Former Indiana DCS attorney suspended for forging signatures
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order against Robert T. Miller for forging family case managers’ names to child in need of services petitions.
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Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
Cost estimates of the new Saving on a Valuable Education plan vary from $276 billion to $475 billion over 10 years.
Google must face trial over claims Chrome misled users on data collection
The ruling adds to the significant legal defeats that Google has been dealt in the past year.
Federal judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements
A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday found the Federal Trade Commission exceeded its authority with a rule that would have voided contracts that bar workers from moving to rival employers.
7th Circuit rules Indiana can enforce reasonable ballot access restrictions for political candidates
Indiana’s requirements for ballot access by petition are constitutional, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week in upholding a lower court’s ruling.
Kroger sues to halt FTC proceeding meant to block Albertsons merger
Legal experts characterize the move as an extraordinary attempt to interrupt the FTC’s enforcement powers, as it relies on a recent Supreme Court decision that limited a separate federal agency’s use of in-house legal proceedings.
Federal appeals court lets porn website age verification mandate go into effect
A federal appeals court on Friday stayed an injunction blocking enforcement of an Indiana law requiring pornography websites to verify user ages.
Attorney shortage commission makes budgetary, legislative recommendations
More than half of Indiana’s 92 counties are considered “legal deserts,” defined as less than one lawyer per 1,000 residents, according to the American Bar Association.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
Disney is arguing that a wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should be dropped because the plaintiff, the woman’s husband, once signed up for a trial subscription of the Disney+ streaming service.
Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running monopoly
In protesting the judge’s potential requirements, Google has raised the specter of consumers’ devices being infected by malicious software downloaded from third-party app stores, triggering “security chaos.”
Financial firm with Fishers office accused of operating Ponzi scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a preliminary injunction and asset freeze against Drive Planning LLC, which is accused of operating a $300 million Ponzi scheme.
FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
Some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees.
Innocence Project set to open Indiana chapter
The new chapter is affiliated with the Indiana University School of Criminal Justice and Maurer School of Law, with funding support from a Herbert Simon Family Foundation grant.
Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
The highly anticipated court decision comes nearly a year after the start of a trial pitting the U.S. Justice Department against Google in the country’s biggest antitrust showdown in a quarter century.
NCAA targets boosters, collectives with mandatory disclosure of NIL deals
For some, it looks like an overstep by the NCAA. Others see ample precedent in professional leagues to support regulating NIL.
CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges
Many customers found that repair claims were often not covered despite making payments of up to $120 per month, the FTC said Wednesday. The FTC also alleged that CarShield’s celebrity and consumer endorsers made false statements in its ads.
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.
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.