Hamilton County to gain courts, Marion County to lose magistrates in bill headed to governor
The legislation is meant to reduce caseloads in some of the state’s fastest-growing counties.
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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.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
The justices suggested the Catholic Charities Bureau should not have to pay unemployment taxes because the work of the social services agency is motivated by religious beliefs.
Supreme Court buckling up for season of legal showdowns over Trump policies
The U.S. Justice Department is fast-tracking fights over President Donald Trump’s efforts to push the bounds of executive power, teeing up key issues for the Supreme Court in the coming weeks or even days.
Federal judge dismisses Indiana delta-8 legality lawsuit
Judge James R. Sweeney II of the U.S. District Court for Indiana’s Southern District wrote the suit is “fundamentally” a “question for consideration by Indiana’s courts.”
Regulatory panel denies Stifel’s claim against competitor
A financial industry arbitration panel has ordered Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc. to pay $7 million in attorney’s fees to a group of former Stifel advisers.
Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research
Separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued to stop the cuts, saying they would cause “irreparable harm.”
Braun signs executive orders aimed at ‘extreme gender ideology’
Two executive orders signed Tuesday by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun seek to reinforce prohibitions for collegiate transgender athletes.
Auto dealership settlements bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office reached settlements with dealers in Indianapolis, Warsaw and Boone and LaGrange counties.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
The outcome of the case could remove an additional requirement that some courts apply when members of a majority group, including those who are white and heterosexual, sue for discrimination under federal law.
Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks dismissal of disciplinary charges, alleges retaliation
The outcome of the heated situation between Rokita and the disciplinary commission now rests with the Indiana Supreme Court.
County jails on the hook as state stops paying prisoner costs
County jails haven’t received payments in months, and there are still four months left in the July-to-June fiscal year.
Bill amendment seeks to block charities from operating like true casinos
The amendment begins by renaming popular “casino game nights” to “card, dice and roulette games events.”
Virtual school officials used money for students on political donations instead, prosecutors say
Leaders of the Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy face both federal and state cases in which they’re accused of defrauding the state of millions of dollars.
Attorneys inundated with questions from businesses, nonprofits about Trump’s policy moves
The topics of the inquiries range from grant funding to tariffs to immigration to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Trump issues executive order to suspend TikTok ban. But can it stick?
Business leaders, lawmakers, legal scholars, and influencers who make money on TikTok are watching to see how Trump tries to resolve a thicket of regulatory, legal, financial and geopolitical issues with his signature.
Indianapolis shipping company sues former employee, alleging he gave away trade secrets
FitzMark LLC accused the former employee of violating a confidentiality and non-compete contract. Also named as a defendant is Koola Logistics LLC, a Carmel-based freight transportation company.
Trump sentenced in hush money case, will not face jail or probation
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who oversaw the trial, gave Donald Trump an unconditional discharge, meaning the president-elect will not face time behind bars, a fine or probation.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Dental office agrees to pay state $350K after data breach, privacy investigation
Under a proposed settlement agreement, Westend Dental would not admit to violating any laws.