Longtime Barnes & Thornburg leader stepping down
Alan Levin will relinquish his role as Barnes & Thornburg’s managing partner in November to Robert Grand, who leads the firm’s Indianapolis office. Levin has led the firm for 17 years.
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Lawyers fret over enforcement of advertising rules
Indiana attorneys stay up at night worrying that their ads will run afoul of state rules that they consider unclear and unevenly enforced. But there’s a solution in the works.
Law firms fight ‘onerous’ tax shift for service businesses
The proposed switch in accounting methods could create cash-flow nightmares for medical-service providers, accounting, engineering, consulting and other professional-services companies with revenue over $10 million.
Bingham names McClamroch sole managing partner
Tobin McClamroch takes the reins of Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP after sharing leadership duties for the past four years following the merger of the former Bingham McHale LLP with a Kentucky law firm.
Convenience stores prepare case to sell cold beer
The stores’ lawsuit against the state argues that Indiana’s law governing cold-beer sales is unconstitutional. But a phalanx of other beverage retailers has lined up to oppose the action.
Scopelitis law firm opens two offices
Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary, a law firm specializing in trucking and logistics, has opened offices in Philadelphia and neighboring Mount Ephraim, N.J.
Some attorneys not sold on proposed justice complex
Moving the Marion County Jail, courts and other criminal justice functions to a consolidated site outside of downtown could gut businesses in the Mile Square and play havoc with legal offices, attorneys say.
Local attorney, developer Page files bankruptcy
Paul J. Page was one of four principals of troubled Indianapolis-based condo firm Page Development, which spearheaded the Villagio at Page Pointe project at the south edge of downtown.
Over 50-plus years, lawyer helped shape modern Indianapolis
George Rubin, one of the principal architects of Unigov, will retire at the end of the year at age 81. As a legislator, he also created the Indiana Uniform Consumer Credit Code.
Kightlinger & Gray opens Louisville office
The new office gives the law firm five locations. In addition to its Indianapolis headquarters and Louisville office, the firm has a presence in Evansville, Merrillville and New Albany.
Midwestern law firms less likely to call one city home
Several firms with a big presence in Indianapolis are among the Midwestern practices now deciding not to specify a home office. Local autonomy and decentralized management are major trends, which can help with recruiting.
Still nothing for investors, as Fair Finance legal fees balloon
The Cleveland law firm representing the bankruptcy Trustee Brian Bash is seeking approval for more than $11 million in fees.
Local law firm reaps $6.3M in fees from BMV class-action suit
Cohen & Malad LLP’s fee represents 21 percent of the $30 million awarded to Hoosier motorists as part of a settlement approved by a Marion Superior Court judge Nov. 12. The BMV was accused of overcharging for driver’s licenses.
Law firm Taft to merge with Chicago practice
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, which includes about 100 attorneys in Indianapolis, expects the merged firm to bill in the range of $175 million to $200 million annually.
Marsh Supermarkets, former CEO spar over attorney fees
The company and Don Marsh each want the other to pay legal bills that, coincidentally, total about $1.7 million each. They stem from a bitter court battle between the two that concluded in July.
Menard fires back in court fight with Hilberts
Menard has countersued Tomisue Hilbert for “abuse of process,” saying she filed her lawsuit only after companies controlled by Menard removed the Hilberts as managers of a private equity firm and sued to recover millions of dollars in fees paid to the Hilberts.
Ogletree Deakins lands Littler Mendelson leader
Todd Nierman, a local lawyer who helped start the Indianapolis office of national firm Littler Mendelson PC, has jumped ship to competitor Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC.
Veteran labor lawyer Mallamad joins Barnes & Thornburg
Jeffrey Mallamad came from Bingham Greenebaum Doll, where he had chaired the labor and employment practice group.
Ice Miller, Bingham firms reduce downtown office space
Ice Miller gave up two floors at the OneAmerica Tower and Bingham Greenebaum Doll one floor at Market Tower as they and other law firms search for ways to cut costs in a highly competitive market.
Hilbert puts MH management company into Chapter 11
The move, the latest fallout from the executive's feud with hardware king John Menard, puts on hold a Wisconsin lawsuit that sought millions of dollars from the company.