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Redlining and fair lending regulations

Reading Time: 2 minutesCompliance with the Indiana Fair Housing Act is overseen by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.

Brett J. Ashton November 5, 2024

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Indiana fair lending regulations

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile the Indiana Fair Housing Act mirrors federal laws against discrimination in lending, it contains separate remedies enforced by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.

Brett J. Ashton September 3, 2024

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Deposit account agreements

Reading Time: 2 minutesBeginning July 1, 2024, Indiana law changed to address challenges presented by the decision in Land v. IU Credit Union.

Brett J. Ashton July 2, 2024

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Counterfeit checks

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf the Cashier’s Check was issued by your bank, a court is likely to conclude you were in the best position to identify the counterfeit instrument.

Brett J. Ashton May 6, 2024

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Deceptive marketing

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are limited options in the Indiana code available to banks to address deceptive marketing by unaffiliated third parties.

Brett J. Ashton March 4, 2024

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Electronic signatures

Reading Time: 2 minutesAllowing customers to click a box to open a new customer account creates an enforceable contract under Indiana law — you do not need an actual digital signature.

Brett J. Ashton January 2, 2024

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The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association July 14, 2026

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Whistle while you work?

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.

Joey K. Wright and Asha A. Cermak July 13, 2026

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The OCC steps in to protect banks from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act

Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.

Brett J. Ashton July 13, 2026

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FSA welcomes first apprenticeship class

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA’s Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.

Amber Van Til July 13, 2026

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