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.
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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.
Hamilton County blazes trail with court e-filing system
This summer, Hamilton was the first Indiana county to begin electronic filing of court cases. All counties are preparing for the transition, which will cost the state $5 million annually.
Trailblazing Indianapolis lawyer Sue Shadley dies
Indianapolis attorney Sue Shadley, who made her mark in environmental law and was a founding partner in what became one of the city’s major firms, died Monday from Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Whitestown, Zionsville pay $500K-plus in legal fees
The contentious case, which involves whether Zionsville has the authority to reorganize with Perry Township, has been through two courts and now is pending before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Ice Miller opens New York office in Times Square
The Indianapolis-based law firm launched the office in the Big Apple with hopes of expanding the reach of its private equity practice.
SmithAmundsen adds two big-name attorneys
Stephen Stitle, the former chairman for PNC Bank in Indiana, will serve as SmithAmundsen's Indiana managing partner. John Tanselle, one of the city's top banking lawyers, will be a partner in its financial services group.
Andretti denies lawsuit claim that IndyCar team in dire straits
Two partners in Andretti Sports Marketing contend that Michael Andretti's racing team is on the brink of insolvency. They've sued for control of the marketing and promotions firm.
Cold beer getting warm as court weighs state’s alcohol laws
Judges heard arguments in January in a lawsuit challenging the state’s prohibition against convenience stores selling cold beer. Waiting seven months for a decision is not unusual.
Bingham partner Solada often a key player in zoning disputes
Lately, Maryt Solada has been mixing it up by representing grass-roots groups opposed to a wide range of controversial projects that have grabbed the public’s attention.
Eight cities, towns back Whitestown in legal fight with Zionsville
The communities have urged the state Supreme Court to hear Whitestown’s appeal of a controversial merger between Zionsville and Perry Township.
Barrage of lawyer defections hits Krieg
The aggressive growth of an upstart law office is adding to the exodus at one of the city’s larger and more established firms.
Law firm Barnes & Thornburg opens Dallas office
The Indianapolis-based law firm launched the practice, its 13th nationally, with two attorneys and plans to make additional hires in the coming months.
Taft bolsters IP practice by snatching 10 lawyers from rival
In one fell swoop, the law firm more than doubled the size of its intellectual property team with the additions it scored from Krieg DeVault. The move could bring as much as $10 million in annual revenue to Taft.
Hauke fraud victims set to get one-third of their money back
Investors will receive about $3.2 million of the $9.7 million they lost in a fraud perpetrated by Keenan Hauke, a former Fishers hedge fund manager. He’s in prison after admitting to hiding massive losses by creating fake account statements.
Startups take cloud-based tech savvy to legal realm
At least three emerging tech firms are targeting the legal space with subscription-based software, confident they can bring efficiencies to an industry heavy with clients, data and documents.
Former State Supreme Court justice joins law firm
Ted Boehm brings his wealth of knowledge to Hoover Hull Turner LLP, which focuses on business litigation. Boehm retired from the Indiana Supreme Court in 2010 after serving 14 years.
Veteran business lawyer exits large firm for small practice
Wayne C. Turner leaves Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP to lend his name to a business litigation boutique firm, creating Hoover Hull Turner LLP.
Law firm merger activity remained strong last year
The number of law-firm mergers and acquisitions across the country fell slightly last year, though marriages in the legal community still remained strong.
Illinois governor-elect stocks up on Daniels alums
Incoming Illinois governor Bruce Rauner, who wants to emulate former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels, has named three major players from the Daniels administration to his inner circle.