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Former Dubois County nonprofit leader accused of embezzling $156K
The former executive director of a Dubois County children’s nonprofit has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 15 counts of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling more than $156,000 from the organization.
Ex-Anderson Schools bookkeeper sentenced to 28 months after stealing nearly $1M from school corporation
An Anderson bookkeeper who stole nearly $1 million from a school corporation has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and falsifying tax documents.
Quarles announces 2nd combination of 2023, this time bolstering IP practice
Quarles & Brady LLP, a Milwaukee-based law firm with an office in Indianapolis, is combining with Denver-based Adsero IP, an intellectual property law firm, effective March 1. The deal marks Quarles’ second combination in as many months.
IN Justices to hear property damage, child molesting cases Thursday
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday in cases involving a couple’s negligence lawsuit against the town they live in and a man’s challenge to the exclusion of evidence in his child molesting case.
Kenworthy robing ceremony set for Wednesday
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will host a robing ceremony next week for Judge Dana J. Kenworthy, who joined the court in January.
Attorney who ghosted client gets 60-day suspension
A southwestern Indiana attorney has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for at least 60 days without automatic reinstatement for violating four Rules of Professional Conduct.
CASA day returns to the Statehouse next month
The annual celebration of and advocacy for court appointed special advocates at the Indiana Statehouse is scheduled for next month.
ABA legal education council again supports bid to make LSAT optional for law school admission
The Council of the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has voted almost unanimously in favor of a resolution that would make admissions tests like the LSAT optional.
Less than 2 weeks to submit 2023 Leadership in Law nominations
Less than two weeks remain to submit nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2023 Leadership in Law Awards.
APABA-IN hosting Lunar New Year CLE with sessions on wellness, former fertility doctor Cline
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana is hosting a continuing legal education event this week with sessions on disgraced fertility specialist Donald Cline and on how to think slowly while maintaining a fast-paced life.
Retired IN justice David joins Church Church Hittle and Antrim
Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David has joined the law firm of Church Church Hittle and Antrim.
Retired judge Tinder joins Chicago firm as neutral, consultant
Retired federal judge John Tinder has joined the law firm Kaplan & Grady LLC as of counsel.
IN Supreme Court issues public reprimand, partially stayed suspension in discipline orders
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined two attorneys, issuing a public reprimand to one while suspending the other for one month.
Indiana Supreme Court denies transfer, admonishes appellant for abusive behavior
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied transfer to a sex offender registration case, issuing a published opinion admonishing the appellant for abusing the appellate system and the clerk’s office staff.
Supreme Court gives judges discretion to allow broadcasting in court
Indiana judges will have the discretion to allow news media to broadcast court proceedings under a rule amendment that will take effect in May.
3 weeks left to submit Leadership in Law nominations
Three weeks remain to submit your 2023 Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law nominations.
Legislature addressing CHINS, judges, bail and more: A look at where each bill stands
The following is an update on each bill Indiana Lawyer has been tracking in the 2023 legislative session. Updates are as of Feb. 10.
Southern District hiring for potential magistrate judge vacancy, if Brookman confirmed
The Southern District of Indiana is now accepting applications for a potential magistrate judge vacancy in Evansville.
JNC accepting applications for Robb vacancy on COA
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is hiring for a new judge to take the bench this summer.