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DTCI: Early mentors influenced me as an attorney
March 13, 2013
From DTCIHow did I turn out like this? After practicing law for 32 years, I decided it was time to look back and examine the reasons
that I behave certain ways.
MoreHammerle on 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' 'Identity Thief'
March 13, 2013
Robert HammerleBob Hammerle offers his grandson to those who lack the nerve to see "Jack the Giant Slayer" alone. All he needs is popcorn.
MoreSidebars: Unique Pure Eatery offers options for all types of diners
February 27, 2013
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaWe give Pure Eatery 3.5 gavels!
MoreHammerle on ... 'Life of Pi'; 'Silver Linings Playbook'
February 27, 2013
Robert HammerleBob Hammerle reviews two movies who recently won awards at the 2013 Oscars.
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.
MoreStart Page: Master of your domain
February 13, 2013
Kim BrandYou may ask: “What is a domain and why would I want one?” Let me assure you that you have one and you want to
keep it.
MoreHammerle on ... 'Zero Dark Thirty'
February 13, 2013
Robert HammerleDirector Kathryn Bigelow’s excellent saga about the quest to kill Osama bin Laden tells a larger story. Can we honor
the dead of 9/11 by copying the moral depravity of their killers?
MoreAnd the Winner is: Hammerle's Preliminary 2013 Oscar Picks
February 13, 2013
Robert HammerleRead attorney Bob Hammerle's picks for this year's Oscars.
MoreLucas: Had a tough day? Escape to the movies!
February 13, 2013
Kelly LucasWith this issue of IL, we begin presenting movie reviews by Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Bob Hammerle. Bob
is known to many lawyers and businesspeople for his passion about cinema and his colorful commentary about the latest shows
to hit the theaters.
MoreDean's Desk: A new curriculum at Valparaiso Law School
February 13, 2013
Jay ConisonLaw schools have two natures. On the one hand, they are graduate academic programs, generally in universities. On the other
hand, a law school is a path to a career. Through the educational program and other services, it develops professional skills
in students and supports their entry into law or other professional practice.
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
MoreIndiana Lawyer launches ‘Lawyers on the Move’ email
January 30, 2013
Kelly LucasWe're excited about bringing readers another opportunity to learn about and maintain connections with lawyers around the state.
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.
MoreIndiana Judges Association: Judges are good government partners
January 30, 2013
David DreyerJudge David Dreyer writes a letter to Gov. Mike Pence about how to make people more legally literate.
MoreLaBret: Demystifying online reputation defense
January 30, 2013
Jabez LaBret writes about how lawyers can control what shows up about them in online searches.
MoreTechnology Untangled: Add communication flexibility to tablets and smartphones
January 16, 2013
Stephen BourI was looking for ways to make Wi-Fi tablets more versatile as communication tools and found several interesting applications.
Today we will look at apps to turn your Wi-Fi tablet, or iPod Touch, into a push-to-talk (PTT) walkie-talkie, a device for
standard SMS texting, and even a free wireless telephone.
MoreBadger: Using arbitration clauses to reduce potential liability risk
January 16, 2013
Steven BadgerIn the first part of this column, I outlined the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration as an alternative to litigation
in court and concluded that neither arbitration nor litigation is preferable in all situations. This second part provides
more specific suggestions on when to use arbitration in certain high-risk, “bet-the-company” situations.
MoreFederal Bar Update: Southern District of Indiana adopts rule amendments
January 16, 2013
John MaleyThe Southern District has amended several Local Rules. These were approved in late December and took effect Jan. 1.
MoreLucas: 2013 brings opportunities to effect change
January 2, 2013
Kelly LucasAs I write the first of my 2013 columns, my inclination is to put on my rose-colored glasses and look with optimism toward
the year ahead. While I feel that I am truly a glass-half-full kind of gal, I am also a realist and not a fan of people who
stick their heads in the sand and pretend things are OK when they are not.
MoreBadger: To arbitrate or litigate, that is the question
January 2, 2013
Steven BadgerIn my world of dispute resolution, one of the most basic questions is whether a particular business dispute should be resolved
in arbitration or in a court of law. Like many of the questions I am frequently asked by clients, there is no simple answer
that fits all occasions and situations.
MoreMcGoff: It is a new year, start creating a new 'you'
January 2, 2013
Sharon McGoffEach year, as Jan. 1 approaches and we gaze in the mirror at the after effects of the holidays … dark circles under
our eyes, too many cookies and an over-abundance of cocktail parties, we set our sights on resolutions. We vow that “this
time” we are going to do it! However, the statistics show that over 80 percent of us who set New Year’s resolutions
will fail.
MoreStart Page: Top 5 New Year's (IT) resolutions for 2013
December 19, 2012
Kim BrandMake this the year you get out of the poor-productivity ditch.
MoreTechnology Untangled: Easy video security with Internet cloud camera
December 19, 2012
Stephen BourToday we will look at a simple and effective Web-based network video security camera from D-Link that makes it easy to remotely
monitor your home or office over the Internet.
MoreFederal Bar Update: Rule changes, 7th Circuit procedural decisions
December 19, 2012
John MaleyAs federal practitioners know, each Dec. 1 new federal rule amendments take effect. In most recent years there have been significant
changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure each December.
MoreIndiana Judges Association: Do media measure up in court coverage?
December 5, 2012
David DreyerWe judges are obligated to actually ignore popular opinion or preference and apply the law, but we are further constrained
to not discuss our decisions on talk shows or interviews. Yet, public confidence in courts is more important than any other
branch of government because people need to believe in us or they will not believe or obey our rulings.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.