Federal judge rules IU’s August 2024 expressive action policy was unconstitutional
The ruling also states the school must expunge any disciplinary action it took against those who violated the policy during a protest at Dunn Meadow.
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Fed served with DOJ subpoenas; Powell vows to stand firm
The unprecedented move by the Trump administration marks an escalation of the president’s longstanding feud with the central bank’s chair, though Trump denied having any knowledge of an investigation.
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
As the challenges work their way through the courts, the Census Bureau is pushing ahead with its planning for the 2030 count and intends to conduct practice runs in six locations this year.
Boonville bank sues state depositor insurance fund
A small bank in southwestern Indiana claims that it and other financial institutions around the state are owed a combined hundreds of millions of dollars that are held in a state-run bank deposit insurance fund.
Indiana attorney general sues Lilly over insulin prices
Attorney General Todd Rokita said the lawsuit, filed last Wednesday in the Lake County Superior Court, is part of his office’s intensifying efforts to lower insulin prices and improve health care affordability.
Indianapolis man faces fraud charges from SEC in alleged $300M Drive Planning Ponzi scheme
Gerry Linarducci, former managing director of Drive Planning LLC, faces charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud real estate investors in Indiana and nationwide.
Church files federal lawsuit alleging Indy violated religious freedom in blocked Holy Cross demolition
Parish leaders claim a city board’s October vote to prohibit the demolition of the century-old Holy Cross church “intruded on St. Philip Neri Catholic Church’s religious exercise and violated its religious autonomy.”
Indiana appellate court rules lower court must grant summary judgment to IU in sports injury lawsuit
The plaintiff was an offensive lineman on IU’s football team and was working out with a trainer during a voluntary pre-season workout when he was injured by a resistance band.
Fox files request to shift former sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s assault case to federal court
Fox, which has been sued for negligent hiring, is requesting the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana take jurisdiction after asserting Huse Culinary was “fraudulently joined” to the lawsuit to keep the case in state.
Former employee sues Avon preschool, alleges discrimination due to disability
After taking disability leave, the employee alleged that her supervisor treated her poorly, barely acknowledging her and undermining her in front of subordinates.
Indiana business groups create nonprofit to push for civil, tort law reforms
Groups including the Corydon Group, the Indiana Motor Truck Association, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Manufacturers Association are banding together to advocate for pro-business reforms.
Former nonprofit exec gets 33 months in prison, ordered to repay more than $2M
Authorities said the woman diverted company funds to pay personal expenses, such as credit card bills, golf equipment, wine and luxury travel, including an 11-day stay at the Four Seasons in Hawaii.
Indiana Real Estate Commission revokes Avon real estate agent’s license over fraud claims
During a commission hearing Wednesday, witnesses said Jeremy Tucker defrauded them out of millions of dollars through unpaid loans or forged documents.
Former IU Indy men’s basketball players sue trustees and campus, allege abuse by fired head coach
In the suit, the players allege they suffered measurable losses, including a loss of value of their scholarships, loss of academic and employment positions, physical injury and emotional harm.
Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens door for iPhone app fees
The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel mostly validated a scalding contempt order issued in April in a legal battle instigated by video game maker Epic Games.
Former HR employee sues company, supervisor for retaliation over alleged wage violations
The man alleges he was fired for raising concerns that the company failed to pay required wage differentials to second- and third-shift workers at a Hendricks County facility.
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice
The federal lawsuit holds the potential to drastically reshape the way NASCAR operates and could have indirect impacts on IndyCar and the motorsports industry.
UPS put profit over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
The legal battles stemming from the crash are likely just beginning. UPS was named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed last month accusing it of negligence and wanton conduct.
Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund
Costco joins dozens of other companies including motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki and canned foods maker Bumble Bee that have filed suits seeking tariff refunds.
USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
The lawsuits allege Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics and the Denver-based U.S. Center for SafeSport were told about “inappropriate and abusive behaviors.”