Publisher to pay $14M in ‘Happy Birthday’ copyright case
Music publisher Warner/Chappell Music will return $14 million in fees to settle a lawsuit that challenges its claim to "Happy Birthday," one of the world's best-known songs.
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GOP state senator enters race for Indiana attorney general
A Republican state senator from Logansport says he will seek the Republican nomination for state attorney general.
2 more join federal suit challenging live Nativity scene
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Lake County sees successes with JDAI
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Man accused of killing co-worker found guilty of murder
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Officials accused of hampering probe of high school coach
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Cosby case could hinge on 2 issues: deposition and accusers
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Manning’s legal team looked into documentary
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4 life sentences for man in Indianapolis quadruple killing
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Ex-Gov. Whitcomb, lawyer, POW, adventurer, dies at 98
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Federal court rejects convicted financier’s sentence appeal
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Exonerated Gary man readjusts to life outside of prison
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Suit by man accused of killing Indianapolis officer tossed
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Lawmakers pass bills to give pharmacists discretion
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Cosby lawyer says comedian was assured he was in the clear
Bill Cosby's top legal adviser said Wednesday that he never would have let the comedian testify in a 2005 lawsuit if he thought Cosby could still face sexual assault charges in the matter.
Judge in power plant body case once represented suspect
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Judge says Spierer search warrants must remain sealed
A judge says information regarding search warrants connected to the 2011 disappearance of an Indiana University student need to remain sealed so the investigation won't be compromised.
Indiana business community fears fallout from gay rights failure
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Indiana AG sues 3 companies in alleged tax-sale scheme
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