Law – Page 232 – Indianapolis Business Journal

Doc sues Web-savvy ex-patient

April 13, 2009

Dr. Barry Eppley, an Indianapolis surgeon, says an online crusade by a disgruntled former patient is taking a toll on his
practice, and he’s suing her.

Harlan Bakeries sues vendor over equipment glitches

April 6, 2009

Harlan Bakeries recently filed a lawsuit against equipment vendor Doboy Inc., saying it provided faulty equipment to package Harlan’s cream-cheese-filled bagels.

Jackpot awaits lawyers in price-fixing litigation

March 30, 2009

Attorneys for concrete purchasers who say they were victims of a price-fixing scheme have waged a tenacious legal battle over
the last four years, and .now
they’re ready to cash in.

Auction-rate securities suit names Stifel’s Cohen, others

March 30, 2009

Among defendants named in a Missouri lawsuit against investment firm Stifel Nicolaus and Co. is Stifel Managing Director Jeffrey
Cohen, who is based in the company’s Indianapolis
office.

Executives make many trips to Washington to argue for 14 years of sales exclusivity for new drugs made from cells

March 23, 2009

Eli Lilly & Co. executives are making many trips to Washington to argue for 14 years of sales exclusivity for new drugs made
from cells.

Noble Roman’s stands to lose more than it’s worth in legal action by former franchisees

March 23, 2009

More former franchisees have joined a lawsuit against Noble Roman’s Inc., raising the prospect that a courtroom loss could
sink the locally based pizza chain.

Lawyer background checks available on Web site

March 23, 2009

Seattle-based Avvo Inc.’s Web site that enables consumers to research attorney backgrounds at no charge now includes Indiana
lawyers in its directory.

Mays upset with ex-owner of Pathway Productions

March 16, 2009

Pathway Productions, purveyors of some of the highest-profile documentaries to come out of the Indianapolis area in the last
decade, is on the brink of extinction.

Indiana firms lash out against patent proposal

March 16, 2009

Four Indiana businesses have joined more than 100 major companies in an open letter to President Barack Obama, outlining what
they believe are weaknesses of patent reform legislation now before Congress and voicing concern about its potential economic
impact.

Attorneys with doctorates in high demand

March 16, 2009

Lawyers holding doctorates in biotech, biology, chemistry and computer sciences are in high demand by firms with strong intellectual
property practices.

NCAA dominates ownership of such familiar terms as ‘March Madness,’ ‘Sweet Sixteen,’ ‘Elite Eight,’ ‘Final Four’

March 16, 2009

Most intellectual property rights to catchy basketball trademarks belong to the NCAA.

Lawsuit shouldn’t spook artists, attorneys say

March 16, 2009

The legal tussle between artist, Associated Press raises doubts about artists’ drawing inspiration from the work of their
peers.

Pencil made from scrap tires wins space on Staples’ shelves

March 9, 2009

John Erlandson, 63, of Lebanon, holds the patent on a recycled-rubber pencil,
which Staples plans to start selling in June.

Local attorney is part of USATF board overhaul

March 2, 2009

Baker & Daniels attorney Max Siegel was recently named to the USA Track & Field board and will play a role in a restructuring
of the sports sanctioning body headquartered in Indianapolis.

A showy millionaire faces spate of lawsuits

February 16, 2009

A recent spate of lawsuits, filed by a who’s who of Indianapolis businessmen, exposes cracks in Tim Durham’s veneer of opulence.

Residency restriction for liquor distributors should go

February 16, 2009

It’s time for Indiana to get rid of a law that limits liquor distribution to in-state companies.

Republic Airways loses DOT appeal to keep financial info from public, other regional airlines

February 16, 2009

The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied a request by Republic Airways Holdings to continue keeping financial data on two of its airlines confidential. It’s a practice the CEO of JetBlue Airways called “gaming” of DOT rules.