Local attorney sentenced to six years in prison for immigration fraud
U.S. District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson of the Southern District of Indiana also ordered the defendant to pay up to $750,000 in restitution to his victims.
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Ex-Indiana child services director hired by attorney general
Former Indiana Department of Child Services Director Mary Beth Bonaventura plans to join the Indiana Attorney General’s Office as special counsel Monday, a move that comes about a month after she resigned from her DCS post.
Workplace rights lawyers racing against shifting legal landscape
Employers across America paid a record amount in settlements for workplace violations last year, but that isn’t expected to be a trend.
Appeal planned on lawsuit challenging public defender system
An attorney is planning to ask the state Supreme Court to consider whether a central Indiana county's public defender system is violating the rights of indigent defendants to an adequate legal defense.
Convicted fraudster accuses attorney of secret relationship with his then wife
In an attempt to reopen his case, Keenan Hauke says Barnes and Thornburg partner Larry Mackey—who is now married to Hauke’s ex-wife—did not adequately represent him.
Indianapolis real estate attorney Karl Haas dies at 57
Attorney Karl Haas worked on some of the Indianapolis area’s biggest real estate projects over past last three decades.
Veteran legal team splits to join separate firms
Linda Pence and David Hensel have dissolved their practice after a seven-year run representing defendants in white-collar criminal cases.
Indianapolis attorney pleads guilty to immigration fraud
The attorney entered guilty pleas to filing false visa applications on behalf of about 250 clients, collecting $750,000 in fraudulent fees.
Indianapolis attorney resigns from bar in wake of disciplinary complaint
An Indianapolis attorney accused of misusing funds in her lawyer trust account can no longer practice law in Indiana after the state Supreme Court accepted her resignation.
Law firm plans federal suit on behalf of landowners along rail corridor
Attorneys have started talking to landowners along the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor about their property rights.
Senate confirms Minkler as U.S. attorney for Indiana’s southern district
The Senate approved Josh Minkler in a voice vote Thursday as the U.S. attorney for Indiana’s southern district, which covers roughly the southern two-thirds of the state, including Indianapolis.
Supreme Court readmits Brizzi-linked lawyer convicted of fraud
An Indianapolis lawyer who was suspended for two years after a federal wire fraud conviction in a case involving former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi will once again be allowed to practice law in Indiana.
Indy woman gets 10 years for bilking immigrants
Prosecutors alleged she stole more than $274,000 from about 170 immigrants who thought they were giving her down payments for green cards or other immigration documents.
Hall Render health care attorneys jump to smaller Katz & Korin
Norris Cunningham, who has been Hall Render’s health care litigation practice group leader, will become a shareholder and name partner at the Katz firm, which will be renamed Katz Korin Cunningham.
Suspended lawyer in estate misappropriation case receives 8-year sentence
Stephen Schuyler pleaded guilty earlier this month to 15 felony counts, including theft.
Records show Messer works part time in $240K job for Fishers
The wife of Congressman Luke Messer, a likely Senate candidate, averages a 26.5-hour work week in her $240,000-a-year job doing legal consulting for Fishers, according to timesheets reviewed by The Associated Press.
Pence hires veteran Washington lawyer to handle Russia probe
A Pence spokesman said the vice president and former Indiana governor retained Richard Cullen, chairman of McGuireWoods LLP, to deal with inquiries.
Indiana lawyer pleads guilty in estate misappropriation case
The Indiana Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended Schuyler's law license because he didn't cooperate in the investigation of complaints filed against him.
Subpoena scuffle puts American Senior Communities fraud case on contentious course
Prosecutors argue that subpoenas issued by counsel for the nursing home company's former CEO are overly broad and "an abuse of process."
Indy boasts innovations others could copy
It’s tough to look at your own community and figure out what it’s doing that no one else is. But IBJ gave it a shot. Here are four things other cities could copy from us.