Treasury ends enforcement of business database meant to stop shell companies
President Donald Trump praised the suspension of enforcement of the rule and said the database is “outrageous and invasive.”
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US Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to IU’s bias reporting policy
Speech First, a group of conservative college students, alleged that Indiana University’s bias-response team stifled speech on campus by allowing anonymous reports about things that appear prejudiced or demeaning.
Evansville councilwoman, who is an attorney, charged with fraud and falsifying election document
Attorney Tanisha Carothers, who was selected by a Democratic caucus to fill a council vacancy in the 4th Ward, was arrested Tuesday and entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday.
Opinions February 28, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Stephen Turner v. KLS Services LLC
24A-PL-1512
Civil plenary. Affirms Hancock Circuit Court Judge R. Scott Sirk’s judgment in favor of KLS Services in the amount of $66,388.76. Finds Stephen Turner’s failure to pay KLS for the actual costs of constructing the house was a breach of that contract. Also finds any error the trial court might have made in the admission of testimony can only be considered harmless.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 20 years after impregnating 14-year-old girl
| IL Staff
Larry Goldsmith, 26, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Matthew P. Brookman in Indianapolis.
Where do federal funding cuts leave Indiana?
The state of Indiana receives more than $20 billion from the federal government annually and is the third-most reliant state on federal funding, according to one study.
Some counties’ homeowners burdened with disproportionate share of property tax
Lake County officials are pointing to new data showing that homeowners have taken on an unfair share of property taxes in at least nine counties.
Braun executive orders seek to limit misuse of unemployment benefits
For eligible Hoosiers on unemployment, Gov. Mike Braun said he wants the state’s unemployment program to provide more job assistance support and become a “springboard” for opportunity.
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
The judge ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain federal agencies that it had no authority to order the firings of probationary employees.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
The Citing Slavery Project at Michigan State University found that more than 7,000 direct citations of slavery-law precedents continue to guide lawyers and judges.
Opinions February 27, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Deshaun Lamont Tharpe v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-2303
Criminal. Affirms Marion Superior Court Judge Marc Rothenberg’s order to destroy the two handguns seized at the time of Deshaun Tharpe’s arrest. Finds the record is sufficient to prove Tharpe was misusing the handguns. Attorney for appellant: Timothy Burns. Attorneys for appellant: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Deputy Attorney General J.T. Whitehead.
Lake County judge suspended without pay for repeatedly sexually harassing court employees
While a majority of the Indiana Supreme Court justices agreed with the punishment, two said they believed Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins should be removed from office.
Tampons, adult diapers exempt from sales tax in Indiana budget proposal
Indiana is one of 20 states that currently tax such feminine products.
The Closer: A Q&A with Brian Heaton, partner at Krieg DeVault
Brian Heaton grew up as the son of an accountant. Exposure to his father’s work inspired an interest in business that led him to become a mergers and acquisitions attorney focused on health care and family businesses.
Call to amend congressional term limits into Constitution gains ground in Indiana
Last year, the Indiana House passed a resolution but it didn’t get a Senate hearing. This year, the Senate has jumped into the fray, passing a resolution despite bipartisan opposition.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil — with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening.
Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as Trump’s labor secretary
Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted 13-9 to recommend Chavez-DeRemer ‘s confirmation by the full Senate.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
The outcome of the case could remove an additional requirement that some courts apply when members of a majority group, including those who are white and heterosexual, sue for discrimination under federal law.
Opinions February 26, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Georgia Ann Miller v. Trinh Tran M.D., and AllCare Rheumatology LLC
24A-CT-1187
Civil tort. Affirms Hamilton Superior Court Judge David Najjar’s denial of Georgia Miller’s motion in limine and his jury instruction. Finds Miller’s challenge to the motion in limine is waived. While the appellate court does find the former instruction erroneous, it concludes the trial court’s instructions do not constitute reversible error under the circumstances of the case. Attorneys for appellant: Brandon Tate, Ann Marie Waldron and Katherine Piscione. Attorneys for appellees: Kirk Bagrowski and Allison Pulliam.
Lake County veterans treatment court receives national recognition
| IL Staff
The court, created in 2014, will serve as a national mentor to leaders working to create veteran treatment courts in their jurisdictions.
