Attorney General Hill names executive staff
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced key appointments to fill out his executive staff as he becomes the state’s top lawyer.
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Zimmer Biomet to pay $30M in criminal and civil penalties
Medical device manufacturer Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice for repeat violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Supreme Court disciplines attorneys for noncompliance
Two Indiana attorneys are facing disciplinary measures after failing to comply with various court orders.
Indiana gets $12.7M in Moody’s inflated-ratings settlement
Indiana will receive $12.77 million from Moody’s Corp., which has agreed to pay nearly $864 million to settle federal and state claims it gave inflated ratings to risky mortgage investments in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
Camm prosecutor reprimanded for book deal
The Indiana Supreme Court has imposed a public reprimand against a Floyd County prosecutor charged with violations of three Professional Conduct Rules after he failed to recuse himself from a case he planned to write a book about.
IU fraternity chapter suspended after hazing problems
The governing body of Delta Tau Delta has suspended the charter for the fraternity's chapter at Indiana University Bloomington following problems with hazing. The fraternity also faces a lawsuit alleging sexual assault.
Program offers free legal assistance on King holiday
The Indiana State Bar Association will again be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by sponsoring the 2017 “Talk to a Lawyer Today” program Jan. 16 at sites all across the state.
Court authorizes interim solutions to infraction, ordinance violation e-filings
The Indiana Supreme Court posted an order this week authorizing e-filing of initial complaints and pleadings in infraction and ordinance violation case types.
Bill would alter plea agreement, sentencing requirements
Judges would no longer be required to advise criminal defendants of the earliest and latest possible release dates under legislation introduced in the Indiana Senate. The legislation also would strike language that shields rejected plea agreements and proceedings from the official court record.
Hoosier law students, professors oppose Sessions nomination
Indiana law school professors are joining an open letter opposing the nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
Senior judge faces discipline for OWI
A senior judge and former Lake County magistrate is facing judicial discipline proceedings after pleading guilty in November to a charge of driving while intoxicated.
Survey: Class of 2016 gave more than $52M in pro bono legal services
Law schools’ classes of 2016 provided pro bono services worth $52.2 million through clinics, experiential courses and other student activities, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Association of American Law Schools.
Indianapolis attorney tapped for national mock trial board
Criminal defense attorney and mock trial alumnus Scott Barnhart has been elected to the board of the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
Taft announces new chairman and managing partner, partner-in-charge
Two attorneys with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP are moving into new leadership positions as the new year begins.
Wylie tapped to lead Evansville Volunteer Lawyer Program
Scott Wylie, attorney and director of the Vanderburgh Community Foundation, has been named as the first full-time staff director of the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana.
Disciplinary Actions – 12/28/16
Read who’s recently been suspended or resigned from the bar.
2016 Year in Review
From law school troubles to new court initiatives, take a look back at the top stories in Indiana Lawyer this year.
Indianapolis attorney dies on Christmas Eve
A longtime Indianapolis attorney and former Indianapolis Bar Association vice president has died.