Attorney Spotlight: Philip Whistler Named Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Litigation - Antitrust
August 16, 2017
Ice Miller partner Philip Whistler was named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in litigation – antitrust by Best Lawyers®. Phil focuses his practice on complex litigation and arbitration involving commercial contracts, corporate governance, trade regulation and securities and finance.
We asked Phil: What’s the most interesting matter on which you've worked, and why?
Attorney Spotlight: Marilee Springer Named Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Non-Profit / Charities Law
August 16, 2017
Ice Miller partner Marilee Springer was named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Non-Profit / Charities Law by Best Lawyers®. Marilee concentrates her practice on the representation of tax-exempt organizations, donors and governmental entities and affiliates. In this capacity, Marilee focuses on corporate, structuring, governance and tax issues. Marilee’s dedicated service in the public sector provides valuable insights and knowledge that benefit tax-exempt and governmental entities.
We asked Marilee: What is the most rewarding thing about your legal practice?
Attorney Spotlight: Thomas Schnellenberger Named Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Tax Law
August 16, 2017
Ice Miller partner Thomas Schnellenberger was named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in tax law by Best Lawyers®. Tom’s primary practice concentration is in income tax and estate and gift taxation.
We asked Tom: What’s the most interesting matter on which you've worked, and why?
Attorney Spotlight: Philip Genetos Named Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Public Finance Law
August 16, 2017
Ice Miller partner Philip Genetos was named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in public finance law by Best Lawyers®. Phil provides counsel representing clients in Indiana, Illinois and other areas on single and multi-family housing, airports, industrial development, municipal utilities, ports and 501(c)(3) bonds.
We asked Phil: What’s the most interesting matter on which you've worked, and why?
Attorney Spotlight: Amy Corsaro Named Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Municipal Law
August 16, 2017
Ice Miller partner Amy Corsaro was named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in municipal law by Best Lawyers®. Amy’s primary practice concentration is in municipal and tax-exempt finance. She provides counsel representing 501(c)(3) and governmental clients. She also provides counsel on Section 103 tax issues, including arbitrage rebate compliance and IRS audit representation.
We asked Amy: If you could give just one tip to younger attorneys, what would it be?
Attorney Spotlight: Phillip Bayt Named Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in Real Estate Law
August 16, 2017
Ice Miller partner Phillip Bayt was named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis in real estate law by Best Lawyers®. Phil is former chief managing partner for Ice Miller. In addition to working with clients in virtually all aspects of commercial real estate, he assists clients in the areas of gaming, finance, development, joint ventures, real estate funds, real estate taxes, workouts and foreclosures, construction law and leasing.
We asked Phil: What is the most rewarding thing about your legal practice?
A Franchise Dispute is Brewing
A flurry of litigation is brewing over the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act (the Act) as Great Lakes Brewing Company seeks to require its distributor to obtain Great Lakes’ approval before changing ownership. The case is currently taking a second lap before the Sixth Circuit to determine whether Great Lakes violated the Act.
Benefits of U.S. Patent and Reduced Cost Strategies for Pursuing Infringers
August 8, 2017
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Holiday W. Banta, Partner
Once issued, a U.S. Patent provides you with the assistance of the U.S. Patent Office, at no cost to you, to prevent issuance of patents to others for identical or obvious variant technology. A U.S. Examiner is more likely to find and use U.S. references than foreign references that might be viewable only in another language, apart from the abstract.
Ice Miller Earns Three Recognitions for Supporting Women at the Firm
August 8, 2017
In recent weeks, Ice Miller earned three separate recognitions for its commitment to supporting and advancing women. The Firm is proud of its reputation of fostering diversity and elevating the unique talents our female attorneys and staff bring to the table.
Opioid Crisis Brings Increased Federal Focus on Prosecuting Health Care Fraud
August 4, 2017
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Stephanie C. Courter, Of Counsel
The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday the formation of a new Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit. According to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the new unit, which is part of a pilot program, will utilize data analytics “to identify and prosecute individuals who are contributing” to the opioid epidemic. The Department will also fund additional prosecutors tasked specifically with investigating and prosecuting opioid-related health care fraud.