Opinion
DTCI: '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.
MoreInbox: Sometimes it is enough to be 'good enough'
August 29, 2012
A letter in response to editor Kelly Lucas' editorial on whether women in the law can have it all.
MoreInbox: Personal values and experiences define 'all'
August 29, 2012
A letter in response to editor Kelly Lucas' editorial on whether women in the law can have it all.
MoreDean's Desk: Career planning innovation at Valparaiso Law
August 29, 2012
Jay ConisonThis fall, Valparaiso Law is launching a new program that will help students organize their three years of career-related
activities and complete the steps essential to fulfilling career goals. The program is provided through a mobile website named
VOLT, which the school believe is the first of its kind.
MoreTerms of Art: Musical background helps attorney connect with clients
August 15, 2012
Wandini RigginsWandini Riggins writes about attorney Trezanay Atikins, whose interests in music and sports led to her launching her own intellectual
property firm.
MoreStart Page: Tips to make Google searches more effective
August 15, 2012
Kim BrandG-O-O-G-L-E will replace Q-W-E-R-T-Y on keyboards of the future. It has already replaced S-E-A-R-C-H. Problem is you probably
aren’t very good at Google. Like a bad golf swing, without training, you just keep practicing the wrong swing and haven’t
taken lessons.
MoreMore on Laurie Gray
August 10, 2012
I was raised in rural Indiana where good wives submit and obey and good children are seen and not heard. I went to college
with the understanding that an educated good woman is a teacher or a nurse. So I became a high school teacher.
MoreFederal Bar Update: No changes to federal rules this year
August 1, 2012
John MaleyFederal rule amendments take affect Dec. 1 of each year after a lengthy, time-consuming process of transmittal from the Judicial
Conference to the Supreme Court and then to Congress. This coming December, for the first time in many years, there are no
amendments on the horizon for the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, or Federal Rules
of Evidence.
MoreLucas: In 2012, can women in the law really have it all?
August 1, 2012
Kelly LucasI wonder what it is really like to be a woman – or a man, for that matter – trying to balance the demands of work
and family in today’s law firms. Let me know if you believe it is possible to work long hours but still have a balanced
family life.
MoreInbox: Group advocates for court reporter to be used in pilot project
August 1, 2012
The Indiana Shorthand Reporters Association explains its concerns with a recently announced pilot project in courts involving
video transcripts.
MoreLucas: The majority will ultimately do the right thing
July 18, 2012
Kelly LucasIL editor and publisher Kelly Lucas sees the silver lining when faced with crime.
MoreVan Winkle: Decision pits mediation confidentiality against contract law
July 18, 2012
John Van WinkleAttorney and mediator John Van Winkle discusses the difficulties that occur when mediation confidentiality provisions collide
with long-established contract common law.
MoreLucas: Consider where you stand in the national debate
July 4, 2012
Kelly LucasLast week was a difficult one for those covering the news to avoid taking sides. The constitutionality of several very important
issues – including the Arizona immigration law and the Affordable Care Act – were ruled on by the Supreme Court
of the United States.
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.
MoreDTCI: Note from the defense - Stop the 'unnecessary roughness'
July 4, 2012
From DTCIWhile I am sure this writing could be deemed just another one that promotes civility, and while I am sure that there is a
long list of ethical rules that promote that, too, I cite none here. I simply say this: Stop the (to use a football phrase)
“unnecessary roughness.” I am hereby throwing a “flag on the play.”
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.