Indiana high court to determine associations’ legal power
But others say the consequences of such a doctrine could overwhelm the judicial system.
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Appeals court affirms judgment against Zionsville company over unpaid promissory notes
In the opinion, Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Scheele held that just because a promissory note violates securities law does not automatically make it void or unenforceable.
Community leaders warn of possible consequences to end of diversity contracting program
The news came as a shock to members of the Indiana Black Expo, said IBE President and CEO Alice Watson, particularly because the organization is hosting its Summer Celebration this week.
UPDATE: State of Indiana to end minority and women’s business contract program
The announcement comes after Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an opinion stating that the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises program is unlawful.
UPDATE: Merrillville leaders table resolution to retract stance against ICE
The town council will meet Tuesday evening to rescind a resolution it passed earlier this year opposing ICE’s reported plan to buy property within city limits for use as a detention or processing facility.
7th Circuit restores breach-of-contract case against Eli Lilly
The appellate court held that Teva plausibly alleged that Lilly breached the two companies’ 2018 settlement agreement, which stipulated that Lilly would not interfere with Teva getting approval for a generic version of Lilly’s osteoporosis drug, Forteo.
Indiana to get $1.7M as part of $45M settlement with Cash App
The settlement resolves allegations from 46 states that Block Inc. deceived its users about the safety of Cash App and failed to provide promised fraud protections.
Frequent copyright litigant files suit against Indiana-based weather information service
The plaintiff has filed about two dozen copyright infringement lawsuits across the country this year alone.
Clues, cases and a dash of Shakespeare
With a vast network of investigators worldwide and tools not readily accessible to most people, Roziere digs deep into high-stakes cases, locating corporate assets, skip-tracing witnesses, interviewing government officials and obtaining hard-to-find documents.
More Indy men sentenced for 2024 string of armed robberies
A federal district judge has sentenced two more Indianapolis men to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in the robberies.
Applications open for two vacancies on Marion County Superior Court
Applications for the court vacancies must be submitted through the Indiana Courts Portal by noon Friday, Aug. 7.
Appeals court to determine subcontractor liability in using defective product
The case hinges on whether a subcontractor can be found liable for breach of contract for product defects even when the contract requires a specific product from a specific manufacturer.
Indiana Supreme Court hands casinos win, clarifies tax add-back law
The court determined that Indiana’s add-back statute refers to direct income taxes and their functional equivalents – not unapportioned excise taxes. This means that the wagering taxes Penn Entertainment paid to other states did not have to be added back.
A new Indiana law calls for ICE-related training for officers. Whether it has been provided is unclear.
During this year’s legislative session, Brown called the training piece of Senate Enrolled Act 76, known as the Indiana FAIRNESS Act, a “very, very important” part of the bill.
Indiana Supreme Court announces new chief administrative officer
The court announced it had selected Aaron Hood, the court’s former chief financial officer, to be the new chief administration officer.
INDOT accused of negligently designing construction zone, leading to fatal crash
Law firm Keller & Keller filed the lawsuit last week on behalf of the estate of Jerry Lamb, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 20 last year.
Special judge halts part of new immigration law, finds it may violate the Constitution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is now enjoined from enforcing a portion of the state’s new immigration law.
Appeals court affirms conviction in 2024 road-rage shooting on I-65
After a road-rage incident in 2024 left one truck driver seriously injured, the Indiana Court of Appeals recently affirmed convictions against the Indianapolis shooter and his wife.
ACLU sues to stop Gov. Braun from displaying Ten Commandments at Statehouse
The ACLU’s amended complaint asks the court to declare Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s plans unconstitutional and to keep the injunction in place.
AG Rokita demands Merrillville open its doors to ICE
Attorney General Todd Rokita said federal authorities had alerted his office of multiple instances over the last four months in which Merrillville officials contacted potential sellers to discourage them from doing business with ICE.