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The qualities of skilled advocacy and civility attributed to Renee Mortimer’s success as a practicing lawyer, and because they are the right thing to do, she plans to bring them with her into the DTCI presidency. Here’s what she had to say in a recent Q&A with Indiana Lawyer.
Just like law firms and lawyers, how hotels and restaurants treat their customers or clients is what really matters. Here are a few things to consider, taken from the hospitality industry, to keep your clients coming back and willing to pay a premium for your services.
Details and differences in the plea agreements entered by former Donald Trump associates Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen provide some insights into potential flexibility in cutting deals with federal prosecutors.
I was introduced to the mental healthcare system 17 years ago when I was a senior in high school. Unfortunately, if you are a beginner, the process will likely be highly stressful for you, difficult to understand, and will involve a lot of trial and error over a long period of time.
As we approach the time of year when we all attempt to put down our phones, pause and reflect upon things for which we are thankful, we often get sidetracked and pick our phones back up. You may not even realize there are a couple of new iPhone features that will help you retrain yourself to spend more time pausing and reflecting.
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of violating his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to federal investigators, an extraordinary allegation that could expose him to a lengthier prison sentence — and potentially more criminal charges.
According to a new report, only 4 percent of nearly 2,000 lawyers surveyed regularly collect formal client feedback in the form of surveys, interviews, etc., to measure client satisfaction. The dearth of law firm client satisfaction data complicates business development and referral prospects.
A wage and hour lawsuit that would have followed precedent became a case of first impression in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals with a ruling that held that while employers can prohibit class action arbitration, the district court, not the arbitrator, answers the questions about what can be arbitrated.
The Estate Planning and Administration Section is pleased to award Robert W. Elzer the 2018 Patricia Paxton Wagner Award for Excellence in Estate Planning and Administration.
The Bears on Patrol program has a special meaning to my family and me. On April 23, 2008, the mother of my children was murdered right before their eyes by their biological father while I was on the phone with him. Biologically, the kids are my nieces, but I’ve since taken them in. At a traumatic moment in their lives, donated stuffed animals given to them by emergency response teams were all the comfort they had.
More than six years after several relatives were charged in connection with the death of their uncle, their civil rights lawsuit against Evansville and Kentucky police is proceeding to trial.
A man charged with neglect in the death of a malnourished 9-year-old western Indiana boy with cerebral palsy has reached a plea agreement in the case. Hubert Kraemer is scheduled to appear Dec. 8 in Vigo Superior Court to plead guilty to charges including neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury.
Don’t Despair. The IndyBar has you covered with all the last-minute CLE you could ask for.
Despite disappointment over the decision to close the 139-year-old law school, leaders in the Indiana legal profession said they could not have done anything to change the outcome. Selecting students, hiring faculty, developing curriculum and maintaining finances are all internal workings of a law school.
Twice a month, a ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse welcomes newly naturalized American citizens. It’s an awe-inspiring ceremony–and you can be a part of it.
Following a two-year investigation during which time multiple Indiana cities and counties and at least 27 states filed lawsuits, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Nov. 14 his office is leading the state of Indiana into a legal battle over prescription opioids.
A new proposed policy is being sent to the Indiana General Assembly House and Senate ethics committees for further review before it lands in both chambers for a full vote. Even so, questions linger over whether the recommendations will change behavior and protect potential victims.
A man convicted of trying to steal a catalytic converter got his misdemeanor overturned after the Indiana Court of Appeals reviewed the matter, sua sponte, and ruled the same evidence was the fuel for two convictions.
The Supreme Court of the United States seemed ready Monday to allow an antitrust lawsuit to go forward that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Trey A. Smith v. State of Indiana
18A-CR-1023
Criminal. Affirms Trey Smith’s conviction of Level 6 felony theft. Finds the hearsay testimony offered by a Columbus police officer was a harmless error because the conviction was supported by independent evidence of guilt. Reverses sua sponte Smith’s conviction of Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief. Holds the conviction violates the rule against double jeopardy. Remands to the Bartholomew Superior Court with instructions to vacate the criminal mischief conviction.