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Read recent appellate decisions from Indiana courts.
Marion Superior Judge Kimberly Brown should be removed from the bench, a panel of three special masters has recommended to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Top cases of 2013 • AM General LLC v. BAE Systems Inc., et al., 71D07-0907-PL00195. St. Joseph Superior Judge Michael P. Scopelitis ruled in April that Humvee maker AM General LLC of Mishawaka is entitled to more than $277 million from the company that supplied kits for troops to retrofit the vehicles with armor, and […]
From big judgments to busy law schools and attorneys in trouble, the Indiana legal community saw it all in 2013. We asked you what you thought were the biggest news stories last year. Here's a recap of what made headlines, with your Top 2 picks kicking off the list.
Alexis “Alex” Cholis, 96, retired this year after practicing more than 70 years in South Bend. (IL file photo) In 2013, Indiana Lawyer kicked off its series “Legal Lions” as a way to highlight attorneys who have had long and distinguished careers spanning half a century, or in Alexis “Alex” Thomas Cholis’ case, more than […]
At the November annual meeting of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, the following officers and directors were elected. They assumed office Jan. 1, 2014.
Stewart & Irwin P.C. in Indianapolis shut down this summer and its closure remains a mystery. The firm ceased practice without a public statement or acknowledgment. In early June, its top-floor offices at 251 E. Ohio St. in Indianapolis were locked after a private gathering a few days prior for people who had worked there. […]
The record-breaking year for law firm mergers included firms with strong Indiana ties. Altman Weil MergerLine suggested this summer that 2013 could see a high number of mergers and acquisitions. Going into the fourth quarter, 78 mergers had been announced, eight more than the previous record of 70 set in 2008. Included in this year’s […]
Indianapolis Bar Association members listen to Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson make the case for reporting pro bono hours. The ISBA House of Delegates approved the proposal. (IL file photo) The Indiana State Bar Association’s House of Delegates this fall approved a proposal championed by Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson that for the first time […]
Indiana University Robert. H. McKinney School of Law student Luke Bielawski played the ball wherever it landed during his cross-country fundraiser. (IL file photo) An Indianapolis law student made national headlines this year for his driving – with a golf club. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law student Luke Bielawski swung his golf […]
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP attorneys (from left) John Ketcham, Chris Plews and George Plews enjoy beekeeping. (IL file photo) Some days, it feels like you never leave the office. But we know lawyers are not all work and no play, so we like to highlight the interesting and quirky things you do when […]
Legislators in 2013 passed the first comprehensive reform of Indiana’s criminal code in more than 35 years. HEA 1006 made various changes to the criminal code, including to community corrections, sentencing and many crimes. It removes the current four-level felony penalty classification and replaces it with a six-level felony penalty classification. Some of the bill […]
2013 was a busy year for the state’s law schools, which now total five. Indiana Tech Law School opened in August, welcoming 30 students – far less than the target goal of 100 students in the inaugural class. Indiana Tech held a special dedication ceremony for the law school Sept. 14. Since Indiana Tech voted […]
Read what attorneys have recently joined Indiana firms and other happenings of Indiana lawyers.
A sharply divided Indiana Supreme Court decision that a family may sue the state’s child protection agency for negligence is sure to resonate within the Department of Child Services, attorneys familiar with the case said.
Couples forgoing legal counsel in divorce risk creating big messes the courts can’t clean up.
Bob Hammerle says don’t be surprised if David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” wins Oscar’s top prize.