Town of Zionsville joins trend of hiring in-house counsel
Municipal leaders say hiring an in-house attorney helps them stay on top of ever-changing laws.
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Pittman family members settle lawsuits over real estate holdings
The deal paves the way for two previously approved mixed-use real estate projects in Carmel and Zionsville to finally move forward.
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Republican incumbents lead Democratic challengers in municipal court elections
In the three contested races for an Indiana city or town court judge, the Republican incumbents seeking reelection Tuesday appeared victorious.
Zionsville mayor says anger sparked profane Facebook tirade on gun violence
Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron expressed her frustration about gun violence in the United States in a profanity-filled Facebook tirade last week following a school shooting in Texas that took the lives of 19 children.
Zionsville mayor can’t demote fire chief without town council’s approval, COA affirms
The mayor of Zionsville cannot unilaterally demote the town’s fire chief without approval from the town council, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
Open House: Applegate & Dillman opens elder law mediation center
The Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Mediation Center officially opened Sept. 8 to provide an out-of-court option for families to resolve elder law disputes.
Applegate & Dillman open Elder Law Mediation Center
Applegate & Dillman Elder Law, a central Indiana-based elder law firm with locations in Indianapolis, Zionsville and Carmel, launched the Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Mediation Center on Wednesday.
Not-for-profit legal services collective considers $7M HQ project in Zionsville
Indianapolis-based Charitable Allies Inc., a not-for-profit legal aid law firm that serves not-for profits, and its sister consultancy, Allies4Good, presented a letter of intent to the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission on Monday indicating their interest in building a joint headquarters at 10903 Creek Way.
Boone County judge rules Zionsville mayor needs council OK to demote fire chief
A Boone County judge ruled Friday that Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron does not have the power to demote the town’s police chief or fire chief without town council approval.
Zionsville mayor files suit, seeks to clear up her power to demote department heads
Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron filed a lawsuit Tuesday that should determine whether the town’s council can keep her from demoting the fire department’s chief.
Five from Indianapolis area sentenced to federal prison in $8.4M fraud scheme
A Zionsville business owner and four others from the Indianapolis area have been sentenced to federal prison for participating in an $8.4 million fraud and money-laundering scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.
Fishers couple injured in Florida boat crash sue Zionsville CEO they say was driving unsafely
Two Fishers residents severely injured in a south Florida powerboat crash late last year are suing the CEO of Indianapolis-based insurance holding company Group1001 for allegedly driving the 425-horsepower boat recklessly after drinking, although he has not been criminally charged.
Krupp enters AG race: ‘Time for Hoosiers to hire a new lawyer’
Indiana State Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Krupp announced Monday he will challenge incumbent Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill for the Republican Party nomination, saying he will promote “leadership, integrity and results.” Krupp joins a crowded field seeking to topple the embattled AG.
Federal agents shut down Indianapolis gun dealer, seize more than 300 firearms
ATF and local law enforcement agents shut down an Indianapolis gun dealer accused of being operated by a felon banned from possessing or selling firearms. Authorities seized about 390 firearms Tuesday after the dealer’s operator was previously charged with violating federal firearms law.
Red Masses fill fall calendar in Indiana
Continuing a tradition that dates from 1245, Red Masses will be celebrated in Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne and Zionsville at the start of October.
COA rules for buyers in Zionsville real estate dispute
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed that a settlement agreement between the buyers and sellers of Zionsville real estate was valid and enforceable, rejecting the seller’s arguments that a trial court erred by excluding emails between the parties’ attorneys.
Judge convicts Indianapolis man of Zionsville slaying
A judge has found an Indianapolis man guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of an 82-year-old central Indiana man in what investigators said was a random act of violence. Boone County Judge Matthew Kincaid convicted 23-year-old Damoine Wilcoxson on Thursday after a two-day bench trial. Wilcoxson is scheduled to be sentenced March 22.
Indianapolis attorney Patrick dies in car crash
An Indianapolis attorney who spent several years in Tokyo before relocating to the Circle City to practice law died Sunday in a vehicle crash. Michael F.S. Patrick was 46.
Indiana Court Decisions — March 1-14, 2018
7th Circuit Court of Appeals March 2 Civil Plenary — Noncitizen Transgender Name Change John Doe, formerly known as Jane Doe v. Eric Holcomb, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Indiana, et al. 17-1756 A Mexican native with asylum in the United States cannot continue with his suit against various Indiana […]
District court denies Fogle’s motion for judicial notice of FBI letters, laws on communism
Disgraced Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has once again been denied relief from his 15-year prison sentence after a district court judge denied his motion to take judicial notice of certain facts, including correspondence from a former FBI director and congressional laws regarding communism.
Appeals court upholds moratorium on new nursing homes
A moratorium on new nursing home licenses passed by the legislature in 2015 that applied to proposals seeking approval prior to the bill’s passage was affirmed Tuesday by the Indiana Court of Appeals.