Indiana man’s widow to take Johnson & Johnson to trial in Marion County over asbestos exposure
The widow alleges Johnson & Johnson and several other companies failed to warn consumers about cancer-causing asbestos in their products.
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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.
New York sues 3M, DuPont, Corteva and others over so-called forever chemicals
The lawsuit is the latest legal action over PFAS, which have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers and developmental delays in children.
John Deere owners to get right to repair their own equipment under new FTC settlement
The manufacturer has faced complaints for years for withholding the software needed for repairs and forcing customers to use authorized dealers.
News outlets urge judge to sanction OpenAI in high-stakes AI copyright fight
Newspapers allege the ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be a landmark copyright infringement trial over how OpenAI and its business partner, Microsoft, built their AI technologies using millions of news articles.
Bloomington resident sues Duke Energy for electrical fire that damaged house
Three transformers on the man’s property exploded when power was restarted, starting the fire and destroying his home, court documents state.
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.
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
The money was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack.
Cities, towns nationwide revive teen curfews amid summer crowds
The renewed focus on curfews comes as cities experience some of the busiest weekends of the summer.
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.
7th Circuit affirms district court’s decision to uphold Lake County judicial appointments
The circuit court’s opinion comes nearly two years after arguments were heard in the case.
Indiana abortion reports remain confidential after unanimous state Supreme Court action
The five justices let stand a state appeals court decision that the records — known as terminated pregnancy reports — should be protected as confidential medical records.
Louis Vuitton court victory against Chinese tea chain stirs up debate over copyrights
French luxury brand Louis Vuitton is being accused by some of “monopolizing” traditional Chinese patterns after it won a $1.5 million trademark-infringement verdict.
Ex-civil rights agency commissioner fired by Trump drops lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Jocelyn Samuels said she was dismissing her lawsuit because the Supreme Court’s ruling in a separate case left her “without a viable path forward to continue contesting [her] termination.”
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.
Supreme Court lets Texas enforce law that restricts app purchases by children
The high court’s brief, unsigned order allows the law to be enforced while a challenge to it plays out in lower court.
Prosecutors push for trial for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors are seeking to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to bring the defendant in Kirk’s assassination to trial and seek the death penalty.
Supreme Court’s dramatic moves expected to reshape elections — and give GOP midterm boost
The conservative majority says the series of decisions helps correct an election system that has run afoul of the Constitution.
Egg producers will pay $3.3M, donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims
The settlement does not involve Rose Acre Farms Inc., the Seymour-based company that is the second-largest egg producer in the world.
Amid embrace of AI, firms look for mix to best suit their needs
As Harvey positions itself as a leading force in AI technology catered toward the legal profession, law firms continue to test its features, and those of other platforms, to find the right fit for their own legal practice.