emerged: the jury foreperson who played a role in convicting him. Orvan Mabie Jr., now 76, penned a letter to Ajabu expressing a change of heart nearly three decades after the trial. This … Read more

Indiana Housing Nonprofit Files Lawsuits Against Major Private-Equity-Backed Landlords for Discriminatory Tenant Screening Practices

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INDIANAPOLIS — Two high-profile landlords are under scrutiny for allegedly discriminatory rental practices that may have unfairly targeted minority applicants, according to lawsuits filed by an Indianapolis-based housing advocacy organization. These landlords, backed by major private equity firms, are accused of denying housing based on flawed third-party tenant screening reports. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which advocates across 24 counties, has brought the legal action against Tricon Residential and Progress Residential. The suits contend that these companies relied on inaccurate data regarding eviction histories and criminal records, information which adversely affected prospective tenants, … Read more

Legal Innovations and Leadership Lessons with a ‘Ted Lasso’ Twist at Indiana Defense Attorneys’ Conference

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South Bend, Indiana – Legal defense professionals from across the state are set to converge at the University of Notre Dame for the 31st annual Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana conference. Scheduled from November 20-22 at the Morris Inn, this gathering offers defense attorneys a platform for both networking and skill enhancement pertinent to their practice areas. This year’s agenda boasts a variety of breakout sessions covering an array of relevant topics including healthcare and employment, construction, business litigation, as well as insurance and product liability. A key discussion anticipated this year will focus on … Read more