Indy dentist accused of $260,000 in false claims
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry said Dr. Bernice Avant was charged Thursday with one count of Medicaid fraud and four counts of theft.
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Covance shareholder sues over $6.1B LabCorp deal
A Covance Inc. investor contends in a lawsuit that the drug-testing company’s board erred in relying on what the shareholder called Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s conflict-tainted advice. Covance has major laboratory operations in Indianapolis.
IBM, Indiana to mediate welfare contract dispute
IBM Corp. and the state of Indiana are turning to mediation in hopes of settling their dispute over IBM's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
High court: No pay for Amazon warehouse security checks
The unanimous ruling Tuesday is a victory for the growing number of retailers and other companies that routinely screen workers to prevent employee theft.
Appeal hearing set for ex-Indiana elections chief
The Indiana appeals court is set to take up former Secretary of State Charlie White's fight to overturn the voter fraud conviction that forced him from office.
Ponzi scheme operator gets 20 years in prison
A former OneAmerica Securities Inc. representative who is already serving five years in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme received a much tougher sentence Thursday in a local courtroom.
Watchdog urged prosecutor to seek Bennett charges
In a letter, Indiana’s top ethics watchdog notified a local prosecutor of evidence suggesting former schools chief Tony Bennett violated the state’s “ghost employment” and federal wire fraud laws.
Supreme Court to hear pregnancy discrimination case
The court is weighing whether UPS violated the 36-year-old federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Discrimination cases involving pregnancy aren't unusual. Two cases were recently filed in Indiana.
Employer-friendly improvements in immigration law
Although comprehensive immigration reform with bipartisan support might not be passed into law soon, the recent executive action by the Obama administration has some employer-friendly improvements in immigration law.
Settlement reached in Steak n Shake franchisee suit
It's not clear whether the settlement Steak n Shake has reached with St. Louis-based Druco Restaurants will give the franchisee more leeway on pricing.
State seeks greater damages from township embezzler
The former Center Township accountant who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $340,000 also should pay the cost of investigating his wrongdoing, the Indiana State Board of Accounts says.
Feds charge Deca Financial founder in $5M fraud
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday filed bank fraud, wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud charges against the founder of defunct Fishers collection agency Deca Financial.
$1.4M judgment against Walgreen sets health privacy precedent
A Marion County jury verdict affirmed Friday by the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a $1.4 million verdict for a Walgreen pharmacy customer whose prescription information was provided to a third party.
Ohio high court to hear ‘jock tax’ case brought by ex-Colt
In a case involving retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday, the Ohio Supreme Court says it will hear arguments for and against Cleveland's so-called "jock tax" early next year.
Appeals hearing set for ex-Indiana elections chief
The next step in former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's fight to overturn his voter fraud conviction is set for next month.
Indiana high court suggests mediation in IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court is asking attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. to consider mediation to settle their dispute over IBM's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
Ex-Center Township CFO pleads guilty in public theft case
Alan S. Mizen, 59, agreed to plead guilty to the embezzlement of $343,541 from Center Township. He could be sentenced to up to 10 years in federal prison.
Challenges mushroom for embattled HDG Mansur chief
After flying so high, HDG Mansur's Harold Garrison had a long way to fall, and he's taken quite a tumble.
UPDATE: Indiana’s high court hears IBM welfare case
Indiana's Supreme Court justices grilled attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. on Thursday about the company's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
Indiana man sentenced for running fake credit union
Timothy Coughlin, 63, of Indianapolis was ordered to pay $10 million in restitution at sentencing Friday in federal court. Prosecutors say 5,000 investors from 50 countries and all 50 states made deposits to his fake credit union.