Wheeler, Mildred confirmed as U.S. Attorneys in Indiana
Tom Wheeler and Adam Mildred were confirmed by the U.S. Senate for the U.S. Attorney posts in Indiana’s Southern and Northern Districts, respectively.
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Federal judge nominee from Indiana faced questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee
Justin Olson, a Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP attorney, was among four federal judge candidates nominated by President Donald Trump who were quizzed this week by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Split Indiana Supreme Court vacates conviction related to fatal drug overdose
In a 3–2 decision issued Wednesday, the court held that the Delaware Circuit Court improperly admitted an out-of-court statement from a drug dealer who did not testify at trial.
M&A activity gaining steam heading into 2026, Indiana attorneys say
Some attorneys and other market observers expect 2026 will shape up to be a strong year for mergers and acquisitions, based on recent upward trends driven by private equity activity and lower interest rates.
Fort Wayne becomes latest target of Rokita’s expanding immigration-related inquiry
The move into Fort Wayne comes even as the attorney general’s unconventional approach to the immigration probe has been successfully challenged in Evansville.
Corporate counsel talk tariffs, football rally towels at inaugural Lawyer event
Anthony Prather, Indiana University’s vice president and general counsel, said an unexpected legal conundrum emerged in 2024 when the school’s “Cignetti Towels” at a football game ended up having a striking resemblance to the Marlboro logo.
Barnes & Thornburg partner and her husband flex their business muscle with fitness venture
The couple purchased Myriad Fitness + Yoga from a former business partner.
Lawyers see rise in nonprofit mergers in Indiana and nationally
At a time of rising costs and uncertain federal funding, more and more nonprofit organizations have either merged or are considering a merger to expand their services and strengthen the efficiency of their operations.
Wheeler, Proctor steer clear of legal challenges facing other U.S. Attorney appointees
As Indiana’s nominees for U.S. attorney await full Senate confirmation, the acting federal prosecutors leading the state’s two districts have avoided the legal challenges now complicating similar Trump administration appointments elsewhere.
Nonprofit mergers rising in Indiana and nationally
In the Hoosier state, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has been one of the nonprofits with the most M&A activity in recent years, including two major deals announced in 2025.
1935 case involving Wabash College grad back in U.S. Supreme Court spotlight
For 90 years, a U.S. Supreme Court decision centered on the disputed firing of a Hoosier-born Federal Trade Commission member has protected the leaders of independent federal agencies from being dismissed by the president without cause. But that could change.
New federal law sparks hike in some immigration fees
The cost of appealing an immigration judge decision rose from $110 to $900, while the fee for people seeking temporary protected status jumped from $50 to $500.
Trump nominates Indy attorney involved in transgender sports fight for federal judge post
The Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP attorney has been representing three former University of Pennsylvania women swimmers who sued over the participation of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas on Penn’s women’s swim team in 2021-2022.
Attorneys, clients feel impacts of government shutdown
For some attorneys who regularly interact with federal agencies, the federal government shutdown has made it harder to get answers on issues involving permits, tax issues and funding.
Environmental attorneys keep eye on Trump policies
As the first nine months of Trump’s second term have progressed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a number of proposed rule and policy changes in line with Trump’s vision of rolling back what he considers unduly restrictive environmental regulations.
Smaller firms can be best fit for some new attorneys
The National Association of Law Placement’s Class of 2024 National Summary Report shows roughly 25% of new graduates started out at a firm of one to 10 attorneys.
Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee creates confusion, concerns for Hoosier companies
Some employers are freezing efforts to recruit H-1B workers because they don’t know if the federal government will apply the $100,000 fee to certain applicants.
U.S. Attorney nominees Wheeler, Mildred await Senate confirmation vote after committee approval
U.S. Attorney nominee Adam Mildred received a favorable 12-10 vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, while Tom Wheeler II advanced Oct. 9 by the same vote total.
Convenience store mergers zooming this year, Indiana attorneys say
In one prominent deal, Circle K’s Canadian parent company in July closed its $1.6 billion acquisition of 270 GetGo stores spread among several states, including Indiana. Faegre Drinker attorneys, including some in the Indianapolis office, represented Circle K’s parent.
Judge issues blow to Rokita’s labor trafficking inquiry
A Vanderburgh County judge has denied Attorney General Todd Rokita’s petition to enforce civil investigative demands against The Haitian Center of Evansville and Berry Global.