Many businesses asking customers, workers to waive legal rights
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
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Carmel City Council OKs more than $27M for developer bonds, tax shortfall
The Carmel City Council approved bonds for four development projects and covered a property-tax shortfall at its Monday meeting.
Feds: eBay senior execs sent live spiders, roaches to intimidate couple
Six former eBay Inc. employees have been charged with waging an extensive campaign to terrorize and intimidate the editor and publisher of an online newsletter with threats and disturbing deliveries to their home.
City partnership aims to reimagine public safety in Indianapolis with community’s help
The goal of the partnership with the Criminal Justice Lab at the New York University School of Law is to create a new community-driven and community-monitored vision of criminal justice in Indianapolis.
Longtime Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke dies at 68
Burke, the longest serving athletic director in Purdue University history, died at his home Monday after battling a rare disease for the past year.
Fed moves to ensure companies can tap bond market for funds
The program will purchase existing bonds on the open market, as opposed to newly-issued debt. The announcement boosted the stock market, which was already rebounding from early losses.
House demands coronavirus loan info from Treasury, banks
In the 10 weeks after the Paycheck Protection Program was launched, the SBA says it has processed 4.5 million loans worth $511 billion. But it has yet to reveal the recipients of taxpayer aid.
Can job market sustain its gains? Lots of uncertainties remain
While it’s hard to say what the future holds for America’s roughly 30 million unemployed, here are some key factors that will determine how that future unfolds.
Simon Property, Brookfield, Authentic Brands in talks to buy J.C. Penney
Authentic and Simon Property Group also are in discussions with Brooks Brothers Inc. on a joint bid that would be part of a potential bankruptcy filing by that clothing retailer.
State rep from Indianapolis resigns from office following arrest
State Rep. Dan Forestal, D-Indianapolis, 37, was jailed Friday on preliminary charges including battery of a public safety official and resisting law enforcement.
Indianapolis-area Popeyes restaurants under new ownership
The new franchisee for the 16 Popeyes locations is Cincinnati-based Gilligan Co., which operates convenience stores and quick-service restaurants including Subway and Dunkin Donuts.
City extends Dine Out Indy program to bars
The program was established last month to help restaurants and other businesses expand or add outdoor seating options as the city reopened following COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Indiana’s official COVID-19 case count surpasses 40,000
Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 1,000 deaths have been reported in Indiana long-term-care facilities.
United Auto Workers chief, prosecutor to discuss reforming union
United Auto Workers represents about 150,000 workers employed by Ford, Fiat Chrysler and General Motors, but it also includes casino workers, university graduate assistants and others.
UPDATE: Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers protected by federal discrimination law
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal anti-discrimination laws protect gay and transgender employees, a major gay rights ruling written by one of the court’s most conservative justices.
Protective Insurance rejects investment group’s offer but will explore alternatives
An investment group led by finance-industry veterans V.J. Dowling and David Delaney owns 7% of Protective’s voting stock and had proposed buying the remainder for more than $44 million.
Lilly testing third potential treatment for COVID-19
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said it is launching a global trial for the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib, which it launched two years ago to treat moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
IBJ Podcast: Will the Indy 500 run with fans in the stands? IMS officials say yes.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are putting all their energy into running the Indy 500 with fans in August, despite continuing concerns about big crowds and the coronavirus.
After years of marginalizing the issue, Corporate America says ‘black lives matter’
Pushed by employees in some cases or by a fear of losing customers, corporations are being forced to examine their roles in inequalities in hiring, pay and promotion, fostering toxic workplace cultures and consumer discrimination.
Millions of pandemic job losses at risk of becoming permanent
New research by Bloomberg Economics suggests the labor market will initially recover swiftly, but then level off with millions still unemployed. Jobs in the hospitality industry are among the most at risk, alongside retail, leisure, education and health.