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Four attorneys join Braun’s transition team

Of the 12 transition appointees announced Nov. 6, four are attorneys, including transition chair Victor Smith.
Web exclusive: Dentons conference helps attorneys prepare for 2025 legislative session

On Dec. 18, Dentons 33rd Annual Legislative Conference will help lobbyists, policymakers and others prepare for the financial push and pull that every budget-writing legislative session brings.
Immigration attorneys brace for abrupt policy changes under Trump administration

Mass deportations. More U.S. troops at the country’s southern border. The possible deployment of the National Guard, even in non-border states like Indiana. They could all be on the table come January.
Many dealmakers in Indiana and across the nation expect a robust 2025

In a national survey of 200 senior executives and dealmaking advisers, 70% said they expect a stronger U.S. merger and acquisition landscape in the next 12 months.

Appeals on Wheels travels to Muncie Central High for oral arguments

The Indiana Court of Appeals will head to Muncie on Dec. 2 to hear arguments about whether a trial court had sufficient evidence to convict a Boone County woman of resisting law enforcement.

Husband is rightful owner of cryptocurrencies, Indiana Supreme Court rules

The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s denial of a husband’s motion for partial summary judgment over the issue of ownership of cryptocurrencies that were not initially accounted for during his divorce proccedings.

High court appoints new member to commission on court appointed attorneys

The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a new member to the Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys Thursday.

Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

Campaign pledges to raise teacher pay face uncertain future at Statehouse

Airline CEOs, Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election

Incoming Indiana Gov. Mike Braun admonished by GOP colleagues for missed U.S. Senate votes

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Indy man, housing advocacy group file suit against Tricon Residential

Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Two members reappointed to Board of Law Examiners

Prominent Republicans back ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana legalization group

Democrat women push state party to act on sexual harassment allegations

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Opinions November 22, 2024

7^th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. Clarence Bonds
24-1576
Criminal. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Damon Leichty. Affirms the district court’s denial of Clarence Bonds’ motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) for a sentence reduction of his 71-month sentence for transporting a firearm in interstate commerce as a felon based on Amendment 821 to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Finds no abuse of discretion. Also finds the court is divided on the question of divided on whether § 3006A permits a court to appoint counsel at public expense— whether in an individual case or through a general order—for defendants like Bonds who are seeking a reduction of their sentences under 18 U.S.C. § 3582. Attached to the opinion are three separate opinions in which each judge explains his view. Attorneys for appellant: Thomas Patton, Attorney, Office of the Federal Public Defender, Peoria, Colleen McNichols Ramais, Office of the Federal Public Defender, Urbana. Attorney for appellee: David Hollar, Office of the United States Attorney, Hammond.

Four attorneys join Braun’s transition team

Web exclusive: Dentons conference helps attorneys prepare for 2025 legislative session

Immigration attorneys brace for abrupt policy changes under Trump administration

Many dealmakers in Indiana and across the nation expect a robust 2025