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COA finds for bank in construction lien litigation

The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a bank in a legal battle over which lien in a construction project should take priority, with the court determining the bank’s lien was superior to a mechanic’s lien because the bank’s mortgage on the project secured its loan of funds to the construction project.

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Simon pays $945,000 to settle N.Y. antitrust probe

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reached an antitrust settlement with Simon Property Group that requires the Indianapolis-based real estate giant to pay $945,000 and revise lease terms of tenants at its popular Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

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Simon pays $945,000 to settle N.Y. antitrust probe

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reached an antitrust settlement with Simon Property Group that requires the Indianapolis-based real estate giant to pay $945,000 and revise lease terms of tenants at its popular Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

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Lindman: Determining where to incorporate after TC Heartland

Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States made the problem of deciding where to incorporate a little more complicated. Sure, your client could still choose Delaware for its well-developed business laws. But how does Delaware stack up in patent litigation?

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GOP-led House panel votes to overhaul Dodd-Frank

House Republicans took a major step toward their long-promised goal of unwinding the stricter financial rules created after the 2008 crisis, pushing forward sweeping legislation that would undo much of President Barack Obama's landmark banking law.

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7th Circuit denies Brazilian man’s motion for emergency stay

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a Brazilian businessman’s motion for an emergency stay while a suit against him is pending in Brazil, finding that the man has failed to provide sufficient information to show that the Brazilian and Indiana suits are duplicative.

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COA reverses summary judgment in third appeal in business case

In the third appeal regarding alleged business relationships between several men, the Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed summary judgment for the owners of the business in question, holding that there remains a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the other men suffered damages when they were denied ownership interests.

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COA upholds denial of IRA garnishment

The Elkhart Superior Court was within its discretion when it asserted a garnishment exemption on a debtor’s behalf because there are exceptions that allow a debtor to receive the benefit of an exemption without asserting it, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided Tuesday.

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