Former Carmel investment adviser sentenced to 4 years in $4.7M embezzlement scheme
Instead of investing his victim’s money, the plea agreement says, Christopher Turean spent it on gambling and paying down a home equity loan.
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Indiana businesses win new protections from lawsuits
Tweaks to tort law were among the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s top legislative priorities this year, but not everyone was happy with all of the tort-related changes that came out of the Indiana General Assembly.
Democrats seeking nomination for attorney general see opening against Rokita
Indianapolis attorneys Destiny Wells and Beth White say Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is too focused on hot-button, culture-war issues and not focused enough on the job’s real role of protecting Hoosier consumers.
Indiana AG Todd Rokita alleges inflated COVID-19 stats
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita accused public health entities across the state of submitting “faulty” and “unsound” data when it came to COVID-19’s death toll and positivity rate.
Apple has kept illegal monopoly over smartphones, Justice Department says in suit
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit that alleges Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and uses its control over the iPhone to “engage in a broad, sustained, and illegal course of conduct.”
Rokita files suit against drug companies, PBMs over inflated insulin prices
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking action against multiple Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PMBs, and drug companies for what he calls a “conspiracy” to raise prices on insulin medication and unfairly profit off Hoosiers.
Carmel wins lawsuit over state law that diverted local income tax funds to Fishers
Carmel argued the law harmed the city by depriving it of tens of millions of dollars in local income tax revenue it would have otherwise received.
Two former IU Health nurses face state disciplinary action for allegedly sharing photos of patient
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed administrative complaints this month with the state nursing board against the nurses in connection with the incidents.
Shopping center exec arrested on fraud charges
Indiana native Jonathan Larmore, whose real estate company held numerous shopping centers in central Indiana, was arrested Thursday on fraud charges related to an alleged $77 million scheme to inflate WeWork Inc.’s stock price.
Judge blocks U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust’s attempt to access GOP primary ballot
The ruling means U.S. Rep. Jim Banks will be the only Republican candidate for Indiana’s U.S. Senate race in May’s primary election.
Jury awards more than $42M to Avon man with brain injury from crash with Tesla employee
The jury returned the verdict Wednesday against Tesla Inc. and its long-time employee Kyle Kaszuba for the accident in which motorcyclist Chris Dugan was severely injured.
Indianapolis financial advisory team leaves Stifel for Sanctuary Wealth
In an unusual about-face, two veteran Stifel advisers who were expected to be part of the newly formed M&K Legacy Wealth team at Sanctuary called off the move just days after the founding was announced.
Woman indicted on fraud charges after $1M theft from employer
A former employee at a Greenfield repair shop is accused of stealing the funds from the business between 2016 and 2022. Now, she’s been indicted on five counts of wire fraud as a result.
Indianapolis-based canned cocktail maker in financial distress, facing forced bankruptcy
The CEO of Blue Marble says the company is about $22 million in debt and considering its options after three of its creditors moved last month to force it into bankruptcy.
Sue or give up? States’ open records policies often leave residents facing costly choice
A nationwide review of procedures—included in Indiana—found that fewer than a third of states have offices that can force agencies to turn over documents or comply with open meetings requirements.
Supreme Court rejects state attempts to ban Trump from ballots over Capitol attack
The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots.
John Rust files court petition to supersede state election commission
Rust, who earlier this week was denied access to Indiana’s GOP primary ballot, is appealing the decision in Marion County court, in hopes of continuing his run for U.S. Senate.
Still no harvest: Marijuana bills continue to stall in Indiana General Assembly
This year, there were 10 marijuana-related bills filed in the Indiana House and Senate. None made it out of committee.
Madison County prosecutor considering challenge to Attorney General Todd Rokita
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings is exploring a possible bid at the Indiana Republican Party’s state convention in June.
Indiana officials accuse Zionsville medical-device maker of violating securities law
The Secretary of State’s Securities Division announced the action Tuesday against VoCare Inc. and three of its officers.