Trump selects Wheeler, Mildred as U.S. attorney nominees in Indiana
Tom Wheeler is the acting general counsel at the Department of Education and will be nominated as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District.
Attorneys
Customer lawsuit against Carmel-based CNO headed for trial
The class-action litigation, in which former CNO customers say they were overcharged for life insurance, is scheduled for trial in June. About $70 million is being sought for the 2,000 or so class members.
Indianapolis attorney is part of Trump push to change culture on campus
On leave from Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, Tom Wheeler is part of the Trump administration’s inter-agency Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, which is in a battle with Harvard University.
Former U.S. Attorney Myers joins McCarter & English’s local office as partner
Zach Myers served 15 years with the Department of Justice prior to resigning from his post as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana in January.
Auto dealership settlements bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office reached settlements with dealers in Indianapolis, Warsaw and Boone and LaGrange counties.
Attorneys inundated with questions from businesses, nonprofits about Trump’s policy moves
The topics of the inquiries range from grant funding to tariffs to immigration to diversity, equity and inclusion.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers announces resignation
Myers, who was sworn in in November 2021, grew up in Indianapolis and is the first Black person to serve as U.S. attorney for the district.
Once-reprimanded Rokita details proposed changes for lawyer discipline
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new rules that would allow the state disciplinary commission to quickly dismiss politically motivated complaints against attorneys and require it to follow the same impartiality guidelines as judges.
AG Rokita wins reelection, says victory is rejection of ‘push to the left’
Rokita said he won without having to run a negative campaign, despite attacks from his Democratic opponent, Destiny Wells.
State bar association looks at limited legal licensing for non-attorneys
The Indiana State Bar Association has been taking a closer look at addressing the state’s attorney shortage, including the possibility of allowing some specially-trained non-attorneys to do some legal work.
Former Indiana DCS attorney suspended for forging signatures
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order against Robert T. Miller for forging family case managers’ names to child in need of services petitions.
Is the billable hour past its time?
Over the past 20 years, in Indiana and across the country, it’s become increasingly common for clients to request what are known as alternative fee arrangements.
Attorney shortage commission makes budgetary, legislative recommendations
More than half of Indiana’s 92 counties are considered “legal deserts,” defined as less than one lawyer per 1,000 residents, according to the American Bar Association.
Art project aims to document all 92 Indiana courthouses
After nearly two decades in the making, the finish line is in sight for a courthouse art project that is expected to cover every Indiana county.
New bar exam coming to Indiana in 2028
The new test, called the NextGen bar exam, will replace the Uniform Bar Examination, which Indiana has used since 2021 to admit attorneys to practice in its courts.
Honest Abe Auto Sales to pay customer restitution in deceptive advertising settlement
The Indiana attorney general’s office said Sycamore Cos., which operates four used car dealerships under the Honest Abe name, deceived customers about the true cost of financing a vehicle purchase.
Report: Women now comprise majority of law associates
The number of women attorneys reached a historic level nationally last year, a finding that Indiana lawyers confirmed they’re seeing in their day-to-day practices.
AG Rokita to be unopposed at Indiana GOP convention
Despite speculation that others might challenge him for the office, Attorney General Todd Rokita was the only candidate to file with Indiana’s GOP office by the deadline.
Indiana Supreme Court hands down suspension, probation for Indianapolis attorney
The attorney was disciplined for his refusal to refund fees to a client after not filing a sentence modification petition.
Indiana Supreme Court forms commission to address attorney shortage
Indiana has the 44th lowest number of attorneys per capita, and the shortage is much more severe in some rural counties, especially as a steady stream of baby boomers retire.