Anthem vows to appeal ruling blocking $48B Cigna purchase
Anthem Inc. on Thursday morning vowed to appeal a federal judge's ruling that blocked its $48 billion purchase of Cigna Corp. on the grounds it would be anticompetitive.
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Bills dealing with sex crime punishments move to full Senate
Two bills dealing with the punishment of sex crimes are moving to the full Indiana Senate for consideration.
All clear given after evacuation of Lake County Gov’t Center
The Lake County Government Center in Crown Point will resume normal operations Wednesday after being evacuated following a threat.
Senate passes anti-indemnification clause bill
The Indiana House of Representatives will soon consider a bill that, if passed, would prohibit attorneys from including malpractice indemnification clauses in their attorney-client agreements.
Melania Trump says White House could mean millions for brand
First lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do with her prominent position. But in new court documents, her lawyers say that the "multi-year term" during which she "is one of the most photographed women in the world" could mean millions of dollars for her personal brand.
Hate crime bill advances in Indiana Legislature
Legislation targeting hate crimes is advancing in Indiana, one of five states without such a law.
State immigration lawyers say clients fearful amid Trump orders
Indiana immigration attorneys and their clients face uncertainty after President Donald Trump issued executive orders in his first week banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations, suspending refugee resettlement programs and stepping up domestic enforcement.
Lawyers who sought to destroy stored newborn samples vow to keep up fight
The Indiana State Department of Health says it holds 2.2 million records on paper and in database regarding the newborn blood samples.
Indiana Bar Foundation gets help in Statehouse
A Barnes & Thornburg lobbyist is advocating for the organization as well as promoting access to justice.
Jury still out if Marion County courts will go to new jail location
The Indianapolis judges will decide by May 1 if their future venue will be at new justice center a few miles outside of downtown.
Tax court judge rejects request to compel further discovery
After previously allowing the deposition of the former commissioner of the Indiana Department of State Revenue, the Indiana Tax Court rejected the University of Phoenix’s requests to compel further discovery, writing that the additional discovery likely would not reveal admissible evidence.
Panel backs bill for appointing state school chief
The Indiana state schools superintendent would no longer be an elected position under a change being considered by lawmakers.
‘Dreamers’ win may backfire under Trump presidency, judge warns
An appeals court judge warned that a victory for millions of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children may unintentionally give President Donald Trump unprecedented authority to force unwilling states to comply with his immigration policies.
Donnelly to vote against Trump AG nominee Sessions
Indiana Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly says he will vote against Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
Ex-Indiana schools chief Bennett ineligible for county seat
Former state schools superintendent Tony Bennett can't fill a vacant Clark County Council seat because he hasn't lived there long enough.
GOP leadership: Time for serious discussion on Sunday sales
Indiana's legislative leaders say it's time to have a serious discussion on Sunday sales of carryout alcohol — again.
JRAC presents 2 criminal reform bills to House committee
As Indiana’s criminal justice system continues to roll out legislatively mandated reforms, members of the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council are working with legislators to implement changes that will benefit both law enforcement and offenders.
Indiana’s Hill among attorneys general supporting Gorsuch
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says he's leading Republican attorneys general from 20 states, including Indiana, in support of President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch.
Virginia joins lawsuit challenging Trump immigration order
Virginia is joining a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order restricting travelers from seven Muslim majority nations from entering the U.S., Attorney General Mark Herring announced on Tuesday.
Senate committee considers vacating trafficking victims’ convictions
Victims of human trafficking in Indiana could soon have a new mechanism for relief from charges brought against them while they were under the control of a trafficker if a new bill designed to vacate those charges is passed.