Lawsuit alleges Hormel, Tyson, other companies inflated pork prices
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Minnesota alleges the companies colluded to inflate consumer pork prices on such popular products as Ball Park Franks, Spam and Hillshire Farm.
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Nursing home exec Burkhart handed stiff sentence for kickback scheme
James Burkhart’s hopes for a light sentence were dashed Friday afternoon when a federal judge handed down a lengthy sentence for his role in leading a massive kickback scheme as CEO of Indiana’s largest chain of nursing homes.
Indiana’s Barrett a top contender in brewing Supreme Court battle
Notre Dame Law School professor and 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett is on President Trump’s list of 25 Supreme Court-worthy nominees, but she is now seen as being on a much shorter list.
Judge temporarily blocks abortion reporting rule in Indiana
U.S. District Judge Richard Young granted the preliminary injunction sought by Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky.
Neighbors turn to courts to fight developments
Neighbors in at least four neighborhoods opposed to approved real estate projects are refusing to acquiesce and instead are mounting court challenges in hopes of stopping developments.
Creditors prepping lawsuit against HHGregg officers and directors
A Delaware law firm is spearheading the case on a contingency-fee basis. Under the sliding scale, it would get 20 percent of a recovery up to $10 million, and 35 percent of a recovery topping $20 million.
Supreme Court deals another big setback to labor unions
A divided U.S. Supreme Court said government employees have a constitutional right not to pay union fees.
Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban, rejects discrimination claim
Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, said presidents have substantial power to regulate immigration. He also rejected the challengers' claim of anti-Muslim bias.
In medical milestone, U.S. approves marijuana-based drug for seizures
The Food and Drug Administration approved the medication, called Epidiolex, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy in patients 2 years and older.
Valparaiso Law School in talks to leave state for Tennessee
In November 2017, the school announced it was suspending admissions and exploring alternatives to remain open. In 2016, it was censured for admitting students who didn’t appear capable of completing law school or passing the bar exam.
Prosecutors want 12-1/2-year sentence for nursing home exec involved in kickback scheme
James Burkhart, who pleaded guilty to fraud, will be sentenced June 27 in federal court. His lawyers are asking for a four-year sentence.
Supreme Court: Police need search warrants to track cellphones
Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by the court’s four liberals in the 5-4 decision, wrote that “an individual maintains a legitimate expectation of privacy in the record of his physical movements” as they are captured by cellphone towers.
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality Indiana’s abortion laws
The suit filed Thursday by organizations including the Whole Woman's Health Alliance says the state's laws have "severely limited" a woman's access to abortions.
Workers sue after camera found in Goodwill store bathroom
A lawsuit by five employees of Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana says the organization failed to protect them from a man accused of recording bathroom videos at a suburban Indianapolis store.
Jury awards $15M after Carmel firm misreads cancer patient’s CT scan
Because of its stance in the case, the imaging center was not subject to caps on damages that typically would be in place when medical providers opt in to coverage under the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act.
Justices weigh in on partisan redistricting in 2 states but offer no broader outlines
In cases involving districts in Wisconsin and Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped ruling on whether electoral maps can give an unfair advantage to a political party.
Anderson, former mayor to pay $30K to settle ballot lawsuit
The suit was filed by former employee of the city of Anderson who alleges she was unlawfully arrested and imprisoned while trying to deliver her mother’s absentee ballot.
Outgoing Indiana Senate president gets major law firm job
Senate President Pro Tem David Long of Fort Wayne joined the Indianapolis-based law firm’s public affairs practice as a partner on Friday.
New 360 Market Square apartment tower leaves trail of liens, litigation
Downtown’s new 360 Market Square apartment tower is leasing up nicely, but the $120 million project continues to be plagued by legal disputes related to its construction.
Indiana’s director protections complicate ITT lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by ITT Educational Services’ bankruptcy trustee seeks $250 million from the firm’s former CEO and board members, whom she alleges were disengaged as the business melted down.