Supreme Court says Maine cannot deny tuition aid to religious schools
The 6-3 outcome could fuel a renewed push for school choice programs in some of the 18 states that have so far not directed taxpayer money to private, religious education.
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Indiana to get $2.9M in settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads
Indiana’s share is part of a $141 million settlement across 50 states and the District of Columbia. Approximately 4 million people across the United States were affected, including more than 98,000 Indiana residents.
Lilly faces lawsuit over alleged excessive retirement-plan fees
The drugmaker is one of hundreds of U.S. companies being sued in the recent trend in litigation: excessive fees on 401(k) retirement plans.
Nassar loses last appeal in gymnastics sexual assault case
Former sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists, said he was treated unfairly in 2018 and deserved a new hearing, based on provocative comments by a judge who called him a “monster.”
Zoo elephant named Happy isn’t a person, court rules
The zoo and its supporters warned that a victory in the closely watched case could open the door to more legal actions on behalf of animals, including pets, farm animals and other species in zoos.
Family sues state over unpaid $2.75M DCS settlement
A couple who had reached a $2.75 million settlement after an Indiana Department of Child Services family case manager was found to have made false allegations of abuse and neglect is now suing the state for not approving the settlement agreement.
Molter appointed newest Indiana Supreme Court justice
Derek Molter is Gov. Eric Holcomb’s second appointment to the Indiana Supreme Court, following the governor’s selection of Justice Christopher Goff in 2017.
Geico facing $5.2M payout to woman who got HPV after sex in car
A three-judge appeals court panel upheld a county court’s decision affirming an arbitrator’s finding that the woman was entitled to the award.
AG: All Indiana communities now participating in $507M opioid settlement
The Attorney General’s office reported all 648 political subdivisions in Indiana have joined the settlement, which is part of a roughly $26 billion payout across 46 states.
Former Muncie mayor leaves prison after bribery conviction
Dennis Tyler, Muncie’s mayor from 2012 through 2019, was released Thursday from the Federal Correctional Institution in Morgantown, West Virginia, with more than six months remaining on his one-year term.
Former Franklin College president sentenced to six years in prison
Thomas Minar, 58, pleaded no contest in March to one count of child enticement and three counts of possession of child pornography.
UPDATE: Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that sports doctor Larry Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.
Indiana court strikes down emergency law fought by governor
The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday threw out a law that gave state legislators increased power to intervene during public health emergencies, agreeing with arguments from Gov. Eric Holcomb that the move violated the state constitution.
Two Indiana courts receive funding to tackle eviction problem
The grant funds will go toward hiring and supporting facilitators in the courts. Those individuals will provide tenants and property owners with information about eviction diversion programs and emergency rental assistance.
2022 Innovation Issue: AI is a powerful tool—but it carries risks
Last month, Faegre Drinker announced that Indianapolis-based partner Scott Kosnoff would co-lead an interdisciplinary artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making team that the firm calls AI-X. IBJ talked to Kosnoff about the team.
No charges for former FBI agents in botched Larry Nassar probe
The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation of sports doctor Larry Nassar despite learning in 2015 that he was accused of sexually assaulting female gymnasts.
Gleaners taps former IU athletic director Glass as its new CEO
Fred Glass, who worked as IU’s athletic director from 2009 to 2020 after a long career in law and politics, will become chief executive of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on Sept. 30.
Two ‘secret children’ of ex-Indy fertility doctor sue Netflix for revealing identities
The Marion County women, who discovered they were among the nearly 100 “secret children” of a former Indianapolis fertility doctor, have filed lawsuits against the producers of the popular Netflix documentary “Our Father.”
Andrea Morehead drops discrimination lawsuit against WTHR
The longtime news anchor’s lawsuit alleged that she had been harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers as she waged a public battle with breast cancer.
Indiana lawmakers override governor’s veto of trans sports bill
State senators voted 32-15 in favor of overriding Gov. Eric Holcomb following the same action in a 67-28 vote by the House earlier in the day.