Indianapolis Business Journal

Businesses, not-for-profits, schools, religious organizations and other entities soon could be shielded from lawsuits related to COVID-19 infections. Lindsey Erdody reports that Gov. Eric Holcomb and state lawmakers are making a legal shield a priority in the upcoming legislative session, although opponents characterize it as a get-out-of-jail-free card for bad actors. Also in this week’s issue, Anthony Schoettle delves into a rare problem for Indiana University’s football program: trying to hold onto a head coach hotly pursued by other universities. Can IU keep the wolves from snapping up Tom Allen? And Samm Quinn explains how local hotels plan to help house the homeless this winter as shelters observe strict rules about occupancy during the pandemic.