New FMLA rule expands provisions for military families
Attorneys see the 20-year-old Act growing beyond its original intent.
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Indiana’s longest-serving attorney will retire from practice at 96
Alexis “Alex” Thomas Cholis is winding down his law practice. More than 70 years after admission to the bar, he’s decided it’s time.
2 Indianapolis attorneys charged with felonies
Two Indianapolis attorneys are facing criminal charges after the Marion County prosecutor filed charges in unrelated cases.
Law firm’s longtime chief gives suitors cold shoulder
Alan Levin has been managing partner of Barnes & Thornburg LLP for 16 years, far longer than the heads of most major Indianapolis law firms. But what most sets him apart is that he’s built his firm into a national practice by taking the maverick approach of going it alone instead of merging with an out-of-state rival.
After the storm passes, legal questions swirl
Attorneys volunteer to provide advice and comfort to affected residents after natural disasters.
High-priced Chicago firm handling Durham’s appeal pro bono
Just because Tim Durham isn’t paying a lawyer to handle the appeal of his 50-year federal prison sentence doesn’t mean he’s getting shortchanged.
New HIPAA rule revises breach notification process
Attorneys are navigating massive overhaul of 1996 act.
Pharmacy representation grows as practice niche
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman P.C. have created what it believes is the first pharmacy practice group in Indiana.
Judging the jury
Dennis Stolle is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, but his skills as a doctor of social psychology are more important in his niche as a jury consultant.
Legal fight fuels tensions in tight-knit tech world
A trademark-infringement case brought against App Press LLC threatens to smother the tech startup in legal fees before it reaches its potential. And in a curious twist, the case also has generated grumblings in the tightknit developer community toward a big law firm that is representing App Press’ opponent in the federal court case.
2012 Year in Review
2012 was another busy year for the legal community. We welcomed new justices and a new chief justice, witnessed the beginnings of the state’s fifth law school, and saw local stories garner national and international attention. Here’s a look back at the top news stories from last year.
Attorneys coping with more domestic violence cases
Domestic violence has been increasing in recent years along with what family law attorneys are observing as more anger and more meanness.
Prenuptial agreements change with time but remain tricky
Prenuptial agreements are not written to be fair. Nor should they be, according to some Indiana attorneys who draft them.
Snow forces court, office closures
Many people in Indiana may be enjoying an extra-long Christmas vacation thanks to blizzard-like conditions in parts of the state. Heavy snow and high winds have led to closures, including Indiana’s appellate courts.
Rejecting the traditional legal career path
Statistics may not provide a complete picture of female attorneys’ career aspirations.
Law firms mark the season with festive in-house traditions
From a litigation practice party around a partner’s fireplace to highly decorated offices, law firms are showing their holiday spirit.
Conour court filings reveal lavish lifestyle
The ex-attorney is still without counsel in his wire fraud case and is proceeding pro se in his divorce and foreclosure cases.
Paralegals collect thousands of teddy bears for program
The IndyBar Paralegal Committee Thursday delivered the thousands of teddy bears it has collected from various law firms to the “Bears on Patrol” program. The program is run by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Indianapolis Fire Department and Wishard Health Services EMS.
From Indy, Ogletree Deakins goes global
Managing shareholder Kim Ebert drives strategy as the firm joins international practitioners.
Hybrid office solutions giving attorneys new ways to practice
Attorneys are opting out of the long-term commitment of buying and renting space for “virtual” offices they use a few times a month.