Longtime Indy attorney dies
Merrill Moores, who loved the law and mentoring young attorneys, died Jan. 5. Moores is the father of a Marion County juvenile judge and an Indianapolis attorney.
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Voter ID research event rescheduled
Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis professor Michael J. Pitts' discussion "Assessing the Impact of Photo Identification at the Polls by Examining the Provisional Ballots," which was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today in Indianapolis, has been rescheduled due to the weather.
Marion County deputy prosecutor fired
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has fired the deputy prosecutor arrested Jan. 2 for her involvement in a disturbance in an Indianapolis apartment.
In-house counsel for Simon Property Group embraces the legalities of shopping
Going to the mall isn’t an off-hours activity for Jason Schiesser.
Civil rights lawyer worked on suit to desegregate school system
The Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Dec. 26, 2010.
Indianapolis attorney ‘trailblazer’ for civil rights
The Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Sunday.
Law firm evolution hints how Evan Bayh could follow in his father’s footsteps – again
It all began with three prominent attorneys 30 years ago.
Dinsmore sworn in as magistrate
Mark J. Dinsmore took the oath today to become the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana’s newest magistrate judge. Magistrate Judge Dinsmore was sworn in by Chief Judge Richard L. Young at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Indianapolis.
Downtown Indianapolis fire affects law firms
An early morning fire in downtown Indianapolis gave two nearby law firms a scare as flames poured out of the building.
ITLA focuses on education, legislation, amicus briefs
As the year comes to a close, the president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association said the organization of about 1,000 members will continue its three major goals: to provide educational opportunities, to write amicus briefs when there is a broader issue that can apply to cases and clients of trial attorneys, and to track bills as they are submitted by legislators for the 2011 session of the Indiana Legislature.
Encouraging diversity at law schools
When asked if diversity played a role in their decisions on where to attend law school, a handful of minority law students in Indiana said while it wasn’t the biggest or only factor, it often was a consideration.
Attorneys help wounded warriors
Since June, a number of Indiana-based Army Reservists have been helping American soldiers in their greatest hour of need.
Small law firm dissolving as 9 attorneys go to Bose McKinney
Most of the lawyers at a civil litigation firm in Indianapolis are departing for one of the city’s largest law firms at the end of the year, dissolving a firm with a rich history that’s been around in some form since the early 1980s and has included some high-profile attorneys such as Birch and Evan Bayh.
Indianapolis firm dissolving as some attorneys go to Bose McKinney
Most of the lawyers at a civil litigation firm in Indianapolis are departing for one of the city's largest law firms at the end of the year, dissolving a firm with a rich history that's been evolving since the early 1980s and has included some high-profile attorneys such as Birch and Evan Bayh.
Firm dissolving as some attorneys go to Bose McKinney & Evans
A mid-sized Indianapolis law firm more than two decades old is dissolving as most of the lawyers are leaving for one of the city’s largest firms at the end of the year.
Bose McKinney cuts lawyers, paralegals
The fifth largest Indianapolis law firm is laying off 10 attorneys, two paralegals, and 13 support staff because of the tumultuous economy.
Ice Miller elects new chief managing partner
Phillip L. Bayt has been chosen as the new leader for Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller. Bayt will take over chief managing partner duties Jan. 1 from Byron Myers, whose term expires at the end of the year.
Annual law school event to celebrate human rights
To celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, various human rights organizations based in Central Indiana will host the program, “Human Rights Defenders: Voices from the Community,” at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
Pipeline programs to improve diversity
When high school students don’t know attorneys or judges, it’s less likely they’ll know how to become attorneys or judges. This is particularly true in urban neighborhoods. To counter that, diversity pipeline programs are being created to encourage more ethnic and racial diversity in the legal profession.