Former Martin University students, staff sue school over its abrupt closure
The plaintiffs in Wednesday’s lawsuit are also asking the court to step in and stop any sale of university property, pending further investigation and hearing.
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Construction industry likely to be a subject of state’s FAIRNESS Act enforcement
The law, which takes effect July 1, provides that employers who knowingly and intentionally hire undocumented immigrants could face civil actions.
Former Hamilton County nonprofit bookkeeper to see prison time for stealing $79K
Investigators say Brenda Walters, 57, used clients’ funds to pay her own expenses, including her electric and insurance bills, buying clothes, hosting parties and vacationing.
Ex-Ball State employee settles with university president over First Amendment case
A former Ball State University employee who was fired for her comments following political activist Charlie Kirk’s death has settled a lawsuit against the university’s president.
DirecTV sues Nexstar, Tegna over their proposed $6.2B merger
DirecTV said the merger would create a triopoly in Indianapolis, affecting more than 1.2 million “TV homes.”
Attorney for family of Hamilton County crash victim faces felony after allegedly stealing car parts
James Masur II, who was hired to represent the family of Mason Alexander, is charged with felony theft and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle.
Is ICE eyeing Indy as possible site for large-scale detention facility?
Another national news report has named Indiana as a possible site for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility — this time, in the state capital.
Indy investment firm sues ex-employees, alleges they solicited clients, stole trade secrets
The company accuses the employees of converting confidential business records, such as client information, for personal use and transmitting client information to their new employer.
Indiana Senate sends controversial immigration bill to governor’s desk
The bill — known as the Indiana Fairness Act — had been awaiting a concurrence vote by the Senate since last week, when author Sen. Liz Brown signed off on its House changes and sent it back to her chamber.
House committee advances bill redefining hemp, putting Indiana on path to more restrictions
Despite its strict restrictions for personal use, the newly amended version of Senate Bill 250 makes certain business-focused exceptions.
Midwest law firm accuses former partners of orchestrating mass staff exodus
The lawsuit, filed in a Marion County court earlier this month, alleges the law firm lost out on millions of dollars in revenue after nearly half of its attorneys left.
Constitutional amendment on bail passes Indiana House, heads to November ballot
Voters will be asked if the Indiana Constitution should be amended to allow a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason to be denied pretrial release under certain conditions.
UPDATE: Senate set to vote on heavily amended immigration bill
Sen. Liz Brown, the Republican who authored Senate Bill 76, on Monday signed off on significant changes the House made to the bill.
Indiana man sues Bondi, Noem over removal of ICE monitoring app from App Store
The lawsuit alleges U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem violated the First Amendment after they “strong-armed” Apple to remove an app developed by a Brown County resident’s company.
ICE plans Carmel office as immigration enforcement efforts ramp up
The federal agency is reportedly eyeing an office space near Interstate 465 and U.S. 31.
Tort reform effort clears House committee, but without Uber protections
Under the original bill, individuals would have been prohibited from suing ride-hailing companies for damages caused by a driver’s behavior, even including sexual assault against a passenger.
UPDATE: Shooting of Tippecanoe County judge was gang-related hit, authorities say
According to Lafayette police, Judge Steven Meyer suffered injuries to his arm in the shooting, and his wife, Kim, was injured in the hip.
Bill would shield Uber from lawsuits over driver misconduct
Legislation filed in the Indiana General Assembly would prohibit future civil lawsuits against ride-hailing companies.
Bill would shield Uber, Lyft from liability lawsuits stemming from drivers’ crimes against passengers
If enacted, the measure would prevent future cases similar to the civil action now pending in Marion Superior Court against Uber following the 2024 murder of Indianapolis resident Chanti Dixon by an Uber driver.
Fox files request to shift former sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s assault case to federal court
Fox, which has been sued for negligent hiring, is requesting the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana take jurisdiction after asserting Huse Culinary was “fraudulently joined” to the lawsuit to keep the case in state.