U.S. Senate confirms Indiana’s Pratt as federal judge
Tanya Walton Pratt is set to become Indiana’s first African-American federal judge and one of four female jurists on Indiana’s federal
bench.
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Hillenbrand unit seeks to block imports of knockoff coffins
Hillenbrand Inc.’s Batesville unit, the largest U.S. maker of coffins,wants the trade commission to prevent Ataudes Aguilares
from selling its products in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Developer facing legal action everywhere it has built condos
Three of the four principals in Page Development were in court June 8 to sift through the fallout from a $1.35 million judgment
against them. It’s only the tip of Page Development’s financial straits.
Curtis sues pizza chain over Rockwell painting in ad
The suit, filed in federal court in Indianapolis, accuses Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Inc. of Madison Heights, Mich.,
of infringing the copyright to a Saturday Evening Post cover first published in 1943.
Bauer requests federal probe of Bales’ real estate deals
IBJ investigation prompts top state Democrat's letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Federal appeals judge moving chambers to Indiana
A judge on the federal appeals court in Chicago is relocating his chambers to Indiana University's Bloomington campus.
Miller brothers who shared in fortune fighting over $3 million
J. Irwin Miller’s two sons have been battling for years over who should have paid expenses on the wealthy Columbus family’s
homes and businesses, but their fight isn’t about the money—especially after they inherited at least $20 million
apiece.
Veteran attorneys Pence and Hensel leave Taft to launch own firm
Linda Pence and David Hensel will concentrate on complex civil and business disputes, as well as white-collar criminal defense work.
Former funeral director facing 14 felony charges
A former Indianapolis funeral director is facing 14 felony charges for corrupt business influence, forgery and theft after
a grand jury investigation.
Cancer researcher battling Semafore in court
Former collaborator alleges firm breached its agreement with him and refused to pay royalty income.
Mays among ‘Living Legends’ to be honored in July
An orchestra conductor, a black newspaper publisher, a nurse and a federal judge will be honored as Indiana living legends
in July.
Justice retiring after 14 years on Indiana high court
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore Boehm will step down this fall after 14 years on the bench.
Police reviewing death of Tomisue Hilbert’s mother
Information that could prove her death was not an accident has surfaced during civil proceedings involving a life insurance
policy.
NFL must face antitrust suits, U.S. high court rules
The lawsuit involved the National Football League’s agreement with Adidas AG’s Reebok, which employs 950 people at a manufacturing
plant on the east side of Indianapolis.
AARP backs retirees in court fight over IPL benefits plan
The AARP says IPL "perverted" a promise to its retirees regarding post-retirement benefits. The retirees have appealed their case to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Indiana Supreme Court turns to Twitter
Court-watchers can get legal updates in 140-character bursts instead of 140-page legal documents detailing court business.
Indeed, times are changing.
IPL settles $190M dispute, resumes wind farm project
Indianapolis Power & Light tilted at wind farm developer by terminating its contract. Now a new agreement avoids the potential
$190 million in damages enXco sought against the local utility.
Lender lawsuits seek millions from Broadbent owner
Two new lawsuits stemming from Broadbent Co.’s financial problems charge company President George Broadbent defaulted
on loans and owes more than $2.6 million.
FBI combs through records on Brizzi deals
The FBI is collecting records on an Elkhart real estate deal and an Indianapolis drug case, both involving Marion County Prosecutor
Carl Brizzi and defense attorney Paul Page.
Dean of IU’s Indianapolis law school hopes to end campus confusion
Just about everyone thinks the Indianapolis law school is a branch of the one in Bloomington. It isn't, and Gary Roberts
says
confusion reigns as a result.