May 8, 2013
Gary RobertsOn April 24, the McKinney School was privileged to host a plenary session of the American Bar Association Task Force that
Randy Shepard is chairing on the future of legal education. It was an eye-opening, interesting and, at the same time, unsettling
day.
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May 8, 2013
Stephen BourThe iPad is a convenient and useful personal device for many daily work (and play) activities. However, when it comes time
to show what is on your 9.7-inch screen and share it with others, the iPad can use a little help.
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May 8, 2013
David DreyerHave you ever Googled “lawyer dog”? If you do, be prepared to see a limitless line of websites all featuring identical
photos of the same canine seated behind his desk, along with various one-liners related to the law, dogs and just silliness.
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May 8, 2013
John MaleyWith its limited docket, the U.S. Supreme Court rarely decides procedural issues, focusing instead on weighty constitutional
issues or resolving split interpretations of federal statutes. This term, however, the Supreme Court has addressed several
procedural issues.
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May 8, 2013
From DTCIThis is not a call for more “civility.” To be candid, I have heard that so many times from so many people that
it has lost all significance to me.
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May 8, 2013
Robert HammerleIt wasn’t that long ago that I would have given Matthew McConaughey the same chance of receiving an Oscar nomination
as the Supreme Leader of North Korea receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. Times haven’t changed on the Korean Peninsula, but
they certainly have in Hollywood.
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April 24, 2013
Kelly LucasThrough the profiles in the Leadership in Law award supplement, it is our goal to introduce IL readers to the men
and women behind the public and professional personas.
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April 24, 2013
Robert HammerleBefore reviewing the movie "42," Bob Hammerle pays tribute to the recent passing of Roger Ebert, Jonathan Winters and Annette
Funicello.
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April 10, 2013
Hannah BuxbaumTwo months ago, the Maurer School of Law lost an esteemed colleague, friend and teacher who touched the lives of more than
6,000 of our alumni during his 33 years at the law school.
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April 10, 2013
Sharon McGoffI know what you’re thinking – the task of getting in shape is all too daunting, and I don’t have time to
do it because there are too many areas in my wellness plan that need focus. I hear you! So, together, let’s set a plan
for taking small steps NOW to make big progress by June 1.
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April 10, 2013
A letter to the editor looks at Marion County's voting technology.
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April 10, 2013
From DTCIAre you ready to learn what you really need to know to practice defense law? Well, the DTCI is ready to teach you!
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April 10, 2013
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaWe give La Escollera 3.25 gavels!
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March 27, 2013
John MaleyIn the Southern District of Indiana, if you are litigating an adverse-action employment case you might be part of a pilot
program that aims to streamline and tailor discovery and scheduling.
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March 27, 2013
Jonna Kane MacDougallAs far as I can tell, March has no redeeming qualities. Of course, it’s the month for basketball and spring break, but
beyond that, there isn’t much to recommend – especially if you are in Indiana. Since I’m a native Hoosier,
my familiarity with March in other locales is somewhat limited.
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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).
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March 27, 2013
Robert HammerleBob Hammerle recommends that all lawyers go see the documentary "West of Memphis."
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March 27, 2013
Kim BrandTime management systems used to be popular. They are irrelevant now because you don’t have any time to manage.
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March 13, 2013
Nell Jessup NetwonChicago is the No. 1 destination for Notre Dame Law School graduates, followed closely by Washington, D.C., New York City
and Los Angeles, with Indianapolis rounding out the top five. But while many NDLS students plan to practice law in a major
metropolitan area, until recently there were limited opportunities for them to explore and experience what it is actually
like to practice law in a big city.
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March 13, 2013
Stephen BourToday we will look at another way to deploy an extra display by using the portable device you likely carry with you everywhere:
your iPad.
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March 13, 2013
Kelly LucasAs they say, time flies when you are having fun. I’ve found that it also seems to stampede past when you are very busy.
Both have been the case for the staff of the Indiana Lawyer. But time moves on, which is a good thing, and with this
issue of the paper Indiana Lawyer turns another year older.
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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.
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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.
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February 27, 2013
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaWe give Pure Eatery 3.5 gavels!
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February 27, 2013
Robert HammerleBob Hammerle reviews two movies who recently won awards at the 2013 Oscars.
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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.