Judge to speed federal health care challenge
Eighteen states, including Indiana, argue the federal government cannot force citizens to buy health insurance coverage.
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Judge OKs sale of cemetery, funeral home company
Pennsylvania company is one step closer to purchasing the Indianapolis-based Memory Gardens Management Corp., whose former
owner pleaded guilty to theft and securities fraud.
Ex-race car driver loses appeal on Porsche ownership
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation Inc. is the rightful owner of a
classic 1979 Porsche on display at its Hall of Fame Museum.
Fair Finance trustee sues Dan Laikin for $19M
The suit against Laikin, a longtime friend of Fair Finance CEO Tim Durham, is the first major legal move to untangle the morass
of related-party loans that propelled the company into insolvency.
Hilbert in-law’s insurance fraud trial set for October
As IBJ reported last year, Houston-based American General Life Insurance Company is attempting to invalidate a $15
million policy it issued in January 2006 insuring the life of Germaine “Suzy” Tomlinson—Conseco Inc. co-founder
Stephen Hilbert’s mother-in-law—who died Sept. 28, 2008, at age 74.
IU law prof drops bid for Justice Department post
Several Republicans had objected to Dawn Johnsen's criticism of the Bush administration's terrorist interrogation
policies.
Simon mansion in Bel Air on market for $50M
The 20,000-square-foot estate is in the ritzy neighborhood’s most prestigious area,
and boasts eight bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.
Path to Fair Finance funds full of detours, roadblocks
The troubles at U.S. Rubber Reclaiming demonstrate the challenges a bankruptcy trustee faces in trying to recover money for
investors.
Roberts: Inability to compromise stops consensus
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts’ remarks came Wednesday during a talk at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Louisiana gets $20M in Lilly drug settlement
Louisiana was one of 13 states that filed individual suits in state courts over allegations that Lilly pushed Zyprexa for
uses that had not been approved by federal regulators.
Massa says office ‘should inspire public confidence, not public cynicism’
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has said he has no plans to resign, despite Mark Massa’s call Wednesday
morning for him to step down. Brizzi will be eligible for a public pension
if he finishes his second term Dec. 31.
Four charged with income tax fraud
A business owner and three people allegedly involved in a large mortgage fraud scheme face prison sentences for failing to
report income or file certain tax forms.
Massa calls on Brizzi to resign
Mark Massa, former general counsel for Gov. Mitch Daniels and the Republican candidate for Marion County prosecutor, calls
on Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, also a Republican, to step
down in the wake of an IBJ investigation.
Chief justice returns to Indiana for law school lecture
Chief Justice John Roberts will be the third member of the U.S. Supreme Court to give the James P. White Lecture on Legal
Education at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Fishers company agrees to pay $5.5M in concrete case
Builder’s Concrete & Supply will pay the amount as part of a larger $60 million settlement lawyers reached with seven companies
accused of fixing concrete prices.
Lawyers in concrete price-fixing case awarded $18M in fees
Federal judge disagrees with Duke Realty Corp. and sides with attorneys representing plaintiffs in class-action suit.
SPECIAL REPORT: Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner’s client
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi last year intervened in a major drug case to offer a reduced sentence over objections
from both law enforcement officers and his own deputy prosecutors.
Retired Junior Achievement exec files defamation suit
Former Junior Achievement CEO Jeff Miller says Mayor Greg Ballard was about to hire him as a senior policy adviser, but comments
by Central Indiana Community Foundation President Brian Payne and current CEO Jennifer Burk ruined the offer.
Impact Racing accused of counterfeiting safety labels
A group that sets standards for motorsports equipment intends to yank its approval of gear produced by Impact Racing, the
Brownsburg company owned by industry pioneer Bill Simpson, amid allegations of counterfeiting.
Famous handbag maker hits local retailers with lawsuits
In an effort to crack down on knockoffs, famous handbag designer Coach Inc. has hit at least three local retailers with trademark-infringement
lawsuits.