The town had no attorney. So the mayor earned a law degree.
As mayor during the day and law student at night — and husband and father at all hours — Estabrook immediately ran into his first and primary obstacle: distance.
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Leadership in Law lifetime achievement award winners discuss civility in disjointed times
Honorees Ken Falk and Jim Bopp spoke to more than 200 attendees at a Tuesday morning breakfast at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
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Pulaski County judge honored for support of veterans
The Steven P. Mennemeyer Award celebrates someone who works in criminal justice and has made significant contributions to the veterans community.
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South Bend woman’s case against the police for property damage could head to the Supreme Court
The raid left Hadley with thousands of dollars in damages to her home and property, costs for which the city refused to reimburse her.
South Bend firm has made big additions over the last year 3:25 pm
Jones Law Office offers an array of legal services, including personal injury, criminal defense and corporate law. But with the addition of two former magistrates within the past year, the firm now provides a more robust family law practice.
AI is forcing big law to rethink business as usual 3:06 pm
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South Bend Chocolate Co. alleges fraud, collusion in airport contract award 2:52 pm
South Bend Chocolate Co. is asking the court to set aside the contract award, remand the matter to the airport authority for a do-over based on lawful criteria and award damages for its losses.
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds 2:42 pm
Lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman claims company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT 2:25 pm
Airport seeks dismissal of South Bend Chocolate Co. lawsuit
Indiana Office of Inspector General announces felony charges against former state employees
Glenbrook Square shooting victim sues former mall owner, security provider
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Report details how to address mental health in court
ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’
Investigation finds pattern of sexual abuse by former Notre Dame rector
Indiana shows support for Labor Department’s prevailing wage raise proposal
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