7th Circuit proposes modifications to Circuit Court Rules 46, 51
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has proposed changes to Circuit Rules 46 and 51 concerning attorneys in the court and the duties of trial counsel in criminal cases.
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Letter reveals that federal prosecutors declined to charge man who threatened Indiana congressman
A Fort Wayne man convicted for harassing and intimidating U.S. Rep. Jim Banks was given a pass by federal prosecutors, who declined to act on the case despite apparently pursuing similar cases in other districts — according to a December letter Banks sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Congressional Budget Office raises federal budget deficit projection by $400B
The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year’s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27% increase compared to its original estimate released in February.
With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven
Maryland this week became the latest state to announce mass pardons for people convicted of marijuana-related crimes as the nation wrestles with how to make amends for the lives disrupted in the decadeslong war on drugs.
Immigrant families rejoice over Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens but, inevitably, some were left out.
Smaller firms, solo attorneys get creative with office space
Some Indiana solo practitioners and small firms, while not being totally virtual, have taken significant steps to reduce the amount of time spent in a traditional office space and are renting much smaller spaces.
Many of the 171 new state laws signed this year take effect July 1
Some of the initiatives are aimed at improving third-grade reading skills, increasing “intellectual diversity” at publicly funded colleges and allowing the return of happy hours at bars.
Students score court victory: Law school class wins reversal from Indiana Court of Appeals
One student helped handle a case that resulted in the reversal of a Marion Superior Court ruling that deemed an Indianapolis high school student a juvenile delinquent.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Helen Marchal
Meet Marion Superior Court Judge Helen Marchal.
Marion County prosecutor’s conviction integrity unit reviews potentially faulty cases
The unit’s work already has helped clear one Indianapolis man of murder, and about 10 more cases are under review.
IndyBar: Congrats to the 2024 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year
Laura Adamaitis Thirion of Plunkett Cooney PC is the 2024 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year.
IndyBar: IndyBar to Sponsor Indianapolis Legal Aid Society’s 11th Annual Timeless Tips from the Bench & Bar Event
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter chairs the event, with our keynote from Judge Michael Brennan of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
IndyBar: Calling All Golf Novices! – IndyBar Foundation’s Chip & Sip Event
The Chip and Sip event starts at 4 p.m. July 25 on the putting green at the Country Club of Indianapolis.
John R. Van Winkle: The world of mass arbitrations and Newton’s Third Law
The back-and-forth, tit-for-tat, “be-careful-what-you-wish-for” world of mandatory arbitration clauses continues, with companies on one side and employees and consumers on the other, and there is no indication that the dueling is over.
IndyBar: Congrats to the Graduates of Bar Leader Class XX!
About 20 people graduated from Bar Leader Class XX.
Hammerle on… “The Fall Guy” and “Civil War”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “The Fall Guy” and “Civil War.”
Rodney R. Nordstrom: Giving jurors what they want and expect to hear at trial
Here are some insights on how well your case plays to jurors and how they understand and interpret case facts to arrive at a verdict.
Immigration attorneys in Indiana keeping eye on Biden’s executive order
Some Indiana immigration attorneys are wondering what the order’s ultimate impact will be for recent arrivals to the U.S. residing in the state, given the confusion about current immigration law regarding asylum and the crushing backlog of cases in the country’s immigration courts.
Public colleges preparing for new state law that calls for ‘intellectual diversity’
Under the new law, faculty members at public universities will be required to teach scholarly works “from a variety of political or ideological frameworks” within the faculty member’s purview of instruction.
IndyBar’s Newest Diversity CLE Event: ‘A Morning of Meaningful Conversations’
Indianapolis Bar Association has developed a new DEI-centered event titled: IndyBar Unites: A Morning of Meaningful Conversations.