On the Move – 6/19/13
Learn what firms Indiana attorneys have joined and what new firms have started.
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Justices take trust case after hearing arguments
After hearing arguments June 6 in a dispute over the sale of a family farm, the Indiana Supreme Court has decided to take the case.
Monroe County attorney suspended following guilty plea
Attorney Phillip Chamberlain, who pleaded guilty to Class D felony counterfeiting in October 2012, has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana.
Bar associations seek nominations for various awards
Several bar associations around the state are accepting nominations for awards to present to members at upcoming annual meetings.
Justices look to set arguments in Rockport, blogger’s intimidation cases
The Indiana Supreme Court may hold arguments in September on the case involving the controversial Rockport coal gasification plant as well as on the case of a Dearborn County man who was convicted of intimidation of a judge based on online rants.
AG turns over $331k to East Chicago in RICO case
Racketeering litigation that began in 2004 against former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick ended Thursday as Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller turned over more than $331,000 the state collected from Pastrick and co-defendants to the city.
Indy organization part of first-ever settlement involving REO properties
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana is one of 13 fair-housing organizations that will split a $27 million settlement from Wells Fargo Bank with the National Fair Housing Alliance after a complaint alleged the bank better maintained its real estate properties in white neighborhoods.
Former U.S. attorney, Superior judge dies
Retired Judge Alfred W. Moellering of Fort Wayne died Sunday at the age of 86. He was a longtime Superior Court judge in Allen County.
Faegre Baker Daniels to open office in Silicon Valley
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is heading to California to open an office in Silicon Valley.
More than 300 lawyers suspended for CLE, fees, IOLTA violations
More than 300 attorneys have been suspended from the practice of law for failing to comply with continuing legal education requirements, failing to pay registration fees or failing to submit interest on lawyer trust account certifications.
Disciplinary Actions – 6/5/13
Read who’s been suspended recently by the Indiana Supreme Court.
On The Move – 6/5/13
See who’s recently joined Indiana firms and which Chicago-based firm is opening an office in Indianapolis.
Justice, probation officer appointed to children’s commission
Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has appointed Justice Loretta Rush and Henry County Chief Probation Officer Susan Lightfoot to the newly created Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana. He made the appointments Wednesday.
State seeks contempt against East Chicago casino group
Principals of a politically connected East Chicago group that received $16 million in casino revenue intended to benefit the city should be held in contempt if they continue to fail to disclose what happened to the money, the state argued in court Thursday.
Committee begins search for new dean of Valparaiso Law School
The process of finding a new dean for the Valparaiso Law School has begun. Law professor Rosalie Levinson is chairing the search committee, and the national executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been retained to assist.
Occupy Kokomo protesters file suit against Howard County sheriff for civil rights violations
Occupy Kokomo protesters filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Howard County sheriff and members of the sheriff’s department, claiming violations of their civil rights.
Bar Crawl – 5/22/13
Read news from the Indiana Bar Foundation and the Indiana State Bar Association.