Indianapolis IP attorney killed by husband after filing for divorce
Practicing law was never an obligation for Indianapolis attorney Mary Jane Frisby but a chance for her to say, “Wow, look what we get to do.”
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Attorney killed by husband
The man who committed suicide atop a parking garage in downtown Indianapolis Thursday afternoon behind Barnes & Thornburg
earlier had killed his attorney wife in their Brownsburg home, police said.
State court offices, law firm on lockdown after shots fired in Indianapolis
A lone gunman caused downtown Indianapolis – including Indiana State Court Administration offices and law firm Barnes
& Thornburg – to be on lockdown today.
IBA creates PAC option for judicial campaign donors
After a landmark ruling from the nation’s highest court, the Indianapolis Bar Association has adopted an alternative
to direct judicial campaign contributions for those interested in donating to candidates vying for the Marion County bench.
Court upholds judgment in legal malpractice suit
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of an attorney and law firm in a legal malpractice suit, although
the judges didn’t agree on the professional obligations of the firm based on its contract.
COA affirms doctrine of transferred intent applies
The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed that the doctrine of transferred intent applied in the case of a juvenile adjudicated
for committing battery for hitting his teacher unintentionally when trying to punch another student.
Race against domestic violence Aug. 14
The 7th annual Race Away from Domestic Violence 5k will be held on Saturday in Indianapolis. The race is hosted by the Indiana
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and raises awareness and money to help end domestic violence in the state.
Court: insufficient notice bars tort claim
The Indiana Court of Appeals today ruled that insufficient notice barred a complaint for damages in a case involving a condominium
complex and its various longtime issues.
Exotic dancers are employees, may settle case
A federal judge has found that exotic dancers at an Indianapolis club are employees, not independent contractors as the club
owner argued.
Court declines to review commitment cases differently
The Indiana Court of Appeals declined Thursday to change how it reviews cases dealing with involuntary commitment.
Indy lobbyists now required to register info
Lobbyists who work in Indianapolis and Marion County will now have to register their information in a public database beginning
next year. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, a new ordinance requires all lobbyists engaging in executive or legislative branch lobbying
activity with an agency of the City of Indianapolis or Marion County to register with the Department of Code Enforcement.
Indy to host national conference for Lawyers Assistance Programs
Indiana’s Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is partnering with the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer
Assistance Programs to host this year’s national conference in October in Indianapolis.
Attorneys to debate constitutionality of health-care reform
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will hold a CLE on health-care reform which will include a debate between Indiana
Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher and Indiana University School of Law –Indianapolis professor David Orentlicher.
Furniture designer uses old law books
One Indianapolis furniture designer make benches, tables, a screen, and even a functioning chandelier out of book bindings.
Attorneys assist young entrepreneurs
When an attorney in a bar association’s program for young lawyers learned that a program that helps at-risk youth to start and maintain their own businesses was in transition and needed a little help, he suggested his group step in.
Marion Superior traffic judge charged with misconduct
A Marion Superior judge presiding over the county’s traffic court faces four judicial misconduct charges as a result
of his general handling of traffic infraction cases and one suit in particular, where the state justices have described him
as being “biased.”
7th Circuit reverses dismissal of NCAA illegal ticket-lottery suit
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed a proposed class action case claiming the National Collegiate Athletic Association
operates an illegal lottery to sell tickets to certain sporting events to go forward.
Lawyer-owned bar opens in Indianapolis
The Ball & Biscuit had its soft opening at 331 Massachusetts Ave. in Indianapolis June 24.
Renovations under way at federal courthouse
As attorneys and judges continue filing and litigating cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana,
a renovation project is underway and adding new life into the federal courthouse in downtown Indianapolis.
COA reverses judgment on 1 cross-claim in library appeal
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library should be able to pursue a cross-claim against an engineering company for breach
of professional standard of care, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.