UPDATE: Many Indiana counties not meeting public records law
The survey commissioned by the Indiana Coalition for Open Government sought records from 90 public agencies in 30 counties, but only 15 provided electronic copies of the documents.
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UPDATE: DCS case manager sues agency over caseload
A Department of Child Services family case manager who says her caseload is more than twice what Indiana law allows has filed a lawsuit contending the excessive work makes doing her job extremely difficult and puts children at risk.
Customers of Anthem say ID theft proliferating
Anthem Inc.’s massive data breach reported early this year is now generating real cases of identity theft, according to allegations in a small but growing number of lawsuits filed across the country. But Anthem and the FBI say none of the stolen data has been sold on the black market.
Barrage of lawyer defections hits Krieg
The aggressive growth of an upstart law office is adding to the exodus at one of the city’s larger and more established firms.
KENNEDY: Same-sex ruling wasn’t activism
The charge that the same-sex ruling was activist rests on a belief that the court should have left the decision to the voters. But in America, fundamental rights are not subject to vote.
Indiana woman charged in business thefts, fraud scheme
Investigators say 35-year-old Kacey Rucker entered businesses in Indianapolis, Greenwood, Avon and Kokomo and stole wallets from employees as they worked.
Subway planned to rebrand Fogle as family man before raid by FBI
Before federal investigators raided the Zionsville home of Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle on Tuesday, the company was in the midst of rebranding him to revive stagnant sales.
Ohio Supreme Court won’t revisit ‘jock tax’ ruling
The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected Cleveland's request to reconsider its ruling that the city's system for taxing pro athletes is unconstitutional. At issue was a successful challenge by retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday.
Future of Subway pitchman’s foundation unclear after raid
A phone number to the Jared Foundation Inc. was out of service and its website was down Wednesday, a day after federal and state authorities seized electronics and other items from Jared Fogle’s Zionsville home.
Pot-smoking Indianapolis ‘church’ sues over marijuana laws
The First Church of Cannabis, formed as a test of Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, filed its lawsuit in Marion Circuit Court in Indianapolis, naming multiple defendants, including Gov. Mike Pence and state and local law enforcement officers.
Lilly, partner sue Lupin over generic testosterone
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. and Acrux DDS Pty Ltd. have filed a lawsuit against Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. for alleged infringement of patents that cover the testosterone treatment Axiron.
Subway suspends ties with spokesman Fogle after raid
“Subway and Jared Fogle have mutually agreed to suspend their relationship due to the current investigation,” the sandwich chain said Tuesday in a written statement. The separation is jarring because the 37-year-old everyman has become a familiar face around the world.
Indiana to join states suing over new EPA water rule
Indiana has decided to join a lawsuit challenging an Obama administration rule that gives federal agencies authority to protect some streams, tributaries and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
Court upholds Emmis victory in unpaid-dividends case
A group of preferred shareholders had argued the Indianapolis company used a succession of illegal, sham transactions to wipe out tens of millions of dollars in dividend obligations.
Indiana warns businesses about recent deceptive letters
Secretary of State Connie Lawson is warning Indiana firms about letters that appear to have come from her office and ask for $125 or $150 fees.
Cook deluged by product lawsuits
Patients from around the country have filed 100 lawsuits against Bloomington-based Cook, alleging that some of its blood-clot filters have broken apart, moved or poked through the blood vessel where they are implanted.
Court upholds $5M cap on state fair stage-collapse case
Indiana won’t have to pay any more damages from the 2011 deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse under a decision by the state Supreme Court.
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.
Indiana panel to consider redistricting system options
Indiana lawmakers will review whether the state should establish an independent commission for drawing congressional districts that's similar to an Arizona system upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Former Ovation CFO arrested on multiple theft charges
The former chief financial officer for Ovation Audio-Video Solutions LLC has been arrested and charged with more than 20 counts of theft for allegedly misappropriating about $600,000 in company funds for his own use.