Commentary
Mediation confidentiality; ADR rules review coming
March 27, 2013
The Indiana Supreme Court reiterated in its opinion that Indiana has not adopted the UMA. They also acknowledged that the
two amici organizations have further worked to create a task force to review the rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution
(now formally recognized by the court).
MoreMaley: Updated series is valuable for practitioners
February 27, 2013
John MaleyAs the practice has moved from law-firm libraries to online research on laptops and iPads, there remains a place for comprehensive,
in-depth and practical treatises and practice guides. Since 1998, Westlaw’s Business and Commercial Litigation in
Federal Courts has been just such a valuable resource.
MoreBGBC: Understand how the new tax law affects you
January 30, 2013
On Jan. 2, 2013, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. We’ve compiled some
key takeaways from the Act so you have a better understanding of how it affects your clients and you
MoreSteuerwald: Lawmakers rewriting Indiana's outdated criminal code
January 30, 2013
Rewriting Indiana’s criminal code is an issue that my colleagues and I have spent years analyzing. The code has been
enhanced in the past, but there has not been a significant overhaul since 1977.
MoreLaBret: Demystifying online reputation defense
January 30, 2013
Jabez LaBret writes about how lawyers can control what shows up about them in online searches.
MoreBentley: Darden honored for impact, influence on legal community
September 26, 2012
On September 14, 2012, the Marion County Bar Association hosted a retirement dinner in honor of Judge Carr L. Darden, who
retired as a full-time appellate judge from the Indiana Court of Appeals on his 75th birthday, July 21, 2012. The event was
held at the downtown Indianapolis Marriott and included dinner, musical entertainment and remarks from several individuals
to whom Judge Darden has served as a colleague, mentor, family member and friend.
MoreAdams: Relief for immigrant 'Dreamers' soon to be a reality
July 4, 2012
Just minutes before attending my first session of the second day of the American Immigration Lawyers Association annual conference
in Nashville, Tenn., I began to receive a flood of emails and tweets on my phone about an announcement which would completely
change the lives of an estimated 1.4 million immigrant youth, commonly called “Dreamers,” across the country and
between 21,000 and 29,000 immigrant youth in Indiana.
MoreBGBC Partners: Fraud can happen anywhere without prevention measures
July 4, 2012
Small businesses historically have suffered disproportionately larger losses due to fraud than larger organizations.
MoreBehind the News: Vaunted attorney Conour has lots of explaining to do
May 23, 2012
Greg AndrewsA large question looms in the wake of the April 27 announcement that Bill Conour has been charged in a federal criminal complaint
with misappropriating more than $2.5 million in client funds from December 2000 to March 2012. If the 64-year-old is indeed
guilty of the wire-fraud charge he faces, where did all the money go?
MoreMcGoff: Take care of your most valuable asset
March 14, 2012
We all have excuses for not taking care of ourselves: too busy, too tired, don’t know where to begin, don’t know
how to relax/de-stress. Let’s get past these excuses, one choice at a time.
MoreNordstrom: Book offers advice on treatment of jurors
March 14, 2012
Rodney NordstromThe theme of the book, “Twelve Heroes, One Voice,” is why should jurors care? Why should they care enough to let
go of the natural tendency to do nothing? This question is at the heart of every trial.
MoreNeumann: Digital treasures play a role in estate planning
February 29, 2012
Matthew Neumann writes about how Facebook and estate planning relate.
MoreBadger: Free speech over the Internet put to the test
February 15, 2012
Free expression in this country has withstood repeated assault during times of political upheaval.
MoreBook review: 'Judge the Jury' looks at juror handwriting
December 21, 2011
Rodney NordstromTrial consultant Rodney Nordstrom offers his thoughts on Alice Weiser's book on using graphoanalysis to pick jurors.
MoreJudge in high-stakes suit praises lawyers
December 21, 2011
Greg AndrewsIndianapolis class-action attorney Irwin Levin just helped lead a legal team that is going to collect more than $6.7 million
in fees in a high-profile Iowa lawsuit involving price fixing in the concrete industry.
MoreColumn: Discussion on salable goodwill continues
September 28, 2011
On July 29, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision that upheld the inclusion of salable professional (personal)
goodwill in a marital estate in Wisconsin.
MoreColumn: 'Catch the rat' by using forensic accounting
September 28, 2011
Has your client experienced theft or maybe suffered from financial losses due to fraud? In hindsight did they wonder how the
fraud was not discovered sooner? Help your client “catch the rat” by understanding how to better detect fraud
and identify red flags that may indicate “a rat” is on the loose.
MoreFehribach: What Labor Day means for people with disabilities
September 28, 2011
Earlier this month, the National Organization on Disability recognized nine U.S. companies for their work in hiring and engaging
people with disabilities.
MoreRobel: Preparing for seamlessly global profession
September 28, 2011
What does the future hold for the law students who began their studies a few weeks ago in Bloomington and across the United
States?
MoreBeyers: Law makes dishonesty legal on applications
August 17, 2011
Attorney Bill Beyers writes about a new law enacted by the Legislature that has made it easier for people with a criminal
history to obtain employment.
MoreNordstrom: Book disappoints seasoned jury consultant
July 20, 2011
Rodney NordstromTrial consultant Rodney Nordstrom reviews "The Micro-script Rules."
MoreGuest columnist: Indiana's texting ban is flawed and unenforceable
June 8, 2011
Indiana attorney Chris Pearcy discusses the new law banning texting while driving in Indiana, which takes effect July 1.
MoreNordstrom: Author provides jury selection strategies
May 25, 2011
Rodney NordstromRodney Nordstrom writes about the book "Principles and Practice of Trial Consultation."
MoreValuing a business is not an exact science
May 25, 2011
Authors Howard I. Gross, Steven W. Reed, and Erika M. Gowan of BGBC Partners, write about determining a business' worth.
MoreJudge David Dreyer: Law is about people, emotion and all
May 11, 2011
David DreyerMy daughter lives in Oregon but she never calls. But the other night she did text. Of course I did not find it until later,
and it simply reported in plain terms the largest historical event of her young adult life. No glee, no joy, just a simple
statement about what happened in Pakistan. But I have not been able to stop thinking what made it so important to contact
her parents.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...