Taft launches new infrastructure advisory business
Taft Infrastructure Advisors will be based in Washington, D.C., and will complement Taft’s public infrastructure law group, led by Indianapolis partner Tom John.
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Taft looks for more mergers as it closes Denver deal
Experts say the move reflects a national trend of increasing client demand for deep legal specialists who often can only be acquired through mergers.
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Center of it all: For many Indy law firms, downtown is still where it’s at
Whether they are downsizing their office in the post-pandemic era, holding steady or even expanding their space, downtown law firms say they have good reasons for wanting to remain in the heart of the city.
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Appetite for more: Expansions by 2 Indy law firms reflect legal industry’s focus on growth
September began with two law firms that have offices in Indiana announcing they were expanding into new markets, providing another indication of the legal industry’s increasing appetite and pressure to get bigger.
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Deal or no deal? Mediators, attorneys say ADR may not be best route for M&A transactions
Some could argue that alternative dispute resolution is the solution to speeding up the process for M&A deals stuck in limbo, but both mediators and M&A attorneys alike agree mediation and arbitration are not the routes they’d choose in most situations.
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Taft announces expansion into Denver market with new merger
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is heading out west through the law firm’s newest merger with Sherman & Howard LLC in Denver. The firm announced Monday that it will merge with that city’s oldest and third-largest law firm effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Another Hammond joins Taft’s growing public affairs group
John R. Hammond IV previously served as the deputy chief of staff for Gov. Eric Holcomb, as well as in several roles on the staff within the U.S. House of Representatives.
Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Taft as new partner
Fudge, a former member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, brings experience that will help Taft’s Indiana clients deal with toxic “forever” chemicals, brownfields and agricultural issues, the firm’s leaders said.
RV company awarded $2 million in trademark infringement case against Elkhart County rival
A jury in U.S. District Court in South Bend earlier this month awarded recreational vehicle manufacturer Forest River Inc. a $2 million judgment in its trademark infringement case against Elkhart County rival inTech Trailers Inc.
Taft launches new AI training
Taft will partner with Maryland-based SkillBurst Interactive to launch a training series on generative artificial intelligence for lawyers and other professionals, the firm announced Tuesday.
Jenkins, Moore: Indiana’s premortem validation statute takes effect
On July 1, Indiana will become one of only a handful of states that have a premortem validation procedure for Hoosiers’ last wills and testaments, as well as their revocable trusts.
Biden appoints Taft’s Lacy Johnson to President’s Export Council
A Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP partner has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the President’s Export Council.
Huldin: EPA approves Phase I standard: Is your real estate deal ready?
ASTM and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have added new requirements for a Phase I to meet compliance with the all appropriate inquiry requirements.
Real estate lawyer Reddick named president of Marion Co. Capital Improvement Board
Longtime real estate attorney Marci Reddick has been named president of the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County, the city announced late Thursday.
Taft rings in the new year with a completed merger
Effective New Year’s Eve, Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss completed a combination first announced in September 2022. The move gives Taft — which has an office in Indianapolis — its first Michigan footprint.
Polak and Metzger: Personal liability for intellectual property infringement
Corporate officers are often under the mistaken belief that the corporate veil will protect them from individual liability for intellectual property infringement. While that generally can be true, it is not without exceptions.
Eskenazi Health MLP program grows with addition of Taft
Taft Stettinius & Hollister has joined the medical-legal partnership program at Eskenazi Health, expanding the 14-year-old initiative that has helped more than 2,500 patients.
Next DOC commissioner named as Carter joins Taft Law
Indiana Department of Correction Deputy Commissioner Christina Reagle has been promoted to the top post. That comes after current DOC Commissioner Rob Carter announced he is stepping down to take a position with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.
French: Managing blocks to successful commercial dispute resolution
Taft partner Peter French shares his thoughts on mediation in commercial disputes.
Taft arrives in Michigan by merging with Detroit firm
Taft Stettinius & Hollister’s entrance into the Detroit market is another step toward the firm’s goal, adopted more than a decade ago, of becoming a “dominant middle-market regional law firm.”
Taft law firm gets long-desired Detroit address through merger with Jaffe
Taft Stettinius & Hollister is expanding into the Michigan market through the merger announced today with Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, the seventh-largest law firm in Detroit.
Macchia: Mental health at work: Flagging key issues for employers
While recent events have contributed to and exacerbated this problem, the presence of mental health issues in the workplace existed long before the beginning of a global pandemic. Despite that fact, employers still at times simply do not know how to confront and handle mental health issues.
Albaugh: Legal technology from the client’s perspective: Good and bad
Recently during a lunch with a business owner and client, I asked about legal technology that she likes and that makes her life easier. Her answer — and the answers received after asking others — was enlightening.
Hiler and Metzger: Putting a price tag on intellectual property
This article will highlight the three generally accepted methods used to value IP. While using a single method will not be definitive, together these methods may provide an effective perspective on the value of IP.