Bose McKinney announces merger as law firm M&A increase nationwide
In the midst of an increase in the number of law firm mergers and acquisitions across the nation this year, two Indianapolis-area firms have announced that they have joined forces.
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Consumer’s suit against debt collection law firm may proceed
A woman who sued an Indianapolis law firm over its debt-collection letter has plausibly stated potential violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a federal judge ruled.
Charges: Suspended lawyer exposed self to girls basketball teams
A suspended Indianapolis lawyer is facing six charges related to allegations that he exposed himself to two high school girls basketball teams on separate occasions as they rode on school buses traveling in the city.
Women general counsel honored for keeping Shideler’s spirit alive
In the shadow of the first woman attorney to become a partner at a large Indiana law firm, five female general counsel of publicly traded companies were honored Thursday for their achievements not only in the legal field but also for developing other women and minorities into leaders.
Disaster plans protect attorneys, files, help get back to normal
Whether by a fire, power outage, computer virus or large-scale natural disaster such as a tornado, hurricane or blizzard, law offices are at risk of having their practices disrupted by the unexpected. Experts say it’s crucial law firms and legal organizations have a plan that prepares for the worst.
Lawyers could be liable for staff misuse of confidential records
Indiana lawyers could face potential ethical liability if their paralegals or other staff misuse confidential information from online case records.
Cohen & Malad files class-action suit over Equifax breach
Indianapolis-based Cohen & Malad LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit against Equifax Inc. just one day after the credit reporting agency announced a massive data breach affecting roughly 143 million Americans.
IBF recognizes Carmel attorney as 2017 Legendary Lawyer
John Proffitt’s colleagues have found him to be an important part of the legal profession, exemplifying not only the highest standards and ethics but also being active outside the practice of law to help the larger community.
Creating a common law firm culture
Law firms emphasize collaboration to keep attorneys as well as to attract clients and new talent.
ABA: Mental well-being of lawyers must be a priority
New report urges legal stakeholders to bring cultural change in profession plagued by addiction and mental health issues.
Hickey leading National Conference of Bar Presidents
After years of leadership in local and national bar organizations, Rubin & Levin P.C. managing partner Christine Hayes Hickey has assumed a new role that will allow her to provide leadership to other “lawyer-leaders” like herself: president of the National Conference of Bar Presidents.
Second attorney ordered to pay fine or go to jail for practicing with suspended license
For the second time in a month, the Indiana Supreme Court has threatened to impose jail time on an attorney found in contempt if she does not pay a fine for practicing law while her license was suspended.
Carmel performing arts center taps Krieg DeVault partner as new leader
The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel announced Wednesday that it has named lawyer Jeffrey C. McDermott as its new president and CEO.
Krieg DeVault seeks private emails of ex-partners who sued for owed compensation
The Indianapolis law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP has asked a court for the private emails of former partners who are owed compensation the firm refused to pay when they left more than two years ago.
Ex-judge, public defender accused of sex with inmates resigns
A former judge and public defender who was convicted of felony official misconduct after he was accused of sexual contact with jailed clients has resigned rather than face an attorney discipline hearing related to the charges.
Divided 7th Circuit allows Indy attorney to represent plaintiff in claim against former client
An Indianapolis attorney who previously represented one of the nations’ largest consumer reporting agencies may now proceed as counsel on behalf of a plaintiff suing the same agency after a divided panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct do not require his disqualification.
Chiropractor-lawyer links skirt 30-day crash victim solicitation rule, prompt calls for law
Personal injury attorney Ken Nunn says there ought to be a law preventing lawyers from skirting a rule that they wait 30 days before contacting people injured in car crashes.
Wheeler led Civil Rights Division at DOJ during, after turbulent transition
Thomas Wheeler II, a partner at Frost Brown Todd LLC in Indianapolis, served as acting assistant attorney general for the division after President Donald Trump was sworn in Jan. 20. He recently returned to private practice.
Indianapolis disaster recovery firm launches legal ‘Cyber Threat Health Review’
As law firms continue to migrate toward digital practices and cybercriminals become more advanced, a local technology firm is launching a new product meant to help firms mitigate their risk for a cyberattack.
ABA releases report on improving lawyer well-being
In an effort to reverse a trend toward increasing mental health and addiction issues among legal professionals, several national lawyer well-being groups have partnered together to release a new report, which offers recommendations for both preventing and treating lapses in attorneys’ mental health.