Altice selected to succeed Friedlander on Court of Appeals
Marion Superior Judge Robert R. Altice Jr. is a 14-year veteran presiding in the Indianapolis courts with experience on the civil and criminal bench.
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Plan to establish commercial courts in Indiana moves forward
The Indiana Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it has named a working group to recommend policies and procedures for the courts, which could be hearing cases as early as 2016.
IU law school gets $20M gift from Class of ’64 alum
Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington will use the estate gift to enhance facilities and the school’s long-term renovation and expansion.
State bar fund awards $100,000 to Conour fraud victims
Former Indianapolis attorney William Conour, whom the government says defrauded former clients of nearly $7 million, is currently serving a 10-year sentence in prison.
Attorney Zeff Weiss dies after battle with cancer
Indianapolis real estate attorney Zeff A. Weiss’ work on numerous significant, high-profile projects is credited with growing Indianapolis’ skyline over the years.
Second suit filed over Wal-Mart PCB contamination
The class-action suit seeks compensation for any worker injuries resulting from exposure to PCBs discovered in the retailer’s return center on the east side.
Local lawyer among first to accept Bitcoin for services
Intellectual property attorney Paul Overhauser’s clients are often on the cutting edge of Internet technology, so he decided that in addition to dollars, he’ll take digital dough.
‘Bring your own device’ creates privacy issues for employees
Companies are concerned about data security and access to mobile devices used for work. Employees want to keep prying eyes—including those of their employers—away from their personal business.
Outside law firms find fertile ground in Indianapolis
Quarles & Brady is the latest large law firm to expand to Indianapolis, and it plans to make a splash with a platoon of attorneys in high-profile office space.
State courts to switch to e-filing system in 2015
Officials soon will seek competitive bids for a single statewide e-filing manager. Paper records likely will be phased out so clerks won’t be burdened with overseeing two filing methods.
Lawyers fret over enforcement of advertising rules
Indiana attorneys stay up at night worrying that their ads will run afoul of state rules that they consider unclear and unevenly enforced. But there’s a solution in the works.
Law firms fight ‘onerous’ tax shift for service businesses
The proposed switch in accounting methods could create cash-flow nightmares for medical-service providers, accounting, engineering, consulting and other professional-services companies with revenue over $10 million.
Attorney sues hundreds over use of Indy skyline photo
Attorney Richard Bell says he has found about 300 people using a photo on their websites that he took back in 2000. His aggressive litigation against them raises vital questions about fair use and theft in the Internet age.
Former Junior Achievement boss loses defamation appeal
Jeffrey Miller wanted claims reinstated against Federal Express Corp. and 500 Festival Inc., which owned computers used to post online comments alleging his misuse of funds and possible criminal acts.
After 30 years, Judge Barker to dial back caseload
Sarah Evans Barker was the first woman appointed to the federal court in Indiana. After 30 years on the federal bench, she will transition to semi-retired status effective June 30.
Judge to Ballard rep: We decide where courts go
Marion Superior judges on Friday gave a grudging endorsement to the former General Motors stamping plant site as the location for a proposed criminal justice complex, but not before sending a message to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard that the courts are their call.
Judge: Case not made for airport justice center site
The judge with authority over Marion County court facilities isn’t convinced that a 35-acre site by Indianapolis International Airport is the best pick for the proposed criminal justice complex.
Institute analyzing proposed sites for criminal justice complex
The Indiana University Public Policy Institute is analyzing proposed sites for a Marion County Criminal Justice Complex and may reveal its findings by the end of this week.
Supreme Court removes local judge from bench
Judge Kimberly Brown had been on paid suspension since Jan. 9 pending final discipline for multiple violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Justices suspend former Brizzi deputy prosecutor
Former Marion County Deputy Prosecutor David Wyser, who pleaded guilty last year to bribery in a federal public-corruption probe, has been suspended from the practice of law.