Millikan elected Ice Miller chief managing partner, Seamands elected deputy
Longtime Ice Miller LLP attorney Michael Millikan has been elected chief managing partner of the firm, while Rebecca Seamands has been elected deputy managing partner.
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COA panel to hear oral arguments in OWI discovery case
The Indiana Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments next week on the issue of compelling discovery of a police report.
AG sues Evansville company alleged to be ‘gateway’ for international robocalls
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against an Indiana company that allegedly acted as a gateway for robocallers from several Southeast Asian countries into the United States.
7th Circuit judges St. Eve, Scudder named Judicial Conference committee chairs
Two 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judges have been selected to serve as chairs of Judicial Conference committees, United States Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thursday.
7th Circuit condemns 75-day delay in opinion, saying wait could spell ‘disaster’ for litigants
A federal judge whose delayed opinion could have been “catastrophic” for a litigant has been reprimanded by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which cautioned other district judges not to follow suit.
ABA issues guidance to lawyers regarding clients with language differences
The American Bar Association has released a set of guidelines attorneys can follow when they don’t speak the same language as their clients.
Justices set to hear arguments in Medicaid reimbursement, child victim testimony cases
The Indiana Supreme Court has set schedules to hear several oral arguments next week.
‘Restraint on marriage’ trust dispute granted transfer by justices
Indiana Supreme Court justices have granted transfer in a case involving a sibling dispute over their late mother’s trust.
Poll finds 1 in 3 Americans would ‘do away with’ U.S. Supreme Court due to disagreeable rulings
More than one-third of Americans aren’t satisfied with the U.S. Supreme Court and would even consider abolishing it, according to a study that shows the country’s distaste of its justice system has sharply increased in recent years.
Muncie attorney suspended after failure to communicate with client
A Muncie attorney who failed to communicate with an incarcerated client for years before withdrawing representation from the inmate’s case has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for 120 days with automatic reinstatement.
Indiana Supreme Court amends professional conduct, bar admittance and attorney discipline rules
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced several amendments to the rules of professional conduct and rules for admission to the bar and discipline of attorneys, including a new rule and references to the Indiana Office of Admissions and Continuing Education.
Indiana justices amend state parenting time guidelines
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a 28-page order detailing changes made to Indiana’s parenting time guidelines, which will take effect New Year’s Day.
Indy attorneys Thompson, Clark selected to receive civic award
Two Indianapolis attorneys will soon receive a local civic award for their efforts to bring together the public and private sectors for civic improvement in the city.
Applicants sought for Northern District chief deputy clerk vacancy
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is accepting applications to fill an opening in its chief deputy clerk position.
Mishawaka lawyer Woods appointed to St. Joseph Superior Court
A Mishawaka lawyer has been named the newest judge of the St. Joseph Superior Court.
Supreme Court requests feedback on proposed amendments to public access, appellate rules
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the state’s rules for access to court records and appellate procedures.
Clifford, Myers confirmed as U.S. attorneys for Indiana
Indiana is welcoming a historic milestone as the first African American U.S. attorneys to serve in the Hoosier State were confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday night.
6 Indy residents indicted for straw purchases used in Chicago gun violence
A federal grand jury in Indianapolis has handed down indictments charging six Hoosiers with gun-related crimes after they were found to have allegedly made straw purchases of more than 90 firearms.
Justices reinstate Noblesville attorney after satisfaction of unpaid costs
A Noblesville attorney who was set to begin serving a suspension for failing to pay costs in a discipline action has been reinstated to the Indiana bar.
Tallian resigning from Indiana Senate
Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, announced Thursday she will be retiring after 16 years in the Indiana Senate and will not be returning for the 2022 session of the Indiana General Assembly.