Daniels names former counsel Massa to high court
Gov. Mitch Daniels on Friday named 50-year-old Mark Massa to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard from the Indiana Supreme Court.
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Judge orders Sugarland to testify in April on stage collapse
The country duo’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush had proposed giving depositions in May regarding the deadly 2011 state fair accident, but on Friday Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin instead ordered testimony early next month.
Ex-investment manager Hauke gets 10 years for fraud
Keenan Hauke of Fishers, who pleaded guilty to securities fraud in December after costing hedge fund clients $7 million, received a 10-year federal prison sentence Friday morning.
Court: Indiana can’t deny welfare without reason
The Indiana Supreme Court said Thursday that the state Family and Social Services Administration can't deny Medicaid, food stamps or welfare to people without first doing a better job of telling them why.
Insurers speed health care overhaul preparations
The nation's big insurers are spending millions to carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul even though there's a chance the wide-reaching law won't survive Supreme Court scrutiny.
Client seeks lost revenue from Oxford Financial
Reid Hospital & Health Care Services in Richmond alleges the financial adviser’s delay in selling investments cost the hospital more than $2.5 million.
Lawsuits filed over school bus crash that killed 2
Indianapolis-based personal-injury attorney Ken Nunn says some of the injuries to children from a school bus crash in Indianapolis that killed the driver and a student could have been prevented if the bus had seat belts.
Mike’s Carwash trial awaits closing arguments
Lawyers on Wednesday finished presenting evidence to determine the true value of Mike’s Carwash Inc. and how much a former co-owner should have been paid for his share in the company.
Indianapolis attorney pleads guilty to theft charges
An Indianapolis attorney has pleaded guilty to theft charges after prosecutors say she took nearly $600,000 from two accounts for which she was responsible.
Gay-youth advocacy to fight for Indiana plate’s return
An Indiana gay-youth advocacy group said it will seek legal help and fight to keep its specialty license plate despite opposition from lawmakers and conservative activists.
Sugarland wants to delay stage testimony until May
The country duo Sugarland want to wait until May to give depositions in lawsuits over a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair because they're preparing to tour, their attorney argued in court motions filed Wednesday.
Governor signs bill regarding residents resisting police
Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed into law a bill laying out when Indiana residents might be legally justified in using force against police officers.
Retiring Indiana chief justice celebrated at ceremony
Judges, attorneys, many former law clerks and others honored retiring Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard on Monday, praising his ongoing commitment to the state and leadership in its legal community.
Downtown condo residents sue developer over damage
The homeowners association for the 70-unit Hudson wants the building’s developer, Kosene & Kosene, to pay to repair damage it alleges was caused by faulty construction.
Daniels names longtime state senator as secretary of state
Indiana state Sen. Connie Lawson will replace ousted Secretary of State Charlie White as Indiana's top elections official.
Local legal practices raise national ranking
Barnes & Thornburg, Faegre Baker Daniels, Ice Miller and others all grew in a ranking of firms based on number of attorneys.
Ex-One Call execs turn on each other in latest venture
Lawsuit alleges two of six partners in Qtego seized control and locked them out of the northwest-side firm, which developments telecommunications technology.
Supreme Court rejects Democrats’ election-chief challenge
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that ousted Secretary of State Charlie White had been eligible to run for office in 2010, rejecting a Democratic challenge and clearing the way for Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels to appoint a replacement.
Zionsville real estate schemer sentenced to 30 months
A Zionsville man who pushed real-estate investing schemes has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering.
Mike’s Carwash ownership trial gets under way
The private company and principals Bill and Mike Dahm are defendants in the lawsuit brought by Jerry Dahm, a cousin who once owned 35 percent of the company and claims he was forced to sell his shares at a discounted rate.