DTCI: The importance of client service and relationships
Keith Mundrick, a DTCI director, say calls the practice of law “perhaps the pinnacle of the service industry.”
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Expanding the reach: New ITLA President Pfeifer wants to enhance geographic diversity
Meet Dan Pfeifer, the newest president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Indianapolis man sentenced for shooting during George Floyd protests
Tyrone Anthony Ross, 30, was sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years supervised release on Monday for firing a gun during a protest in downtown Indianapolis following the murder of George Floyd.
2nd mistrial declared in Indiana case of slain pastor’s wife
A judge declared a second mistrial Monday for a man charged in the 2015 killing of a pastor’s wife after jurors learned details about the Indianapolis case’s long history in the court system.
2 Indiana courts receive funding to tackle eviction problem
Indiana is among eight states receiving grants in connection with the launch of the National Center for State Courts’ Eviction Diversion Initiative, which is focused on strengthening efforts to prevent evictions and improve housing stability.
Andrea Morehead drops discrimination lawsuit against WTHR
News anchor Andrea Morehead has decided to end her legal battle with former employer WTHR-TV Channel 13, saying she’d rather drop the discrimination lawsuit than win a ruling and be subjected to a non-disclosure agreement after such a decision.
Increasing threat of 3D printed firearms heightens concerns of violent crime
A new type of untraceable firearm printed using 3D technology is starting to gain national attention, coined with the colloquial name “ghost gun.” Federal authorities say they are increasingly recovering the homemade weapons, which are impossible to track without a serial number. As gun violence continues nationwide, law enforcement and policymakers are scrambling to get ahead of a trend they fear could exacerbate the problem.
2 ‘secret children’ of ex-Indy fertility doctor sue Netflix for allegedly revealing their identities without permission
Two Marion County women who discovered they were among the nearly 100 “secret children” of a former Indiana fertility doctor that inspired the popular Netflix documentary “Our Father” are suing the film’s producers, claiming their identities were revealed without their consent.
Longtime Indianapolis real estate lawyer dies
Thomas Michael Quinn, a real estate attorney credited with shaping commercial development in Indianapolis, died May 14. He was 85.
Indiana House race with 6-vote margin going to recount
A recount will be held in a Republican primary race for a suburban Indianapolis legislative seat where the top two candidates are separated by six votes.
Justices impose reciprocal discipline on attorney suspended in Southern District for resisting conviction
An Indianapolis attorney suspended from practicing in the Indiana Southern District Court following a misdemeanor resisting law enforcement conviction has received reciprocal discipline from the Indiana Supreme Court.
Discipline: Non-attorney permanently enjoined from offering legal services
An Indianapolis non-lawyer who drafted a petition for post-conviction relief and sentence modification for an inmate has been permanently enjoined from offering or providing legal advice and services.
Change in the air for Marion County Democrats as mayor calls for end to slating
The Marion County Democratic Party appears headed for significant change, with Mayor Joe Hogsett advocating for an end to pre-primary endorsements and some Black Democrats separately demanding the county party chair resign immediately.
IMPD officers ordered to pay $1.2M to estate of man fatally shot in 2018
Two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers will pay a combined $1.2 million to the estate of a man who was shot and killed in his home after a jury determined unreasonable force was used by the officers.
Tax Court dismisses law firm’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction
The Indiana Tax Court has dismissed an appeal from an Indianapolis law office that was ordered to pay an outstanding liability after it mislabeled withholding tax returns in 2021, finding the court lacked jurisdiction in the case.
Tuesday’s primary to feature spirited local contests
Indiana’s first Election Day after pandemic-related complications comes Tuesday, and a few hotly contested primary races are in the spotlight.
Marion Superior Court announces plans for move to new courthouse
After an almost four-month delay, Marion Superior Court will start operating out of the new Community Justice Campus on the east side of Indianapolis May 2.
Investigations underway after man Tasered by Indy cops dies
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has placed two officers on administrative leave and launched two investigations after a man in custody died after being Tasered.
Indianapolis Immigration Court opening in 2023
On April 19, Gail Montenegro, the Executive Office of Immigration Review’s Midwest regional public information officer, confirmed to Indiana Lawyer that an immigration court will open in Indianapolis in 2023. The court will have around 40 employees, including judges, she said.
IndyBar: Attend The Inaugural In-House CLE Getaway
The inaugural In-House Counsel CLE Getaway is June 16-18, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Omni Hotel.