Scam artist receives 34 years for home-sale scheme
Shela Amos, 57, led victims in Indianapolis to believe they were legitimately purchasing vacant homes that Amos did not actually own.
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Lawsuit threatens NCAA’s amateur business model
On June 20, a California federal court will determine if an antitrust lawsuit brought by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon—who argues he should’ve been paid for the use of his likeness on game broadcasts and in EA Sports video games—can become a class action.
Ruling keeps church ensnared in life insurance nightmare
A federal bankruptcy judge has slapped down an Anderson church that attempted to blame its bank for a failed scheme to finance church upgrades by buying life insurance policies on its elderly members.
Pence signs sentencing, IEDC-transparency bills
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed three bills into law Tuesday, one involving government transparency in economic development deals, one related to school safety and another overhauling criminal sentencing.
Judge grants class status to lawsuit against BMV
As many as 4 million Indiana drivers could become plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has overcharged for driver's licenses since 2007.
Assets of attorney in fraud case have gone missing, feds say
After being charged with defrauding clients, Indianapolis attorney William Conour was ordered not to dispose of his personal property. But much of it is now missing, including art, furniture, sports memorabilia and bottles of expensive champagne, according to court filings.
Trial date set in Carmel’s lawsuit on Palladium construction
The 2-year-old complaint concerns defects to steel supports discovered during construction of the city’s signature concert hall.
More franchisees join revolt over Steak n Shake menu pricing
Three franchise owners filed suit last month against Steak n Shake, including two on the same day, challenging the company’s policy that they say prohibits them from setting their own menu prices.
Attorneys rev engines on racing circuits for relaxation
Lawyers are traditionally known as hard-chargers, but these Indianapolis attorneys spend their weekends jockeying for position as pro- and semipro-level auto racers.
Grifter gets 19 months for fraud that hit Indy firms
Despite her dramatic pleas to a federal judge on Tuesday, Dina Wein Reis, who defrauded corporations out of millions of dollars, will go to prison.
Overhaul of sentencing laws heading to governor
The Senate voted 34-15 on Friday in favor of the bill aimed at sending fewer nonviolent offenders to prison.
Fair Finance investors still empty-handed as trustee plows on
Many of the defendants pursued by Brian Bash and his team have few, if any, assets. And those that do have the wherewithal to fight litigation for years.
Former Deloitte leader joins Krieg DeVault firm
Michael Becher, a longtime managing partner of Deloitte LLP’s Indianapolis office, has joined the Krieg DeVault LLP law firm as an adviser.
Lilly suing J&J for patent rights in Alzheimer’s drug race
Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking to revoke a patent held by a Johnson & Johnson unit, arguing at a London court it might delay availability of a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
WTHR exec accused of discrimination lands new gig
WTHR’s John Cardenas, who was recently accused of sexual discrimination by his former executive assistant, has been named vice president of news for Dispatch Broadcast Group, the station’s parent company.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud involving FBI building
An Ohio man has admitted to defrauding more than $225,000 from contractors involved in FBI building projects in Indianapolis and Knoxville, Tenn.
After raid, pet store owner agrees to quit selling animals
Animal control officers found hundreds of violations in March at The Fish Bowl, 2101 East Michigan St. The owner plans to continue operating his business as a pet-supply store.
Noblesville legal practice adds consulting services
The Noblesville law firm of Church Church Hittle & Antrim has acquired Indianapolis-based consulting firms Educational Services Co. and Governmental Consulting Services.
Allegations add ugly chapter to Meadows renaissance
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office late last month charged the former executive director of the Meadows Community Foundation with corrupt business influence and seven counts of theft.
Four ex-IRS call center workers convicted of fraud
The four individuals received more than $30,000 in jobless benefits while working at an IRS call center in Indianapolis.