Prominent Republicans back ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana legalization group
“It’s time, Indiana—time to tax and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and up, just like alcohol,” Safe and Regulated Indiana says in its first advertisement.
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IBJ Podcast: What Indy tourism guru Chris Gahl learned from his father’s murder, surviving cancer
Under the care of a legend in the Indianapolis medical community, Gahl got a clean bill of health last year. But he’s still sorting through the repercussions of the loss of his father.
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Civic leader, prominent attorney Robert H. McKinney dies at 98
McKinney’s name adorns the Indianapolis law school where he enrolled after World War II, and his presence has been felt throughout Indiana for more than 75 years, whether as an attorney, entrepreneur, banker, public servant, or civic leader.
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Former Old National CFO, on leave following criminal charges, parts ways with bank
Old National, the largest bank based in Indiana, placed CFO Brendon Falconer on leave in April after he was charged with two counts of child molestation.
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Wells receives Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general
Destiny Wells will battle Republican incumbent Indiana Attorney Todd Rokita for the top legal officer position in the state after receiving the delegate nomination at Saturday’s state Democratic Party convention.
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Judge blocks new Labor Department rule to expand overtime pay for millions
Trade groups argued the move would harm businesses and lead to costs that would potentially force employers to cut jobs or limit their workers’ hours.
FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to send a demand for documents and other records to Microsoft as it investigates alleged alleged anticompetitive practices, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
Appeals court rules Indiana’s ban on gender-transition care for minors can remain
A panel of judges ruled 2-1 that the law’s restrictions are within the purview of the Indiana General Assembly and do not infringe on the constitutional rights of transgender children, their parents or medical providers.
Report: Biden administration to adjust Medicare Star Ratings System
The scores have been the subject of several lawsuits filed by several health insurers—including Indianapolis-based Elevance Health—and managed care firms in recent months
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.
Richard Allen found guilty in high-profile 2017 murder of two Indiana girls
Allen, a former drugstore worker in the small Indiana community of Delphi, wasn’t arrested until five years after the crimes in a case that drew outsized attention from true-crime enthusiasts. His trial followed repeated delays, a leak of evidence, the withdrawal of Allen’s public defenders and their reinstatement by the Indiana Supreme Court.
SEC says financial firm is at center of Ponzi scheme; Indy partner faces lawsuits
Legal problems are piling up against a now-defunct Georgia financial firm called Drive Planning LLC and its Indianapolis-based managing partner, Gerardo Linarducci.
Attorney Melissa Proffitt’s enthusiasm, endurance benefit community organizations
Because of her tireless devotion to Indiana’s economic and social betterment, IBJ has named Proffitt the 31st recipient of the Michael A. Carroll Award.
Steeper outside fees force in-house counsel reckoning
Growing rate increases for outside lawyers have companies turning to alternative legal services, hiring more in-house staff and using artificial intelligence to control their costs.
Canada orders TikTok’s Canadian business to be dissolved but won’t block app
TikTok faces intensifying scrutiny from Europe and America over security and data privacy. It comes as China and the West are locked in a wider tug of war over technology ranging from spy balloons to computer chips.
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.
Indiana inspector general dismisses group’s ethics complaint against state elections chief
The complaint from the League of Women Voters in Indiana against Secretary of State Diego Morales accused Morales of using his position for self-promotion.
Officials unveil new scenario-based training village at Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials on Wednesday cut the ribbon for part of a new, $70 million addition to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Prosecutors, defenders ask for pension upgrades to aid recruitment, retention
Indiana interim committee lawmakers hinted at changes to the recently approved long-term, hybrid system for pension bonuses.
Ex-Noblesville businessman faces federal money-laundering indictment
Former AurumXchange operator Maximiliano Pilipis faces multiple charges related to what prosecutors say was his operation of an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange.
Cohen & Malad wins class-action status in Gerber Life lawsuit
The class would include more than 2 million people who paid premiums totaling more than $700 million, Cohen & Malad said in a statement.
Federal agents search Ohio home of prominent affordable housing developer
Millennia owns or operates roughly 280 apartment properties, including four affordable properties in Indianapolis.
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.
Area accountant sentenced to 3-plus years for embezzling nearly $1M
Nathaniel Wills, 34, stole nearly $1 million from his former employer, Anderson-based Indiana Flooring and Linoleum Co. Inc.