Marijuana recommendation by U.S. health agency hailed as first step to easing weed restrictions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommended that marijuana be moved from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.
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Legal hurdles loom for U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust
John Rust, a wealthy egg farmer and self-proclaimed gay Christian conservative, is not backing down from his U.S. Senate bid despite facing major obstacles.
Delta-8 legal dispute: Following attorney general’s guidance, industry files suit
When Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the opinion in January this year finding that delta-8 and other hemp-derived products are illegal, law enforcement around the state took note.
Charter school group says IPS decision to sue state violated open meetings law
The complaint centers on the school board’s lawsuit that claims an exemption for IPS from a state law that requires districts to sell or lease closed school buildings to charter schools for $1.
3M agrees to pay more than $5.5B over combat earplugs made in Indianapolis
The settlement would avert a potentially much larger liability that 3M sought to curb through a controversial bankruptcy case involving Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies that ultimately collapsed.
Law firms see growing demand for advice on environmental, social investing issues
Business interests ranging from individual companies to investment funds are seeking legal advice on the drafting of internal compliance policies related to environmental, social and governance issues.
Reggie Bush sues NCAA for defamation, wants Heisman Trophy back
The former University of Southern California star running back is suing the Indianapolis-based NCAA over a 2021 statement from college sports’ governing body about a “pay-for-play arrangement.”
In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit Airlines
Consumer advocates say the disclosure supports the antitrust lawsuit aimed at blocking JetBlue’s $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit, the nation’s largest discount airline.
Justice Department announces charges against hundreds of alleged COVID-19 fraudsters
More than 60 of the defendants have alleged connections to organized crime, the department said, including members of a criminal gang accused of using stolen pandemic aid to pay for a murder.
Former Post Office manager sentenced to 3-plus years for stealing business checks
James Lancaster of Indianapolis stole more than 270 pieces of mail with checks from more than 50 different businesses between May 2020 and June 2021, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Ground broken on major overhaul for Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy improvements are part of a string of capital projects prioritized by Holcomb in recent budget sessions at the Statehouse.
Indiana attorney general leading tenants-protection movement
Republican state lawmakers have long resisted taking up legislation strengthening tenants’ legal rights, making Todd Rokita an outlier at the state level—but a possible ally for advocates who’ve struggled to advance such changes.
Indiana Supreme Court won’t rehear abortion law ruling, putting it back in effect
The new law—which prohibits the procedure with only narrow exceptions—will immediately take effect once the ruling is certified on the court docket, which is expected to be a matter of days, according to court officials.
Need gas after midnight? Don’t stop in Hammond.
The Indiana city’s 37 gas stations will be required to close between midnight and 5 a.m. under a new ordinance designed to curb crime.
NFL agrees to settle lawsuit over canceled 2016 Hall of Fame game between Colts, Packers
The game was called off shortly before the scheduled starting time because of safety issues with the turf at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement
A federal judge said the proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle theft fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
CEO Booth to retire after 30 years at Child Advocates
Cindy Booth joined Child Advocates as its first full-time staff attorney in 1994. She was named CEO of the not-for-profit in 1996 and has held that position ever since.
Sage Steele leaves ESPN after settling free speech lawsuit
Steele—a Carmel High School and Indiana University graduate who covered sports in Indianapolis early in her career—filed the lawsuit against the network and its parent company last year.
City-County Council proposal could increase ticketing for parking in bike lanes
The proposal would give Park Indy the opportunity to accrue more revenue by ticketing for non-meter-related offenses.
Indiana woman sentenced to 5-plus years in prison in COVID-19 fraud scheme
Prosecutors say Oluwatobi Seton and partners in Nigeria obtained people’s identities and used them to open GoBank accounts and debit cards. They then would apply for unemployment benefits in different states using the stolen identities the fraudulent accounts.