Ruling: Simon must face antitrust suit from competitor
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group must face an antitrust lawsuit from South Bend-based Holladay Properties, a federal judge has ruled.
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Conour resentenced to 10 years, minus supervised release
A federal judge rejected ex-attorney and convicted fraudster William Conour’s bid to reduce his prison sentence Wednesday but lifted the condition of supervised release after he serves his time.
Adoption records bill heads to governor’s desk
A bill long sought by Hoosiers who were adopted between 1941 and 1994 and denied their birth records passed the Indiana General Assembly on Monday and awaits the signature of Gov. Mike Pence.
Indy lawyer assisting estate of late NFL player Phillips
An Indianapolis attorney said he will be assisting the family of late former NFL player Lawrence Phillips document brain injuries that might have contributed to his death in a California prison this week.
Chief justice says state courts feel burden of drug crisis
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush said the scourge of drug abuse is being seen statewide, but problem-solving courts are helping communities deal with the crisis.
Conour appeals to 7th Circuit to defend self, remove judge
Former Indianapolis attorney William Conour claims in a jailhouse motion he filed Thursday that the judge who sentenced him to 10 years in prison for wire fraud appears to be biased in favor of prosecutors and must be removed.
Justices disbar lawyer for $150K theft, other misconduct
An Indianapolis lawyer was disbarred for stealing from clients, “disclosing client confidences for purposes of both retaliation and amusement, threatening and intimidating his office staff (and) lying pervasively to all comers,” the Indiana Supreme Court said.
Trailblazing Indianapolis lawyer Sue Shadley dies
Indianapolis attorney Sue Shadley, who made her mark in environmental law and was a founding partner in what became one of the city’s major firms, died Monday from Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Representing self, Conour files motion seeking release
Convicted fraudster and ex-attorney William Conour has asked a judge to free him from prison less than two years into his 10-year sentence for defrauding dozens of clients of nearly $7 million.
Johnson County public defenders sued for ‘systemic’ problems
Arrestees in the county have filed a class-action lawsuit against judges and public defenders there, claiming they haven’t received the representation they are legally owed.
Suit alleges Crown Hill illegally solicited care-facility patients
Indiana’s largest cemetery illegally made direct solicitations to people in hospitals, mental health facilities and other care settings, alleges a class-action lawsuit filed Monday in Indianapolis.
Court rules Marion County judicial elections unconstitutional
The federal ruling throws out a 40-year-old system that ensured an even split of Democratic and Republican judges and facilitated a pay-to-play party slating system.
Leader of Fogle’s foundation faces at least 15 years in prison
The former director of an Indianapolis-based foundation created by ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle will spend from 15 years to 35 years behind bars for child sex crimes, according to a plea agreement reached Tuesday with federal prosecutors.
Toyota dealership’s relocation halted by appeals court
Whether three competing Indianapolis-area Toyota dealers may block the relocation of another Toyota franchise from Anderson to Noblesville divided a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday.
Former JA chief loses defamation appeal against attorney
The former president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Indiana lost his appeal Tuesday after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled the complaint was filed after the statute of limitations had expired.
Justices suspend Indy lawyer who ran $19M Ponzi scheme
Indianapolis attorney Charles Blackwelder already has pleaded guilty to a real estate scam in Hamilton County that involved more than 300 elderly Hoosiers.
Suing wrong man over Indy skyline photo costs lawyer $34K
A judge in the copyright infringement case rules for defendant who “took a stand against a plaintiff who was using his knowledge and status as a practicing attorney to file meritless suits.”
Local financial firm charged in $15M Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against Indianapolis-based financial planning firm Veros Partners Inc., alleging it defrauded 80 investors of $15 million in 2013 and 2014.
Justice center plan needs additional bid process for key offices
The proposed criminal justice center deal before the Indianapolis City-County Council will be just the first of at least two long-term, multi-million dollar contracts. A second is expected to increase total construction costs by $35 million to $54 million.
Supporters say justice center plan shouldn’t be delayed
Several opponents, meanwhile, say the decision should be made by a referendum rather than a vote of the Indianapolis City-County Council, currently scheduled for April 20.