Indianapolis man get life sentence in deadly house blast
A judge has sentenced Bob Leonard to life in prison without parole for his role in a 2012 house explosion that killed two people and destroyed or damaged more than 80 homes.
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Conour resentenced to 10 years, minus supervised release
A federal judge rejected ex-attorney and convicted fraudster William Conour’s bid to reduce his prison sentence Wednesday but lifted the condition of supervised release after he serves his time.
Former Subway pitchman faces lawsuit from victim
Former Subway pitchman and Zionsville resident Jared Fogle is being sued by a girl who was one of the victims in the sex-crimes case that sent him to federal prison for more than 15 years. The suit seeks $150,000 each from Fogle and his former associate, Russell Taylor.
Court hearing arguments over lawmaker email privacy
The Indiana Supreme Court began hearing arguments over whether a state lawmaker's emails and other correspondence with utility company officials about proposed legislation can remain private.
EEOC settles disability complaint against Subway franchisee
The franchisee of five area restaurants agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed after the firing of an employee who disclosed to a manager that he was HIV positive.
IBM case still pending as Indiana court awaits new justice
The upcoming retirement of one of Indiana's Supreme Court justices has legal observers speculating on when the court might rule in a long-running dispute over IBM Corp.'s failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
Pork producer wins final suit over Indiana swine farms
The nation's 11th largest pork producer has claimed victory after seven years of litigation over an influx of industrial swine farms in east central Indiana.
Lawmakers punt judge-selection bill to next year
Indiana lawmakers were unable to come to an agreement on a new process to select Marion County Superior Court judges before the end this year’s session. A federal appeals court has ruled the current system unconstitutional.
UPDATE: Pharmacist discretion bill heads to Pence
A bill to allow Indiana pharmacists to serve as gatekeepers for cold medicines that contain the common methamphetamine ingredient pseudoephedrine is on its way to Gov. Mike Pence for consideration.
Hicks named firm-wide managing partner at Taft
Attorney Robert J. Hicks has been named the next firm-wide managing partner at regional law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the firm announced Tuesday.
State sues four former auto dealers over missing titles
The state on Thursday filed suit against four former auto dealers, including three that were based in the Indianapolis area.
Former Carrier accounting manager lands in prison
A former accounting manager at Carrier Corp. in Indianapolis has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $1.2 million from the company, U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler announced Wednesday.
Senate votes to raise medical malpractice payment cap
Medical malpractices victims may be able to receive more money now that the Indiana Senate has passed a proposal to increase the compensation cap for the first time in nearly 18 years.
LeadJen co-founders sue each other after split
An apparent fallout last year between Jenny Vance and Bill Johnson—two of the area’s better-known tech entrepreneurs—led the business partners to file lawsuits against each other last week.
Two Indy-area attorneys are finalists for Supreme Court opening
This will be Gov. Mike Pence’s first appointment to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Former investment broker sentenced to one year
Ronald W. Nichter, 60, was found guilty of siphoning more than $160,000 from the investment accounts of 14 clients, including several who lived in Anderson, Pendleton, Greenfield and Shirley.
Indiana tax preparer pleads guilty to $1.5M in fraud
A local tax-preparation business owner has pleaded guilty to instructing his employees to prepare more than 2,300 false client tax returns worth $1.5 million.
Obama considering Indiana native for U.S. Supreme Court
President Barack Obama is considering a woman who was born and raised in Greencastle to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, a person familiar with the matter said.
Supreme Court candidates get second round of vetting
A state commission is set to re-interview the 15 remaining candidates for a spot on the Indiana Supreme Court before it selects three finalists to recommend to the governor.
Vaping firms say industry in peril in state unless lawmakers act
New rules block manufacturers from the market if the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission doesn’t approve them by June 30. But manufacturers say the law is impossible to comply with.