Securities-fraud clash to get U.S. Supreme Court scrutiny
The investors, led by the Indiana Public Retirement System, urged the Supreme Court not to take up the dispute.
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ITT Tech nightmare escalates for Indianapolis credit union
The Eli Lilly Federal Credit lost a bundle on loans to ITT Technical Institute students a few years ago. Now the credit union, which adopted the Elements Financial moniker two years ago, may get hit with a lawsuit from the bankruptcy trustee for the now-defunct for-profit school operator.
Senate bill prohibiting ‘Ban the Box’ moves forward
Indiana lawmakers are trying to ensure one particular question stays on job applications: “Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?”
After fight, Indiana man receives ‘ATHE1ST’ license plate
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles denied Chris Bontrager's first request in February without citing a specific reason.
Preliminary OK given to $208.7M NCAA settlement
About 40,000 college football and basketball players won't have submit a claim form to receive a portion of the $208.7 million the Indianapolis-based NCAA will pay to settle a federal class-action lawsuit.
Ex-pharmacy exec convicted in deadly meningitis outbreak
The former head of a Massachusetts pharmacy was convicted Wednesday of racketeering and other charges over a meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people across the country. Indiana was among the states hit hardest.
Musician accuses conductor Urbanski, ISO of age discrimination
A federal lawsuit filed by principal bassoonist John Wetherill accuses Music Director Krzysztof Urbanski and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra managers of trying to push out musicians older than 40 to replace them with younger and lower-paid performers.
Greenwood man sentenced to 41 months for $2.7M embezzlement scheme
Troy Sissom has been ordered to serve 41 months in federal prison for defrauding F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. from 2003 to 2015.
Russian hackers to be charged in massive Yahoo breach
The Justice Department is preparing to announce charges against four defendants, including two Russian security services officers, in a data breach that affected at least a half-billion user accounts, according to a federal law enforcement official.
CIB ordered to give deposition in IRS-Simon lawsuit over Pacers deal
CIB attorneys had sought to block the IRS from deposing former presidents Pat Early, Bob Grand and Ann Lathrop in a legal dispute stemming from a 2009 deal that transferred full ownership of the Indiana Pacers to Herb Simon.
Court: Discrimination against gay workers not prohibited
In a setback for gay rights advocates hoping for an expansion of workplace discrimination protections, a federal appeals court has ruled that employers aren't prohibited from discriminating against employees because of sexual orientation.
Former Estridge Homes controller to plead guilty to bank fraud
Thomas Carter of Fishers diverted more than $340,000 from company bank accounts into his own accounts between 2013 and 2016, Carter’s plea agreement says.
House passes bill to restrict legal claims against companies
Changes mandated in the bill could help reduce legal costs for businesses by putting up more hurdles to bringing class-action lawsuits in federal court.
Former Indianapolis tax preparer sentenced for filing false returns
Prosecutors say the man filed 65 fraudulent tax returns on behalf of central Indiana clients between 2010 and 2012.
Lawyer: Pence’s AOL account adds new wrinkle to civil case
An Indianapolis lawyer suing Vice President Mike Pence for refusing to release public records as Indiana’s governor says his case should get a fresh look after revelations that the Republican used a private AOL email account to conduct state business.
Caterpillar offices raided by feds
The exact reason for the raid was unclear, but the manufacturer told the SEC in a filing last month that the IRS believes it owed $2 billion more in taxes for the years 2010 to 2012 due to profits from its Swiss unit.
Eyler misses deposition, adding to furor over test-prep firm
Tennessee-based Southeast Financial Credit Union sued Eyler and others in 2015, charging they fraudulently restructured the business to thwart creditors and owe more than $13 million on defaulted loans.
Anthem’s loveless marriage heads toward predictable end
Doubters about the $48 billion Anthem-Cigna merger have been in abundance from the start—both on antitrust grounds and on concerns over cultural fit.
Bill would ditch barriers for minors at small wineries
A reinterpreted Indiana statute has created headaches for artisan distilleries and farm wineries, as well as tourists with children. A new bill aims to fix the problem.
High-profile gymnasts come forward, claim abuse by doctor
The gymnasts accused Dr. Larry Nassar, a volunteer team doctor for Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics for almost three decades, of touching them inappropriately while he disguised the abuse as treatment.