Indiana Supreme Court bolsters individual rights in civil commitment appeals
The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that appeals of expired commitments are not moot if any potential collateral consequences remain.
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Judge delays $2.8B NCAA settlement to address roster-limit concerns. Attorneys warn of chaos.
The judge overseeing the rewriting of the college sports rulebook threw a potentially deal-wrecking roadblock into the mix Wednesday, insisting parties in the antitrust lawsuit redo the part of the proposed settlement.
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WonderRoad organizers on opposite sides of lawsuits; no music on horizon
Elevation Festivals LLC produced WonderRoad in Indianapolis, WonderStruck in Cleveland, WonderBus in Columbus and WonderWorks in Pittsburgh.
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Indianapolis couple sues IU professor, students for $2B alleging they stole project plans
Tim and Doris Anne Sadler say the students disclosed the couple’s plans for a 1,550-acre development in Puerto Rico to a company that used the information to take over the project.
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IPS board president announces safety task force after lawsuit over ‘fight club’
Board President Angelia Moore said in a statement at Tuesday’s board meeting that the board was shocked and upset by what the video showed.
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Indiana elections chief defends voting ban on ‘unsecured’ student IDs after legal challenge
A trio of plaintiffs alleged that a new state law “deliberately abridges young voters’ right to vote,” in violation of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
ACLU sues governor’s office over change to IU board of trustees
The filing urges the Monroe County Circuit Court to rule on a budget provision giving the governor full control over Indiana University’s board of trustees.
Apple working to move to AI search in browser amid Google fallout
The heart of the dispute is Apple and Google’s estimated $20 billion-a-year deal that makes Google the default offering for queries in Apple’s included browser.
Truck driver lawsuits alleging negligence by Amazon heading back to Hamilton County court
The cases stem from two separate incidents in 2022, in which drivers were having trouble locating where to make deliveries at an Amazon fulfillment center in Mt. Comfort.
New lawsuit filed against former IPS teacher accused of encouraging ‘fight club’ in classroom
The new suit from the parent of a 6-year-old accuses the former teacher of encouraging and recording videos of students fighting or being beaten by other students.
Independent review finds IU men’s basketball doctor conducted rectal exams appropriately
The investigation was conducted by international law firm Jones Day, which IU hired to be an independent voice in reviewing player allegations that the exams were sexual in nature.
Public Broadcasting sues Trump after attempted board firings
Since taking office for his second term, Trump has targeted National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, two broadcasters that receive a portion of their funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as appropriated by Congress.
Indiana egg farm’s lawsuit accuses supplier of faulty packaging
The lawsuit, filed by Seymour-based Rose Acre Farms Inc., alleges breach of contract against New Jersey-based defendant Tri-Cor Flexible Packaging Inc.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit brought by ex-college basketball players against NCAA
The lawsuit, which included 16 total players who played before June 16, 2016, claimed that the NCAA had enriched itself by utilizing their names, images and likenesses to promote its men’s basketball tournament.
Dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Donald Trump has been subject to his “whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority.”
Walgreens to pay up to $350M in opioid settlement
The U.S. Department of Justice accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.
Edison School of the Arts, ex-CEO settle lawsuit tied to firing, racial slur claims
The former CEO of Edison School of the Arts, who sued the school over defamation after his termination in 2023, has reached a deal with the school to receive a judgment of about $269,000 in his favor.
Rokita, Morales file suit alleging federal failure to help with voter ID verification
The Indiana officials say the federal agency has failed to help verify the citizenship status of voters who registered in Indiana without providing state-issued forms of identification.
State sues Marion County Fair Board leader for allegedly misusing public funds
The lawsuit alleges Cindy Mowery, the board president, used Marion County Fair Board money to pay painters for work done at her home.
Parties agree to dismiss ‘fight club’ lawsuit alleging former IPS teacher encouraged abuse
The lawsuit prompted concern and outrage from parents about the district’s response to longstanding culture issues and a lack of communication.
Google’s digital ad network ruled an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box
Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology.
Indiana Court of Appeals weighs statute of limitations in fertility doctor deception case
The medical malpractice case centers on Dr. Donald Cline, the former Indianapolis fertility specialist who is believed to have deceptively fathered more than 90 children.
California to sue in effort to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
The lawsuit will argue that enacting such tariffs requires approval from Congress.
ACLU sues federal government for revoking legal status of Indiana international students
The suit alleges the federal agencies unlawfully terminated the legal status of seven international students enrolled at three Indiana universities.