Local man pleads guilty to $2.9 million in tax fraud
A 41-year-old local businessman pleaded guilty to theft of government funds Wednesday after he was accused of cashing hundreds of stolen or fraudulent tax-refund checks worth nearly $3 million.
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Supreme Court tie upholds win for unions in fee case
The justices divided 4-4 in a case that considered whether public employees represented by a union can be required to pay "fair share" fees covering collective bargaining costs even if they are not members.
Station owner takes steps to thwart skimming at gas pumps
Ricker's, an Anderson-based business with convenience store/gas stations throughout Indiana, is spending $150,000 to prevent the crimes from getting out of hand.
Special prosecutor probes donations by Monarch Beverage affiliate
At issue is whether more than $1.47 million in campaign donations by Monarch affiliate Vision Concepts LLC illegally circumvented a state law limiting corporate campaign contributions.
Valparaiso University offers buyouts to law school faculty
Enrollment in the law school has been going down and the school has been more selective from a smaller pool of applicants, a university spokeswoman said.
Jury rules ex-Anderson mayor improperly fired workers
A jury decided Tuesday that the city should pay $740,000 in damages to eight of the workers fired by former Mayor Kevin Smith in 2012.
Truck drivers sue Celadon over wages, employment status
Three former truckers are suing Celadon and seeking class-action status for “thousands” of drivers, claiming the company violated state and federal laws by hiring them as independent contractors.
Indiana high court: IBM breached state welfare contract
IBM breached its agreement with the state in its failed bid to privatize Indiana’s welfare systems, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, more than six years after the state sued IBM over the $1.3 billion contract.
Ruling: Simon must face antitrust suit from competitor
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group must face an antitrust lawsuit from South Bend-based Holladay Properties, a federal judge has ruled.
Express Scripts leader wants Anthem to stay client despite $15B suit
Express Scripts Holding Co.’s incoming CEO is trying to keep its biggest customer after Anthem Inc. sued to recoup billions of dollars in what it called excess payments for drugs and threatened to end their relationship.
Pence signs police body camera video regulation bill
The law signed Monday will allow police to withhold video under some circumstances.
Pence concerned about college crime-reporting bill
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Monday that his “strong bias for the public’s right to know” will weigh heavily as he decides whether to veto a measure that would shelter police departments at Notre Dame and 10 other Indiana private colleges.
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.
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.