Data security and protection matters continue to be a major concern in merger and acquisition transactions large and small. As the impacts from last year's implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation expand, and as U.S. States begin implementing their own similar data security, privacy and protection measures, these issues will continue to receive greater attention with regards to M&A and commercial transactions.

We hope your August resolution is to spend more time with us! Our calendar is loaded and we hope you'll stop by. Take a look at upcoming IndyBar events and recent news here.

The latest legal scoop to keep you in the loop: Here are the top five stories from the IndyBar this month.

It's been HOT outside, and so is our calendar! Don't miss out on IndyBar fun this week. Take a look at recent news and upcoming events here.

This is a friendly reminder that July 1 brought us many new laws. Particularly, the relocation statute had some updates that will require changes in your pleadings. Another new law allows the Department of Child Services 45 days to issue their report instead of the previous 30 days. 

In addition to catching up with old friends and meeting new (all while supporting the IBF), you'll have the chance to chat with experts and explore offerings from wineries and distilleries with on-site tastings. These samples will be perfectly complemented by the Gala’s hosted bars, passed hors d’oeuvres and hearty food stations. Get a taste of what’s in store below!

Focused on programming, networking and business development opportunities specifically tailored to this large group of attorneys, the division will aim to give solo and small firm practitioners a home within the IndyBar.

We've got a luncheon, a baseball game, a webinar and more on the docket this week! Don't miss out on any of the fun—check out upcoming events and news you might've missed last week here.

A city of Fort Wayne “pay-to-play” ordinance causing widespread apprehension to government contractors across the state was recently ruled unenforceable by an Allen County judge.

I’ve always been fascinated by the law of unknown consequences. Books have been written and movies have been made about the dominos that fall after some seemingly random act. But most of these stories are negative. We focus less on the positive, perhaps because we hear less about it. Yet I would argue that we have overlooked one of the most important aspects of human existence — the positive impact we can have on others whom we may never see again.