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Rucker farewell celebration Monday

A retirement celebration for Justice Robert D. Rucker, who will step down from the Indiana Supreme Court May 12, will take place at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the Supreme Court Courtroom.

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Magistrate Judge Baker appointed to federal board

United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has appointed Magistrate Judge Tim Baker of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana to the board of directors of the Federal Judicial Center, making him the only magistrate judge to hold a board position.

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Holcomb signs bill sunsetting solar-power net metering

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Tuesday signed a bill on solar and alternative energy that some lawmakers called the session’s most contentious — a bill that eventually will slash the guaranteed price rooftop solar users are paid for selling excess energy to the grid.

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Brian Weir-Harden

Brian Weir-Harden handles a wide range of white-collar criminal defense with a focus in antitrust law. He represented two executives under investigation by the Department of Justice for alleged violations of antitrust law regarding auto parts. Those executives were the only ones of the multiple people targeted to avoid prosecution. Brian is considered an emerging […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Lauren C. Sorrell

Lauren Sorrell is a talented attorney whose work ethic, leadership skills, sense of humor and community involvement separate her from others. She is a member of the firm’s litigation and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy practice groups, and is one of the chairs of the firm’s summer associate program. One colleague describes her written work product […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Ryan C. Marques

Ryan Marques has earned the distinction of “youngest person to” several times in his legal career. He’s the youngest person to serve on the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s International Center board of directors. He’s the youngest person in Indiana to be appointed honorary consul to a foreign country (Portugal), and he was the youngest […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Shelbie J. Byers Luna

Shelbie Byers Luna started her legal career in Chicago, but knew she wanted to practice in Northwest Indiana, where she grew up. She’s active in several bar associations, including the Women Lawyers Association, where she serves as president. The labor and employment attorney is passionate about the law, her clients and serving in the community, […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Mallory Long

Mallory Long impresses those around her with her intelligence, hard work and initiative. She’s been working with the Indiana Business Law Survey Commission on a massive project that brings together various provisions of Indiana’s five principal business entity statutes, which led to a 150-page bill in the Legislature this session. She also worked on a […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Erik B. Long

Erik Long is one of the “go-to” people in Indiana in the area of school finance, where he’s been involved in financings for capital projects and refunding transactions, as well as traditional tax-exempt financings. He’s a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, where he sits on a subcommittee that looked at the legal […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Jonathan A. Knoll

Jon Knoll produces high-quality work at a faster pace than most young attorneys, something that hasn’t gone unnoticed at his firm. His ability to organize cases and prioritize work has led to him becoming the point person for attorneys from other firms working on mass-tort litigation, including cases involving kidney dialysis products and talcum powder […]

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