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.
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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.
Indiana schools join federal litigation against social media developers, claiming they cause youth addictions
More than 100 Indiana school districts are suing social media developers Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google for designing products that allegedly lead to addictive and harmful behavior by adolescents.
Attorney for family of Hamilton County crash victim faces felony after allegedly stealing car parts
Investigators say attorney James Masur II was trying to find the black box of the BMW involved in a March 2025 crash that killed former Hamilton Southeastern High School football star Mason Alexander.
Indy woman to pay $1M in restitution after using boss’ accounts to pay personal expenses
Kimberly Johnson served as the victim’s personal assistant and was responsible for paying their credit card bills and updating them weekly on their financial balances.
Brownsburg school district to pay $650K to settle former teacher’s religious accommodation claims
John Kluge argued Brownsburg Community School Corp. violated his religious beliefs after it implemented a policy requiring teachers to call transgender students by their preferred names.
Bill overhauling Marion County judicial selection committee heads to Braun’s desk
House Bill 1033 gives Indiana Gov. Mike Braun more of a say in judicial appointments to the Marion County courts.
McKinney School of Law continues to supply most attorneys to Indiana
In 2024, about 82% of McKinney’s graduates stayed in the state, compared with 33% from Maurer in Bloomington and 9% from the University of Notre Dame Law School in South Bend.
Is ICE eyeing Indy as possible site for large-scale detention facility?
Another national news report has named Indiana as a possible site for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility — this time, in the state capital.