Closing arguments under way in White trial
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's defense lawyer rested Thursday without presenting a case against voter fraud charges that could oust White from office. Clsoing arguments got under way Friday.
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Indiana union leader promises no Super Bowl skirmish
The president of Indiana AFL-CIO is promising union members will not disrupt the Super Bowl festivities in Indianapolis after efforts to block right-to-work legislation failed.
Feds seize nearly $5M in phony Super Bowl goods
Federal officials say authorities have seized nearly $5 million worth of phony Super Bowl sportswear and merchandise in a nationwide sweep.
Lawsuit over girls basketball games to proceed
A federal appeals court says a judge should not have dismissed a lawsuit over the scheduling of high school boys and girls basketball games in Indiana.
NFL prepares for counterfeiters of Super Bowl merchandise
The National Football League, along with the New England Patriots and New York Giants, have received court permission to seize items that aren’t officially licensed by the NFL.
House approves $5 million for state fair victims
Indiana's House of Representatives is advancing a plan to give an additional $5 million to victims of last year's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair.
Trial of Indiana secretary of state gets under way
Indiana's secretary of state began facing voter-fraud charges Tuesday in a case that could decide if he remains as the state's top election official.
Symmetry Ex-CEO Moore to return $450,000 in clawback suit
Symmetry Medical Inc.’s former CEO will return $450,000 in pay and stock proceeds to resolve U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission claims that he profited from accounting fraud by a United Kingdom unit.
Daniels signs new penalties for sex trafficking
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a law Monday giving prosecutors more tools to battle human sex trafficking ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl.
Circle Centre again suing Bella Vita over unpaid rent
Landlord Circle Centre Mall LLC is suing the restaurant over $77,275.24 in unpaid rent, according to court documents. Circle Centre also sued Bella Vita in June 2010 over $96,523.23 in overdue rent.
Political stakes are high as White goes on trial
After more than a year of legal wrangling, White's fate now rests with the jurors who will be selected starting Monday in Noblesville. Their task: to determine whether the state's top election official is guilty of voter fraud, perjury and theft.
ACLU says creationism bill faces constitutional problems
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana's top lawyer said Thursday that a Indiana Senate bill that would allow schools to teach creationism in science classes clearly violates the U.S. Constitution and invites legal challenges.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll taps new managing partner
Mary Solada, a long-time real estate attorney, will lead the local office of the firm that resulted from a recent merger.
WALKER: A watershed 401(k) deadline is hurtling our way
Plan sponsors will face both higher expectations and legal responsibilities.
Should Indiana phase out inheritance tax?
Supporters of new legislation say the wealthy shouldn’t have to leave the state to avoid the tax.
Local fraternity files suit against former auditor
The foundation of Alpha Tau Omega accuses Indianapolis-based K.B. Parrish & Co. LLP of malpractice and breach of contract stemming from $400,000 in missing funds allegedly taken by a former employee.
Builder’s bookkeeper gets 18-month sentence for theft
Kim Hutchison, 52, the former treasurer of Greenwood-based J. Greg Allen Builders and Princeton Homes, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for allegedly stealing more than $446,000 from the now-closed companies.
Governor’s Fair Finance settlement yields just $3,000
Court papers show the Mitch for Governor Campaign Committee isn't paying more in a settlement with Fair Finance Co.’s bankruptcy trustee because it has just $3,500 left.
Morgan Stanley settles with state over failed ISTA fund
The Indiana secretary of state’s office says the investment bank agreed to pay a $100,000 fine and $110,000 in investigative costs.
Indiana Senate backs bill on right to resist police
The Indiana Senate on Monday approved by a wide margin a proposal that gives residents limited rights to resist police officers trying to enter their homes.