The Judicial Conference of the United States’ Committee on Codes of Conduct published an advisory opinion after senators raised concerns about a Heritage Foundation program catered to future clerks.

The owner of the championship NFL team has hired the co-managing partner of the law firm’s D.C. office.

Instead of shutting fraudulent accounts down one-by-one, social media companies can actually attain some strategic advantages by deploying litigation against offenders.

Contributed by Nancy Simpson, Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, to the NWI Times, March 12, 2014
PORTAGE | Celebrate the first day of spring at the Portage Chamber of Commerce March Luncheon. March 20 at 11:30 am, Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek.

This month’s speaker will be Attorney, Scott McClure from the Rhame & Elwood law firm in Portage. The presentation topic will be changes in federal estate taxes and Indiana inheritance taxes. Other topics will be the advantages and disadvantages of wills versus trusts and ways to avoid costly mistakes. Fact and Fiction, Tricks and Traps about estate planning, power of attorney and health care representation. Is probate really that bad? He will also discuss common misconceptions, myths and problems dealing with leaving property to family members, such as through co-ownership. Ample time will be devoted to your questions and concerns.

Luncheon will be catered by Topperz.

Lawyer with Portage-based firm replaces 33-year veteran

by Bob Kasarda, NWI Times – Jan. 6, 2009

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Council unanimously agreed Monday evening to appoint attorney Scott McClure to replace the group’s longtime legal counsel, David Hollenbeck.

The council carried out the move without comment. Some had predicted the appointment after Democrats gained all but one seat on the seven-member council.

McClure is a member of the Portage-based Rhame & Elwood law firm, which quickly is gaining prominence among the few firms representing governmental entities across the county.

The eight-member firm, which also has an office in Valparaiso, last year became the primary attorneys for the city of Portage through incoming Democratic Mayor Olga Velazquez.

The firm had been representing the city’s Police Merit Board, Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Rhame & Elwood also represents the county Plan Commission and BZA and had represented the Portage Township Board and the town of New Chicago, attorney Ken Elwood said.

The lone Republican County Council member, Karen Conover, joined the unanimous vote of support for the law firm Monday evening.

Hollenbeck announced early last month he would not be seeking reappointment as council attorney after 33 years of service.

Hollenbeck, who has worked with 50 different council members in his tenure, said change is inevitable and it is important to realize when it involves oneself.

The council also agreed during its reorganization meeting Monday to move back its regular meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 27.

The group also voted to retain Bob Poparad as president and to name Conover as vice president.