Ex-Ball State employee settles with university president over First Amendment case
The case is not fully resolved, as the parties must memorialize and sign the agreement and file a stipulation of dismissal, which the court ordered to be due in May.
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Federal judge sentences individuals for Indy-based drug trafficking operation
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced on Tuesday that four individuals were found responsible for distributing at least 55 kilograms of cocaine throughout the state from a business located near the east side of Indianapolis.
Family of disabled child raped by classmate sues district, bus employees for $9.8M
Carmel-based Wagner Reese LLP filed the lawsuit on behalf of the family in federal court Thursday – a day after a Jennings County jury convicted the 16-year-old on four counts of rape.
Portland manufacturer says vehicle supply chain in danger if supplier doesn’t send parts
The company says the supplier’s refusal to deliver any parts will “have catastrophic effects and leave FCC unable to meet its contractual obligations” to Ford and GM.
Anonymous donors give each 2026 IU Maurer grad $10K
According to the law school, a family gifted nearly $1.6 million to be split among the 154-member 2026 class.
Former Jefferson County doctor, Norton Health facing medical negligence suit
An Indianapolis law firm has filed a civil suit against the health system and physician, the latest in an investigation into the recently suspended doctor’s alleged sexual misconduct.
Purdue football player loses antitrust case against NCAA
Atium “Bakyne” Coly, who started at right tackle for the Boilermakers the last two seasons, sued the NCAA after the association denied his request to play one more season.
RICO suit vs. Lilly could reap billions if successful
Lilly denies the claims, which are related to the labeling of a drug some 16 years ago, and has fought the use of so-called RICO statutes as the basis of the case.
Indiana AG leads national effort to prevent prisoner sex-change operations
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita emphasized that the Eighth Amendment stops cruel and unusual punishment, but it does not give prisoners the right to demand sex-change surgeries.
COA to hear case examining Indiana’s driver responsibilities law
Judges Robert Altice, Dana Kenworthy and Mary DeBoer will hear the arguments at KIPP Indy Legacy High School in Decatur County on April 9.
State senator asks Rokita to investigate NIPSCO for deceptive consumer practices
Although state utility officials started investigating last fall, Sen. Mike Bohacek requested Rokita weigh in after several constituents raised concerns about increases in their energy bills.
What’s next for companies after tariff ruling?
The IEEPA tariffs were initiated after Trump declared national emergencies on drug trafficking and illegal immigration, shortly after taking office for his second term.
Retired Franklin County judge permanently banned from the bench
In a Thursday order, the court found that retired Judge Steven Cox engaged in improper ex parte communication with a criminal defendant and relied on that communication to rule in a case.
DirecTV sues Nexstar, Tegna over their proposed $6.2 billion merger
DirecTV said in a press release the merger would create a triopoly in Indianapolis, affecting more than 1.2 million “TV homes.”
Applications open for Indiana Supreme Court chief administrative officer position
The position was posted online on Monday and comes a few months after former CAO Justin Forkner stepped down.
Marion County judicial selection committee finds judge ‘not suitable’ for retention
On Friday, a committee determined by vote that Marion Superior Court Judge Gary Miller is not eligible for retention and will not be included on the November ballot.
Former Portage mayor gets 3 years probation for obstructing IRS
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady handed down the sentence Tuesday, putting a close to James Snyder’s 10-year-old fight with the government over bribery allegations.
Attorneys emphasize planning early for smoother retirement
Attorneys of all generations must eventually face the sometimes dreaded next step in their careers: retirement.
Federal court finds Indiana DHS unlawfully discriminated against people with disabilities
In orders this week, U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt ruled that Indiana DHS violated the Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act when it attempted to reclassify several nonprofit recovery homes as commercial structures.
Indiana’s controversial immigration bill is now law — and it may be used against IPS
Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a court to consider the new immigration enforcement law in his case against Indianapolis Public Schools, in which he alleges the school district interfered with a January 2025 deportation order.