Indiana crime labs catch up on DNA testing
The Indiana State Police crime laboratories increased their turnaround time on testing DNA evidence last year, even though far more samples were submitted, according to a report from the agency.
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BrightPoint shareholder sues company over pending sale
A BrightPoint Inc. stockholder has filed suit against the company, charging that the $9 share price offered in its $840 million sale to California-based Ingram Micro Inc. is too low.
BrightPoint settles two suits against rival Brightstar
Both lawsuits involved former BrightPoint executives hired by Brightstar who had access to the local firm’s innermost workings and strategies. The suits, filed in Marion Superior Court, were dismissed Wednesday.
Zoeller goes after closed Allcare Dental chain
A chain of dental offices that abruptly closed multiple Indiana locations in December 2010 left patients without care, refunds or records, according to a complaint filed by the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Old National names ex-Indiana chief justice as director
Old National Bancorp has appointed former Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard to its board of directors.
Hauke receiver files suit against his former accounting firm
The lawsuit accuses convicted money manager Keenan Hauke’s former accounting firm of negligence for failing to monitor Hauke’s bank accounts, enabling him to use investor funds for his personal use. Hauke was sentenced in March to 10 years in prison.
Medicaid official rules against Indiana abortion law
Indiana's decision to deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds because it performs abortions denies women the freedom to choose their health care providers, a federal hearing officer said.
Cousin wins minor damages in Mike’s Carwash lawsuit
A Hamilton County judge has ruled that a former co-owner of Mike’s Carwash Inc. receive just $140,000 in damages in a civil case that sought close to $30 million.
Council mulls axing applications’ prior-conviction box
City-County Councilor Vop Osili thinks the city could level the job-seeking playing field for ex-offenders by eliminating the question of past convictions on job applications.
Local attorney facing fraud charges resigns from bar
High-profile Indianapolis attorney William F. Conour, 65, who is accused of misappropriating $2.5 million in client funds, has relinquished his law license to the Indiana bar.
Man’s lawsuit claims Indiana agency broke law
A decision by Indiana's social services agency to stop helping hundreds of severely developmentally disabled people in a Medicaid waiver program pay for food violates state law, the father of an autistic man on public assistance claims.
Rivoli Theatre finally cleared for comeback
A legal battle that had threatened the east-side landmark has been settled, and a $300,000 grant has been secured to begin stabilizing it.
Indiana fireworks bans hitting dealers hard
Fireworks retailers around Indiana say their sales have taken a big hit from the fireworks bans being put in place because of the state's drought conditions.
Indiana to hold securities brokers more accountable
Secretary of State Connie Lawson said the new provisions will help her office provide better protection to investors.
Fed grant to help female Indiana ex-cons
An Indianapolis not-for-profit is receiving a $1.5 million federal grant to provide job training and support services to girls or women who formerly were incarcerated.
High court health care decision good for some, not others
The Supreme Court's decision Thursday to uphold President Barack Obama's historic overhaul is expected to boost many players in the health care industry, but not every corner of the sector will benefit.
Local ad firm BrandWidth rebounds after internal turmoil
BrandWidth puts legal scuffle behind it, emerges to nab several national accounts.
Daniels says legislators to decide Medicaid change
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he wants to make sure he understands the Supreme Court ruling upholding the health care law before deciding how the state will respond.
High court ruling opens Medicaid escape hatch for states
While upholding President Obama’s health care law, the U.S. Supreme Court may have created a way out for states that do not want to expand their Medicaid programs. Whether Indiana decides to opt out remains to be seen.
High court ruling could leave 290K Hoosiers uncovered
A decision by Indiana to leave its Medicaid program unchanged could leave as many as 290,000 Hoosier adults, who would have been newly eligible for Medicaid coverage, with no good options.