Indiana

Indiana Housing Nonprofit Files Lawsuits Against Major Private-Equity-Backed Landlords for Discriminatory Tenant Screening Practices

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INDIANAPOLIS — Two high-profile landlords are under scrutiny for allegedly discriminatory rental practices that may have unfairly targeted minority applicants, according to lawsuits filed by an Indianapolis-based housing advocacy organization. These landlords, backed by major private equity firms, are accused of denying housing based on flawed third-party tenant screening reports. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which advocates across 24 counties, has brought the legal action against Tricon Residential and Progress Residential. The suits contend that these companies relied on inaccurate data regarding eviction histories and criminal records, information which adversely affected prospective tenants, … Read more

Legal Innovations and Leadership Lessons with a ‘Ted Lasso’ Twist at Indiana Defense Attorneys’ Conference

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South Bend, Indiana – Legal defense professionals from across the state are set to converge at the University of Notre Dame for the 31st annual Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana conference. Scheduled from November 20-22 at the Morris Inn, this gathering offers defense attorneys a platform for both networking and skill enhancement pertinent to their practice areas. This year’s agenda boasts a variety of breakout sessions covering an array of relevant topics including healthcare and employment, construction, business litigation, as well as insurance and product liability. A key discussion anticipated this year will focus on … Read more

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in High-Profile 2017 Indiana Double Homicide Case

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Delphi, Indiana – A jury has convicted Richard Allen of the murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, rendering a verdict that will potentially see him serve 130 years in prison. The decision comes after a lengthy trial that captured national attention due to the tragic nature of the crimes committed in 2017. The verdict was announced late last week and has brought a degree of closure to the small Indiana community, which has been enveloped in grief and uncertainty since the disappearance of the teenagers. The intense media coverage and public interest stem … Read more

Indiana Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in 2017 Double Homicide of Teen Girls on Hiking Trip

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Delphi, Indiana — In a verdict that has brought a somber close to a haunting case, an Indiana jury has found a man guilty on several charges connected to the tragic deaths of two teenage girls who disappeared while hiking in 2017. The conviction marks a significant milestone in a case that gripped the community and garnered national attention over the years due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance and the long-waited pursuit of justice. The two victims, who were on a hiking trail near their hometown at the time of their disappearance, were … Read more