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Dozens file court support for gay teacher in fight with Archdiocese of Indianapolis

September 24, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

The fight over a teacher at Cathedral High School who was fired for being in a same-sex marriage is highlighting a split between conservative and progressive members of the Catholic faith with several members of the Indiana legal community — including a former 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge and an Indiana attorney prominent in Republican politics — now adding their voices in opposition to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Barnes & Thornburg opens New York City office

June 17, 2020

Indianapolis-based Barnes & Thornburg now has a New York address, opening an office in the Big Apple as part of its plan to grow its footprint and expand its corporate, litigation and white collar practices.

Law firms pivot to keep clients informed about COVID-19 issues

April 29, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Law firms have been pivoting to marshal the resources needed to answer the questions clients and nonclients have about the coronavirus emergency through websites, emails, podcasts, webinars and more. The topics covered range from government initiatives such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and the Federal Reserve’s business loan program to unemployment benefits, force majeure clauses and cybersecurity.

Breaking barriers: Women’s White Collar Defense Association chapter brings opportunities

February 19, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

To elevate Indiana women in the traditionally male-dominated white-collar defense bar, the Indianapolis chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association was founded in 2015. The primary goal of the group is to build a referral network so female lawyers are likelier to get handed a case or asked to represent a client.

Barnes & Thornburg launches new office in the Big Apple

February 18, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

On the heels of luring some key lateral hires and opening three new locations in December, Barnes & Thornburg is again expanding with the opening of its first office in New York.

Barnes lawyer faces discipline over relationship with former client’s ex

February 7, 2020 | Dave Stafford

A legal titan in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg is facing attorney discipline charges over an alleged improper romantic relationship. The litigator and former federal prosecutor is accused in a disciplinary complaint of an improper relationship with the ex-wife of a former Fishers money-manager client who was convicted of securities fraud and is nearing the end of a 10-year prison sentence.

Legal pros on demand: Latitude Indiana to provide attorneys, legal services for short-term needs

February 5, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A new legal services company rooted in Nashville has recently settled in Indianapolis, with a Hoosier attorney at the helm. Latitude, a Tennessee-based legal services provider founded in 2014, announced the establishment of its Indiana office last month. The company claims it will provide on-demand, sophisticated attorney expertise for Indiana corporations and law firms while increasing flexibility and reducing costs.

Study commission advises Indiana adopt Uniform Bar Exam

December 16, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl

Finding the Indiana Bar Exam places a “cognitive overload” on examinees, the special commission convened a year ago to study and recommend changes to the test is suggesting the Indiana Supreme Court reduce the number of subjects tested either by cutting the topics on the Indiana Essay Examination or by switching to the Uniform Bar Examination.

‘Generic’ trademark battle set for SCOTUS

December 11, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

Booking.com is facing a not-so-easy legal battle in a lengthy effort to make its name a protectable trademark.

Barnes grows IP practice, expands into 3 new markets

December 3, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl

Barnes & Thornburg, the largest law firm in the Indianapolis area, has completed a lateral hire that is bringing 17 legal professionals into its life sciences patent group and expanding its operations into three new markets.

Creating more Hoosier voters by offering one-stop resource

November 27, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl

Bill Moreau describes himself as a “’born-again idealist.” The partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP has long been active in public service, and he now wants to boost Indiana’s voter registration and turnout, both of which have slumped below the national average for decades.

Lawyers use knights and kings to promote civics

October 29, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl

Despite a rain-soaked afternoon, just over 30 chess enthusiasts gathered at the City Market in downtown Indianapolis Oct. 26 to test their skills at the centuries-old game and help support the young, by comparison, American democracy. The We the People White Knight Chess Tournament, sponsored by Cohen & Malad LLP and Barnes and Thornburg LLP, raised money for the Indiana We the People program.

Georgia DA arrests Indiana inmate in 1991 fatal stabbing

October 23, 2019 | Associated Press

A district attorney in Marietta, Georgia, credits her cold case unit for the arrest of a convicted burglar in Indiana in the stabbing of a Georgia woman back in 1991.

Web Exclusive: Trailblazers reflect on progress of women in law

October 2, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

As Barnes & Thornburg recognized trailblazing professional women with its annual Shirley’s Legacy Award recently, past recipients shared their views of how women are faring in the legal profession and the challenges that persist.

State health commissioner, Barnes partner honored as trailblazing women

September 27, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

Barnes & Thornburg LLP hosted its fifth Shirley’s Legacy ceremony Thursday, surrounded by those celebrating the pioneer spirit of former Barnes partner Shirley Shideler. The 2019 Shirley’s Legacy awards were presented to honorees Kristina Box, Indiana state health commissioner, and Connie Lahn, Barnes’ Minneapolis office managing partner, for their contributions to bolstering the success of women.

Damon Leichty takes ‘quiet confidence’ to federal judiciary

July 24, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl

The U.S. Senate approved Damon Leichty on an 85-10 vote, sending the South Bend Barnes & Thornburgh partner to fill the last vacancy in Indiana’s federal judiciary and making him the fourth judge confirmed to Indiana’s federal bench since last August.

Upcoming legal chess tournament sparks competition, promotes family connection

July 19, 2019

In a family friendly competition pitting plaintiffs' attorneys against defense attorneys, two Indianapolis law firms have come together to host a chess tournament to raise funds for civic education. The We the People White Knight Chess Tournament will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 26, but registration is already open.

Barnes’ Leichty confirmed to Indiana’s Northern District bench

July 10, 2019

Damon Leichty has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, filling the last vacant seat on the federal bench in the Hoosier state.

Barnes & Thornburg breaks ground on new South Bend office building

April 10, 2019

On a vacant plot along Main Street across from the federal courthouse in South Bend, Barnes & Thornburg leaders grabbed their shovels Tuesday and helped break ground on a new office building that is not only on the first new construction within the downtown business core in 20 years, but which also will carry the law firm’s moniker.

Convicted ex-ASC chief Burkhart loses bid to stay civil lawsuit

February 5, 2019

The former CEO of a nursing home company now serving prison time for his major role in a corporate fraud scheme has lost his bid to stay additional civil proceedings against him while he fights to have his convictions tossed on the basis of an alleged “profound conflict of interest” on the part of Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg.

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