Largest Christian university in U.S. faces record fine after federal probe
An Education Department investigation alleges that Grand Canyon University lied to more than 7,500 current and former students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
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Google CEO defends paying Apple, others to make Google default search engine
In the biggest U.S. antitrust case in a quarter century, the Department of Justice contends that Google—a company whose very name is synonymous with scouring the internet—pays off tech companies to lock out rival search engines to smother competition and innovation.
Judge dismisses Satanic Temple lawsuit over Indiana’s abortion ban
The Satanic Temple filed a federal lawsuit last year, claiming that the new abortion ban violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive, harm children’s mental health
Dozens of states, including Indiana, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
State wins restraining order against Fishers attorney for alleged Ponzi scheme
According to a complaint, Darrin Blaine presented himself to investors as a seller of securities, despite not being registered with the state’s Securities Division. He allegedly obtained $680,000 from investors and used the funds for his personal lifestyle expenses.
Tesla says Justice Department expanding investigations, issuing subpoenas
Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker’s partially automated driving systems, and they have issued subpoenas for information instead of simply requesting it, the company disclosed Monday.
As AI use accelerates, copyright questions linger for creatives
In an effort to gain some clarity, the U.S. Copyright Office is seeking public feedback on a wide range of questions about AI-related copyright issues.
Eli Lilly targets firms that import, sell imitation Mounjaro online
The drugmaker accused 11 companies of importing products that they say contain tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, while falsely implying that their products are associated with Eli Lilly or approved by the FDA.
Judge to consider U.S. Senate candidate John Rust’s plea to suspend Indiana election law
A Marion County judge will hear arguments next month over whether to suspend an Indiana law that U.S. Senate candidate John Rust says unfairly precludes him from appearing on the ballot.
Woman to plead guilty of leading conspiracy that defrauded Lilly of more than $600K
According to the petition Courtney Anguiano knowingly conspired with seven other people to submit 189 false and fraudulent post-transaction reimbursement requests under three different Eli Lilly and Co. savings card programs.
Judge rejects U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer’s request to remain free pending appeal
U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer, a Noblesville resident, is due to report to prison on Nov. 28 to serve his sentence for insider trading.
Biden’s second try at student loan cancellation moves forward with debate over plan’s details
The latest attempt will rest on a sweeping law known as the Higher Education Act, which gives the education secretary authority to waive student loans, although how far that power extends is the subject of legal debate.
Utah latest state to sue TikTok, alleging it baits children into addictive habits
Indiana and Arkansas have filed similar lawsuits, while the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether state attempts to regulate social media platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok violate the Constitution.
DCS found in contempt for not searching director emails in child death case
A Hendricks Superior Court judge has found the Indiana Department of Child Services in civil contempt for failing to search the emails of its current and former directors in a case involving a 4-year-old who was killed.
McLaren seeking at least $23M in damages from IndyCar champ Alex Palou
The lawsuit is the latest twist in an ugly spat involving the talented young driver and two teams: McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing.
Federal judge dismisses false advertising claims against Wendy’s, McDonald’s
U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez said the plaintiff failed to prove that a reasonable customer would be misled by the ads.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Even some conservative justices sounded skeptical of arguments that the agency, created after the 2008 financial crisis to regulate mortgages, car loans and other consumer finance, violates the Constitution in the way it is funded.
Corteva sues startup rival Inari for patent infringement
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Inari “from continuing its brazen efforts to steal Corteva’s groundbreaking, patent-protected work,” according to the complaint.
Judge grants preliminary injunction in physician noncompete lawsuit
The court declined to apply the state’s new statute, but found that Lutheran’s physician noncompete agreement was unenforceable, overbroad and unreasonable.
Keeping up with changing AI is educational challenge
Frank Emmert of the IU McKinney School of Law talks about how the legal and ethical questions that will arise from the increasing use of artificial intelligence could test current laws and courts’ ability to untangle the technology.