Opinion
Book review: 'The Science of Attorney Advocacy'
November 21, 2012
Rodney NordstromUnlike other books I have recently reviewed, the book “The Science of Attorney Advocacy” targets a different
type of reader.
MoreFinney: Overwhelmed by email? Try changing your outlook!
November 7, 2012
Deanna Finney explains how readers can use tools in their Outlook email program to make emails easier to manage.
MoreFederal Bar Update: Northern, Southern District courts cleaning up local rules
November 7, 2012
John MaleyLocal Rule amendments are in the works in the Northern District and Southern District of Indiana, with amendments to take
effect Jan. 1.
MoreLucas: More information is needed when judging the judges
October 24, 2012
Kelly LucasUp the street and around the corner from my Broad Ripple house, a yard sign caught my eye that didn’t involve the usual
Democrat versus Republican political rhetoric. This simple, hand-painted sign called for the ouster of Supreme Court Justice
Steven David.
MoreDTCI: take the time to appreciate life's moments
October 24, 2012
Michele BryantI cannot imagine any professionals more obsessed with time than lawyers. While a great debate still rages as to whether the
billable hour is dead, the fact remains that many lawyers continue to measure services to clients by a unit of time: the billable
hour.
MoreSidebars: La Margarita is anything but traditional Mexican food
October 24, 2012
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaWe give La Margarita 3 1/2 gavels!
MoreStart Page: why the fax won't die
October 24, 2012
Kim BrandThe modern fax machine was introduced in 1964 by Xerox. Fast forward to today. Unless you use a typewriter, there are no other
machines in your office that have remained essentially unchanged in form and function for almost 50 years. Fax is ubiquitous,
reliable, simple and cheap. Why would you want to mess that up?
MoreNordstrom: Book offers little insight for experienced trial attorneys
October 10, 2012
Rodney NordstromRodney Nordstrom reviews "Winning the Jury's Attention: Presenting Evidence from Voir Dire to Closing."
MoreDean's Desk: Pro bono projects broaden opportunities, instill values
October 10, 2012
Hannah BuxbaumPreparing students for the rigors and complexity of today’s legal profession requires schools to focus not only on doctrinal
analysis, but also on the complete set of professional competencies that successful lawyers require. Toward that end, the
faculty at the I.U. Maurer School of Law has adopted a series of initiatives aimed at expanding the range of experiential
learning opportunities available to our students.
MoreLucas: Nominations for 2013 Leadership in Law awards being accepted
October 10, 2012
Kelly LucasI encourage you to nominate an up-and-coming lawyer or distinguished barrister who you admire. Time is limited, and I realize
that when it comes to discretionary projects like completing a nomination form, while our intentions are good, our follow-through
can fall short. But there is something about the feeling derived from taking the time – or making the time – to
do something like this that is so satisfying.
MoreTechnology Untangled: Send and receive large files with ease
October 10, 2012
Stephen BourUsing attachments in email is a common and simple method for sending files. There is, however, a problem when those attachments
get too large. That is because there are file size limits on most email services for both sending and receiving attachments.
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.
MoreBehind the News: '80s anti-takeover law helped sow Emmis win in court
September 26, 2012
Greg AndrewsEmmis Communications Corp.’s tactics as it plotted to strip preferred shareholders of their rights were “admittedly
unusual,” Judge Sarah Evans Barker acknowledged in her Aug. 31 ruling that let the company go forward with a shareholder
vote a few days later that did just that.
MoreIndiana Judges Association: Could judicial Olympics cure court budget woes?
September 26, 2012
David DreyerJudge Dreyer comes up with a way to cure court budget woes and provide reality TV.
MoreDTCI: 'Queen bee syndrome' in the workplace – true or false?
September 26, 2012
If you are a woman trying to make it to the top of a law firm, can you expect a higher-ranking female attorney to take you
under her wing? Do you need to undermine other women in order to advance or treat other women as threats?
MoreSidebars: Coaches Tavern has made consistently good food for 10 years
September 26, 2012
We give Coaches Tavern 3 gavels!
MoreDean's Desk: Law students benefit from alumni's professional experience
September 12, 2012
Nell Jessup NetwonOne of the benefits of writing this column is that it gives me time to reflect on aspects of Notre Dame Law School that are
known and appreciated in South Bend and among our graduates, but are perhaps not as well known to the Indiana bench and bar.
MoreStart Page: Disaster! It lurks around the corner – protect data now
September 12, 2012
Kim BrandYou are hanging by a thread and you don’t even know it. Your Internet connection is delivered by two wires that connect
to a box on the outside of your office – and all that separates you from disaster is a cable removed from a jack on
the wall.
MoreLucas: Make this the year to support civic education
September 12, 2012
Kelly LucasIndiana lawyers will have a unique opportunity to participate in a civic education program that will cast a national spotlight
on our state and legal community. The 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship will be held in Indianapolis May 9
to 11.
MoreCox: Avoid client problems by avoiding problem clients
September 12, 2012
Dina CoxIn this column, basic tips for preventing legal malpractice claims and other risk management strategies will be explored.
Here are this author’s Top Ten client screening suggestions.
MoreFederal Bar Update: Opinion provides insight on attorney fees in FDCPA cases
September 12, 2012
John MaleyFederal courts routinely determine fee petitions for prevailing parties in various fee-shifting cases. A recent opinion from
Magistrate Judge Denise LaRue illustrates guiding principles here.
MoreTechnology Untangled: easy printing from phone or tablet
August 29, 2012
Stephen BourStephen Bour writes about an app that makes it easy for Android users to print from their mobile devices.
MoreDTCI: Throw your cell phone into the spaghetti bowl
August 29, 2012
From DTCIJames Strenski writes about why lawyers need to get away from their cell phones occasionally.
MoreQuality of Life: Take action to make next year a better one
August 29, 2012
Jonna Kane MacDougallThe drought has made MacDougall think about how people often say "next year will be better" but do nothing to make that happen.
MoreInbox: Society doesn't value genders equally
August 29, 2012
A letter in response to editor Kelly Lucas' editorial on whether women in the law can have it all.
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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...
Yikes!