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Supreme Court expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume
The legal wrangling could be moot if the U.S. House adopts and Trump signs legislation to quickly end the federal government shutdown.
Visa, Mastercard reach settlement in 20-year merchant legal feud
Total credit and debit card swipe fees hit a record $187.2 billion last year, according to the trade group the Merchant Payments Coalition.
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
The request is the latest in a flurry of legal activity over how a program that helps buy groceries for 42 million Americans should proceed during the historic U.S. government shutdown.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage
The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
2 MLB pitchers charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
According to the indictment unsealed Sunday, the highly-paid hurlers took several thousand dollars in payoffs to help two unnamed gamblers from their native Dominican Republic win at least $460,000 on in-game prop bets.
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump administration does not reimburse them.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
Officials in more than a half-dozen states confirmed that some SNAP recipients already were issued full November payments on Friday. But Jackson’s order could prevent other states from initiating the payments.
Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez, hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.
Indiana Supreme Court encourages public service pathway to help address attorney shortage
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued final determinations regarding recommendations to relieve the ongoing state attorney shortage, including a number of approaches to encourage lawyers to become public defenders or prosecutors.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
Shortly after the judges’ rulings, lawyers for the administration filed a motion to appeal, contesting both Thursday’s decision and the earlier one from Saturday that ordered the federal government to use emergency reserves to fund the food program throughout November.
Rokita files lawsuit against IPS for ‘frustrating’ immigration officials
The lawsuit alleges Indianapolis Public Schools maintains policies that violate Indiana’s anti-sanctuary statute.
Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments
Even if a judge rules the benefits cannot be suspended for the first time in SNAP’s 61-year history, many beneficiaries are likely to face delays in getting the debit cards they use to buy groceries reloaded.
Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
The judge made it clear she wants USDA to get the emergency money out the door, not come up with excuses for why it believes it can’t.
Owner of Indianapolis treatment center charged in $2.7M Medicaid fraud case
Kevin Calvert, 57, was charged with 43 counts of Medicaid fraud and an additional count of theft following an investigation by the attorney general’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Beckwith’s office under investigation over AI video of lawmaker’s wife, alleged ghost employment
A report from the Marion County Grand Jury states the body met twice—on Aug. 18 and Sept. 30—to review evidence involving Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s office.
Shifts in college sports give law firm opportunities
A Fishers-based law firm that’s made a name for itself in college sports compliance is gearing up for big changes as federal lawmakers weigh sweeping reforms to how athletes are paid and how competition is governed.
Fishers-based Arrive AI sues former business consultant it alleges stole trade secrets
In its complaint, the company accuses the former consultant of interfering with its business opportunities, including what is described as a potentially multibillion-dollar deal with a large logistics company.
Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
The federal judge said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
Krieg DeVault acquires Fort Wayne-based Rothberg Law Firm
Michael Messaglia, managing partner of Krieg DeVault, said combining the firms would strengthen some of Krieg DeVault’s key service areas, including banking, business, employment, health care, real estate, and municipal and estate planning.