Lake Station mayor, wife go on trial in federal court
The mayor of a northwestern Indiana city and his wife are going on trial on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and filing false tax returns.
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Valpo ex-attorney Holesinger gets 10 years
Former Valparaiso attorney Clark Holesinger has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1 million in restitution to clients he defrauded.
7th Circuit affirms judgment for school in bullying case
A federal lawsuit brought against northwestern Indiana school corporations over a child’s alleged bullying was properly decided in favor of the schools on summary judgment, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Former state senator is final appointment to redistricting committee
Former Indiana senator and environmental leader Beverly Gard has been appointed to the state’s redistricting study committee, completing the selection process by the legislative leaders.
COA ceremonies set for Friedlander and Altice
Ceremonies have been announced for judges transitioning off and on the Indiana Court of Appeals. A retirement ceremony for Judge Ezra H. Friedlander is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom. Chief Judge Nancy H. Vaidik will preside.
Kentucky taxpayers owe $2.3 million in fees in same-sex marriage case
Attorneys who successfully challenged Kentucky’s ban on same-sex marriage have submitted a bill for more than $2 million in legal fees, court costs and related expenses. The state of Kentucky, as the losing party in the case, gets stuck with the tab under federal civil-rights law.
Doubt means don’t: Drafting an effective social media policy
Because social media is a relatively new phenomenon, employers have been wading into uncharted territories when creating and implementing social media policies.
Independent contractor or employee: DOL gives guidance
In mid-July, the administrator for the Department of Labor’s wage and hour division issued an interpretation to give guidance about whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
Proposal would double salary threshold for exempt employees
Employment attorneys and their clients large and small are scrambling to find ways to deal with a likely change in federal regulation that could more than double the earnings threshold for workers classified as exempt from overtime.
Law professor’s book spotlights service workers’ fight for unions
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor Fran Quigley’s book, “If We Can Win Here: The New Front Lines of the Labor Movement,” examines how the push for higher wages and better working conditions is playing out in the very red Hoosier state.
Hammerle On… ‘Straight Outta Compton’, ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’
Bob Hammerle writes in regard to “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”: “Be prepared to say, ‘I really enjoyed it, although I can’t say I liked it.'”
IndyBar: Around the Bar
Members of the bar mingled with trial and appellate-level judges from local, state and federal courts at the Indy Attorneys Network section’s annual “At the Bar with the Bench” event on Thursday, August 20.
Bingham partner Solada key player in zoning disputes
Mary Solada has built a reputation as one of Indianapolis’ top real estate attorneys by representing large developers on important zoning matters.
IndyBar: CLE Series to Tackle Legal Issues Surrounding Use of Force
Throughout the past months, the debate on police use of force has intensified. But how does this national issue relate to the practice of Indy lawyers?
IndyBar: Scholarship Available to Health Law Conference
The Indianapolis Bar Association Health Care & Life Sciences Section is pleased to announce it is offering scholarships for the American Health Lawyers Association Fundamentals of Health Law Conference, November 15-17, 2015, in Chicago.
Prisoner’s Zantac lawsuit gives federal judges heartburn
An Indiana inmate’s lawsuit claiming prison staff showed deliberate indifference in denying him Zantac to treat a known esophageal reflux condition erupted in a war of words between two 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judges.
When a Barking Dog is a Good Thing: Some Tips for Success for Young Lawyers
There is no shortage of sources for lawyers of all ages to receive tips on how to succeed. The tips that follow in this article are just a few that have been passed along to me by my mentors through the years.
IndyBar: Getting Along is Not Wrong
We set out to find examples of lawyers who model the way while providing excellent representation.
IndyBar: 2012 IBF Grantee Continues Good Work
Each year, Teen Court reaches out to more than 600 youth and their families through multiple intervention and diversion programs, including an in-school Teen Court model.
Law school deans excited about Class of 2018
Law schools in Indiana are conducting orientations and starting classes for the 2015-2016 academic year. The class sizes are approximate and deans anticipate the numbers will change slightly, but overall they are excited about the new crop of students.