CEO Booth to retire after 30 years at Child Advocates
Cindy Booth joined Child Advocates as its first full-time staff attorney in 1994. She was named CEO of the not-for-profit in 1996 and has held that position ever since.
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ACLU of Indiana files suit against new law on sexuality instruction in classrooms
The federal lawsuit filed on behalf of an IPS teacher claims that, in addition to First Amendment violations, the legislation is overly broad, as neither “instruction” nor “human sexuality” is defined.
Former bookkeeper for school district sentenced for stealing nearly $1M
From January 2014 to June 2019, Carla Burke issued checks to herself and then cashed them at her personal bank, according to federal officials.
Individual bankruptcy filings see steep increase in 2022, bucking overall trend
Overall, filings for bankruptcy protection continued to fall nationwide and in Indiana last year.
Taft completes merger with Detroit law firm
Taft is now comprised of more than 800 attorneys across 12 offices in eight primary Midwest markets and the District of Columbia.
2022 Newsmaker: Rokita battles with doctor over abortion
In July, Rokita’s office began investigating an Indianapolis obstetrician-gynecologist who told The Indianapolis Star she was involved in a 10-year-old Ohio girl’s abortion.
Tom Froehle stepping aside as Faegre Drinker chooses new leader
Tom Froehle, who has led one of largest law firms in Indianapolis through two mergers, will be stepping down next year as co-chair of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.
Former lawmaker, casino exec Keeler suspended from practicing law
A former legislator currently in prison for filing a false tax return as part of a scheme that illegally funneled casino money into a failed 2016 congressional campaign has been suspended from practicing law in Indiana for at least a year and a half.
Anderson School Corp. bookkeeper charged with embezzling nearly $1M
Rather than submitting legitimate vendor expenses, Carla Burke allegedly issued 312 checks to herself totaling $976,773. Investigators said she used the stolen funds for her own personal expenditures, including gambling at several casinos.
Special election to replace Rep. Walorski scheduled for Nov. 8
The special election announcement came almost one week after Walorski died in a northern Indiana car crash. Her funeral will be held Wednesday.
Judge involved in 2019 downtown shooting agrees to never hold judicial office again
Embattled Crawford Circuit Court Judge Sabrina R. Bell, who was previously disciplined for her role in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis, has resigned following her arrest for allegedly hitting her ex-husband in front of their children.
Proposed rule amendment would give judges discretion to allow cameras in court
The long-debated question of whether cameras should be allowed in the courtroom is up for conversation in a proposed rule before the Indiana Supreme Court, which is asking for public feedback on the matter.
More than $2.5M awarded to Indiana legal aid providers
Legal aid providers around the state that offer civil legal assistance to low-income Hoosiers have received a financial boost totaling more than $2.5 million from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Katz Korin Cunningham becomes Stoll Keenon Ogden in merger
Katz Korin Cunningham, a fixture in the Indianapolis legal market since 1994, has merged with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, a regional law firm based in Kentucky, the firms announced Tuesday.
AG: All Indiana communities now participating in $507M opioid settlement
The Attorney General’s office reported all 648 political subdivisions in Indiana have joined the settlement, which is part of a roughly $26 billion payout across 46 states.
Herron Classical Schools to purchase former Salvation Army HQ
Herron Classical Schools said the former Salvation Army of Indiana Divisional Headquarters building next to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will become the permanent home of Herron Preparatory Academy.
Ochoa named interim dean of IU Maurer School of Law
Christiana Ochoa, who is currently the executive associate dean of the law school, will start her tenure as interim dean July 1.
Crawford County judge involved in 2019 Indy shooting ends reelection bid after ‘incident’
Sabrina R. Bell of the Crawford Circuit Court announced Wednesday that she was ending her reelection campaign, just weeks before the May 3 primary election. Bell was first elected in November 2016.
Five families file suit against FedEx, security firm nearly a year after mass shooting
The shooting occurred at a FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis International Airport on April 15. Brandon Hole, a former employee, shot and killed eight people within minutes, before turning a gun on himself.
Marion County courts’ move to Community Justice Campus set to begin in April
The courts had planned to move at the end of 2021 or early 2022, but COVID-related delays changed those plans.