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.
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Menard accused of witness tampering
New court documents accuse attorneys for hardware store titan John Menard Jr. of offering to pay a $200,000 legal settlement to a former executive at a Menard-controlled company if he provided helpful testimony in their cases against Steve and Tomisue Hilbert and their friend Lisa Trudeau
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Josh McNary charged with rape
An attorney for McNary released a statement saying his client "unhesitatingly" denied the allegations and had reported to law enforcement officials in a "respectful and peaceful" manner.
Rush proposes biz court, makes pitch for e-filing funding
In her first State of Judiciary speech, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush on Wednesday said the judiciary is “currently working on the development of a business court model focused on complex commercial litigation.
Court upholds $5M cap in Indiana stage collapse case
A three-judge panel rejected arguments by Jordyn Polet of Cincinnati that the liability cap violates the Indiana constitution and that she wasn't treated the same as other claimants who sued the state.
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.
Krieg DeVault expands leadership team
Krieg DeVault LLP has elected four new members to its leadership team following the appointment of Deborah J. Daniels as managing partner in November.
Former city chief of staff takes IEDC position
Chris Cotterill, a former chief of staff to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, has joined the Indiana Economic Development Corp. as general counsel, the IEDC announced Monday.
Truckers, Celadon feuding over fuel
A Marion County judge in December said Celadon Group Inc.’s practice of withholding part of its fuel savings from its owner/operator drivers breaches the terms of its agreement with 2,262 current and former drivers.
Indiana low-powered moped law to take effect Jan. 1
Beginning Thursday, owners of mopeds or scooters with engines smaller than 50 cubic centimeters must have a registration, a license plate and an Indiana identification card.
Georgia woman files suit in Indiana Megabus crash
The woman is suing over medical bills, lost wages and other financial damages due to a separated shoulder, concussion, bruising and cuts she sustained in the Dec. 20 crash in Seymour.
Appeals court upholds 3 felony convictions against White
The ruling rejected arguments from former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White that his defense lawyer during his 2012 trial provided incompetent counsel.
Impact of Indiana’s criminal code changes unclear
Indiana's prosecutors and judges are still adjusting to sweeping changes to the state's criminal code intended to send more low-level, nonviolent criminals to community corrections programs and jails instead of state prisons.
2014 NEWSMAKER: Deborah Daniels
Deborah Daniels will succeed Michael E. Williams, who had led the Indianapolis law firm for more than two decades.
Florida man gets 4 years for bilking Hoosier investors out of $1.7M
Authorities say Parry Clark of Jacksonville hired a Johnson County man to help him solicit central Indiana investors for his medical malpractice insurance company and then used the money for personal gain.
Pence goes without issuing pardon in first two years
Gov. Mike Pence, who has said he wants Indiana to be a leader in giving criminals who've served their time a second chance, hasn't granted a single pardon during his first two years in office.
State Fair stage-collapse victims reach $39M settlement
Country duo Sugarland, concert promoter Live Nation and 16 other defendants have agreed to pay $39 million to settle claims stemming from the deadly 2011 Indiana State Fair stage collapse, lawyers for the victims and their families.
Zimmer to pay Stryker $70M in surgical device fight
The award is actually less than a third of what Warsaw-based Zimmer was originally ordered to pay for infringing patents on a lavage device.
Lender seeking to foreclose on Nora shopping center
A bank claims the owner of Nora Corners, which is anchored by a Marsh supermarket, has defaulted on an $8.4 million loan.
Frost Brown office names new leader
Heather L. Wilson has been named member-in-charge of the Indianapolis office of Frost Brown Todd LLC effective Jan. 1.