Feds: Texas pastor misused loan for Indiana church
A Houston minister accused of using money borrowed to build a new church to buy a mink coat and a Mercedes Benz missed his
initial hearing in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
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Publisher’s book fair questioned amid financial troubles
Charity event scheduled for July 31 is postponed again as complaints against New Century Publishing mount.
Judge rules against Inlow heirs
Hamilton County Judge Steve Nation ruled Friday that the heirs of former Conseco Inc. executive Lawrence Inlow failed to justify
their attempt to remove Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank as the fiduciary of his estate.
Retailers gain upper hand in negotiations with landlords
Shop owners realize that landlords, already facing rising vacancies, are sometimes willing to sacrifice financially to keep properties filled and vibrant.
Federal government asking questions about lease deals
The federal government is asking questions about how the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration handles office
leasing after an IBJ investigation raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Bren Simon deposition sheds light on family feud
A judge is scheduled to hear final arguments Thursday over whether Bren
Simon should remain as trustee for her late husband's roughly $2 billion estate. A video deposition has provided a glimpse
into ugly family conflicts.
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.
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.