Construction resumes on Andretti Global HQ in Fishers
Andretti Global, the parent of Andretti Autosport, is moving forward with its new headquarters campus in Fishers following almost a year of legal delays.
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Indiana Supreme Court issues 3-2 opinion upholding party affiliation statute in Rust case
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa said Rust doesn’t have a fundamental right to run for U.S. Senate as a Republican and can still appear on the November ballot as an independent, Libertarian or write-in candidate.
After loss in court, NCAA pausing investigations into third-party NIL deals
The move comes a week after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in an antitrust suit that challenges NCAA rules against recruiting inducements, saying they inhibit athletes’ ability to cash in on their celebrity and fame.
John Rust files court petition to supersede state election commission
Rust, who earlier this week was denied access to Indiana’s GOP primary ballot, is appealing the decision in Marion County court, in hopes of continuing his run for U.S. Senate.
Still no harvest: Marijuana bills continue to stall in Indiana General Assembly
This year, there were 10 marijuana-related bills filed in the Indiana House and Senate. None made it out of committee.
Indiana officials accuse Zionsville medical-device maker of violating securities law
The Secretary of State’s Securities Division announced the action Tuesday against VoCare Inc. and three of its officers.
Appeals court lifts injunction that allowed gender-transition procedures for minors in Indiana
In his ruling, the judge emphasized that each side agreed about the need for more research on the long-term effects of gender-transition procedures.
Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
In nearly four hours of arguments, several justices questioned aspects of laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas in 2021. But they seemed wary of a broad ruling.
U.S. launches probe into possible fraud by organ collection groups
The probe involves U.S. attorneys in various parts of the country who are investigating organ procurement organizations in at least five states.
Judge hands NCAA another loss, says compensation rules likely violate antitrust law, harm athletes
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said turning rules supported by its members “upside down” will only make an already chaotic situation worse and lessen protections keeping athletes from being exploited.
Foreclosure suit filed against owner of Wilshaw hotel property
Officials with the town of Speedway, which is not named in the lawsuit, said they are “carefully monitoring” the situation and in communication with the developers on the matter.
Scam artists expected to flock to NBA All-Star Weekend
Basketball fans and music fans are advised to be wary of offers that appear too good to be true during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Special counsel: Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted
While the report removes legal jeopardy for the president, it is nonetheless is an embarrassment for Joe Biden, who placed competency and experience at the core of his rationale to voters to send him to the Oval Office.
Supreme Court to hear landmark case seeking to kick Trump off ballot over Capitol attack
The case marks the first time the justices will be considering a constitutional provision that was adopted after the Civil War to prevent former officeholders who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office again.
Judge keeps NCAA restrictions on NIL in place for now
A judge on Tuesday kept in place for now the rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation from being used as a recruiting inducement, denying a request for a temporary restraining order by the states of Tennessee and Virginia.
Former virtual school leaders face decades in prison if found guilty in alleged enrollment scam
The operators of the now-closed schools allegedly inflated the enrollment by thousands of students and accepted more than $44 million in state funding, per a federal indictment from last week.
FTC opens inquiry into Big Tech’s partnerships with leading AI startups
The action targets Amazon, Google and Microsoft and their sway over the generative AI boom that’s fueled demand for chatbots such as ChatGPT.
Former virtual charter school leaders face federal charges tied to alleged enrollment scam
The defendants face a combined 76 charges including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Families sue gun shop that sold AR-15 used in bank shooting that killed 5
The civil suit alleges River City Firearms should have noticed red flags when the shooter bought the gun six days before killing five Old National Bank co-workers..
Neighbors file suit to block proposed $61M Willows redevelopment
The group opposes the Elements multifamily project planned by developers J.C. Hart Co. and Chase Development to redevelop the Willows Event center into a 192-unit apartment community and 16 condominiums fronting Spirit Lake, north of Broad Ripple.