Change of plea hearing set for Colts owner Irsay
A change of plea hearing has been set for Tuesday for Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who faces drug-related charges following a March traffic stop.
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Appeals court finds for employee in fight over non-compete pact
An Indiana man who joined a competitor immediately after his employment ended at a Carmel-based company did not violate a non-compete agreement, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Lilly, partner lose appeal to overturn $9 billion Actos court award
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and Eli Lilly and Co. lost a bid to have a judge throw out a combined $9 billion punitive-damage award over claims the drugmakers hid the cancer risks of their Actos diabetes medicine.
Fair Finance judge throws out $33M Dan Laikin judgment
The ruling is a big setback for bankruptcy Trustee Brian Bash, who has yet to provide any recovery to the more than 5,000 Ohio residents who lost more than $200 million when the Tim Durham-led company collapsed in 2009.
Ex-Indiana elections chief starts political blog
Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has been stripped of office and he doesn't have a job, so he's turning to the Internet.
Judges chide state lawyers over gay marriage bans
Federal appeals judges bristled on Tuesday at arguments defending gay marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, with one Republican appointee comparing them to now-defunct laws that once outlawed weddings between blacks and whites.
Indiana, Wisconsin join rush for same-sex marriage review
Amid the rush for U.S. Supreme Court review of gay-marriage bans, Indiana and Wisconsin are set to ask a federal appeals court on Tuesday to declare their laws barring such unions constitutional.
Two HDG Mansur creditors seek liquidation of the firm
The firms claim in court filings that HDG Mansur has no hope of reorganizing under Chapter 11 and is stalling to avoid paying a $5.8 million judgment.
Purdue balks at use of its brand in panned film
Purdue University officials are asking their legal counsel to look into a new movie that makes frequent references to the school despite its refusal to grant permission to use official trademarks and logos.
Indiana Excise Police arrest 134 in college towns
Police say the arrests occurred over the weekend while officers patrol near college campuses as students return for the start of the new school year.
Kite Realty creates general counsel post
Kite Realty Group Trust has created the position of executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary and has brought aboard Scott E. Murray to fill it.
Broad Ripple lawyer represents cyclists involved in personal injury accidents
Indianapolis attorney Tim Caress’ desire to combine his after-work passions with helping people whose “lives have been turned upside down” resulted in his rolling—and running—into a new and growing line of business.
NCAA files intent to appeal O’Bannon decision
The NCAA has notified the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that it intends to appeal a judge's ruling in the Ed O'Bannon case that it violated antitrust laws. What's unclear is how the NCAA's legal team will attack the ruling.
Residents of Packard condos settle suit with developer
Residents of downtown's The Packard condominiums have settled a two-year-old lawsuit with developer Kosene & Kosene Residential.
Judge: Pence contradicted himself on gay marriage
A federal judge says Indiana Gov. Mike Pence contradicted himself on same-sex marriage, telling the court he had no power to enforce Indiana's gay marriage ban but then directing executive agencies about how to proceed after court rulings on the subject.
Judge denies stay after right-to-work ruling
A northwest Indiana judge has rejected a request by the Indiana attorney general’s office that he put on hold his order striking down the state’s right-to-work law until the state Supreme Court rules on a similar case.
‘Bring your own device’ creates privacy issues for employees
Companies are concerned about data security and access to mobile devices used for work. Employees want to keep prying eyes—including those of their employers—away from their personal business.
Judge tells Indiana to honor other states’ gay marriages
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Indiana must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, but stayed the ruling until the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could decide on the issue.
Indiana’s first female chief justice assumes office
Loretta Rush was formally sworn in Monday as Indiana's first female chief justice, but her gender hardly was mentioned during the ceremony.
Colts’ Irsay seeks delay of trial on DWI charges
An attorney for Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay filed the request for the continuance Monday. His trial had been scheduled for Aug. 28.