Local courts to lose a century of bench depth
Dozens of judges around the state are calling it a career at the end of the year, including five jurists from Marion County courts with more than a century of combined experience.
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Fifth person pleads guilty in Lilly warehouse heist
Prosecutors say the theft from an Eli Lilly and Co. warehouse in Connecticut involved up to $100 million in prescription drugs.
Employer-friendly improvements in immigration law
Although comprehensive immigration reform with bipartisan support might not be passed into law soon, the recent executive action by the Obama administration has some employer-friendly improvements in immigration law.
$1.75B justice center could stretch budgets
Mayor Greg Ballard's office has said the city intends to pay no more than about $50 million a year over 35 years for a proposed criminal justice facility, bringing the cost to $1.75 billion.
Settlement reached in Steak n Shake franchisee suit
It's not clear whether the settlement Steak n Shake has reached with St. Louis-based Druco Restaurants will give the franchisee more leeway on pricing.
Orange Leaf franchisee seeks $33M in suit
A dispute between one of the nation’s largest frozen yogurt chains and a local franchisee has sparked dueling lawsuits, in one of which the franchisee is seeking $33 million in damages.
Municipalities including Westfield join trademark game
Legal brand protection is all but required in the corporate world, where businesses must guard against unauthorized use of the brands they’ve invested time and resources to build. Now, the public sector increasingly is following suit as communities work to establish identities of their own.
Palladium contractors to pay $5.3M to settle suit
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has agreed to settle a lawsuit over defects in the Palladium’s domed roof.
State seeks greater damages from township embezzler
The former Center Township accountant who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $340,000 also should pay the cost of investigating his wrongdoing, the Indiana State Board of Accounts says.
Feds charge Deca Financial founder in $5M fraud
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday filed bank fraud, wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud charges against the founder of defunct Fishers collection agency Deca Financial.
Attorney Zeff Weiss dies after battle with cancer
Indianapolis real estate attorney Zeff A. Weiss’ work on numerous significant, high-profile projects is credited with growing Indianapolis’ skyline over the years.
Settlement pending in multimillion-dollar Palladium litigation
The defendants in a multimillion-dollar legal dispute over construction defects at Carmel’s tony Palladium concert hall have agreed to settle the dispute, Hamilton Superior Court records show.
Casket competitors settle lawsuit for $17M, fees
An Indiana-based casket manufacturer has agreed to pay a Pittsburgh-based competitor to settle claims it stole customers and employees, and interfered with business operations.
$1.4M judgment against Walgreen sets health privacy precedent
A Marion County jury verdict affirmed Friday by the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a $1.4 million verdict for a Walgreen pharmacy customer whose prescription information was provided to a third party.
Hall Render opens Denver, Philly offices
Indianapolis-based Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, one of the nation’s largest health care law practices, has expanded by opening offices in Denver and Philadelphia.
Ohio high court to hear ‘jock tax’ case brought by ex-Colt
In a case involving retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday, the Ohio Supreme Court says it will hear arguments for and against Cleveland's so-called "jock tax" early next year.
After 23 years, Krieg DeVault names new managing partner
Partner Deborah J. Daniels becomes the law firm’s new leader effective Jan. 1. She will succeed Michael E. Williams, who helped grow the firm from about 35 to 130 attorneys.
Councilors to get peek at justice center plans
Some city-county councilors might get early access to information about a new criminal justice complex, but they have to agree to keep it under wraps.
West Clay legal tangle halts land sales
Last year’s residential building boom in the Village of West Clay has proven to be short-lived, as an ongoing dispute between the developer and its lenders halted land sales in the upscale Carmel neighborhood.
Appeals hearing set for ex-Indiana elections chief
The next step in former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's fight to overturn his voter fraud conviction is set for next month.