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Intellectual property theft rising quickly
Filching ranges from crude to highly sophisticated, experts say.
Local lawyer’s connection to the greats runs deep
What do Johnny Unitas, Vince Lombardi and Babe Ruth have in common? Indianapolis intellectual property attorney Jonathan Faber.
Former Sen. Bayh joining Washington, D.C., law firm
The firm of McGuireWoods announced Monday that former Sen. Evan Bayh would be a partner and strategic advisor to domestic and international clients on public policy matters.
Bren Simon fires attorneys in estate dispute, appeals ruling
Bren Simon is poised to replace her outside legal team in favor of a heavy hitter from Chicago as she appeals two courtroom setbacks in Hamilton County.
DeCoudreaux leaving Lilly for top job at Mills College
Alecia DeCoudreaux, the top attorney for Eli Lilly and Co.’s U.S. unit and an active community volunteer, will leave to become president of Mills College in California on July 1.
FedEx fights to overturn jury’s $66M award to ATA
ATA charged in the two-year-old breach-of-contract suit that FedEx’s unexpected decision in January 2008 to drop it as a military-charter partner forced it into bankruptcy liquidation that spring.
Embattled prosecutor Brizzi plans new business
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said he plans a new business in reputation management. He will also work as an attorney from offices in Hamilton County and Indianapolis.
Judge removes Bren Simon as trustee over late husband’s estate
A series of questionable decisions by Bren Simon in recent months appear to have paved the way for a Hamilton County judge’s order this week removing Bren as interim trustee over Simon Property Group co-founder Melvin Simon’s estate.
Tabbert Hahn lawyers joining Bose McKinney
Bose McKinney will take nine lawyers, including name partners Gregory Hahn and Robert Weddle, from smaller law firm that will dissolve near the end of the year.
Celebrity lawyer Roy Black tapped in Durham criminal probe
Tim Durham says he’s ruined financially, but he’s not cutting corners lining up legal firepower to defend himself. Durham has hired famed criminal defense attorney Roy Black of Miami, lawyers representing the Indianapolis financier in civil litigation confirmed.
Firm that ignored lawsuit now paying a hefty price
Tax-resolution firm JK Harris did not defend itself against a lawsuit and got pummeled as a result. Now, it’s brought in an attorney who’s trying to undo the mess.
Indiana agency paying law firm $5.25M to sue IBM
Barnes & Thornburg of Indianapolis was hired despite several conflicts of interest arising from the fact that it also represents former IBM partners involved in the welfare deal.
Court limits lawyers soliciting accident victims
The new rule prevents attorneys from soliciting clients in personal injury or wrongful death cases within 30 days of an accident or disaster.
Hogsett confirmed as U.S. attorney
Indianapolis attorney Joe Hogsett has received approval from the full Senate to be the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.
Senate panel advances Hogsett’s U.S. attorney bid
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved former Indiana Secretary of State Joe Hogsett's nomination by unanimous consent Thursday, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.
Benesch/Dann Pecar adds lawyers from Barnes & Thornburg
The firm–the product of a merger between a local firm and a Cleveland firm–is bolstering its business reorganization practice.
Challenging job market trips up new attorneys
It’s a tough time to be starting in the profession when established lawyers struggle to keep up their practices and
client lists.
Secondary lender sues Chase over fire sale
Indiana Community Business Credit Corp. alleges breach of contract after JP Morgan Chase auctioned off assets of American
Sentry Guard of Greenwood.
Joe Andrew to chair international law firm
The former chairman of the Democratic party in Indiana was named co-chairman of the firm resulting from the June 9 merger
of Washington, D.C.-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and United Kingdom-based Denton Wilde Sapte LLP.