Destiny Wells seeks to become Indiana Democratic Party chair
Wells, who lost her bid to unseat Republican incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita last month, said that a cornerstone of her campaign will be appointing an ethics chair for the party.
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City of Carmel reaches settlement with business in short-term property rental dispute
The lawsuit, filed in July, claimed the company was illegally operating a short-term rental property on Singletree Court.
Florida-based company ordered to cease business in Indiana following AG lawsuit
MV Realty was accused of conducting an aggressive and illegal robocalling and telemarketing operation targeting homeowners in Indiana.
Appeals court rules former COO did not violate noncompete agreement
Judge Nancy Vaidik wrote that Greenwood-based RevOne Cos. failed to demonstrate that its former chief operating officer took or threatened to take its confidential information.
Rokita investigating illegal immigrant surge, potential labor trafficking in 3 Indiana cities
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has opened investigations into several nonprofits, government agencies and businesses, with his office alleging that an influx of migrants has created housing and possible labor trafficking issues in Evansville, Seymour and Logansport.
Indiana Supreme Court justices easily win vote for retention
No Supreme Court justice has lost a retention vote since the process was instituted in 1970.
Court dismisses doctor’s suit against IU Health for terminating medical privileges
The Indiana Southern District court affirmed that the vascular surgeo’s claims against the hospital did not constitute a legitimate antitrust case, stating his allegations of breach of contract and defamation were also without merit.
Federal court orders Indianapolis business to cease preparing tax returns
A federal investigation into Juan Santiago’s activities revealed an alleged “recurring pattern of fraudulent tax preparation practices.”
Two former Indiana correctional officers sentenced for stealing inmates’ identities
The pair stole at least five inmates’ personally identifiable information, including names, dates of birth, and social security numbers, authorities said. They were accused of using the stolen identities to open at least nine accounts at various Indiana banks using fraudulent passports.
Graham Rahal Performance sued over $1.2M limited-edition vehicle
The suit claims Indianapolis-based Graham Rahal entered into a purchase agreement with the plaintiff but failed to deliver the vehicle.
Krieg DeVault expands in Chicago by adding smaller firm
Indianapolis-based law firm Krieg DeVault LLP is growing its footprint in the Windy City by adding Chicago firm Fuchs & Roselli Ltd. through a merger.
Former employee sues Kittle’s Home Furnishings after data breach
The plaintiff is seeking class-action status for the suit on behalf of those whose personally identifying information was compromised by the breach.
Former Social Security employee sentenced to probation for pretending to work
Authorities say the Westfield man engaged in a scheme by which he made it appear he was teleworking full-time for the Social Security Administration during workdays, when in reality he was earning income working as a home inspector for his personal business.
Law firm Taft growing again by merging with Denver’s Sherman & Howard
The merger will add 125 lawyers to Taft’s list of attorneys, which will grow to more 1,000 in 10 states.
IBJ Media names Greg Weaver editor of the Indiana Lawyer
Weaver will lead the four-person staff of the Indiana Lawyer, which is part of the IBJ Media newsroom that includes the Indianapolis Business Journal and Inside INdiana Business.
Indianapolis-based Proteus Discovery Group expands with acquisition of Novitas Data
The acquisition doubles Proteus’ employment ranks and expands its service offerings with advanced forensics, eDiscovery technology and coast-to-coast geographic coverage.
Indiana-based Wabash National faces $462M verdict in fatal 2019 crash
The trailer manufacturing company said its insurance policies should cover the $12 million in compensatory damages, but the punitive damages could materially hurt its financial condition, operations and cash flows.
7th Circuit rules Indiana can enforce reasonable ballot access restrictions for political candidates
Indiana’s requirements for ballot access by petition are constitutional, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week in upholding a lower court’s ruling.
Indiana Court of Appeals to hold court in Fever practice gym
The Appeals on Wheels traveling oral arguments program is intended to help Hoosiers learn more about the judiciary’s role in Indiana government
Group sues IU over scholarships, claiming racial discrimination
A group that touts itself as devoted to the fair treatment of all persons without regard to race or ethnicity has filed a civil rights complaint against Indiana University over what it describes as the university’s offering of “discriminatory” scholarships.