Appeals court backs decision favoring ITT Tech student loan customers
The court has affirmed a district court’s $12 million RICO judgement in favor of student loan borrowers associated with the now-bankrupt for-profit college.
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Ethics panel clears Braun administration official to join construction firm, lobby lawmakers
State ethics law generally bars former employees from registering as executive-branch lobbyists or lobbying the agency for which they worked for 365 days after leaving government.
St. Joseph County woman sues for wrongful conviction tied to car-motorcycle crash
Kara Beaty was convicted in 2023 and was incarcerated for eight months before she was released with help from the Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic.
Legal clinics support immigration needs amid attorney shortage
It’s hard to pin down the exact number of immigration attorneys in the state, but Indiana ranks 43rd overall in lawyers per capita.
Employers show caution on immigrant hiring in wake of new state law, experts say
Those following the act say it is starting to make some companies focus more on worker eligibility requirements even though it may be too early to weigh the young law’s ultimate impact.
Appeals court backs dismissal of professors’ lawsuit over state’s intellectual diversity law
The judges said the professors, who had sued over the potential impact of Indiana’s intellectual diversity law, had not shown they have standing to pursue their claim.
UPDATE: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Mangione admitted matter-of-factly that he trailed Brian Thompson to an investor conference and gunned him down on a New York City street in 2024.
Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let ballroom construction continue
An administration official told the justices that suspending work on the project threatens national security and the safety of President Donald Trump.
Kokomo retailer takes on U.S. Department of Agriculture over SNAP suspension
Fish Chicken & Shrimp Market says it was denied due process before a six-month ban was imposed.
In turnabout, Blanche lauds DOJ career staff in first speech as attorney general
Attorney General Todd Blanche struck a complimentary tone as he addressed Justice Department staff Thursday in his first public speech since being confirmed.
AES Indiana threatens legal action if utility commission lowers rates while Zay firing in dispute
The utility argues that allegations in a lawsuit by former Chair Andy Zay over his dismissal could invalidate actions taken while his replacement sits on the board.
Former IU men’s basketball trainer sues university for not defending him in abuse litigation against team doctor
Tim Garl claims the school didn’t do enough to defend him as an employee and admitted to firing him because of his age. He wants his defense costs repaid by IU.
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president’s posts on US policy
The lawsuit alleges a service offering paying customers sneak peeks of his posts about U.S. policy on war, tariffs and other issues violates the Constitution.
Federal appeals court affirms conviction in ‘but for’ overdose case
The decision confirms the prosecution’s argument that the victim likely would not have overdosed had the appellant not given her heroin.
Trail of unusual clues led investigators to fraud charges against BMV employees
The Indiana Office of Inspector General began its investigation after receiving a complaint from the BMV about 388 fake written driver’s tests.
Colts chief legal officer to retire after 42 seasons with team
Chief Legal Officer Dan Emerson was hired to represent the football team when then-owner Robert Irsay moved the Colts to Indianapolis from Baltimore in 1984.
Former credit union manager sentenced to 3 years in prison
Columbus resident Teresa Palmer also has been ordered to pay $381,400 in restitution after pleading guilty to two counts of bank fraud.
Lilly escalates fight over weight-loss shots sold on black market
The drugmaker says it plans to sue U.S. businesses that sell retatrutide products illegally. It’s also asking regulators to do more to rein in the illicit market.
University of Indianapolis sues IU in federal court over use of the phrase ‘IU Indy’
The university says that phrase, used to refer to IU’s Indianapolis campus, is too similar to its own UINDY trademark, according to a federal court complaint.
State’s Medicaid fraud control unit to get $2,000 bonuses following award
At a gathering on Tuesday at the Statehouse, the team, which has 58 members, was recognized by federal officials for its efforts and Rokita announced the bonuses.