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UAW president steps down as GM sues rival over union bribery
General Motors is alleging that its crosstown rival got an unfair business advantage by bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union.
U.S. failing to stop China from stealing research, report says
The problem is especially urgent, says a congressional report, because billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded research have “contributed to China’s global rise over the last 20 years” and to its goal of being a world leader in science and technology by 2050.
Muncie mayor indicted over alleged bribe for contract
The theft of government funds charge unsealed Monday alleges Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler accepted the bribe from an unidentified company in exchange for the awarding of public works projects in Muncie.
Litz & Eaton co-founder facing three lawsuits, including one from his former partner
Brad Litz, who created Litz & Eaton in 2011 is facing multiple lawsuits from a lender and one form his former partner, John Eaton,
Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit go forward
The justices rejected an appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers when their products are used in crimes.
New film to digitally resurrect late James Dean in ‘co-starring’ role
Rights to Dean’s likeness for the controversial film were acquired through Indianapolis-based marketing firm CMG Worldwide, which represents Dean’s family along with the intellectual property rights associated with many other deceased personalities.
Kite Realty Group lands Nora Plaza in $29M deal
The 139,743-square-foot retail center at 1300 E. 86th Street, anchored by Target, Marshalls and Whole Foods, was sold by a joint venture consisting of RPT Realty and an institutional partner.
Fraudster Tim Durham wins hearing on whether lawyer’s $1M fee created conflict
Fair Finance fraud felon Tim Durham will get a chance to grill his former trial attorney and call more than a dozen witnesses during an evidentiary hearing into whether he received proper representation before he was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison.
Butler University sues Metro Diner over campus restaurant closure
Florida-based Metro Diner closed its Butler location in March. Butler says the lease is still in effect and it’s suing for unpaid rent. Metro has four other Indianapolis-area locations that remain open.
High-ranking United Auto Workers officer faces embezzlement charges
A high-ranking United Auto Workers official is facing felony charges of embezzlement and fraud, and prosecutors say that several top union officials conspired to steal more than $1.5 million from the union. The Detroit News said one of the unnamed union leaders is union President Gary Jones.
Indiana suspends work requirement for Medicaid until lawsuit is resolved
Starting in July, Indiana began requiring people to work, volunteer or participate in other qualifying activities as a condition for receiving medical benefits under the Healthy Indiana Plan, the state’s biggest Medicaid program.
Former Juul exec alleges company shipped tainted products
The lawsuit describes a “reckless” and “win-at-all costs” culture at Juul, primarily driven by the company’s former CEO, Kevin Burns, who was replaced in a management shake-up last month.
Despite Supreme Court ruling, seized Land Rover not returned
An Indiana man who had his $40,000 Land Rover seized after a small-time drug deal isn’t getting it back yet, even though the U.S. Supreme Court sided with him for a key ruling on excessive criminal fines earlier this year.
Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money
Following California’s lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports.
Hill’s disciplinary hearing concludes with AG on defense
The evidentiary hearing in the disciplinary action against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill came to a close Thursday afternoon, with Hill taking the stand for a final time to continue defending himself and deny earlier allegations that he made crude sexual advances toward a former employee.
Indiana attorney general testifies he didn’t grope women
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill denied the claims of four women as he testified Thursday during a hearing on professional misconduct charges that threaten his law license and career.
Lobbyist defends Hill in sometimes-contentious disciplinary hearing
Earlier on Wednesday, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill took the stand for the first time to defend himself in a legal ethics case that could put his job in jeopardy.
Bosma, Long recall conversations with Hill about sexual misconduct allegations
House Speaker Brian Bosma, former Senate President Pro Tempore David Long and numerous people who attended the infamous party at A.J.’s Lounge in May 2018 testified Tuesday at Attorney General Curtis Hill’s attorney discipline case.
Fired Indianapolis Catholic school counselor files lawsuit
Shelly Fitzgerald’s federal lawsuit names the Indianapolis archdiocese and Roncalli High School as defendants.