Indianapolis corporate attorney David Millard dies
David B. Millard, a lifetime resident of Indiana who enjoyed working with entrepreneurs, died Dec. 3.
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Justices to decide dealership relocation dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court is going to decide whether a Toyota dealership can relocate from Anderson to Fishers over the objections of three existing greater Indianapolis Toyota dealers.
Comment sought on reappointment of magistrate
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana wants to know whether a magistrate judge should be reappointed to a new eight-year term.
Evansville lawyer Berger elected to nominating commission
Evansville personal-injury lawyer Charles L. Berger easily won election in a field of four candidates to join the Judicial Nominating Commission. Berger’s term will begin in January.
Indiana governor faces lawsuit for blocking Syrian refugees
A lawsuit challenging the Indiana governor's decision to stop state agencies from helping resettle Syrian refugees alleges that the action wrongly targets the refugees based on their nationality and violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Vacancy opens up on St. Joseph County bench
St. Joseph Superior Judge Jerome Frese is retiring early next year, opening up a spot on the bench. The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission will hold interviews with candidates in late December.
Volunteers needed for the We the People contest
Indiana Bar Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with the We the People state competition.
State’s first certified alternate e-filing provider offers free trial
An Indiana-based e-filing company offering service enhancements is the first certified alternative provider for the state trial and appellate courts’ fledgling electronic filing program.
Percentage of African-American associates continues to decline
The percentage of African-American associates at law firms has declined each of the last six years, a trend NALP Executive Director James Leipold calls “distressing.”
‘Dumping Ground’ juvenile justice documentary debuts tonight
A documentary following an Indiana teen with an IQ of 40 and others who were abandoned by their parents and ended up behind bars will debut on public television tonight.
Federal court issues decorum order for Fogle sentencing
The federal courtroom where former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle will be sentenced Thursday morning will be a cellphone-free zone, according to a decorum order issued in the case late Monday.
Settlement: Ex-Brown Mackie, Art Institutes students get loan forgiveness
More than 5,500 students of Brown Mackie College and The Art Institutes will receive loan forgiveness totaling more than $5.7 million under one of two settlements, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Monday.
Longest-serving attorney Alexis ‘Alex’ Cholis dies
Indiana’s longest-practicing attorney passed away recently. Alexis “Alex” P. Cholis, of South Bend, died Nov. 8 at 99. He formally retired in 2013, more than 71 years after he was admitted to the Indiana bar.
Comment sought on local bankruptcy rules
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting comments on proposed changes to its local rules. The changes primarily update references to the national forms.
Supreme Court justice applications due in late January
Those interested in becoming the 109th Indiana Supreme Court justice tentatively have until Jan. 25 to apply. Applications for the vacancy to be created by Justice Brent Dickson’s retirement are now available online.
Murder exonoree to speak at IU McKinney
An Ohio man sentenced to death for the 1975 murder of a money-order salesman in Cleveland and later declared innocent in 2015 will speak at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Friday.
Evansville Bar Association to honor veterans
The Evansville Bar Association is hosting is 5th annual Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday to honor and celebrate its members who have served in the military.
IU McKinney to discount tuition for some out-of-state residents
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law just got a little more affordable for residents of eight states.
Justice Brent Dickson announces retirement
Even if Justice Brent Dickson wasn’t required to give up his seat on the Indiana Supreme Court when he turns 75 in July, he said Monday his decision to retire would be the same.