Lawyer, school board president dies
Stephen A. Backer, an Indianapolis attorney and current president of the Carmel Clay School Board, died March 15 after a brief illness.
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3 firms noted as ‘best’ for women
Three law firms with Indiana offices have made the 2009 list of Best Law Firms for Women.
Red Spot could face $26 million in cleanup costs
A southern Indiana company could be on the hook for $26 million in contaminated site cleanup costs, a consequence of a federal judge's default ruling in June that found the business and its former attorneys had purposely withheld evidence and misled the court.
Indiana firms receive national recognition
Several law firms with Indiana ties have been recognized recently.
Judges uphold contingent fees award
The contingent fee contract a law firm entered into with a city regarding a sewer fee dispute, which ultimately led to the firm collecting nearly 10 times more than the city anticipated, was valid and reasonable, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed today.
Report: Ice Miller, Louisville firm end merger talks
Merger talks that began last year between Indianapolis-based Ice Miller LLP and a Louisville-based law firm reportedly have broken down, putting an end to a deal that was expected to close by the end of the year.
Magistrate denies any pre-bench wrongdoing
A newly appointed federal magistrate in Indianapolis denies any misconduct or knowledge of wrongdoing that a judge says happened during a clean air trial last spring prior to her taking the bench.
Baker & Daniels cuts more administrative staff
Baker & Daniels, one of the largest Indiana-based law firms, has cut nine staff positions and implemented a wage freeze for operational staff.
AG food drive event is recruiting firms
The Indiana Attorney General's Office is teaming up with the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana's Hungry to fight hunger and is looking to attorneys to enlist in the effort.
Judge: No attorney discipline needed
A federal judge in Indianapolis has decided disciplinary actions aren't needed against a handful of attorneys relating to their conduct in a clean air trial last year, though he hasn't changed his mind about setting aside the jury verdict and holding a new trial as a result of the behavior of in-house counsel.
President Obama taps Indianapolis attorney
An Indianapolis attorney is President Barack Obama's newest nomination for a key administration post within the Department of Commerce.
Court split in public defender ‘firm’ issue
In a disciplinary action released Wednesday by the Indiana Supreme Court, the justices disagreed as to whether two public defenders who worked part time in the same public defender office of Putnam County were "associated in a firm."
Longtime Fort Wayne attorney dies
A Fort Wayne attorney who practiced law for more than 60 years died Monday.
Legal malpractice case gets transfer
The Indiana Supreme Court announced today an addition to its June 16 transfers.
Indiana firm opens Atlanta office
Barnes & Thornburg, one of the largest Indiana-based law firms, has opened an office in Atlanta.
Attorney didn’t commit conversion, malpractice
The Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed the dismissal of conversion and legal malpractice claims filed in LaPorte County against an Illinois attorney following the settlement of a wrongful death claim in Illinois.
Attorney dies following sudden illness
An attorney whose family has practiced law in Northwest Indiana since 1916 died Feb. 12 after a brief illness.
FBI recognizes lawyer for leadership
An attorney received an award from the FBI's Indianapolis Office for her support of the FBI's community outreach efforts and for furthering the agency's mission.
Firm cuts 2 percent of workforce
Indianapolis law firm Ice Miller is cutting about 2 percent of its total workforce, a reduction that doesn't include any attorneys and that the firm denies is a result of the current economic climate.
Nominations sought for IBF awards
The Indiana Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for its Pro Bono Publico and Law-Related Education awards.