Carmel law firm settles consumer claims in Vermont
Mossler Law Firm of Carmel agreed to cease all business in Vermont, refund about $79,500 in fees paid by Vermont residents
and pay $60,000 in civil penalties.
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Attorneys argue widow should remain Simon estate trustee
Attorneys for Bren Simon argued Friday she has served capably to date as executor of the estate of her late husband, Melvin
Simon, as shown in a series of moves she made to transfer his stake in the Indiana Pacers.
Ex-Indiana University player Leary pleads guilty in fraud
Todd Leary of Carmel pleaded guilty in court Thursday to a felony charge of misappropriating title insurance escrow funds.
His agreement with prosecutors calls for him to face up to three years in prison, with that cut in half if he pays nearly
$295,000 in restitution.
UPDATE: Bren Simon criticizes stepchildren in court hearing
In a deposition aired during an estate hearing, Bren Simon described her stepchildren as spoiled, vicious and hurtful,
and
said they refused to accept her as family during 37 years of marriage to late mall billionaire Melvin Simon.
Inlow heirs accuse Fifth Third, Hall Render of fraud
A bitter battle between the heirs of former Conseco Inc. executive Lawrence Inlow and the bank and attorneys overseeing his
estate will get a hearing Friday in Hamilton County Court
Sparks fly at Simon estate hearing
Details of years of squabbling between family members of the shopping mall magnate Mel Simon have begun to emerge in a court
battle over the late billionaire's estate.
Purdue steps up efforts to halt illegal downloads
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires schools to fight illegal distribution of copyrighted material and educate campus
communities about the issue. Schools that don’t comply risk losing their eligibility for federal student aid.
Secondary lender sues Chase over fire sale
Indiana Community Business Credit Corp. alleges breach of contract after JP Morgan Chase auctioned off assets of American
Sentry Guard of Greenwood.
Ex-owner of cemeteries gets prison time
Robert Nelms, ex-owner of cemeteries in four states, including Indiana, has been sentenced to between 32 months and 10 years
in prison for embezzling $4.2 million from a Grand Rapids cemetery.
Former loan officer charged with falsifying documents
Prosecutors say Robert Tolle falsified a construction progress inspection report while at Old National Bank. He faces a maximum
30-year prison sentence and $1 million fine.
Developer George Broadbent sued for $9M by widow of co-founder
Avis Skinner alleges Broadbent isn’t making the payments he committed to when he bought out her husband's real estate
interests in 2006.
Employers mull legal challenge to new state gun law
Indiana Chamber of Commerce president says several members have inquired about pursuing legal action, though nothing formal
is in the works
yet.
FBI scoops up Tim Durham’s car collection
An agreement with Durham's attorney paved the way for FBI agents to pick up 18 cars from Durham's residences in Indianapolis
and Los Angeles.
FedEx wins dismissal of some claims in drivers’ suit
FedEx Corp. won partial dismissal of a class-action lawsuit brought by contract drivers who contend they are entitled to full
benefits because the company treats them as employees.
Impact Racing wins latest court battle over safety labels
Ruling prevents industry-certification group from breaking contract with Brownsburg-based company founded by Bill Simpson.
Trustee asks for Hansen & Horn bankruptcy to be dismissed
Beleaguered home builder doesn’t appear to have funds available to pay an attorney to prepare
necessary paperwork for Chapter 7 liquidation, trustee says in court filing.
Hundreds turn out for Marcus Schrenker auction
One attendee paid $28,000 for a $68,000 boat. But others were just curious about a man who investigators say abandoned his
plane over Alabama, then used a motorcycle he'd stashed in a shed to elude authorities.
Durham attorney blasts FBI after vehicle seizures
Embattled financier Tim Durham’s lawyer, Larry Mackey, said the FBI should have known a bankruptcy trustee had the titles.
An attorney for
the trustee said investigators were aware.
Sale of local funeral home, cemetery business finalized
Pennsylvania-based StoneMor Partners could pay up to $32 million for Memory Gardens Management Co. after trust-fund and debt
obligations are made.
Durham’s Geist mansion listed for $5.5 million
Beleaguered local businessman Tim Durham’s Geist home is listed for sale with a $5.5 million asking price.