Fanatics names former Indiana Gaming Commission director as senior vice president of legal
Sara Tait stepped down from the state’s gambling regulatory body in 2021 after six years in the role.
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Global insurance law firm brings services to new northwest Indiana office
Clyde & Co announced the expansion to Indiana on March 17, marking the firm’s 21st office in North America. The firm also has a presence in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.
Attorneys across Indianapolis go toe-to-toe on basketball court
Some attorneys in the Indianapolis area have one more task to complete before calling it a day. This one, however, doesn’t go toward billable hours.
New U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana celebrates homecoming with new role
For Thomas Wheeler II, United States attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, his new role is also a homecoming.
Indianapolis-based freight service company sues former chief strategy officer
The company accuses the employee of breaching his employment agreement by working for a competitor and soliciting customers and an employee to join him.
City of Indianapolis agrees to pay family $3.75 million in death of Herman Whitfield III
Whitfield died in April 2022 after police were called to his home while he was experiencing a “mental health crisis.”
Indiana Legal Help looks ahead to what’s possible amid transition
Originally established in 2018 as a program under the Indiana Bar Foundation, Indiana Legal Help was designed to offer free and low-cost legal support to Indiana residents with limited access to legal representation.
District court holds city of Loogootee in contempt in pride festival disagreement
The order stems from an ongoing disagreement between the city and Patoka Valley AIDS Community Action Group Inc., a volunteer group that claimed the city’s previous special events ordinance was unconstitutional.
Bioprocessing company sues Wabash County Board of Commissioners over carbon sequestration ordinance
A North Manchester-based company is suing the Wabash County Board of Commissioners, arguing that an ordinance passed last summer regarding is preempted by the state’s carbon capture and sequestration statute.
Winslow attorney suspended after pleading guilty to possession of meth
The possession case was one of several recent cases he’s listed as a defendant in.
Court rules government cannot pursue death penalty in case of man accused of killing Terre Haute police officer
The government’s decision to pursue capital punishment came several months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order stating the government should pursue the death penalty in every federal case involving the murder of a law enforcement officer.
Simon family company sues Invy Nightclub for failing to remove property after lease default
Revel Bar Indy LLC, which owns Invy Nightclub, was a tenant of the building’s previous owner, according to court records, but its lease ended July 20, 2025.
ACLU of Indiana sues Ball State leaders over school’s expressive activity policy, student discipline
The two lawsuits stem from an incident in November 2025 in which students gathered in the university’s administration building to leave notes for President Geoffrey Mearns expressing their concerns regarding Ball State’s financial ties to Israel.
Charles Vaughan Sr., attorney known for representing Ryan White in school battle, dies at 96
Vaughan gained national attention while representing the Kokomo teenager after he was barred from attending school due to his AIDS diagnosis.
AI use by pro se litigants presents challenges for courts
AI’s presence in court filings seems to only be gaining traction. According to data from legal analyst Damien Charlotin, parties are increasingly using the technology to bolster their cases.
Indiana State Bar Association leads new program to support rural attorneys
In July, the bar association will launch its first-ever Rural Practice Academy, an 11-month fellowship during which members can learn from legal professionals and one another how to build and sustain legal practices in small communities.
Indiana appeals court rules against former state Sen. Brent Waltz in long-simmering business dispute
The court’s opinion was issued days after Waltz lost an appeal of his federal prison sentence related to a 2016 campaign finance scandal.
Pacers tickets, teaching fees: What’s in the Indiana Supreme Court justices’ annual economic disclosures
Indiana’s five supreme court justices reported involvement and interests ranging from stock holdings in Eli Lilly and Co. to gifted Indiana Pacers tickets and merchandise.
Indianapolis attorney suspended from the practice for operating a vehicle as a habitual violator
The interim suspension for attorney Timmy Brown is effective immediately, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Indianapolis attorney’s small firm helps clients start over
Initially dubbed Indiana’s “expungement queen” by a mentor and now peers, Stephanie Renner runs a small practice in Indianapolis that focuses on several areas: criminal, divorce, prenuptial.