Crone retirement ceremony reflects his career and passion for justice
After 20 years on the appellate bench, Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Terry Crone was recognized for his mentorship, directness and always having a story to tell.
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Web Exclusive: ‘Better than he found it’: Longtime child support prosecutor retires after 40 years
When Bill Welch first started practicing law, he had no intention of becoming a prosecutor — let alone an attorney working in the child support space.
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A working man’s friend: Betz uses fighting skills sharpened in courtroom to battle Parkinson’s disease
Attorney Kevin Betz, co-founder of Betz + Blevins, has stepped away from his full-time work because of his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease. With medication and exercise, Betz has maintained his mobility but has struggled with fatigue.
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Web Exclusive: Cohen & Malad name partner Rick Malad retiring after 48 years
After nearly five decades, longtime attorney Rick Malad recently announced his retirement from Indianapolis’ Cohen & Malad LLP.
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Calling it a career: Lawyer ethics director Witte retiring
After 39 years, G. Michael Witte, executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, is calling it a career — sort of.
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‘Delinquent’ public pension stewards present improvement plans to lawmakers
Two units of local government with “delinquent” pension plans told lawmakers Monday that they’d find ways to bridge the shortfalls. The Fort Wayne Public Transportation Corporation, known as Citilink, and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office both had to state their cases.
13th checks distributed to more than 160,000 public retirees
The Indiana Public Retirement System last week finished disbursing almost $60 million to more than 160,000 retired former public employees.
Judicial community celebrates retirement of Court of Appeals Judge Riley
Judges, colleagues, and loved ones from across the state and beyond gathered in the Indiana Statehouse on Friday to celebrate the career of Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley.
Longtime Allen County judge to retire later this year
Allen Superior Court announced Tuesday the retirement of Judge David Avery whose last day on the bench will be Dec. 13 after 24 years.
House passes 13th check, Senate approves sanctuary city ban enforcement
Indiana’s House of Representatives on Monday unanimously voted to offer former public employees a retirement benefit boost known as a 13th check.
House panel moves retiree 13th check, hears concerns on school referenda levy cap
The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced a Republican leadership priority bill offering public retirees a bump in benefits.
State Rep. Randy Lyness says he will retire after current term and won’t seek reelection in 2024
State Rep. Randy Lyness, a West Harrison Republican, announced his intention to retire from the Indiana House after eight years, becoming the latest Republican legislator to forgo reelection in the next cycle.
Smith recognized for civil legal aid advocacy at IBF retirement ceremony
For Marilyn Smith, civil legal aid is a personal passion.
INPRS ‘ahead of schedule’ on China divestment, laying anti-ESG investment framework
Indiana’s Public Retirement System (INPRS) says it’s “ahead of schedule” in pulling out of its Chinese investments after lawmakers approved a ban in May.
Schrager: Perhaps this is why it’s called the ‘practice of law’
Two years into retirement has given me time to reflect on my 41 years as a lawyer as I attempt to put specific memories into perspective within a meaningful context.
Wentworth honored for service on Indiana Tax Court at retirement ceremony
The Indiana Supreme Court courtroom was filled with laughter and joy Wednesday, as judges and attorneys gathered to honor outgoing Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth at her retirement ceremony.
Retirement ceremony to honor Wentworth
Outgoing Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth’s retirement ceremony has been set for later this week. The ceremony will be livestreamed at 2 p.m. on Aug. 30.
Child Advocates CEO Booth to retire
Cindy Booth, the longtime leader of Child Advocates Inc., will retire next year after 30 years with the nonprofit.
Hundreds gather to honor, celebrate Justice David during retirement ceremony
On a not-so-typical Tuesday afternoon, Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David sat fully robed in his designated seat on the high bench for one last time. After nearly 30 years as a judicial branch leader, David stepped down from his post — but not before the Indiana legal community could properly say goodbye.
Indiana Supreme Court Justice David retiring at end of August
The current longest-serving member of the Indiana Supreme Court will hang up his robe at the end of the month.
Supreme Court Justice Breyer has options as retiree
Until last week when he swore in Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, his successor on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer had a rigorous, intellectually challenging job with the highest of stakes. Now the 83-year-old retiree has no briefs to read and no opinions to write.
Source: Whitmer, McConnell, Evers on Wisconsin gunman’s list
A gunman suspected of fatally shooting a retired county judge at a Wisconsin home had a list that included Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Whitmer’s office and a law enforcement source said Saturday.
IN Supreme Court traveling to Boone Co. for David’s last oral argument
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David will participate in one last court proceeding in his former judicial home of Boone County when the high court travels to Lebanon High School on June 30 to hear oral arguments.
Terrell: Seconds acts for lawyers: Retirement is not always the end
Retiring isn’t necessarily an end. For many lawyers, it is a springboard to a new fulfilling aspect of life — a second act, if you will.