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Supreme Court leaves Kentucky’s ultrasound law in place
Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky Inc. is among the organizations that have petitioned the courts in opposition to the ultrasound law.
UPDATE: Former Celadon COO, CFO indicted on multiple fraud charges
In addition to numerous criminal charges, the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Indianapolis-based Celadon Group are facing a civil suit filed Thursday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Judge: City can’t use eminent domain for Waterside during legal fight with Ambrose
The city of Indianapolis was told Wednesday by a judge that it can’t begin eminent domain proceedings on the former GM stamping plant site until its ongoing legal dispute with development firm Ambrose Property Group has been resolved.
Judge dismisses lawsuit in John Dillinger exhumation case
Marion County Superior Court Judge Timothy Oakes granted Crown Hill Cemetery’s motion to dismiss Michael Thompson’s lawsuit shortly after a hearing Wednesday, saying in his order that Indiana law requires the cemetery’s consent.
Surge of new abuse claims threatens church like never before
Across the country, attorneys are scrambling to file a new wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, thanks to rules enacted in 15 states that extend or suspend the statute of limitations to allow claims stretching back decades.
Holcomb issues cease-and-desist letters in response to Amazon OSHA case articles
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday said cease-and-desist letters have been sent to two news organizations in response to published reports that include accusations that his administration dismissed safety citations against Amazon as the state tried to win the company’s coveted HQ2 project.
Probe of police shooting could revive scrutiny of Buttigieg
Controversy involving the deadly shooting of an African-American man by a white police officer this summer in South Bend could resurface just as voters begin deciding whether Pete Buttigieg should be the Democratic nominee for president.
Hamilton County judge rules for 4 Indiana cities in RFRA lawsuit
Hamilton Superior Court 1 Judge Michael A. Casati granted summary judgment Thursday to Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus and Indianapolis in litigation brought by the Indiana Family Institute, Indiana Family Action and the American Family Association of Indiana.
Federal judge rules in Indy financial adviser’s favor in exit from firm
The ruling in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis could make it easier for brokers who switch firms to notify clients about the change without fear of legal action.
Feature film ‘Dark Waters’ tells story of Taft lawyer’s 20-year battle against DuPont
With the release of the feature film “Dark Waters” on Tuesday, the law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister, which has offices in Indianapolis and eight other cities, is about to get the kind of publicity that money can’t buy.
Ambrose, city likely to spend years in court over GM site development
Negotiations could be difficult, given that both sides have strong arguments, legal experts say.
UAW president steps down as GM sues rival over union bribery
General Motors is alleging that its crosstown rival got an unfair business advantage by bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union.
U.S. failing to stop China from stealing research, report says
The problem is especially urgent, says a congressional report, because billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded research have “contributed to China’s global rise over the last 20 years” and to its goal of being a world leader in science and technology by 2050.
Muncie mayor indicted over alleged bribe for contract
The theft of government funds charge unsealed Monday alleges Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler accepted the bribe from an unidentified company in exchange for the awarding of public works projects in Muncie.
Litz & Eaton co-founder facing three lawsuits, including one from his former partner
Brad Litz, who created Litz & Eaton in 2011 is facing multiple lawsuits from a lender and one form his former partner, John Eaton,
Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit go forward
The justices rejected an appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers when their products are used in crimes.
New film to digitally resurrect late James Dean in ‘co-starring’ role
Rights to Dean’s likeness for the controversial film were acquired through Indianapolis-based marketing firm CMG Worldwide, which represents Dean’s family along with the intellectual property rights associated with many other deceased personalities.
Kite Realty Group lands Nora Plaza in $29M deal
The 139,743-square-foot retail center at 1300 E. 86th Street, anchored by Target, Marshalls and Whole Foods, was sold by a joint venture consisting of RPT Realty and an institutional partner.
Fraudster Tim Durham wins hearing on whether lawyer’s $1M fee created conflict
Fair Finance fraud felon Tim Durham will get a chance to grill his former trial attorney and call more than a dozen witnesses during an evidentiary hearing into whether he received proper representation before he was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison.