AG Rokita wins reelection, says victory is rejection of ‘push to the left’
Rokita said he won without having to run a negative campaign, despite attacks from his Democratic opponent, Destiny Wells.
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Indiana Supreme Court forms commission to address attorney shortage
Indiana has the 44th lowest number of attorneys per capita, and the shortage is much more severe in some rural counties, especially as a steady stream of baby boomers retire.
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Former Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi dies
Brizzi, who experienced a number of setbacks and controversies throughout his career, was an of-counsel attorney with Lewis and Wilkins LLP at the time of his death.
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From Congress to the classroom, Susan Brooks joins IU McKinney
The former congresswoman will be returning to her alma mater, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, as a distinguished scholar and ambassador at large, the school announced Wednesday.
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Surprise plunge in bankruptcies puts attorneys to test
Economists thought economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would cause bankruptcy filings to surge. Instead, they’ve plummeted, which is forcing bankruptcy practitioners across the state to cut costs or find other work to fill the void.
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State bar association looks at limited legal licensing for non-attorneys
The Indiana State Bar Association has been taking a closer look at addressing the state’s attorney shortage, including the possibility of allowing some specially-trained non-attorneys to do some legal work.
Former Indiana DCS attorney suspended for forging signatures
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order against Robert T. Miller for forging family case managers’ names to child in need of services petitions.
Is the billable hour past its time?
Over the past 20 years, in Indiana and across the country, it’s become increasingly common for clients to request what are known as alternative fee arrangements.
Attorney shortage commission makes budgetary, legislative recommendations
More than half of Indiana’s 92 counties are considered “legal deserts,” defined as less than one lawyer per 1,000 residents, according to the American Bar Association.
Art project aims to document all 92 Indiana courthouses
After nearly two decades in the making, the finish line is in sight for a courthouse art project that is expected to cover every Indiana county.
New bar exam coming to Indiana in 2028
The new test, called the NextGen bar exam, will replace the Uniform Bar Examination, which Indiana has used since 2021 to admit attorneys to practice in its courts.
Honest Abe Auto Sales to pay customer restitution in deceptive advertising settlement
The Indiana attorney general’s office said Sycamore Cos., which operates four used car dealerships under the Honest Abe name, deceived customers about the true cost of financing a vehicle purchase.
Report: Women now comprise majority of law associates
The number of women attorneys reached a historic level nationally last year, a finding that Indiana lawyers confirmed they’re seeing in their day-to-day practices.
AG Rokita to be unopposed at Indiana GOP convention
Despite speculation that others might challenge him for the office, Attorney General Todd Rokita was the only candidate to file with Indiana’s GOP office by the deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court hands down suspension, probation for Indianapolis attorney
The attorney was disciplined for his refusal to refund fees to a client after not filing a sentence modification petition.
Rokita files response in disciplinary case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita submitted a new and bombastic filing on Wednesday accusing the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission of caving to outside pressure in a “political melee,” saying it could no longer give him fair treatment.
Indiana 250: Jimmie McMillian
Jimmie McMillian serves as chief diversity officer and senior corporate counsel at Penske Entertainment Corp., which includes IndyCar, IMS Productions and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
State lawmaker panel weighs solutions to Indiana’s lawyer shortage
Indiana has about 2.3 lawyers per 1,000 residents—below the nationwide average of four lawyers. That puts the state in the bottom 10 nationally for available counsel.
Indiana AG Rokita facing multiple disciplinary charges
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed three charges against Todd Rokita on Monday, all related to breaches of confidentiality.
Indiana attorney general part of $2.5B Medicaid fraud action
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office, through its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, joined more than a dozen states and the federal government Wednesday in a nationwide enforcement action against 78 individuals charged with Medicaid fraud.
Federal judge calls Indiana AG’s TikTok lawsuit largely ‘political posturing’
The fate of the Indiana attorney general’s lawsuit against the social media company TikTok appears to be in danger after a federal judge lambasted much of the case.
Advisory opinion calls on officials, attorneys to avoid conflicts of interest
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission said public officials and government lawyers should avoid potential conflicts when moving between public and private service, or from one government agency to another.
Indiana 250: Angela Jones
Angela Jones operates a solo law practice in The Region, which has been home to her family for more than 100 years.
Bill targeting ‘noncompliant’ prosecutors appears dead for 2023 session
The measure would have established a prosecutor commission and review board with the goal of dealing with prosecutors who won’t pursue certain cases. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, for instance, has pledged not to prosecute simple marijuana possession cases.