November 24, 2010
An anonymous young lawyer in Indianapolis discusses her anxiety issues and the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
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November 24, 2010
From DTCIWhen a patient is harmed during a medical procedure, a patient may elect to file a medical negligence claim against his physician
and the health care facility in which the procedure occurred. However, when a patient is harmed during a hospitalization,
should the claim still be pursued as one of medical negligence or is it more appropriately a premises liability claim?
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November 24, 2010
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaAttorneys give Merrillville's Gamba Ristorante four gavels.
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November 10, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerIt’s a silent and devastating problem going on right under our noses, and it’s going to take courage and a willingness
to ask invasive and uncomfortable questions to stop it.
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October 27, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerThis was one retirement ceremony we were not looking forward to attending, fearing that the gentleman stepping away from the
bench would slip away from public life and live quietly with his family, indulging his interests outside the law, while working
as a mediator at Van Winkle Baten Rimstidt and senior judging for the Indiana Court of Appeals.
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October 27, 2010
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaLukemeyer and Vaiana visit Zaharakos in Columbus, Ind.
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October 27, 2010
Jeffrey CrabillWhen the name Rabb Emison comes to my mind, I immediately think of the word “great.”
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October 27, 2010
Donald D. Doxsee gives advice in the first letter in an occasional series.
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October 13, 2010
Stephen BourLet’s review some technical problems and solutions that have come across my desk in the past few months. It seems like
even the apparently straightforward issues often take an odd twist
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September 29, 2010
Jonna Kane MacDougallIf you have ever considered making a major life change, you know that it isn’t easy.
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September 29, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerThe state still needs to address the elephant in the room.
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September 29, 2010
John MaleyIn the Southern District of Indiana, settlement conferences are routinely held in most civil cases before the assigned magistrate
judge.
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September 29, 2010
From DTCITo prevail on a claim of negligence, a plaintiff must show that a duty exists, that the duty was breached, and that damages
resulted from that breach. It goes without saying that there can be no negligence or liability where there is no duty.
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September 15, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerWhy doesn’t she just leave?
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September 15, 2010
Read a letter to the editor from the Indianapolis Bar Association president about the recently formed PAC for judicial campaign
contributions.
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September 1, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerHere at the newspaper, we don’t like to see anything put the brakes on the sharing of opinions.
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September 1, 2010
David Dreyer“The Indiana Model Civil Jury Instructions, written in plain English, are now available. … The new instructions
were prepared by the Civil Instructions Committee of the Indiana Judges Association.”
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September 1, 2010
James HehnerIt is hoped that you had the opportunity to read an article written by my friend, Dave Temple, regarding the dangers of using
your cell phone or PDA while driving, which was published in the March 17-30, 2010, edition of the Indiana Lawyer.
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August 18, 2010
John MaleyFor 2010, the Supreme Court approved a package of amendments in late April that will amend several appellate rules, bankruptcy
rules, criminal rules, civil rules, and an evidence rule.
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August 18, 2010
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaRemember folks, the premise behind this article is not merely to make eatery suggestions, it is also to encourage a bit of
leisure over the lunch hour with your colleague, mentor/mentee, opposing counsel, or a friend.
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August 18, 2010
IL StaffA few days after then-U.S. District Court Judge David Hamilton ruled in late 2005 in Anthony Hinrichs, et al. v. Brian
Bosma, et al., that sectarian prayer could not be used to open legislative sessions, we received a phone call from someone
who wanted the judge’s e-mail address and contact information. We declined to give that information.
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August 4, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerCasting a ballot in an election ought to be a simple thing for a citizen to do. But there are those who would make it as difficult
as possible for some to exercise their franchise.
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August 4, 2010
John PeraThe Judicial Administration Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana began conducting research on jury reform in 1997.
At approximately the same time, the Indiana Supreme Court organized citizens, attorneys, and judges to form the Citizens Commission
for the Future of Indiana Courts.
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August 4, 2010
Thomas SchultzHave you ever considered what it would be like to stand aboard an aircraft carrier? Have you ever wanted to meet and learn
from a Navy Seal who survived on his own behind enemy lines in Afghanistan?
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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.