What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing Epstein files
Now that the bill has been signed by the president, there’s a 30-day countdown for the Justice Department to produce the files.
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Q&A: Cybersecurity expert takes a low-tech approach to helping people, businesses protect themselves
Chetrice Romero is Ice Miller LLP’s senior cybersecurity adviser, a newly created role in which she works with the firm’s clients to help them with cybersecurity concerns that fall outside an attorney’s area of expertise.
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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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Judge slashes punitive damages awarded in case against Wabash
Judge Christopher E. McGraugh said the original $450 million amount awarded by the jury was “grossly excessive” and not in line with the company’s constitutional rights.
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After termination, Newfields HR executive makes discrimination claim
Ernest Gause says the art museum and gardens fired him after he repeatedly told CEOs things about discriminatory business practices within the organization they didn’t want to hear.
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Rokita files lawsuit against IPS for ‘frustrating’ immigration officials
The lawsuit alleges Indianapolis Public Schools maintains policies that violate Indiana’s anti-sanctuary statute.
Church appeals historic preservation board’s decision to deny Holy Cross demolition
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, which oversees the Holy Cross Church property, said it has requested a judicial review of a decision that prevents it from razing the historic building.
Ex-Amazon driver sues civil rights agency for dropping her case following executive order
The suit is the latest example of workers scrambling to find recourse as federal agencies abandon their cases in response to Trump’s shake-up of the country’s civil rights enforcement infrastructure.
Rokita advises it would be ‘wise’ to remove teachers who express support for political violence
In a memo, the Indiana attorney general said, as a legal matter, schools have substantial authority to punish educators for divisive or controversial speech.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
The federal trial will revolve around the conduct that resulted in U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema declaring parts of Google’s digital advertising technology to be an illegal monopoly.
Braun threatens licenses of teachers who ‘celebrate’ political violence online
Free speech advocates quickly raised concerns that the governor’s threat risks trampling constitutional protections and chilling lawful speech.
Rokita, disciplinary commission request delay, cite ‘productive dialogue’
Earlier this month, at the strong encouragement of a hearing panel, the parties agreed on a mediator to try to help them settle the disciplinary case against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and avoid a public hearing.
Indiana Supreme Court sides with estate of intoxicated man run over by IndyGo bus
A divided Indiana Supreme Court on Monday reversed an appeals court decision and upheld a $700,000 judgment.
End-of-life doula tests bounds of state funeral laws
Lauren Richwine says on her website and in client consultations that she is not a licensed funeral director. But a 2021 anonymous complaint lodged with the Indiana Public Licensing Agency alleged she engaged in the unlicensed practice of funeral services.
Rokita backs INDOT request to waive federal race/gender hiring considerations for contractors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in which he argued that the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program is unconstitutional.
Indianapolis company accuses ex-employee of faking more than $60K in commissions
In a lawsuit, the former regional sales manager is also accused making fraudulent orders and copying trade secrets and confidential company information.
Will Trump’s interest in reclassifying marijuana push Indiana toward legalization?
Some advocates say state lawmakers would be more likely to approve marijuana for medical use if it is federally reclassified as a less dangerous Schedule III drug.
Two attorneys suspended for failing to cooperate with state disciplinary commission
The suspended attorneys from Carmel and Indianapolis are facing allegations of professional misconduct.
Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aid
The panel majority, which included judges appointed by Republicans George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump, found international aid groups did not have standing to bring a lawsuit.
Appeals court upholds Indiana abortion ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a statement that “this ruling is a resounding victory for life and the rule of law in Indiana.”
Indianapolis council approves earlier curfew for minors
The curfew changes come on the the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors.
Federal judge dismisses professors’ lawsuit against IU, Purdue over new intellectual diversity law
The law states that faculty are required to teach scholarly works “from a variety of political or ideological frameworks” within their purview of instruction.
$2M Geist home at heart of Drive Planning legal battle
Nearly a year after a federal judge placed Georgia-based financial firm Drive Planning LLC into receivership, the court-appointed receiver is still wrestling to gain control of the $2 million Geist mansion where the now-defunct firm’s managing partner lives.
Mayor, police chief pledge to enforce curfew, boost patrols following downtown shootings
Chief Chris Bailey said IMPD will also seek “stay away orders” meant to keep people who have been charged with violent or disorderly crimes out of downtown.