Credit union regulator issues employment ban against Carmel man
Jose Prado-Valero of Carmel pleaded guilty to financial institution fraud in April and is serving a federal prison term.
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Plaintiffs push back against state’s legal response in HIP lawsuit
Plaintiffs rejected a state motion to reinstate its authority to impose premium-like charges on Medicaid beneficiaries under the Healthy Indiana Plan, urging the court to reject the state’s arguments.
‘Hot Dog Money’ recounts wide-ranging NCAA scandal involving former Indiana Pacer
Investigative journalist Guy Lawson’s new book looks at the NCAA bribery scandal that got former Indiana Pacers player Chuck Person and nine other men in legal trouble.
Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday
The NCAA along with the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference agreed on May 23 to the framework of a $2.77 billion settlement of multiple antitrust lawsuits that were challenging limits on college athlete compensation.
Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students
The ruling kept in place a preliminary injunction issued last month by a federal district judge in Kentucky. That order blocked the new rule in six states—Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Honest Abe Auto Sales to pay customer restitution in deceptive advertising settlement
The Indiana attorney general’s office said Sycamore Cos., which operates four used car dealerships under the Honest Abe name, deceived customers about the true cost of financing a vehicle purchase.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns about prosecutor
The judge’s order is a mammoth legal victory for Trump as he recovers from a weekend assassination attempt and prepares to accept the Republican nomination in Milwaukee this week.
Labor Department wants Indy health care owner held in contempt on overtime issues
The Labor Department filed a complaint this week in U.S. District Court against the owner of eight Indianapolis-area health care services companies, saying an estimated 700 employees might have been shortchanged by his practices.
Appeals court says some NCAA athletes might qualify as employees under federal wage laws
The court, in the latest challenge to the Indianapolis-based NCAA’s long-held notion of “amateurism” in college sports, said a test should be developed to differentiate between students who play college sports for fun and those whose effort “crosses the legal line into work.”
Safe Harbor Policy provides ‘carrot’ for voluntary M&A misconduct disclosures
To give an added jolt to government efforts to deter criminal misconduct in merger and acquisition transactions, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a new Safe Harbor Policy last year geared toward voluntary self-disclosures.
Former state legislator Eberhart sentenced to prison in casino fraud case
Sean Eberhart admitted using his position as a lawmaker “to enrich himself by soliciting and accepting gifts, payments, and other things of value” from Spectacle Entertainment in exchange for “favorable official action.”
Pure Development co-owner sues partner, seeks liquidation of company
Indianapolis-based Pure Development has developed more than 35 real estate projects nationally and has a contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lead efforts on the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Expunging criminal record, regaining driver’s license often require assistance
Several counties across the state are working to help Hoosiers clear their records and reinstate their driver’s licenses, using expungement and driving restoration laws like those passed in many states to help residents get their lives back on track.
Supreme Court rules for truck stop in new blow to federal regulations
The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect.
Federal judge blocks Indiana law requiring age verification for porn websites
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young said a law that was set to go into effect Monday was “likely unconstitutional.”
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The decision also could affect other major bankruptcies, including the $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan for the Boy Scouts of America that has been approved by a federal judge, lawyers said.
Judge rejects $30 billion Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee settlement
The decision jeopardizes an agreement reached in March that was meant to end two decades of litigation related to the fees card companies charge retailers on each purchase a customer makes.
Supreme Court upholds tax on foreign income over challenge backed by business interests
The justices, by a 7-2 vote, left in place a provision of a 2017 tax law that is expected to generate $340 billion, mainly from the foreign subsidiaries of domestic corporations that parked money abroad to shield it from U.S. taxes.
Former Indianapolis-area insurance broker sentenced to prison for $4M Ponzi scheme
Former insurance broker Brian Simms perpetrated the fraud through his company, Brendanwood Financial Brokerage LLC in Carmel.
Smaller firms, solo attorneys get creative with office space
Some Indiana solo practitioners and small firms, while not being totally virtual, have taken significant steps to reduce the amount of time spent in a traditional office space and are renting much smaller spaces.