Local law firms boosting emphasis on business development
Marketing and development staffers are learning to be much more sophisticated and data-savvy in helping attorneys establish relationships with prospective clients.
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Lawsuit targets charters approved by private, religious schools
An education advocacy group has sued the state and a controversial charter school, seeking to block funding because the group argues that it is unconstitutional for private religious institutions to approve charter schools, which are funded by tax dollars.
Ex-Marion County Prosecutor Brizzi suspended for misconduct
Former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has been suspended from the practice of law in the state after the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission found he violated prohibitions against representing a client in a case in which he had a personal interest.
Supreme Court suspends attorney for mismanaging funds
According to the disciplinary order handed down Wednesday, Tarek E. Mercho of Indianapolis law firm Mercho Caughey “misappropriated funds from his attorney trust account over a period of several years.
ITT trustee hires ‘feared’ litigators
The bankruptcy trustee for ITT Educational Services has recruited some big hitters to help with investigating and prosecuting claims against the school’s former directors and officers.
Divided appeals court rules in favor of Pence in public records case
The court decided in a divided opinion that the information in the white paper in question is protected from public access.
Outgoing attorney general looks forward to working in private sector, legal ed
Greg Zoeller hopes to continue to assist in legal education programs and is looking for a central home for all of the ideas and projects he hopes to implement once he leaves the Statehouse.
Judge rules suit against cities’ discrimination laws can move forward
A Hamilton County judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of human rights ordinances in four Indiana cities can continue, despite the cities’ arguments that there was no legal standing to bring the suit.
Indiana Tech Law School to close, citing low enrollment
Of its inaugural class of 2016, just three of 13 people who took the bar exam in Indiana and another state passed.
Nearly 240 attorneys face suspension in Indiana, court says
The Indiana Supreme Court has released a list of attorneys who could be suspended for compliance issues, including failing to pay registration fees or complying with continuing legal education requirements.
Wrap up: Lawmakers debate LGBT rights, meth and more
Here’s a summary of the outcome of major legislation in the 2016 General Assembly.
Hicks named firm-wide managing partner at Taft
Attorney Robert J. Hicks has been named the next firm-wide managing partner at regional law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the firm announced Tuesday.
Judge limits discovery Pence sought in Syrian refugee case
A federal judge has signaled unwillingness to permit wide-ranging discovery that the administration of Gov. Mike Pence sought as it continues to oppose a charity’s resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana.
Attorney Millard remembered as entrepreneurial champion
David B. Millard, a longtime attorney known for his passionate support of entrepreneurs, died Dec. 3. Millard, 60, led the corporate law division at Barnes & Thornburg LLP—the city’s largest law practice—before retiring last year.
Settlement covers ex-Brown Mackie, Art Institutes students
Education Management Corp., the parent company of the schools, will pay Indiana, four other states and the federal government $95.5 million over a period of years to settle whistleblower lawsuits.
Dickson announces spring retirement from state high court
Brent Dickson, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 75 in July, was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 1986 and served as chief justice from May 2012 to August 2014.
Altice selected to succeed Friedlander on Court of Appeals
Marion Superior Judge Robert R. Altice Jr. is a 14-year veteran presiding in the Indianapolis courts with experience on the civil and criminal bench.
Plan to establish commercial courts in Indiana moves forward
The Indiana Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it has named a working group to recommend policies and procedures for the courts, which could be hearing cases as early as 2016.
IU law school gets $20M gift from Class of ’64 alum
Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington will use the estate gift to enhance facilities and the school’s long-term renovation and expansion.
State bar fund awards $100,000 to Conour fraud victims
Former Indianapolis attorney William Conour, whom the government says defrauded former clients of nearly $7 million, is currently serving a 10-year sentence in prison.