Tom Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal rejected by federal court
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s last best chance to avoid serving a four-game "Deflategate" suspension to start the new season was flatly rejected Wednesday by an appeals court.
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Indiana high court rejects rehearing in lawmaker emails case
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to rehear a case that sought to force lawmakers to release their email correspondence with lobbying groups and businesses.
NCAA faces head-injury suit from former UNC football player
A former University of North Carolina football player has sued the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA in federal court in Indianapolis, claiming his life changed after hits he took in practice and on the field caused concussions.
Pacers’ legal tenacity on display in IRS fight
The legal fallout stemming from Melvin Simon’s decision to unload his half of the Indiana Pacers to his brother Herb just a few months before his September 2009 death is getting crazier by the day.
Beech Grove sued over deleted social media comments
An Indianapolis suburb has removed social media pages for the city and its police department after a lawsuit accused it of violating residents' First Amendment rights by removing posted comments.
Planned Parenthood challenges state’s new pre-abortion ultrasound law
The 72-page suit filed in federal court Thursday argues the informed consent law the Legislature passed this year has no medical justification.
E-liquid maker withdraws application after security firm questioned
Cali Co-Packing LLC told IBJ that it has decided to withdraw its application from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission following media reports that the company’s chosen security firm didn’t appear to meet a new state law’s stringent requirements.
Justices remove judge from court dispute between state, IBM
The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday removed the judge who has presided for six years over the litigation between the state and IBM over the failed $1.3 billion welfare-modernization contract.
FBI says it won’t recommend charges in Clinton email matter
The decision almost certainly removes the threat of criminal charges. But FBI Director James Comey delivered a blistering review of Hillary Clinton's actions, saying the agency found 110 emails on Clinton’s server containing classified information.
Judge grants e-liquid maker temporary restraining order in vaping case
One e-liquid manufacturer will get a short reprieve from the state’s new vaping laws, which effectively shut many players out of the market.
Judge: Indiana must list both moms for children of lesbians
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt granted summary judgment in favor of eight lesbian couples who sued the Indiana health commissioner.
Federal judge blocks Indiana abortion law before deadline
A federal judge blocked a new Indiana law Thursday that bans abortions sought because of a fetus' genetic abnormalities or because of its race, sex or ancestry. The law was to take effect Friday.
State vaping law survives federal challenge
A federal judge on Thursday upheld as constitutional a controversial state law that regulates the manufacturing of vaping “e-liquids,” allowing the statute to go into effect Friday.
Judge faces deadline for decision on Indiana abortion law
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt has said she will issue a ruling before Friday, when the law adopted this year by the state Legislature is set to take effect.
More e-liquid firms try to beat state’s deadline as courts weigh vaping laws
Six e-liquid makers have applications pending with the state, which has until late Thursday to approve new permits. Meanwhile, critics of Indiana’s controversial vaping laws hope federal judges will block them from taking effect.
Supreme Court extends suspension of Charlie White’s law license
Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White might never be allowed to practice law again, the Indiana Supreme Court suggested Tuesday in extending his suspension for at least another two years.
Groups unsure whether ruling affects Indiana abortion laws
Groups on both sides of the debate say they're reviewing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Texas' regulation of abortion clinics to see whether it could have an impact on similar Indiana laws.
Hoosiers to receive $8.6 million in e-book credits
The compensation affects purchases made from April 1, 2010, to May 21, 2012. For each e-book that was a New York Times bestseller, consumers will receive $6.93. For all other e-books, the payment will be $1.57.
Zionsville decides not to appeal decision in Wal-Mart case
On Monday night, the Zionsville Plan Commission unanimously agreed not to pursue further legal action in the case that involves Wal-Mart’s initial store proposal from 2006.
Suit seeks class-action status against Simon for overtime practices
Two former guest-services managers at shopping malls in Illinois and Oklahoma have sued Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, claiming the retail property giant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.