The Closer: A Q&A with Matthew Levy of Faegre Drinker
Find out how he became involved in M&A work, what advice he has for aspiring M&A attorneys, and what sectors he thinks are heating up and cooling down in M&A this year.
Latest News
Articles
Kentucky man gets 45 years in prison for sexual exploitation of Monroe County child
Chief U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt sentenced Darren Ringenberg, 30, to a 45-year prison term followed by 10 years of supervised release.
Budget committee lobs questions at embattled Secretary of State Diego Morales
Legislators — both Democrat and Republican — asked him specifically about his spending on no-bid contracts and international travel.
Hogsett responds to questions about harassment controversy at Indy Chamber event
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday night said he does not think the city’s reputation will be harmed due to his administration’s response to sexual harassment allegations.
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The U.S. State Department said consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States, its government, culture, institutions or founding principles.
Supreme Court work goes on with 16 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration’s emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump’s efforts to remake the federal government.
Wabash National sues Texas company for $546,000 in equipment orders and interest
A representative of the Texas company said he believes the debt will be discharged through bankruptcy.
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of U.S. Steel after sealing national security pact
U.S. Steel has major operations in Gary and Portage. Nippon has several subsidiaries in Indiana, including Nippon Steel Pipe America in Seymour, Suzuki Garphyttan Corp. in South Bend, and Nippon Steel & Sumikin in Shelbyville.
Investigative committee leader Carlino calls for resignations of Indy mayor, council leadership
In calling for her Democratic colleagues to resign, Carlino said it was time for a change in leadership not only for the city but also for the City-County Council.
Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors, reinforcing similar Indiana law
The justices’ 6-3 decision in a case from Tennessee effectively protects many efforts by President Donald Trump’s Republican administration and state governments to roll back protections for transgender people.
Settlement: Duke to consider selling Indiana coal units amid switch to natural gas
Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar said the agreement with trade association Reliable Energy “is aligned with” coal-focused executive action from Gov. Mike Braun.
Ad blitz targets Trump, Sen. Todd Young over energy tax credits
The coalition behind the ad, Built for America, launched this month with a $2 million campaign to sway Trump and his supporters to defend renewable energy tax credits established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision
Learning Resources Inc. filed an appeal asking the Supreme Court to take up the case soon rather than let it continue to play out in lower courts.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next week
Attorney Marc Agnifilo told Judge Arun Subramanian that the defense presentation could last less than two days and not more than five, an estimate that would likely not apply if Combs testified.
New program to give IU Maurer students deeper venture capital experience
The program is a joint venture involving Maurer, IU’s Kelley School of Business, IU Ventures, and the city of Bloomington’s Trades District, a downtown entrepreneurship hub and incubator.
Greg Weaver: Indiana’s public universities need to let in more light
Taking action without providing a meaningful explanation seems to be standard policy when it comes to Indiana’s public universities these days.
Legislature made significant changes to criminal laws that take effect July 1
Several measures impacting the practice of criminal law are set to take effect this year, from better standards for police lineups to scholarships to encourage more attorneys to become public defenders or deputy prosecutors.
Roy Graham: How to make your law practice a hobby instead of a chore
If you desire less stress and hope to practice law to a ripe old age, take this to heart.
Karen Bravo: Class of 2025 made great contributions, will make more
I am proud of the achievements of the Class of 2025 and of how well our law school’s mission of accessible and rigorous legal education help our students to realize their dreams.
Katelyn Klingler Leveque & Kiamesha-Sylvia G. Colom: What real estate brokers should know from the 2025 Legislature
New requirements involve practices for holding client funds, provisions in listing agreements and qualifications for managing brokers.