Supreme Court declines to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
Five of the nine justices said President-elect Donald Trump’s immunity concerns about evidence presented at his trial can be addressed “in the ordinary course on appeal.”
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Former Indiana congressional candidate agrees to plead guilty in campaign finance fraud case
Former Indiana congressional candidate Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Whitley is admitting that he falsified campaign finance records, saying he lied about raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions ahead of the May 2024 primary.
Once-reprimanded Rokita details proposed changes for lawyer discipline
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new rules that would allow the state disciplinary commission to quickly dismiss politically motivated complaints against attorneys and require it to follow the same impartiality guidelines as judges.
Feds seek to do away with subminimum wages for disabled
Due to a law created in 1938, some employees with disabilities can be paid well below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
Trainer sues Indiana Horse Racing Commission for defamation
A leading horse trainer is suing the Indiana Horse Racing Commission over what he says are false allegations that wrongly led to the suspension of his training license.
Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
Thomas has agreed to follow updated requirements on reporting trips and gifts, including clearer guidelines on hospitality from friends, the U.S. Judicial Conference wrote.
In blow to Democrats, federal appeals court strikes down net neutrality
The net neutrality issue revolves around how heavily federal regulators should control the companies that build and operate the internet. Democrats favor heavier oversight along the lines of how traditional telephone networks are regulated, while Republicans have argued for a lighter touch.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Taft completes merger with Denver-based Sherman & Howard
Taft, which has the second largest presence of any law firm in Indianapolis, now has offices stretching from the Rocky Mountain region to Washington, D.C.
Chief Justice Roberts warns of threats to judges in year-end report
Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Tuesday warned that judges nationwide are under increasing threat from violence, intimidation, disinformation and officials threatening to defy lawful court decisions.
Community Health to pay another $145M in whistleblower case, including $6.3M to former CFO
The amount is in addition to the $345 million that Community Health Network paid in December 2023 to settle much of the case with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Indy doctor sues state health department over abortion reporting requirements
The lawsuit says federal law is in direct conflict with the state law that requires physicians who perform abortions to submit terminated pregnancy reports to the Indiana Department of Health.
New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Pre-design funds approved for proposed Indiana judicial building
Proposals to construct a new building to house the state’s courts have been tossed around for decades. To get the ball rolling, Indiana budget regulators last week approved a $5 million request for pre-design funds.
Richard Allen, convicted in 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls, sentenced to 130 years
Allen received the maximum sentence in the case that’s long cast a shadow over the teens’ small hometown of Delphi.
State sues six used car dealers, alleging deception
The lawsuits were filed against three Indianapolis dealers and one each in Greenfield, Peru and Greensburg.
IU Maurer School of Law to offer master’s program for non-lawyers
The master of legal studies will give students the opportunity to take law classes specialized to their already chosen career field.
Supreme Court will hear arguments over law that could ban TikTok in U.S. if it’s not sold
The justices will hear arguments Jan. 10 about whether the law impermissibly restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment.
State retirement oversight board removes BlackRock from portfolio for ESG violations
The board of the Indiana Public Retirement System unanimously voted to replace Black Rock as the provider of global inflation-linked bonds to the system.
Child of Zionsville fertility doctor wins case against Netflix for invasion of privacy
The lawsuit settles a battle with the streaming service over its documentary, “Our Father,” which recounts one woman’s discovery of dozens of half-siblings who all share the same father, fertility specialist Donald Cline.